Events & Activities (Pre 2016)
special hands agm
The Special Hands Activity Group AGM will take place on Thursday 18th May from 7pm in the Ardboyne Hotel Navan.
All members of Special Hands are welcome to attend.
All members of Special Hands are welcome to attend.
2017 - a busY start
2017 is looking good already!
We have started with a bang:
- Our junior drama and social skills group started in Athboy CCC each Saturday we have 10 junior members enjoying singing, dancing and lots of fun games.
- Swimming is back with over 50 of our young swimmers in Kells Pool between Friday evenings and Saturdays.
- CHECK!! bingo for our Young adults is on in Navan weekly.
- Our older members had a terrific night out recently in a Chinese Restaurant in Navan.
- Tennis Group in Kells is starting back on Sunday March 5th at 4.30. It is open to all members, Juniors and Seniors
- A Social Group has started in Kells on Friday evenings, it is a great few hours of chats and laughs and all members over 14 are welcome to come along.
- The ever popular cookery classes are planned from April onwards in Athboy
- We have linkages and meetings happening. Special Hands are requesting additional respite beds for the County.
- We have recently been given 100% confirmation that the extension to Kells Pool will happen as the Part 8 Planning Notice will appear in paper in the coming weeks. Special Hands were acknowledged in the media as being the initiators for this Project. We have some amazing parents in our group who have worked hard behind the scenes for two years or more to make this project happen. Parent Power !!
As always Special Hands are making a difference. ☺
We have started with a bang:
- Our junior drama and social skills group started in Athboy CCC each Saturday we have 10 junior members enjoying singing, dancing and lots of fun games.
- Swimming is back with over 50 of our young swimmers in Kells Pool between Friday evenings and Saturdays.
- CHECK!! bingo for our Young adults is on in Navan weekly.
- Our older members had a terrific night out recently in a Chinese Restaurant in Navan.
- Tennis Group in Kells is starting back on Sunday March 5th at 4.30. It is open to all members, Juniors and Seniors
- A Social Group has started in Kells on Friday evenings, it is a great few hours of chats and laughs and all members over 14 are welcome to come along.
- The ever popular cookery classes are planned from April onwards in Athboy
- We have linkages and meetings happening. Special Hands are requesting additional respite beds for the County.
- We have recently been given 100% confirmation that the extension to Kells Pool will happen as the Part 8 Planning Notice will appear in paper in the coming weeks. Special Hands were acknowledged in the media as being the initiators for this Project. We have some amazing parents in our group who have worked hard behind the scenes for two years or more to make this project happen. Parent Power !!
As always Special Hands are making a difference. ☺
Annual fundraiser
Bingo BONANZA
Our annual Bingo Bonanza fundraiser is on in Claremont Stadium in Navan this year. It will be held on Sunday 27th November from 3.30 onwards. This is always a great day and fun for all the family.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there to kick off the Christmas season
Looking forward to seeing everyone there to kick off the Christmas season
2016 On going Classes
Swimming Classes - Kells Pool
Three swimming classes a week. All classes are currently full, however we do have a waiting list for anyone who is interested in the future.
Cookery Classes with Tina & the Gang- Athboy
Junior and Senior group classes available through out the year and during the Summer Holidays
Zumba - Athboy
Blocks of 6 week classes staggered throughout the year, enjoyed by age groups of 6yrs to 26yrs
Fun Fit with Tina - Athboy
Saturday morning open to age group from 6yrs up to 14 years. Siblings are welcome.
Tennis - Kells Tennis Club with Richard
Sunday afternoon from 4-5pm, open to all ages and abilities. Siblings welcome.
Bingo with Pauline - Navan
Bingo is open to members aged 15 and over on a Thursday evening.
Drama - Athboy
Drama classes will commence shortly, dates and time to be decided.
Upcycling & Art with Mary - Athboy
Seasonal classes held, times and dates to be decided.
Three swimming classes a week. All classes are currently full, however we do have a waiting list for anyone who is interested in the future.
Cookery Classes with Tina & the Gang- Athboy
Junior and Senior group classes available through out the year and during the Summer Holidays
Zumba - Athboy
Blocks of 6 week classes staggered throughout the year, enjoyed by age groups of 6yrs to 26yrs
Fun Fit with Tina - Athboy
Saturday morning open to age group from 6yrs up to 14 years. Siblings are welcome.
