Events
Transition to Adult Life Seminar
Wednesday 27th February 2019 10am to 2.30pm Registration 9.30
St Alban’s Centre, Baldwins Gardens London EC1N 7AB
The next subsidised My AfK TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE SEMINAR for young people and adults with SEND is on Housing, Supported Living, Benefits, and Financial Planning. Expert speakers, only £15 including lunch for parents and carers.
click here to register and for more information
Wheelchair Rugby Taster Sessions
Thursday 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st January 2019
YMCA, Romford (RM7 0PH) 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: FREE
Havering Para Sport recently teamed up with GBWR Organisation and are seeking enthusiastic players aged 16+ to come and try their FREE Wheelchair Rugby sessions in 2019. No prior experience necessary!
Sessions are open to anyone with a physical impairment (friends and family are welcome to watch and support) with all equipment being provided – including chairs.
To reserve a place, please click here
ACE DISCO
Friday January 18th 2019 American Dream (fancy dress optional)
The Community House, Sherfield Holuse Grays, RM17 6FJ
Snacks Available to purchase, bring your own drink (alcohol permitted if consumed sensibly).
£5.00 per person carers free
For more information email Leah at [email protected] or ring 07934442854
Creating the social scene for disabled adults 19+
Philip Pullman’s – Grimm Tales Once upon a Christmas
Thursday 3rd January 4pm Relaxed performance
suitable for over 8.
Unicorn Theatre
147 Tooley St, London
SE1 2HZ
Click here for more information and booking.
Relaxed Performance of Jack and the Beanstalk
Wednesday 2nd January 2019 5.30pm
Signed performance Thursday 3rd January 2019 6.30pm
Audio-described performance Friday 4th January 1pm
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Prices £12.50 to £29.00
For information and tickets please contact the box office on 01708 443333
Para Arts
Thursday 20th December 18 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Fairkyters Arts Centre, 51 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX
For Children with SEND 5+ A fun afternoon of arts, crafts and music
Refreshments available to purchase Parents/carers must stay throughout, siblings welcome
£4.00 per child
For more information call 01708 434135 or to book call 01708 456308
The Snowman & Paddington Bear Relaxed Performance
Thursday 20th December 2018
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
This double-bill of classic musical stories is suitable for children and adults with autism, sensory and communication impairments and learning disabilities as well as individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted.
Chill-out spaces will be available outside the auditorium, and BSL interpretation will be provided.
For more information click here. To book tickets call the Box Office on 020 7589 8212. Download the visual story
SEND Early Explorer Mornings at the London Transport Museum
Saturday 15th December 08.30am- 10am
Covent Garden Piazza, W2CE 7BB
Tickets: advanced booking essential as places are limited please call 020 7565 7298 children and young people under 18 free, adults charged at general admission rate
For families with SEND, including Autisic Spectrum Disorder
for more information click here
Science Museum Night Owls
Free but booking is essential
This evening event enables young adults and adults to explore the Museum in an relaxed environment free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. This event is open to over 16’s.
Autism Sing-along/Fun Club Open Day
Saturday 8th December 10.30am to 12.30pm
Harold Hill Library, 19A Farnham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8ED
Free entry ages 4- 10 siblings welcome
Special Guest Speaker from National Autistic Society
For more information call Claire on 07792 665698
Kidspace Free SEN Session
Tuesday 4th December 7pm – 8pm
The Brewery, Waterloo Road, Romford, RM1 1AU
During this session the entire venue will be for SEN guests, allowing them exclusive use of the centre in a quieter, more controlled atmosphere.
Guests who would like to attend the SEN session will need to present a DLA letter or a letter from a medical professional confirming the diagnosis.
Accompanied siblings are welcome and will be charged at a discounted admission rate.
For more information call 01708 768003.
International Day of the Disabled Person
Monday 3rd December 18 9am – 4.30pm
Havering Council in conjunction with The Salvation Army present “Removing the Barriers”
Salvation Army 49 HIGH Street, Romford, RM1 1JL
Free event (lunch Included)
ENTRY VIA TICKET ONLY
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET
Hotel Transylvania 3 Relaxed Screening
Sunday 25th November at 10:15 am
Romford Vue, The Brewary
Tickets from £1.99
The lights will be low
The volume will be turned down
You will be able to take your own food and drink
You can walk around the cinema if you want to
Kidspace Free SEN Session
Sunday 25th November 8:15am – 9:15am
The Brewery, Waterloo Road, Romford, RM1 1AU
During this session the entire venue will be for SEN guests, allowing them exclusive use of the centre in a quieter, more controlled atmosphere.
Guests who would like to attend the SEN session will need to present a DLA letter or a letter from a medical professional confirming the diagnosis.
Accompanied siblings are welcome and will be charged at a discounted admission rate.
For more information call 01708 768003.
ACE DISCO
Fri 16th Nov 7pm to 9pm ACE OUTER SPACE! (fancy dress optional)
Drake Community Centre Drake Rd, Chafford Hundred, Grays RM16 6BZ
Snacks Available to purchase, bring your own drink (alcohol permitted if consumed sensibly).
