Growing Stronger Together
Growing Stronger Together 2013 (formerly Members' Day)
A BIG Sense event
Saturday 19 October 2013
Wokefield Park, near Reading
An opportunity to share ideas on how Sense can reach more people than ever before, become more creative in what we do and how we intend to improve and extend our work.
Come along for the chance to learn, meet up with friends new and old and support each other. Whether you are interested in the latest in government policy, fancy trying a new creative art or want to meet up with others involved with Sense – there will be something for all.
For those who want to make a weekend of it, a Saturday evening social will provide much frivolity.
The event is for anyone;
- younger or older
- individuals, family members, friends, volunteers and professionals
- already in touch with Sense, or interested in the same issues
Highlights of the programme include:
- Practical arts sessions
- Engage with the Children and Families Bill
- Workshops on volunteering, hearing aids, raising income, campaigning and supporting each other
- A range of market stalls, from technology, Sense and its services, to Café 55’s jams and jellies
- One-to-one sessions with Sense staff on any topic you like
How to apply
To secure your place please complete the application form and return it to Sense by 31st July 2013. Places at the conference will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Forms can be sent to conference&events@sense.org.uk, or write to us at Sense, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG or you can call us on 0207 014 9305 (voice & text).
Scroll below to find out more about the event and to have your questions about the day answered.
The conference programme
Growing Stronger Together is an event for everyone in touch with Sense. The day provides an opportunity to share your views and experiences in a programme of workshops, keynote speakers, a market square, and the chance to meet staff on a one-to-one basis. All this is alongside plenty of time to meet others and socialise. Sense is also hosting a social on Saturday evening; we hope you can join us.
Will there be a Leisure club?
A Sense Leisure Club will be taking place during the day on Saturday. This is for deafblind people and young siblings who are not attending the conference. We will run activities in a supportive environment, enabling parents and carers to fully participate in the conference. The Leisure Club may go bowling, ice-skating or visit a near by Living Rainforest - a fun and adventurous day for all!
What are the timings?
The day will begin at 10am on Saturday 19th October and will run until 5pm. The Saturday evening social will start with dinner at 7pm.
Where is it being held?
The event will be held at Wokefield Park, near Reading. The venue is accessible to wheelchair users and a loop system will be in place. Sense will ensure the access requirements of all participants are met. Accommodation including accessible and family rooms are available onsite. The nearest mainline station is Reading. Mortimer station is nearer to the venue but is a station without a taxi rank.
What is the cost?
The day conference is free to everyone. Sense will provide lunch and refreshments throughout the day. We ask that people make and pay for their own travel arrangements to the venue and contribute to any accommodation costs.
If you wish to join us for the Saturday evening social, dinner, bed and breakfast will cost £45 for each adult and £10 for children aged between 5 and 18 (under 5s go free). Dinner only will cost £15 per adult and £7 per child between the ages of 5 and 18. Sense is subsidising the cost of dinner and accommodation so bookings will need to go through us, the application form will run you through this process.
A bursary is available for anyone who may have difficulty in paying travel or accommodation costs. If you would like to apply, or if you need support to make the journeys please get in touch.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch. You can call us on 0207 014 9305 (voice & text), email conference&events@sense.org.uk, or write to us at Sense, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG.
First published: Wednesday 24 April 2013
Updated: Friday 5 July 2013