Tennis - Kells Tennis Club with Richard
Sunday afternoon from 4-5pm, open to all ages and abilities. Siblings welcome.
Bingo with Pauline - Navan
Bingo is open to members aged 15 and over on a Thursday evening.
Drama - Athboy
Drama classes will commence shortly, dates and time to be decided.
Upcycling & Art with Mary - Athboy
Seasonal classes held, times and dates to be decided.
CookerY classes in Athboy
On Monday, October 3rd our very enthusiastic group of young cooks started a new 6 week run of cookery. We had 9 participants, all apron clad and fully drilled in how to prepare and cook a dish, learning about both the proteins and carbohydrates in the dish. Tina as always was assisted by Brenda and some of our older members also supported the younger ‘cooks’.
This is our 4th session of classes at the CCC since our very first class on 19th October, 2015.
Through cookery our members are developing verbal skills, planning a meal and kitchen hygiene to mention just a few new skills. Its a fun class. The kitchen is available to all our members if any parent would like to pull together a few young people with a tutor at any time.
This is our 4th session of classes at the CCC since our very first class on 19th October, 2015.
Through cookery our members are developing verbal skills, planning a meal and kitchen hygiene to mention just a few new skills. Its a fun class. The kitchen is available to all our members if any parent would like to pull together a few young people with a tutor at any time.
CÚL CAMP 2016
Although it is not organised directly by Special Hands we have to give a very special mention to the GAA Cùl Camp that is provided every year, free of charge, by Meath GAA. It is a fantastic camp and this year over 30 of our members took part. The camp is facilitated by some parents of our members in conjunction with the Meath County Board.
This years camp was in the Dunganny centre of excelllence, an amazing facility on the Trim/Navan road.
For a week, our members where treated like Gaelic Royalty and given the opportunity to attend a wonderful Cul Camp. It is always one of the highlights of the summer and we are already looking forward to next years Cul Camp
This years camp was in the Dunganny centre of excelllence, an amazing facility on the Trim/Navan road.
For a week, our members where treated like Gaelic Royalty and given the opportunity to attend a wonderful Cul Camp. It is always one of the highlights of the summer and we are already looking forward to next years Cul Camp
SUMMER 2016
What a year it has been so far for 2016.
Our summer Calander was packed full of activities.
With the help of our wonderful Tina & the kitchens in The Athboy Community Centre, we held an incredibly successful week long cookery course for 8 of our junior members as well as a weekly cookery course for our senior members. The junior members worked with the 'Look and Cook' cookbook which has proved very successful.
An OT camp was facilitated by Della Murtagh and our wonderful volunteers. This camp was subsided by Special Hands and approximately 15 members attended. The children did everything from Art to bread making to adventure trails. It was a great success as it is every year.
Special Hands also organised a day out for all our members, young and young at heart! A fabulous day was had by one and all at Rathbeggan lakes, over 30 members attended on the day and enjoyed the fantastic facility's of The Lakes.
Our senior members enjoyed a brilliant Drama Work Shop with Mary Farrell. As always our senior members talent shone through. Our Seniors also enjoyed an UpCycling workshop, they made a wonderful job of UpCycling the benches in our rooms in Athboy.
As always swimming continued throughout July, taking a break for the month of August. We had two sessions per week or Leaner Swimmers and Swimmers. Both sessions, as always, where booked to capacity. Swimming is such a popular class and we endeavour to offer up spaces as & when they become available.
We had two of our learner swim members move up to the swimmers classes at the end of July. Both have been swimming with Special Hands one to one lessons for years but their dedication has paid off and we look forward to welcoming them to the swimmers class in September to watch their swim abilities develop and progress.
Out bingo classes where a massive success with our senior members & they continue on a weekly basis.
Finally a disco !! As if all that wasn't enough we finished off our summer in style with a seniors disco in August! A great night & summer was had by all!
Special Hands would like to say a heart felt thank you to everyone who gave of their time freely to ensure our members always have the support they need to be able to take part in all our activities from Swimming to Cookery and everything in between.
Our summer Calander was packed full of activities.
With the help of our wonderful Tina & the kitchens in The Athboy Community Centre, we held an incredibly successful week long cookery course for 8 of our junior members as well as a weekly cookery course for our senior members. The junior members worked with the 'Look and Cook' cookbook which has proved very successful.
An OT camp was facilitated by Della Murtagh and our wonderful volunteers. This camp was subsided by Special Hands and approximately 15 members attended. The children did everything from Art to bread making to adventure trails. It was a great success as it is every year.
