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Welcome to our January Newsletter!
express News in Brief
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope Christmas was as stress free as possible.
If you are braving the New Year sales don't forget to post a token into our box in John Lewis in Kingston :) the boxes are in the main entrance lobby and in the main restaurant near toys. There is £3,000 to be shared between the three causes in proportion to the number of tokens received. If you are online sales shopping then don't forget to register with easyfundraising and select Express as your cause. Thank you!
Express Support GroupsWe now run 5 different support groups as well as 1:1 support for EHCPs and DLAs all details are below. Our groups are on different days both daytime and evening and all run by volunteers please contact us for more information or simply turn up (only the Rose has to be via ticketing for capacity purposes). It helps to share experiences, and to know you are not on your own.
ARTS @ Express
Our Art therapy and SIBs groups are starting back next week if this is something you are interested in for the future please do get your referrals in soon. Places go fast! It's lovely to hear parents tell us how much their children look forward to them. Please see our flyer below for more details and apply via our website. This is just a small part of what the eventual hub could provide please support us and help that goal become a reality sooner.
We have an excellent dedicated small team of volunteers but we really do need support with fundraising to help cover our increasing costs. Please do consider fundraising for us, however big or small it all helps! Some ideas ... Coffee mornings, cake sales, quiz night in your local, good as new sale or pamper evening. Please also nominate us in your local supermarket schemes or look out for community funds we can apply for. We really need your help!
Please please could we ask as many of you as possible to sign up to easyfundraising. It doesn't cost you anything and you can raise money for Express when you shop online. See below for details.
Your comments are always welcome - please click here to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please continue to support us it really does make a difference. You can do your bit by spreading the word, attending events, offering your expertise, and fundraising. Please do get involved.
For further information on our upcoming events you can visit www.expresscic.org.uk & for other events locally www.afclocaloffer.org.uk
best wishes,
Annette & Tracey
THANK YOU!
Thank you for all your support in 2015, attending events, voting, fundraising & spreading awareness. 2015 saw a lots of changes and expansion for Express and 2016 is set to be even bigger. Bring it on!
We are all volunteers and parents of young people with autism at Express. When we set up Express in 2012 it was just two of us. We now have a small team of volunteers who do a fantastic job supporting our work. We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to them, you are amazing.
Thank you also to John Williams our friend and Patron. You are just brilliant and we don't need to say anymore.
express Support Groups
MAKATON FOUNDATION WORKSHOPS
Following on from the success of the workshop in Nov/Dec we are delighted to be able to host two additional Makaton Foundation Workshop Courses :
Date: 13th, 15th, 27th & 29th January 2016
Time: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: EXPRESS CIC, 452 Ewell Rd, Surbiton, London, KT6 7EL
Cost: £150 (reduced rates for parents)
Notes:
Participants will be provided with four manual sets (Modules 1-4) and pocket books of Signs and Symbols (Stage 1-4 plus additional vocabulary).
&
Date: 15th & 16th February 2016
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Venue: EXPRESS CIC, 452 Ewell Rd, Surbiton, London, KT6 7EL
Cost: £150 (reduced rates for parents)
Notes:
Participants will be provided with four manual sets (Modules 1-4) and pocket books of Signs and Symbols (Stage 1-4 plus additional vocabulary).
Express CIC is near Tolworth train station and accessible by bus routes 406, 418, 281, K1, and K2.
Contact: Fouad Abbad fouadabbad@gmail.com 07405 729604
express Coffee Morning @ The Rose Wednesday 10th February
Please do join us, our coffee morning are always a great way to meet other parents/carers, the team at Express and share experiences in a relaxed environment. We will also have some delicious homebaked cakes from Lucy!
Details coming soon, we very much hope to see many of you there.
Rotary Santa Sleigh & Rotree
We had a great time and lots of fun on the Santa Sleigh touring the Berryland's area and at the Rotree in Kingston town centre. Our thanks to the Kingston Rotary Club!
Express CIC Christmas Appeal - Ends 8th January
We launched our Christmas Appeal on Local Giving as part of their Christmas Top 40 Campaign! You can donate anything from £2 upwards :) it all helps! The appeal to raise the most through the campaign will win an additional £1,000!
As always we are very grateful for your support.
Radio 4s Radio Moments 2015
John Williams: Unexpected Joy
John Williams was chosen to feature in Radio 4s Radio Moments 2015 listen toJohn Williams: Unexpected Joy
SEND FAMILY VOICES
Schedule of events now updated including upcoming open meetings.
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising a free donation for Express?
There are nearly 3,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation, including the holiday companies above as well as Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't cost you a penny extra!
It's really simple, all you have to do is:
1. Join.
Head to http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/expresssurbitoncic/ and sign up for free.
2. Shop.
Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.
3. Raise.
After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and Express will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
Interesting Articles :
Parents Worry about Attitudes to Learning Disability Children on Holiday
To The People Trying To Change Me After My Autism Diagnosis
My Best Friends... The Beautiful Flowers
Autism Sensory Difficulties and How To Address Them
How Miracle Dog Costa Saved the Life of His Autistic Owner Henry Three Times
Busting The Autism Myths
If you come across any interesting articles you'd like us to share in our newsletter next month please do email them to us. Also feel free to share on our facebook page.
Express CIC - 'creating a hub in the heart of the community, supporting young people with autism and their families, a place for everyone'
Reg. no. 8202424
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Welcome to our January Newsletter!
express News in Brief
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope Christmas was as stress free as possible.
If you are braving the New Year sales don't forget to post a token into our box in John Lewis in Kingston :) the boxes are in the main entrance lobby and in the main restaurant near toys. There is £3,000 to be shared between the three causes in proportion to the number of tokens received. If you are online sales shopping then don't forget to register with easyfundraising and select Express as your cause. Thank you!
