Just a reminder it is our quiz tonight at Caulderfields Golf Club, Aldridge ( off the Mellish Road by the Dilke Pub )
Starting prompt at 7.30pm
it is a fun quiz with raffle and auction as we have lots of prizes such as Manu Utd tickets, TV/DVD,. Villa tickets, Bathroom suite, dishwasher to name some of the prizes
It is £5 and includes a buffet
We have a few places left if anyone does want to come and pay on the door
I am delighted to tell you that we have got Jane Sedgewick a qualified speech and language therapist coming to the next session at PROUD which is on Saturday 5th April 2pm – 4pm
She is going to run an introductory session to Makaton signing for babies with Down’s syndrome
This is going to be ideal for all those new parents who have not done any Makaton signing before ( and perhaps those of you that want to brush up on any signs that you may have forgotten )
Please do spread the word to any new parents that you know of who have babies with Down’s syndrome
The session is FREE OF CHARGE to all those who come.
Just a reminder to email jo@proudwalsall.org if you want a place on the Statementing conference being held on Thurs 6th March at Leighswood Childrens Centre in Aldridge 9.45 – 3pm
If you want to view the full programme of events and meetings for PROUD go to the about page and scroll down
Also here are the photo montages people have been asking to view
PROUD are delighted to announce that we are doing a Statementing conference.
This will be taking place on Thursday 6th March at Leighswood Childrens Centre 9.45 til 3pm
Our speaker will be Jane McConnell who works for IPSEA ( Independant Panel of Special Needs Educational Advice ) and the DSA. She also has a child with Down’s syndrome.
Topics covered will include, Starting off the statementing and its process, What makes a good statement, IEP’s, annual reviews and relationship building with schools
PROUD are offering this course free of charge to PROUD members, Other parents from outside of PROUD there will be a charge of £1 and to professionals £5
Please email jo@proudwalsall.org for an application form to book your place
Just a reminder that we have moved and our meeting on Saturday is at Leighswood Childrens Centre, Broadmeadow, Aldridge WS9 0AB 2pm – 4pm
Please check the about page for our new 2008 programme
Here is an updated montage we did for Down’s syndrome awareness week
Calendars and christmas cards on sale at the following places
Calendars – Specsavers Walsall, Kiddisave, Walsall, Croft Newsagents, Aldridge, Hotfoot Shoe shop, Aldridge Calendars & Cards Lazy Hill Post office, Aldridge
Calendars cost £4.99 in shops and cards for a pack of 10 £3.50
or you can buy online ( prices include postage and packaging on line )
Just a reminder that this Saturday is the fire station event
There is parking around the back of the fire station too
Also any PROUD calendar and cards that we sell at the craft fayre, Barclays bank are offering to match fund it, so you could be helping us double our fundraising if you buy the PROUD cards or calendars at the event
You can sponsor Mike and Kevin through Justgiving just click on the justgiving page http://www.justgiving.com/scottishfootballgroundschallenge
Please remember that Saturday’s event is at a new time of 6pm ( see the about on the site )
also at the Fire Station event, Barclays are going to be doubling our money for the calendars and cards stall, so can we encourage you to buy your calendars at the Fire Station even as this way you will be raising even more for PROUD