Special Hands also organised a day out for all our members, young and young at heart! A fabulous day was had by one and all at Rathbeggan lakes, over 30 members attended on the day and enjoyed the fantastic facility's of The Lakes.
Our senior members enjoyed a brilliant Drama Work Shop with Mary Farrell. As always our senior members talent shone through. Our Seniors also enjoyed an UpCycling workshop, they made a wonderful job of UpCycling the benches in our rooms in Athboy.
As always swimming continued throughout July, taking a break for the month of August. We had two sessions per week or Leaner Swimmers and Swimmers. Both sessions, as always, where booked to capacity. Swimming is such a popular class and we endeavour to offer up spaces as & when they become available.
We had two of our learner swim members move up to the swimmers classes at the end of July. Both have been swimming with Special Hands one to one lessons for years but their dedication has paid off and we look forward to welcoming them to the swimmers class in September to watch their swim abilities develop and progress.
Out bingo classes where a massive success with our senior members & they continue on a weekly basis.
Finally a disco !! As if all that wasn't enough we finished off our summer in style with a seniors disco in August! A great night & summer was had by all!
Special Hands would like to say a heart felt thank you to everyone who gave of their time freely to ensure our members always have the support they need to be able to take part in all our activities from Swimming to Cookery and everything in between.
CAUSEY CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
WOW! Causey Christmas Experience
The ever wonderfully supportive people at Causey Farm are holding a Causey Christmas Special Needs event at 3.30pm on Saturday 28th.
Causey Farm are having a day where children who have special needs and their families are welcome to come for half price!!
If any of members of Special Hands want to come along please be sure to book in advance on 0469434135 or send an email to info@causey.ie
(you can't book it online like all the other tickets)
It will be the same programme as the next day except less people and an anything goes atmosphere!!
The ever wonderfully supportive people at Causey Farm are holding a Causey Christmas Special Needs event at 3.30pm on Saturday 28th.
Causey Farm are having a day where children who have special needs and their families are welcome to come for half price!!
If any of members of Special Hands want to come along please be sure to book in advance on 0469434135 or send an email to info@causey.ie
(you can't book it online like all the other tickets)
It will be the same programme as the next day except less people and an anything goes atmosphere!!
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday November 21st in the Kitchens in the Community Centre in Athboy. We have had such a busy year and achieved so much. There are lots of new members who we are yet to meet and lots of members we would love to get to know better. So, with the promise of Sausage Rolls, Tea, Coffee and a few chocolate biscuits, we are hoping to meet as many people as can make it, new and old, on the 21st.
First pot of Tea will be poured around 12.30.
Looking forward to meeting everyone new and seeing all the familiar faces.
First pot of Tea will be poured around 12.30.
Looking forward to meeting everyone new and seeing all the familiar faces.
FAMILY FUN TIME BINGO
November 29th Athboy Community Centre Doors open at 2pmCome and Join us for an afternoons entertainment on Sunday November 29th. Our Bingo classes are a parent led class for our 15 years olds and upwards to young adults.
This years Christmas fundraiser is going to to be a Family Fun Time Bingo in the Community Centre in Athboy. Our outstanding young people from the class have been practising for weeks now and they will be calling out the numbers in their own style.
We will also have lots of prizes for the raffles and Athboy's very own Elvis will be there along with Brian Dunne from the voice who is the cousin of the lovely Jemma Wallace.
Loads of singing and entertainment so don't forget to bring all your family and friends along to support the wonderful Special Hands Group.
Oh don't forget to bring your bingo dabbers, markers & pens.
This years Christmas fundraiser is going to to be a Family Fun Time Bingo in the Community Centre in Athboy. Our outstanding young people from the class have been practising for weeks now and they will be calling out the numbers in their own style.
We will also have lots of prizes for the raffles and Athboy's very own Elvis will be there along with Brian Dunne from the voice who is the cousin of the lovely Jemma Wallace.
Loads of singing and entertainment so don't forget to bring all your family and friends along to support the wonderful Special Hands Group.
Oh don't forget to bring your bingo dabbers, markers & pens.
CURRENT CLASSES NOVEMBER 2015
Cooking Classes - Seniors
Bingo Classes - Seniors
Swim Classes Learner and Swimmers
Drama Classes - Seniors
Chat Classes - Juniors
Athletic Activity Hour on Saturday - Juniors
Theses classes are all currently full
This means that over 50 children and young adults are attending one or more activity over the course of a week.
