Leeds Projects

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 August 2012 16:18

BIG LOTTERY FUNDING - REACHING COMMUNITIES
The Big Lottery funding enables us to engage with grandparents on inner and outer city estates by offering support and delivering services. We promote well-being through financial, emotional, and psychological support and signpost to our own welfare benefits advisor, or to alternative support networks and services. Our support work enables us to strengthen confidence by development of skills which leads to stronger, more resilient and supportive grandparents.

HUGGS - HELPING UNITE GRANDPARENTS WITH GRANDCHILDREN

A monthly support group held at our Leeds offices to help unite grandparents with grandchildren.

Next meeting dates are: 1 April, 6 May.

Times: 10.30 - 12 noon

Call Dave Cousins: 07772260403 - (Monday to Friday 9am -5pm) or just turn up!

FRIDAY GROUP

The monthly Friday Group is run by Clinical Psychologist, Misha Fell in partnership with The Grandparents' Association, Leeds. it is for grandparents who have suffered trauma, through loss, bereavement or a major event regarding a grandchild in their life.

Next meeting dates are:  22 April

Times: 10.30 - 12 noon

Call Dave Cousins: 07772260403 - (Monday to Friday 9am -5pm). This group is by appointment only and offers a secure environment to share experiences and receive support from grandparents and professionals.

NEW GROUP - GARFORTH CHILDREN'S CENTRE LEEDS

We have just started a new grandparent & toddler group in Garforth, Leeds. Running weekly at the Garforth Children's Centre, the group has been set up to support grandparents with grandchildren responsibilities, and everyone is welcome.

Next meeting dates are: Thursday weekly

Times: 9.30 - 11.30

Call Dave Cousins: 07772260403 - (Monday to Friday 9am -5pm)

NEW GROUP - YEADON & RAWDON CHILDREN'S CENTRE LEEDS

This group was set up by the Children's Centre in partnership with the Grandparents' Association and aims to support Dads, Uncles and Granddads. Through activities the group aims to develop comradeship and helps to learn safe play with children using educational resources. Previous activities have included puppet making, football, arts & crafts, castle making.The group also develops outreach opportunities and supports housing needs, welfare benefit enquiries, and educational needs.
Next meeting dates are: Second Tuesday Monthly
Times: 9.30 - 11.30

Call Dave Cousins: 07772260403 - (Monday to Friday 9am -5pm)

NEW GROUP - INGRAM ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
We are looking at setting up a group for kinship carers at Ingram Road Primary School. If you are interested please contact info@grandparents-association.org.uk

NEW GROUP - GIPTON CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Gipton Childrens Centre have asked us to work in partnership to set up a grandparent support group for kinship carers. We also are interested in setting up other groups in this area and will keep you posted on developments. If you need to know more please contact info@grandparents-association.org.uk

NEW GROUP - WINDMILL PRIMARY SCHOOL - BELLE ISLE
We are looking at setting up a group for kinship carers at Windmill Primary School, Belle Isle. If you are interested please contact info@grandparents-association.org.uk

NEW GROUP - ASQUITH PRIMARY SCHOOL - MORLEY
We are looking at setting up a group for kinship carers at Ingram Road Primary School. If you are interested please conatct info@grandparents-association.org.uk

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