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Aiming Higher

@ahcharity

We provide support to disabled children & their families in Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde. We also provide Stay & Play groups as well as monthly trips & activities.

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linkhttp://www.aiminghighercharity.org.uk calendar_today10-06-2011 17:22:30

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This Friday's parent/carer session is a workshop on Assertive Behaviour delivered by our Reaching Resilience Project Manager, Jenny. There is no need to book, just come along, meet other parents and enjoy breakfast and a brew while you learn!

This Friday's parent/carer session is a workshop on Assertive Behaviour delivered by our Reaching Resilience Project Manager, Jenny.  There is no need to book, just come along, meet other parents and enjoy breakfast and a brew while you learn!
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Help us raise free funds when you shop online by signing up to #easyfundraising. This video explains all you need to know about how it works: youtu.be/T9_XwaxfG94. Plus, once you raise your first £5, they'll double it! Signup at: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/aiminghigher/1…

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Can you help us reach our fundraising target at this year's charity ball? We need raffle prizes for the event. All money raised will be used to continue our work supporting families with disabled children in Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. To book tickets go to bit.ly/aroundtheworld…

Can you help us reach our fundraising target at this year's charity ball? We need raffle prizes for the event. All money raised will be used to continue our work supporting families with disabled children in Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre.
To book tickets go to bit.ly/aroundtheworld…
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At this Friday's Coffee & Chat Parent/carer session we will be joined by Lauren from "Project Search". Project Search is a one-year work placement program for students with an Education, Health and Care plan, who are seeking employment. Visit blackpool.gov.uk/Your-Council/B… for more.

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Thanks again to everyone who attended the ball and contributed to the total raised! If you weren't able to attend but would like to add a donation to help us support more families, you can do so at justgiving.com/aiminghigher

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This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek & we know that raising a child with extra needs can be isolating. But it needn't be! Join us on Fridays for parent/carer sessions & peer support. The group also meet up for bingo & have joined cookery classes together. #joinus #sendparents

This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek & we know  that raising a child with extra needs can be isolating. But it needn't be! Join us on Fridays for parent/carer sessions & peer support. The group also meet up for bingo & have joined cookery classes together. #joinus #sendparents
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In a change to our advertised session, Friday's parent/carer Coffee & Chat will be a craft session as our speaker is unable to make it. Join us at 9.30-11.30am to chat, have a brew & enjoy some relaxing craft activities No children at these sessions please. #CarersWeek

In a change to our advertised session, Friday's parent/carer Coffee & Chat will be a craft session as our speaker is unable to make it. Join us at 9.30-11.30am to chat, have a brew & enjoy some relaxing craft activities No children at these sessions please.
#CarersWeek
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The top issues for voters at the general election are the cost of living & the NHS. We know these issues affect families with disabled children more than most, so don't forget to vote. TUESDAY 15TH JUNE IS THE LAST DATE TO REGISTER to vote gov.uk/register-to-vo…

The top issues for voters at the general election are the cost of living & the NHS. We know these issues affect families with disabled children more than most, so don't forget to vote. TUESDAY 15TH JUNE IS THE LAST DATE TO REGISTER to vote gov.uk/register-to-vo…
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We enjoyed a very zen, relaxing morning at our Parent/Carer Coffee & Chat group today with calming music, good chat and some amazing creations! Next week will be another craft session so join us (no children please) Friday from 9.30-11.30am. #carersweek #lonelinessawarenessweek

We enjoyed a very zen, relaxing morning at our Parent/Carer Coffee & Chat group today with calming music, good chat and some amazing creations! Next week will be another craft session so  join us (no children please)  Friday from 9.30-11.30am. #carersweek #lonelinessawarenessweek
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Some great news to start the week off nicely! A massive thank you to everyone who attended the UK Backgammon Foundation event in Blackpool. The competitors raised a phenomenal £2,500 for us whilst playing the Blackpool Imperial Cup. #UKBGF #thankyou #fundraising #happymonday

Some great news to start the week off nicely! A massive thank you to everyone who attended the UK Backgammon Foundation event in Blackpool. The competitors raised a phenomenal £2,500 for us whilst playing the Blackpool Imperial Cup.
#UKBGF #thankyou #fundraising #happymonday
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Important info for those families booked for the cinema trip on Sunday. The film will be shown in Screen 7 on the 2nd floor. Lifts and staff to assist are available. The film will NOT have any trailers. Please arrive between 10.00-10.15am as the film will start at 10.30am.

Important info for those families booked for the cinema trip on Sunday.
The film will be shown in Screen 7 on the 2nd floor. Lifts and staff to assist are available.
The film will NOT have any trailers. Please arrive between 10.00-10.15am as the film will start at 10.30am.
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Save the date! The Aiming Higher Ball will be back on June 21st 2025, bigger and better than ever with a Mardis Gras theme. More details to follow.

Save the date! The Aiming Higher Ball will be back on June 21st 2025, bigger and better than ever with a Mardis Gras theme. More details to follow.
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Blackpool Learning Rooms are offering this fantastic course for Aiming Higher families in September. Run by local parents they will cover topics such as feelings, play & listening, understanding behaviour & setting boundaries & more. To book please contact The Learning Rooms.

Blackpool  Learning Rooms are offering this fantastic course for Aiming Higher families in September.  Run by local parents they will cover topics such as feelings, play & listening,  understanding behaviour & setting boundaries & more. To book please contact The Learning Rooms.
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Well done to all of our walkers who completed all 8 peaks and 11 miles of the Fairfield Horseshoe to raise much needed funds for the A Team. You can still sponsor them at justgiving.com/campaign/horse…

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🏆Thank you to everyone who entered the Young Hero Award for 2024. The judges felt all the nominees were heroes but there could be only one winner. Massive congratulations go to Joey Woodhouse, 11, who was nominated by his mum Laura. 🏆#younghero #SENSibling #championbigbrother

🏆Thank you to everyone who entered the Young Hero Award for 2024.  The judges felt all the nominees were heroes but there could be only one winner. Massive congratulations go to Joey Woodhouse, 11, who was nominated by his mum Laura. 🏆#younghero #SENSibling #championbigbrother
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Our friends at Healthwatch Blackpool have asked if we can share this survey for them. If you would like to share your experiences, please visit bit.ly/healthwatch24

Our friends at Healthwatch Blackpool have asked if we can share this survey for them. If you would like to share your experiences, please visit bit.ly/healthwatch24
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Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel this morning's coffee and chat session. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel this morning's coffee and chat session. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.