These activities are only possibly by being parent led so thanks to all involved. The rewards for the children and young people are great, as they cannot access these activities in the mainstream community. It is also a positive experience for parents as they get to know one another.
If anyone has an idea for a class, or a suggestion or would like to get involved in helping to organise a class please get in touch by contacting us here
Bingo Classes - Seniors
Swim Classes Learner and Swimmers
Drama Classes - Seniors
Chat Classes - Juniors
Athletic Activity Hour on Saturday - Juniors
Theses classes are all currently full
This means that over 50 children and young adults are attending one or more activity over the course of a week.
These activities are only possibly by being parent led so thanks to all involved. The rewards for the children and young people are great, as they cannot access these activities in the mainstream community. It is also a positive experience for parents as they get to know one another.
If anyone has an idea for a class, or a suggestion or would like to get involved in helping to organise a class please get in touch by contacting us here
ZUMBA
Our Zumba classes we a fantastic success, we held a 6 week class in Athboy with Edel and it was enjoyed by both members and parents alike. We are hoping to hold another Zumba class in the coming months so keep an eye out for details
KIDS BRICK CLUB
Kids Bricks Club is a creative brick building and social activity club for girls and boys it has been developed to help your child get a good start in learning through FUN!
The aims of the course are:
What happens In each club, we have a list of Themes, Challenges and Games which children can choose for themselves to build
Teamwork is encouraged and different jobs involved in each group project worked through. Boxes are available to collect pieces for ideas being discussed. Each creation is put on display on our creation table. Tidying up is encouraged at the end of each session.
They will be holding 2 sessions in the Virginia Rescourse Centre on Tuesday 7th of April,if your child/young persons interested in going contact Cara Morgan on caramorgan39@gmail.com
The aims of the course are:
- Developing the imagination. Creativity. Social Skills.
- Putting ideas into reality. Achievement.
- Problem Solving. Sharing. Turn-Taking.
- Teamwork. Sociability. Self-esteem.
- Learning to follow instructions.
What happens In each club, we have a list of Themes, Challenges and Games which children can choose for themselves to build
Teamwork is encouraged and different jobs involved in each group project worked through. Boxes are available to collect pieces for ideas being discussed. Each creation is put on display on our creation table. Tidying up is encouraged at the end of each session.
They will be holding 2 sessions in the Virginia Rescourse Centre on Tuesday 7th of April,if your child/young persons interested in going contact Cara Morgan on caramorgan39@gmail.com
EASTER ACTIVITIES
Swimming classes are on Thursday 2nd April and Saturday 11th
Music Classes are Saturday Morning
The Athboy Archery Club will be giving a demonstration to our club on Friday 10th 2pm in the Athboy Community Hall
Music Classes are Saturday Morning
The Athboy Archery Club will be giving a demonstration to our club on Friday 10th 2pm in the Athboy Community Hall
FUNKY FIT
Another new and hugely successful class was our trial Funky Fit class, the brain child of one of our members parents, Cara Morgan. Cara brought together a fun Pilates class, where are kids exercised, stretched and worked their core without even knowing it as it was so much fun, then they went on after to try our so many new foods. Shakes, healthy crackers, hummus, beetroot, raisins, cucumber, carrots and so much more. Some food was more successful than others but one amazing thing is everyone tried something new. Caroline Dixon from the Well Being center in Kells has offered to hold a class for parents on nutrition. If you are interested in attending please get in touch.
OUR NEW ALLOTMENTS
Of all the wonderful things we do within the charity this is by far one of our most adventurous. Ladies and Gentlemen we have an allotment! The allotment is in Kells beside the People Park (Lighthouse) and we have contracted a professional landscaper to start works for us. It is very early days and work will hopefully commence really soon. For anyone interested in getting involved, picking up a shovel or sowing some seeds please get in touch. We will be sending out more details as to how we will run the allotments as soon as we have turned some soil. Onward and upwards folks - veggies for all
ST. PATRICK' PARADE ATHBOY
We were asked to take part in the recent St Patrick' day parade in Athboy and it was with great delight we accepted. The theme of the parade was Back to the Future and some of our members parents set about building a float. Our wonderful chairperson managed to source a very impressive, real, Delorian car to take park in the parade and it is with great pride we can announce that we won an award for the most artistic entry! Thank you to everyone who pinned, painted, sprayed and cellotaped.. lots of cellotape! More importantly thank you to everyone who came along and represented our fantastic charity with such pride. Well done everyone.
