Thursday 27th April 2017


Hi and welcome back!


A few reminders for you..

Monday 1st May as it's a Bank Holiday.
Monday 29th May also a Bank Holiday.


Monday 19th June we will be closed for one week as it is the first week of our summer holidays. We will reopen on Monday 26th June.






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BOCCIA - Taster session

An opportunity for you to try out BOCCIA.

You'll have heard a lot about BOCCIA because Gateshead Special Olympics have a very successful BOCCIA team. They are so good that they are going to the Special Olympic GB Games in Sheffield this summer.

(We will keep you up dated on their preparations)

Information for you.

There is a new charity that has been set up called, "Beach Access North East" (BANE)
The aim is to provide equipment to enable visitors, to some of our coastal resorts, to access the beach areas.
At the moment the beaches that will be providing this are Tynemouth (10am - 12pm) and Blyth (2pm - 4pm)
We have a contact name and telephone number for you if you would like further info'.


Caroline Corfield 0191 237 2194, you could also check them out via your web browser ie Google.



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We have an invitation for you from St Andrew's Church in Lamesley. Mr George Lackenby, a regular visitor here at Marquisway, is being Licensed as an Associated Minister on Sunday at 4pm.
There will be a short service followed by refreshments.


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Makaton word of the Week


To Want

1. Place your dominant hand, flat, palm facing towards you, against your chest.

2. With one sweeping movement, move your hand away from you, turning your hand so that your palm is facing away from you.

" I "

To express "I want", point to yourself, before signing the word "want".

(Thanks to Michael, Christopher, Brenda and Andrew for this weeks demonstration)

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That's it for this week. We hope that you enjoy reading our BLOG. Don't forget, if you would like us to publish something for you please get in touch.

marquiswayblog@gmail.com

Enjoy your Bank Holiday!

The Bloggers

Thursday 13th April 2017


Hi there,


Short and sweet this week! Lot's of Easter activities going that have kept us all busy.


First of all we have some dates for your diaries...

Tuesday 18th April. 
We have a MATP event here at Marquisway. All our MATP athletes will be demonstrating their skills.
Our MATP athletes are very keen to show off their sporting achievements.
Definitely not to be missed. We'll have photo's for you as soon as possible.


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Bank Holidays

May 1st 2017 - May Day. Marquisway will be closed as it is a Bank Holiday.
May 29th 2017 - Marquisway will be closed, Bank Holiday.

Friday June 16th - Marquisway will be breaking up for the first of our Summer holiday weeks. We re-open on Monday 26th June.


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NEW for 2017!!!

Over the next few months we will be arranging 'Open Days' for each of our teams. This will be an opportunity for parents and carers to visit the centre to observe the many new activities that we have on offer. It will also be an opportunity for some 1 to 1 time, with  key workers and team staff, to look at individual session plans, outcome focussed plans and to discuss possible future opportunities. 
We will be sending out letters with more information very soon.

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Makaton Sign of the week

1. Hold both hands out, palms down.

2. Draw your fingers and thumbs together whilst raising both hands up higher.

 

3. Gently rub your thumbs against your fingers to make a sprinkling action.


Thank you to Brenda Ritson for demonstrating the sign for us this week.




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That's it folks,


We're off to 'crack' open our Easter Eggs now!

The Bloggers

Thursday 6th April 2017


Welcome back to our BLOG. We hope you enjoyed reading the last one.




We have a reminder for your diary.


Marquisway Disco

Friday 7th April from 7pm until 10pm

Tickets are £2.00 each, carers admission is free.

Refreshments available to buy, photo booth, raffles.

Lots of fun!!!

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Thursday 13th April

Our resident DJ will be hosting an Easter disco from

1pm til 3pm.

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Easter Break

Don't forget, Marquisway will be closed on Good Friday, 14th April and also on Easter Monday 17th April, we reopen on Tuesday 18th April 2017.

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NEWS!!

                                     

                                   Angling 4 All

Some information for you about the Angling 4 All group.
Jack Charlton (Yes, THE Jack Charlton!) and ITV are going along this Friday, 7th April, to check out what the group are doing and hopefully may share some tips, although we think the anglers have been pretty successful, with a few big catches.


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North East Disability Sports Awards


Our angling club ‘Angling 4 All’ won the ‘Outstanding Sports Club’ award at the North East Disability Sports Awards last night at Slaley Hall.  The award is testament to the commitment and application of the anglers and support staff who have grown this clubs substantially since 2014 into a fantastic success.  It was great to see 2 of our anglers (Harry Hauxwell and Andrew Dodd) be present to collect the award.


Richard Young (Special Olympics Gateshead Tyne & Wear athlete and Shared Lives) won the ‘Participant of the year’ award for his Cycling and Athletics exploits.  Anyone who knows Richard will understand that an award of this magnitude is befitting to a young man who has got a great future of him.  Andrew Dodd (Winlaton Base), Susan Dalton (Marquisway) and Mark Proctor (Shared Lives) were also worthy finalists.


Congratulations to everyone!
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Boccia England League.

Day 2 of the Boccia England League is scheduled for April 9th at Percy Hedley College.
Day 1 was held on February 19th and the league positions  after day 1 are:-
Christopher Smith, Aaron Younger and Paul Gallagher are TOP OF THE LEAGUE!!
John Farrimond, Michael Welsh and Andrew Knox are in 5th position.
Susan Dalton, Janet Hind and David Horncastle are in 6th position.
So, every thing is to play for!
Good Luck to all our competitors, can't wait to hear the results.


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Makaton Sign of the Week


Ice Cream

1. Hold your hand in a loose 'fist' position, as if you have an invisible ice cream cornet.

2. Stick out your tongue, politely, and raise your hand towards your mouth as if you are licking the ice cream. 

3. Repeat the action.


Please remember, with all the signs, that it is important to speak the word or phrase at the same time.




That's it for this week, don't forget you can contact us if you would like us to advertise an event or if you have news that you would like to share with our readers.


The Bloggers




STOP PRESS!!!


GUIDEPOST SUCCESS AT THE CARE AWARDS!

Guidepost (our drop in groups for people with learning disabilities) won the ‘Putting People First Personalisation’ award at the Great Britain Care awards in Birmingham on Friday (31^st March) night.  Guidepost were selected by the judges due to the choice, control and personal growth that Guidepost provides people through our information and advice function. 


Well done everyone.