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View Article  Hello...

Welcome to Families UNited!

"The aim of FUN is to provide parents and children with sensory, physical and associated disabilities the opportunity to interact with other families and professionals, enabling learning and social support for all"

   01925 815557

   email familiesutd@btconnect.com

View Article  PAUL JONES FUNDRAISING WALK TO

        Paul Jones is walking the Pendle Way from Clitheroe to Longton 34 miles on  11th September, to raise funds for F.UN a distance of 34 miles!

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If you'd like to sponsor Paul, visit  justgiving.com/Paul-Jones69

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View Article  MATT MACHIN'S MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL BIKE RIDE

                     

Ride Photo  

On Sunday 4th July, Matt Machin, F.UN Chairman took part in the

             Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride in aid of Families United and Christies.            

    If you would like to sponsor Matt, you can link to www.justgiving.com/ManchesterToBlackpool2010

View Article  FUTURE EVENTS - WHAT'S ON

Dates For Your Diary

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Parent Support Evening - Dinner

at the Cardamom Restaurant, Stockton Heath

Thursday 23rd September, 2010

at 7.30pm

To book: Tel: 01925 815557 or email familiesutd@btconnect.com

 

Swimming Party & Buffet

Sunday 5th September 2010 at Woolston Leisure Centre

4.00 - 5.00 Swimming

5.00 - 6.00 Buffet

To book: Tel: 01925 815557 or email familiesutd@btconnect.com

 

View Article  MATT KING'S RAISE & SHAVE

             Families United would like to thank Matt King of Warrington Wolves,      

who took part in a hair-raising experience to raise over £1250 for the

 'F.UN Kidz on the Move Appeal.' 

We have a signed F.UN T-shirt and a lock of Matt's hair, going to the highest

bidder!  If you would like to raise funds for Families United, send your bid to

 famliesutd@btconnect.com by 1st September.

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View Article  SATURDAY F.UN CLUB
  

SATURDAY F.UN CLUB

    Fearnhead Community Centre,  Insall Road

          Ages 0-12 yrs   Drop in Session from 10.00am to 1.00 pm

 Next F.UN Clubs:  21st August, 4th & 18th September

 

      

 The sessions offer the children a chance to develop social skills exploring the arts through music and craft, with a chance for siblings to bond with each other and make new friends.We are a friendly group and welcome new families.  Parents often develop strong friendships and find support and advice from other parents.  All sessions are free.  Children aged 0-9 must be  accompanied by a parent/carer/personal assistant. All Staff CRB Checked

 Tea/Coffee for parents  Lunchtime snack for children.

View Article  Messy Play Dates for 2010

Families Matter Play Sessions

 

 at Catterall Avenue, Orford

 

 

Wednesday 4th August 10-12

 

Wednesday 11th August 10-12

 

 

Families Matter Play sessions for disabled children and their families

 

Lovely soft surface outside play area & sensory garden

Art activities     Sensory Play   Pretend Play

 

To book, please contact  

Sue Preston at  The Children’s Society 01925 852905

View Article  JUST GIVING
www.justgiving.com/ManchesterToBlackpool2010
View Article  USEFUL LINKS

Warrington Disability Partnership  www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk

Warrington Parents & Carers www.warringtonparentsandcarers.org

Families Information Service   www.warringtonchildren.org -

Together for Disabled Children   www.togetherfdc.org

Wellbeing Service NHS Warrington  www.turnoveranewleaf.nhs.uk

The Childrens Society,Catterall Ave www.the-childrens-society.org.uk

Swimming Lessons for all abilities   www.swimtime.org

View Article  F.UN PATRONS

Families United would like to thank their Patrons Lee Briers of Warrington Wolves, Keith Thompson, Director of Raddon Court, Mrs. Arlene Brown for their ongoing support in 2010.

 

 Lee represents an excellent role model, encouraging all disabled children to reach their full potential and enjoy activities designed for them, promoting  a healthy and active lifestyle.

 

Keith, as a local businessman and entrepreneur, representing that side of F.UN that acknowledges sound business principles.

 

              Both Patrons have pledged their support to the charity’s F.UN 'Kidz on the Move' Appeal, which is to raise funds  for disabled children and their families to be able to have bespoke leisure activities available to them during the school holidays and weekends.”

 

Keith Thompson:  Raddon Court said: I am delighted to act as Business Patron for Families United - it is a very worthy cause and I look forward to doing everything I can to help.