£5.00 per person carers free
For more information email Leah at [email protected] or ring 07934442854
Creating the social scene for disabled adults 19+
Starburst Night Club
Thursday 15th November 2018 7pm to 10pm
A night of club music for those with and without a disability
Ashwells Country Club, Ashwells Road CM15 9SE
Age 16+ under 18’s to be accompainied by an adult
Tickets £5.00 per person includes soft drink and small buffet, support staff £3.00
For more details and to book 01277 218902
Kidspace Free SEN Session
Tuesday 6th November 7pm – 8pm
The Brewery, Waterloo Road, Romford, RM1 1AU
During this session the entire venue will be for SEN guests, allowing them exclusive use of the centre in a quieter, more controlled atmosphere.
Guests who would like to attend the SEN session will need to present a DLA letter or a letter from a medical professional confirming the diagnosis.
Accompanied siblings are welcome and will be charged at a discounted admission rate.
For more information call 01708 768003.
Skate 4 Disability session
Sunday 28th October 18 10am to 11.30am
Sapphire Ice and Leisure Centre, Western Road Romford
- An area of the rink will be sectioned off for the session; the rest of the rink will be a general public skate. This is however one of the quieter times in the rink
- No music will be played in the rink although there will be noise from other skaters etc
- Regular skate costs apply; also carers free entry, £2 skate hire
- Wheelchairs can go on the ice
- This is a skate session (rather than a lesson) and our usual ice marshals will be patrolling the ice
- To register for this event please click here
Spooky Day Out with Thomas
27th and 28th October 2018 10:00 til 16:30 (trains run from 10:30)
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS
Thomas the Tank Engine with a spooky twist, the perfect Halloween treat!
Calling all little engineers! Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, as he visits the East Anglian Railway Museum for a day of spooky family fun. The Fat Controller will also be on hand to make sure that Thomas is being a really useful engine whilst Rusty and Dusty, Sodor’s Station Sweepers, will be causing mischief.
For more information regarding booking and ticket prices click here
SEND Early Explorer Mornings at the London Transport Museum
Saturday 27th October 08.30am- 10am
Covent Garden Piazza, W2CE 7BB
Tickets: advanced booking essential as places are limited please call 020 7565 7298 children and young people under 18 free, adults charged at general admission rate
For families with SEND, including Autisic Spectrum Disorder
for more information click here
Para Athletics
Friday 26th October 18 4.45pm to 5.45pm
Hornchurch Stadium Hylands Way, Hornchurch RM11 1HA
FREE Suitable for all disabilities (SEND)
Parents/carers to stay throughout the session siblings welcome
Swim 4 Disability Session
Friday 26th October 2018 2pm to 3.30pm
Chafford Sports Complex Lambs Lane Rainham RM13 9DX
For people of all ages with a disability
Carer goes free, £3.20 for children and concessions (under 8’s free) £4.20 for adults
Maximum of 2 children under 8 per adult.
For more information ring 01708 558275
Para Art and Sport
Friday 26th October 18 10.30 to 12 noon.
My Place 343 Dagnam Park Dr, Romford RM3 9EN
£2.00 per person. This arts, crafts and multi-sport event is for children aged 5 – 25 with disabilities and will showcase an array of physical activities and creative opportunities for participants, their parents and siblings.
Parents/carers to stay throughout the session.
for more information ring 01708 431016
Para Active Multi Sports
Thursday 25th October 1pm – 3pm
YMCA, Rush Green Road, Romford, RM7 0PH
Suitable for all those with SEND age 5+ and their siblings. Parent/carers must stay throughout the session.
£2.00 per person
For more information ring 01708 431016.
Swim 4 Disability Session
Wednesday 24th October 2018 2pm to 3pm
Sapphire Ice and Leisure, Western Road, Romford.
This session is in the main pool only.
Carers free, £3.20 per person for children and concessions (under 8 swim for free) £4.20 adults, max of two children aged under 8 per adult.
Pool pod available for access to main pool, Changing Places with hoist and changing bed.
Please be aware you may be asked for proof of disability/and or carer concessions
For more information call 01708 206892
Para Arts
Tuesday 23rd October 18 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Fairkyters Arts Centre, 51 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX
For Children with SEND 5+ A fun afternoon of arts, crafts and music
Refreshments available to purchase Parents/carers must stay throughout, siblings welcome
£4.00 per child
For more information call 01708 434135 or to book call 01708 456308
Para Active Multi Sports
Monday 22nd October 2018 2pm to 4pm
Chafford Sports Complex, Lambs Lane, Rainham, RM13 9DX
Suitable for all those with SEND age 5+ and their siblings. Parent/carers must stay throughout the session.
£2.00 per person
For more information ring 01708 431016
Kidspace Free SEN Session
Sunday 21st October 8:15am – 9:15am
The Brewery, Waterloo Road, Romford, RM1 1AU
LAUNCH – free tea/coffee for parents on arrival
During this session the entire venue will be for SEN guests, allowing them exclusive use of the centre in a quieter, more controlled atmosphere.