MUSIC CLASSES
'TRIONA AND THE OTHER DIRECTIONS'
Music class has been running for several months now and we are beyond thrilled every week to see the class grow and grow. We have people coming from far and wide every Saturday to join in both the senior and junior groups and it is our gem of a music teacher Triona Grendon who keeps our members'' excited about music and the classes. Our senior members have become so excited about music through the classes that it is an honor to announce that Special Hands Activity Group now has its own official band! Triona and the Other Directions !! Who would of taught we would ever have our own band, we are so proud of them all. They have been practicing like crazy and they are making their public debut at our Charity Event, Pamper Me for Charity which takes place on April 18th in the Headfort Arms Hotel Kells. Please come along and support our members on their very brave performance.
PAMPER ME FOR CHARITY
APRIL 18TH 2015
HEADFORT ARMS HOTEL KELLS
What a night we have planned for our charity fundraiser this year!!
As you are aware, Special Hands Activity Group provides so much support to just under 100 families in Meath and surrounding areas. We are thrilled that the charity has grown so much from its beginnings more that 12 years ago, but to continue to be able to provide all our classes, all the support groups and the 101 other things that go on behind the scenes, we need your support.
So, rather than our annual fair we decided it is party time!! All mums and dads need a break and none more so than the parents of people with additional needs. SO.. how does a Pamper night sound ?? We have Makeup Artists, Hairdressers, Barbers and Nail Technicians all ready to primp and preen you to perfection. There is also a 'Kells Next Top Model' booth where you can have your photo taken to show how fab you look. We have belly dancers, a DJ, and, the best bit, TRIONA AND THE OTHER DIRECTIONS !! Ticket are 10euro and can be purchased from the NCBI shop in Kells or from Theresa Olohan. As always please drop us a mail or contact us on facebook if you'd like some tickets. Your entrance ticket will get you one treatment, however if you would like more treatments you can purchase additional tickets on the night for only 5euro. So, Hair, Nails and makeup done for 20euro. Now that is a bargain. Please come along and support and cheer on the fabulous Triona and the Other Directions
As you are aware, Special Hands Activity Group provides so much support to just under 100 families in Meath and surrounding areas. We are thrilled that the charity has grown so much from its beginnings more that 12 years ago, but to continue to be able to provide all our classes, all the support groups and the 101 other things that go on behind the scenes, we need your support.
So, rather than our annual fair we decided it is party time!! All mums and dads need a break and none more so than the parents of people with additional needs. SO.. how does a Pamper night sound ?? We have Makeup Artists, Hairdressers, Barbers and Nail Technicians all ready to primp and preen you to perfection. There is also a 'Kells Next Top Model' booth where you can have your photo taken to show how fab you look. We have belly dancers, a DJ, and, the best bit, TRIONA AND THE OTHER DIRECTIONS !! Ticket are 10euro and can be purchased from the NCBI shop in Kells or from Theresa Olohan. As always please drop us a mail or contact us on facebook if you'd like some tickets. Your entrance ticket will get you one treatment, however if you would like more treatments you can purchase additional tickets on the night for only 5euro. So, Hair, Nails and makeup done for 20euro. Now that is a bargain. Please come along and support and cheer on the fabulous Triona and the Other Directions
NEW ART AND CRAFTS CLASS ATHBOY
We are absolutely delighted to announce the return of our ever popular Art and Crafts classes. These are now being held bi-weekly on a Saturday morning in our new rooms in the Old Convent Community Hall in Athboy. For more information on times or directions to our new rooms please get in touch with us via text, email or facebook
CHATTING WITH CONFIDENCE CLASSES
Our latest round of chat classes for our Junior group finished on the 26th March and it was a fantastic success. We had on average 10 children per class who, this session, enjoyed chatting through playing culminating in our kids baking their very own delicious chocolate chip cookies. I know my girl didn't share a crumb with me but because of the success of the classes she was able to tell me 'No Mammy, my cookies are yum'
Our senior class have another month to run on this term but reports are as positive as the juniors. Well done to every one involved in organising this hugely popular group. If anyone is interested in coming to our next session please get in touch with us ASAP as spaces are limited and they fill up fast.