Express Support GroupsWe now run 5 different support groups as well as 1:1 support for EHCPs and DLAs all details are below. Our groups are on different days both daytime and evening and all run by volunteers please contact us for more information or simply turn up (only the Rose has to be via ticketing for capacity purposes). It helps to share experiences, and to know you are not on your own.
ARTS @ Express
Our Art therapy and SIBs groups are starting back next week if this is something you are interested in for the future please do get your referrals in soon. Places go fast! It's lovely to hear parents tell us how much their children look forward to them. Please see our flyer below for more details and apply via our website. This is just a small part of what the eventual hub could provide please support us and help that goal become a reality sooner.
We have an excellent dedicated small team of volunteers but we really do need support with fundraising to help cover our increasing costs. Please do consider fundraising for us, however big or small it all helps! Some ideas ... Coffee mornings, cake sales, quiz night in your local, good as new sale or pamper evening. Please also nominate us in your local supermarket schemes or look out for community funds we can apply for. We really need your help!
Please please could we ask as many of you as possible to sign up to easyfundraising. It doesn't cost you anything and you can raise money for Express when you shop online. See below for details.
Your comments are always welcome - please click here to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please continue to support us it really does make a difference. You can do your bit by spreading the word, attending events, offering your expertise, and fundraising. Please do get involved.
For further information on our upcoming events you can visit www.expresscic.org.uk & for other events locally www.afclocaloffer.org.uk
best wishes,
Annette & Tracey
THANK YOU!
Thank you for all your support in 2015, attending events, voting, fundraising & spreading awareness. 2015 saw a lots of changes and expansion for Express and 2016 is set to be even bigger. Bring it on!
We are all volunteers and parents of young people with autism at Express. When we set up Express in 2012 it was just two of us. We now have a small team of volunteers who do a fantastic job supporting our work. We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to them, you are amazing.
Thank you also to John Williams our friend and Patron. You are just brilliant and we don't need to say anymore.
express Support Groups
- Bi monthly (dates via newsletter) at the Rose Theatre 11:00-12:30pm NEXT: FEB 10th
- 1st Thursday of the month (term time) at the Express Offices 7:30-9:00pm NEXT: JAN 7th
- NEW 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Express Offices 9:00-11:00am STARTS: JAN 12th
- NEW TYA 3rd Monday of the month at the Express Offices 7:30-9:00pm NEXT: JAN 18th
- Last Tuesday of the month (term time) at Moor Lane Centre 1:00-2:30pm NEXT: JAN 26th
- Every Tuesday EHCP 1:1 Support by Appt. - Express Offices 9:00-12:00pm Contact anna@expresscic.org.uk or shirley@expresscic.org.uk
MAKATON FOUNDATION WORKSHOPS
Following on from the success of the workshop in Nov/Dec we are delighted to be able to host two additional Makaton Foundation Workshop Courses :
Date: 13th, 15th, 27th & 29th January 2016
Time: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: EXPRESS CIC, 452 Ewell Rd, Surbiton, London, KT6 7EL
Cost: £150 (reduced rates for parents)
Notes:
Participants will be provided with four manual sets (Modules 1-4) and pocket books of Signs and Symbols (Stage 1-4 plus additional vocabulary).
&
Date: 15th & 16th February 2016
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Venue: EXPRESS CIC, 452 Ewell Rd, Surbiton, London, KT6 7EL
Cost: £150 (reduced rates for parents)
Notes:
Participants will be provided with four manual sets (Modules 1-4) and pocket books of Signs and Symbols (Stage 1-4 plus additional vocabulary).
Express CIC is near Tolworth train station and accessible by bus routes 406, 418, 281, K1, and K2.
Contact: Fouad Abbad fouadabbad@gmail.com 07405 729604
express Coffee Morning @ The Rose Wednesday 10th February
Please do join us, our coffee morning are always a great way to meet other parents/carers, the team at Express and share experiences in a relaxed environment. We will also have some delicious homebaked cakes from Lucy!
Details coming soon, we very much hope to see many of you there.
Rotary Santa Sleigh & Rotree
We had a great time and lots of fun on the Santa Sleigh touring the Berryland's area and at the Rotree in Kingston town centre. Our thanks to the Kingston Rotary Club!
Express CIC Christmas Appeal - Ends 8th January
We launched our Christmas Appeal on Local Giving as part of their Christmas Top 40 Campaign! You can donate anything from £2 upwards :) it all helps! The appeal to raise the most through the campaign will win an additional £1,000!
As always we are very grateful for your support.
Radio 4s Radio Moments 2015
John Williams: Unexpected Joy
John Williams was chosen to feature in Radio 4s Radio Moments 2015 listen toJohn Williams: Unexpected Joy
SEND FAMILY VOICES
Schedule of events now updated including upcoming open meetings.
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising a free donation for Express?
There are nearly 3,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation, including the holiday companies above as well as Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't cost you a penny extra!
It's really simple, all you have to do is:
1. Join.
Head to http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/expresssurbitoncic/ and sign up for free.
2. Shop.
Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.
3. Raise.
After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and Express will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
Interesting Articles :
Parents Worry about Attitudes to Learning Disability Children on Holiday
To The People Trying To Change Me After My Autism Diagnosis
My Best Friends... The Beautiful Flowers
Autism Sensory Difficulties and How To Address Them
How Miracle Dog Costa Saved the Life of His Autistic Owner Henry Three Times
Busting The Autism Myths
If you come across any interesting articles you'd like us to share in our newsletter next month please do email them to us. Also feel free to share on our facebook page.
Express CIC - 'creating a hub in the heart of the community, supporting young people with autism and their families, a place for everyone'
Reg. no. 8202424
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