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London Zoo - Special Children's Day 2012
Stuck for something to do this weekend, why not go to the zoo?!This coming Saturday sees the return of London Zoo's Special Children's Day, where families of children with special needs can enjoy a day at the zoo at a reduced rate. Details of the day, the admission fee's and other details can be found on the zoo's website.
Date added: 15 May 2012
Activity Days are back by Royal Decree!
OK, that's not strictly true, but the MAGIC Activity Days are
back for the June half-term, and we are sure The Queen will approve.Covering three days from the 5th to 7th June, bookings are now being taken for this always popular event.
Please download and complete a booking form and send it to the MAGIC office address found at the top of the site.
Applications close on 25th May, so don't delay, book today!
Date added: 08 May 2012
Ian Farrant Golf Tournament Supports MAGIC (Wednesday, 23rd May)
MAGIC are really excited to have been selected to benefit from this year’s Ian Farrant Golf Tournament.This event has been running since 1996 and all the funds raised have been used solely to help children.
The 2012 Ian Farrant Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday 23rd May at the Weald of Kent Golf Course, Headcorn, near Maidstone, Kent. For only £35 per player, you will get a fantastic day out complete with breakfast and a three course presentation dinner. The only requirement is that you have the necessary golfing equipment, have played some golf before, at any level! And have a good sense of humour!
MAGIC would like to invite you to enter yourself or a team in this event. If you don't play golf there are other ways to support the event and help MAGIC, such as:
* Sponsor a hole
* Provide a prize for the raffle
* Donate any amount in advance or on the day
For further information, please download the complete invitation letter. If you have any questions, please
contact the organisers directly:
* Provide a prize for the raffle
* Donate any amount in advance or on the day
Calvin Kent & Dave Hunt-Cooke
2 Hasborough Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6BD
Tel: 01303 256391 or Mobile: 07941 760406
Website: www.cdtgolf.com E-mail: calvin.golf@googlemail.com
Date added: 02 March 20122 Hasborough Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6BD
Tel: 01303 256391 or Mobile: 07941 760406
Website: www.cdtgolf.com E-mail: calvin.golf@googlemail.com
Don't forget that MAGIC are collecting Tesco vouchers for schools and clubs again this year.
Donating your vouchers to MAGIC will help us to claim more resources for our young members.
Vouchers can be sent into the office or put in the collecting box at Woodies.
Donating your vouchers to MAGIC will help us to claim more resources for our young members.
Vouchers can be sent into the office or put in the collecting box at Woodies.
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Horse Riding at Brogdale CIC
Brogdale CIC are delighted to announce that the Horse Riding sessions for disabled young people will begin again for 2012.Children aged between 5 and 18 (accompanied) are welcome to join at Willow Farm, Ospringe.
For dates please see the Summer Activities page of the Brogdale CIC website.
Please note that booking is essential so please telephone 01622 205393 or email gill@ecmworkbank.co.uk for more details.
Date added: 11 May 2012
IPSEA's on-line information service
For more than 25 years, IPSEA has been giving families free, independent and legally based SEN/D advice and support. As budgets are tightened, demand
for their specialist help is higher than ever.In response to this demand, IPSEA has introduced a new email-based information service providing up-to-date information on the law and what it allows you to do.
Why not see what this new service has to offer.
Date added: 11 May 2012
ASD after school club at Lordswood Leisure Centre
This club runs from 3.30 to 5.30 on Monday and Wednesday afternoon, plus a session for families on Saturday mornings.Providing entertainment such as Wii, a bouncy castle and a trampoline and all for a small fee of £5 per session.
Unfortunately, numbers have dropped recently so why not go along and support this worthwhile group.
For more information contact the leisure centre on 01634 682862 or drop them an email.
Date added: 25 April 2012
The National Key Scheme (NKS)
The National Key Scheme (NKS) opens doors to independent living. Be confident that when you are out and about you can access the 9000 accessible
toilets in the UK with a Radar NKS key, NKS Guide and NKS smartphone app.Find out more...
Date added: 25 April 2012
What do you think about the new DLA?
The Government is changing Disability Living Allowance (DLA). There is going to be a new benefit called Personal Independence Payment for people 16-64 years old.Leonard Cheshire Disability have produced this document to provides more information on how it affects you, as well as a number of links containing further information and reading on the change.
Date added: 19 April 2012
Ambitious About Autism
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism.They also offer a number of services that may be of interest to you, such as their Autism Film Club which streams a selection of movies direct to your PC.
Why not check out the website and see for yourself what else this group can offer.
Date added: 19 April 2012
Changes to Tax Credits
Carers with a partner working 16-23 hours need to contact the Tax Credit Office or their tax credits might be reduced.Contact a Family have more details on these important changes that may affect you.
Date added: 10 April 2012
New MAGIC Blogspot
Catch up on the latest events in the newest edition to MAGICs social media family - Blogspot.The first entry was previously in the MAGIC Blog, but expect new entries over the coming weeks, starting with the recent bowling party.
Date added: 04 April 2012
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