Our senior class have another month to run on this term but reports are as positive as the juniors. Well done to every one involved in organising this hugely popular group. If anyone is interested in coming to our next session please get in touch with us ASAP as spaces are limited and they fill up fast.
FLORA WOMEN MINI MARATHON 2015
Registration is now open for the Flora Womens Mini Marathon 2015. We are looking for some of our wonderful members, mothers, carers, guardians, aunties, nieces, daughters, sister and grannys to register for the marathon in aid of Special Hands Activity Group. If you would like to run, walk or crawl the mini marathon in aid of our fantastic charity you can register by clicking here. Our sponsorship form will be available to download in the next few days. Now I'm off to dust down my runners! See you at the finish line!
FUNKY FIT FOR KIDS
Funky FIt for Kids is a new activity for our kids and young adults starting in the coming weeks.
It will incorporate functional movement done in a fun manner.
The aim is to improve balance, gait, mobility and posture whilst having fun.
Also incorporating looking at and exploring healthy food, fruit and vegetables.
Kids may get to make own juice or smoothies from their favorite fruits.
Also a class to facilitate wheelchair users having fun on the mats if people are interested.
When: Thursday Evenings in Kells
Ran by Two qualified teachers in Pilates and food nutrition.
For more information or to book a place please contact us here
It will incorporate functional movement done in a fun manner.
The aim is to improve balance, gait, mobility and posture whilst having fun.
Also incorporating looking at and exploring healthy food, fruit and vegetables.
Kids may get to make own juice or smoothies from their favorite fruits.
Also a class to facilitate wheelchair users having fun on the mats if people are interested.
When: Thursday Evenings in Kells
Ran by Two qualified teachers in Pilates and food nutrition.
For more information or to book a place please contact us here
SINGING AND MUSIC
Singing and Music classes are starting back this Saturday 17th January at 12.30 in the Edmund Rice Center in Kells. If there any songs you would like please let us know and we will pass it onto Triona our fantastic musician.
These classes have been a huge success with members of all ages joining in, please feel free to bring along musical instruments and join in.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there and as always everyone is welcome.
These classes have been a huge success with members of all ages joining in, please feel free to bring along musical instruments and join in.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there and as always everyone is welcome.
SWIMMING 2015
Our swimming classes started back on Saturday 10th January. There are 35 learners who want to access the classes. As these are one to one lessons we can not accomidate 35 children and coaches in the pool every week so we have divided them into two groups. Group A and Group B. This way we can offer swimming lessons to all children on alternative weeks.
You should have received a text message stating which group your child is in. If you have not received this message please contact us asap.
Learner Group A 10th & 24th Jan and 7th Feb
Learner Group B 17th & 31st Jan and 14th Feb
Further dates will be made available so please check back
You should have received a text message stating which group your child is in. If you have not received this message please contact us asap.
Learner Group A 10th & 24th Jan and 7th Feb
Learner Group B 17th & 31st Jan and 14th Feb
Further dates will be made available so please check back
ITS CHRISTMAS!!
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
The Special Hands Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday the 13th December from 10.30 am in the Kells Peoples Resource centre. From 10.30am.
Meet Santa and help him hunt for his Reindeer Food @11 am & 12.30pm and 2pm. Prizes for the most Reindeer food collected. €2 per child.
Lots of Christmas Stalls filled with beautiful Christmas Crafts and Handmade Christmas decorations for your tree & table, Christmas Logs and Pottery all made at our arts and crafts class.
We also have wonderful Christmas Eve Boxes with everything you and your little ones will need for Santa's arrival.
Mouthwatering Cake Stall and the Christmas Café, selling delicious treats, Teas, Coffee, Buns & Cakes.
Finally, we have a great Christmas Raffle with some fab Christmas prizes
All proceeds go towards supporting the activities that the Special Hands Group provide for children and young adults with additional needs & learning delays.
Meet Santa and help him hunt for his Reindeer Food @11 am & 12.30pm and 2pm. Prizes for the most Reindeer food collected. €2 per child.
Lots of Christmas Stalls filled with beautiful Christmas Crafts and Handmade Christmas decorations for your tree & table, Christmas Logs and Pottery all made at our arts and crafts class.
We also have wonderful Christmas Eve Boxes with everything you and your little ones will need for Santa's arrival.
Mouthwatering Cake Stall and the Christmas Café, selling delicious treats, Teas, Coffee, Buns & Cakes.