Guests who would like to attend the SEN session will need to present a DLA letter or a letter from a medical professional confirming the diagnosis.
Accompanied siblings are welcome and will be charged at a discounted admission rate.
For more information call 01708 768003.
ACE DISCO
Friday 19th Oct 7pm to 9pm 18 Hocus Pocus Halloween Hall (fancy dress optional)
Drake Community Centre Drake Rd, Chafford Hundred, Grays RM16 6BZ
Snacks Available to purchase, bring your own drink (alcohol permitted if consumed sensibly).
£5.00 per person carers free
For more information email Leah at [email protected] or ring 07934442854
Creating the social scene for disabled adults 19+
Positive Parents Coffee Morning
Wednesday 17th October 9:30am
Costa Coffee, Elm Park
Our coffee meet ups will now be themed and this will be your opportunity to feedback your experiences on your SEND journey so we can use them in our discussions with the local authority and health services.
Your voice really makes a difference so please do come along!
This first theme will be ……CAMHS
Partyman World of Play
Wednesday 10th October 3.30pm – 6.00pm
Partyman World of Play are offering this session free of charge to SEN children and their siblings.
Although open to the general public this will be a quiet session where no music will be played.
All children are welcome to come to the session, its advisable to bring proof of disability
Partyman World of Play
Tuesday 9th October 3.30pm – 6.00pm
Partyman World of Play are offering this session free of charge to SEN children and their siblings.
Although open to the general public this will be a quiet session where no music will be played.
All children are welcome to come to the session, its advisable to bring proof of disability
Partyman World of Play – Quiet Session
Monday 8th October 2018 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Partyman World of Play are offering this session free of charge to SEN children and their siblings.
Although open to the general public this will be a quiet session where no music will be played.
All children are welcome to come to the session, its advisable to bring proof of disability
Miniature Trains
Sunday 7th October 2018 (weather permitting) 1pm – 4pm
Belhus Woods Country Park, Romford Road, Aveley
Dockland & East London Model Engineering Society will be running miniature trains by the picnic area.
Parents are welcome to bring their children and ride with them.
Thomas The Tank Engine
29th and 30th September 2018
Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, Braintree, CO9 3DZ
Day Out with Thomas will allow families to get up and close and personal with their favourite characters. You’ll meet Thomas and the Fat Controller, plus you’ll get to take a ride on a train and enjoy a variety of themed activities.
Open 09.30 until 17.00 (Last entry 15.00) Thomas – first train 10.30 last train 16.00 Daisy – first train 10.15 last train 16.15
Your entrance ticket allows you to ride at any time. Adult £14.00, Child (2-14) £10.00, Senior £12.00, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £44.00
To book advance tickets click here or phone 01787 461174 during office hours.
Parent meeting with LBH re Supported Internships
26th September 2018 10am – 12pm (refreshments from 9:30am)
Positive Parents Office, Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, RM12 5PP
Relevant to Year 9 (age 14+) and above.
Supported internships are a structured study programme based primarily at an employer. They enable young people aged 16-24 with a statement of SEN, or an Education, Health and Care plan to achieve sustainable paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work, through learning in the workplace. Supported internships are unpaid, and last for a minimum of six months. Wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme. Alongside their time at the employer, young people complete a personalised study programme which includes the chance to study for relevant substantial qualifications, if appropriate, and English and maths.
To book a place please email [email protected]
Thomas The Tank Engine
22nd and 23rd September 2018
Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, Braintree, CO9 3DZ
Day Out with Thomas will allow families to get up and close and personal with their favourite characters. You’ll meet Thomas and the Fat Controller, plus you’ll get to take a ride on a train and enjoy a variety of themed activities.
Open 09.30 until 17.00 (Last entry 15.00) Thomas – first train 10.30 last train 16.00 Daisy – first train 10.15 last train 16.15
Your entrance ticket allows you to ride at any time. Adult £14.00, Child (2-14) £10.00, Senior £12.00, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £44.00
To book tickets in advance click here or phone 01787 461174 during office hours.
ACE DISCO
Friday 21st Sep 18 7pm to 9pm Grease Lightning! (fancy dress optional)
Drake Community Centre Drake Rd, Chafford Hundred, Grays RM16 6BZ
Snacks Available to purchase, bring your own drink (alcohol permitted if consumed sensibly).
£5.00 per person carers free
For more information email Leah at [email protected] or ring 07934442854
Creating the social scene for disabled adults 19+
Parent Meeting with members of the Children and Adults with Disabilities Service
19th September 2018 10am – 12pm (refreshments from 9:30am)
Come along to hear updates, information and join in the conversation with Havering Council around:
Personal Budgets/Direct Payments
Future of respite provision for young adults
The new special free school and residential provision in Havering
The EHC Hub.
There will also be time for a general discussion where you can give your thoughts, views, suggestions and raise any issues you may have relating to children and young people with SEND in the borough.
To book a place please email [email protected]
Adventure and Farm Open Day
Sunday 9th September 11am – 4pm
Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor LearningRomford
Something for everyone. No booking required – just turn up