Finally, we have a great Christmas Raffle with some fab Christmas prizes
All proceeds go towards supporting the activities that the Special Hands Group provide for children and young adults with additional needs & learning delays.
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FAMILY CRAFT DAY
NOVEMBER 29TH
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAY
Saturday 29th November
Edmund Rice Center Kells
Juniors 12.00-1.30
Seniors 1.45-2.45
We are holding a Christmas craft day on Saturday 29th for our members and their families. We invite everyone along to make your very own personalised Christmas Log or Christmas Plate together. These will be hand finished and can then be collected at the Christmas Fair on December 13th along with the finished pottery from our pottery class held over the midterm.
It will be a great start to the festive season and a beautiful Christmas keepsake
Please contact Theresa to confirm your place - email here
Saturday 29th November
Edmund Rice Center Kells
Juniors 12.00-1.30
Seniors 1.45-2.45
We are holding a Christmas craft day on Saturday 29th for our members and their families. We invite everyone along to make your very own personalised Christmas Log or Christmas Plate together. These will be hand finished and can then be collected at the Christmas Fair on December 13th along with the finished pottery from our pottery class held over the midterm.
It will be a great start to the festive season and a beautiful Christmas keepsake
Please contact Theresa to confirm your place - email here
INCLUSION TRAINING INFORMATION
Dublin November 13th Relationships, Marriage & Parenting
Dublin December 9th My Right to Make Decisions – training for people with intellectual disabilityfrom 10-12:30
Portlaoise December 5th Relationships, Marriage & Parenting
Dublin December 10th Social Welfare Applications & Appeals
Dublin January 15th Financial Decision Making
Carrick on Shannon January 19th Making a Will – What You Should Know
Dublin January 21st Post-School Options
Dublin January 28th HSE Reform Programme
All training is in Inclusion Ireland, Dublin 1 and from 10:30 – 13:00 unless otherwise stated
To reserve your place please contact:
Sarah Lennon -Training & Development Officer,
Inclusion Ireland; The National Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities, Unit C2, The Steelworks, Foley St, Dublin 1
Phone: 01 855 98 91
Dublin December 9th My Right to Make Decisions – training for people with intellectual disabilityfrom 10-12:30
Portlaoise December 5th Relationships, Marriage & Parenting
Dublin December 10th Social Welfare Applications & Appeals
Dublin January 15th Financial Decision Making
Carrick on Shannon January 19th Making a Will – What You Should Know
Dublin January 21st Post-School Options
Dublin January 28th HSE Reform Programme
All training is in Inclusion Ireland, Dublin 1 and from 10:30 – 13:00 unless otherwise stated
To reserve your place please contact:
Sarah Lennon -Training & Development Officer,
Inclusion Ireland; The National Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities, Unit C2, The Steelworks, Foley St, Dublin 1
Phone: 01 855 98 91
VERY IMPORTANT SWIMMING INFORMATION
Due to the unprecedented need for Learners swimming lessons it has been decided that the Learners will now be spilt into two blocks of lessons. The first lessons begin on the 13th of September 2014 and last the 7 weeks up until Halloween and the second block of lessons will last from November to Christmas.
As there is such a high volume of children wishing to avail of the one to one Learner lessons we have had to limit it to only one block per child. Therefore, if your child attends the block from September to Halloween they can not attend the next block from November to Christmas and vise versa.
If your child attends the 2.30 learners lesson on a Saturday can you please contact Theresa Olohan directly or send us an email here to confirm your childs place in either the September to Halloween session or the November to Christmas sesson.
The Swimmers classes at 3.30 remain the same.
We are currently unable to take any new children for lessons, however there is a waiting list for spaces so please send in your child's name and details and once a place becomes available you will be contacted.
As there is such a high volume of children wishing to avail of the one to one Learner lessons we have had to limit it to only one block per child. Therefore, if your child attends the block from September to Halloween they can not attend the next block from November to Christmas and vise versa.
If your child attends the 2.30 learners lesson on a Saturday can you please contact Theresa Olohan directly or send us an email here to confirm your childs place in either the September to Halloween session or the November to Christmas sesson.
The Swimmers classes at 3.30 remain the same.
We are currently unable to take any new children for lessons, however there is a waiting list for spaces so please send in your child's name and details and once a place becomes available you will be contacted.
OLD ROAD EQUESTRIAN OPEN DAY
SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST 2014
We recently took a trip to meet with Emma and Olivia from Old Road Equestrian in Navan and we were very impressed. Its is a newly, purpose built, facility with an all weather arena, a beautiful sensory trail and the most gentle of horses. Therapeutic riding helps adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities. It promotes self esteem and creates a sense of purpose for those with emotional, behavioural and educational difficulties.
They have very kindly offered a special open day on Sunday 24th August 2014 to the members of Special Hands Activity Group. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with Emma, Olivia and the team and to explore the centre and everything that they have to offer. If you are interested in attending the open day please contact Emma on 0861594997.
They have very kindly offered a special open day on Sunday 24th August 2014 to the members of Special Hands Activity Group. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with Emma, Olivia and the team and to explore the centre and everything that they have to offer. If you are interested in attending the open day please contact Emma on 0861594997.
O.T. SUMMER CAMP
Our Summer camp program this year has been a resounding success. The Occupational Therapy camp was thoroughly enjoyed by all the children who attended with singing, dancing, swimming, painting and too many activities to list.There was even a trip to the hotel for a hot chocolate treat for the boys and girls who attended. The final day included siblings with everyone taking a trip to Causey Farm. The children returned covered in mud and smiling from ear to ear having each baked an extremely tasty loaf of brown bread to bring home with them. A very special 'Thank You' to Della Murtagh and the Murtagh Family at Causey Farm and especially to all the helpers who made the week so enjoyable. We wouldn't be able to do it without you.
HIP HOP DANCE
Another success for our summer camp program was the introduction of Hip Hop dance classes. Due to the volume of requests and the dancing being such a success, the classes will continue through to September. Take a look at some of our members having a great time in the Athboy class Here
EMMA BRADY
THE JOURNEY'S ON US PARTY
Following on from our wonderful member Emma Brady winning the 'Journey's on us' prize with Iarnrod Eireann, she very generously hosted a party for her fellow members and friends in the Ardboyne Hotel in Navan. It was a fantastic night full of singing and dancing and great craic was had by one and all. Thank you again Emma.
Photos as always can be found here
Photos as always can be found here
ART & CRAFTS 2013/2014
Our Art and Crafts classes finished last Saturday for the summer break. We had an amazing year with our members talents being show cased at the annual Special Hands Easter Fair. With the support of our magnificent teachers our members got to experiment with creating some stunning pieces of pottery, from bowls to pendants to plaques, all of which were finished and glazed to perfection.
Our members made some spectacular pieces using Batik and created the spookiest of Halloween art. We were very lucky to meet with Tom Moore, the director of the animation 'The Secret of Kells' who popped into one of our Art classes to see some of our work.
Our Christmas wreaths and Yule Log's were a resounding success and many beautiful 'Family heirlooms' were created that day. As always our papier mache class was a sell out with everything from colourful pigs to Easter Eggs being created.
Special Hands Activity Group would like to say a very heartfelt THANK YOU to our various Art and craft teachers over the 2013/2014 term. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back after the break, ready for another creative year.
Please check out some of our creations in Gallery .. Click Here
Our members made some spectacular pieces using Batik and created the spookiest of Halloween art. We were very lucky to meet with Tom Moore, the director of the animation 'The Secret of Kells' who popped into one of our Art classes to see some of our work.
Our Christmas wreaths and Yule Log's were a resounding success and many beautiful 'Family heirlooms' were created that day. As always our papier mache class was a sell out with everything from colourful pigs to Easter Eggs being created.
Special Hands Activity Group would like to say a very heartfelt THANK YOU to our various Art and craft teachers over the 2013/2014 term. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back after the break, ready for another creative year.
Please check out some of our creations in Gallery .. Click Here
SUMMER 2014 SCHEDULE
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PLEASE CONTACT THERESA OR GILLIAN FOR VENUES AND PRICING DETAILS
Come along to our 2nd annual Easter Fair
Saturday 19th April
Kells Peoples Resource centre
Easter Egg Hunt
Hand Made Crafts
Bric A Brac
Delicious Cakes and Buns
Tea & Coffee
Doors open at 10am
www.facebook.com/pages/Special-Hands-Group-Easter-Fair
Saturday 19th April
Kells Peoples Resource centre
Easter Egg Hunt
Hand Made Crafts
Bric A Brac
Delicious Cakes and Buns
Tea & Coffee
Doors open at 10am
www.facebook.com/pages/Special-Hands-Group-Easter-Fair
