tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78268923865055193042024-03-05T15:15:22.372+00:00Mums & Dads Unite Thanet BlogFor parents/carers and families in Thanet, offering news, updates and info!Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-20786853334060135782009-06-15T14:00:00.003+01:002009-06-15T14:05:57.191+01:00Thanet Disibility Forum - Coffee Mornings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgbalXYs72fQcyVIgWzjRL6tMcJ1c5gq6hCW1HhRDVf_2t6UZqfKYjAMLsODA5AtQiRVdRuCR8qeOI88UcdUE5XBzLyOGqcEB9jwcoTZWUA2in3OG7asS6X9rX4v_M0Hn-lzFII05-cI/s1600-h/thanet+disibility+forum+coffee+morning+poster.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347538574123751602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgbalXYs72fQcyVIgWzjRL6tMcJ1c5gq6hCW1HhRDVf_2t6UZqfKYjAMLsODA5AtQiRVdRuCR8qeOI88UcdUE5XBzLyOGqcEB9jwcoTZWUA2in3OG7asS6X9rX4v_M0Hn-lzFII05-cI/s400/thanet+disibility+forum+coffee+morning+poster.png" border="0" /></a> These informal coffee mornings are provided to enable those isolated by disibility to socialise in an understanding atmosphere.<br /><br />Anyone interested in joining is welcome whether TDF members or not :0)<br /><br />If you are having difficulty reading the poster above, need transport or would like some more information about Thanet Disibility Forum then please contact:<br /><br />Amanda Figg on 0774 8250254Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-3114989331455912602009-06-15T13:52:00.003+01:002009-06-15T13:59:32.306+01:00Parents Matter (parent courses etc...)<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vwDx3GZ0VIiJeWGEL8Y62l6LsmuReaiaPwcKFWmyYdx3kUkvLxqXej_iRJCi2B2xiA9nKc9JF5aI5dWUUhos80KZJcM2JfNx8kfVoamdMBhF227a2NFvqgIJ9eTxA_dgDcHdrY_Ewk0/s1600-h/parents+matter+1.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347536792174745010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vwDx3GZ0VIiJeWGEL8Y62l6LsmuReaiaPwcKFWmyYdx3kUkvLxqXej_iRJCi2B2xiA9nKc9JF5aI5dWUUhos80KZJcM2JfNx8kfVoamdMBhF227a2NFvqgIJ9eTxA_dgDcHdrY_Ewk0/s400/parents+matter+1.png" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347536795340756898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-w99fhwTJZUjgxFUJ3H8MqdLmxwox19rcc3hxCGxZxToM28utYf1V9DdQAqKr7rRBwgCwa71YO5SmveJ_aqMBSjTFMB9Hp8DIdaFg1u_AYs3UPmc4SQ0EWMy7hQcpvjA0tJC8Ec3kcU/s400/parents+matter+2.png" border="0" />If you are a local Thanet parent/carer and would like to build up on your parenting skills etc... or find out some info then check this out! </div><div> </div><div>If you are having difficulty reading the poster info on this blog you can view it on the Mums and Dads Unite Thanet website by clicking the link below:</div><div> </div><div><br /><a href="http://mumsanddadsunite.net/Parents%20Matter.html">http://mumsanddadsunite.net/Parents%20Matter.html</a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-60108075975127910792009-06-15T13:44:00.002+01:002009-06-15T13:52:04.742+01:00Free Family Disibility Activity Morning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpO4Ivor22eRFtgaKapfZX5_Wvu2MrJbBEPVs5NVQ3vw3SdeZAzSsXr66YPSVLs6dvrb3yOigW0XcLl7LKWdQG6BYOiRiCgr7wb-QeCfP0I0Bb10W8O9qHqA8vTeJxWpJFW8oZzn_VMHI/s1600-h/family+disibility+activity+morning.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347535672521427506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpO4Ivor22eRFtgaKapfZX5_Wvu2MrJbBEPVs5NVQ3vw3SdeZAzSsXr66YPSVLs6dvrb3yOigW0XcLl7LKWdQG6BYOiRiCgr7wb-QeCfP0I0Bb10W8O9qHqA8vTeJxWpJFW8oZzn_VMHI/s400/family+disibility+activity+morning.jpg" border="0" /></a> This morning should be a good one so you must book quickly as I am sure spaces will be filled up quickly :0)Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-22137689516606033852009-05-09T14:58:00.004+01:002009-05-09T15:06:06.059+01:00Get Generated in the park!<div align="center">GET GENERATED......in the park</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfWpjmzwqNheZFmfbteOGD8Iusqbav515zWEzxIlP7ME7nTdAuweRRBW0ww2naGI75QueEUoB6xD4LNWMLXw7FRRoZKSBNG5HIjRdVJXhJ-Gg9xGKlY3iNcgZYcMuxf1fQ7QsUYGeELU/s1600-h/get_generated_in_the_park_flyer_%5B1%5D+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333824030014689282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfWpjmzwqNheZFmfbteOGD8Iusqbav515zWEzxIlP7ME7nTdAuweRRBW0ww2naGI75QueEUoB6xD4LNWMLXw7FRRoZKSBNG5HIjRdVJXhJ-Gg9xGKlY3iNcgZYcMuxf1fQ7QsUYGeELU/s400/get_generated_in_the_park_flyer_%5B1%5D+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> A new free activity for Thanet has started! At various parks around Thanet there will be the chance to get active and play a variety of sports and activities. </div><div align="center">Visit the Get Generated website for more details and coming dates! </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.getgenerated.com/">www.getgenerated.com</a><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-61587645268009143072009-04-14T20:05:00.004+01:002009-04-14T20:24:21.393+01:00Thanet Youth Matters - New Spring Edition Out Now! :0)<strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Thanet</span> district Council press release!<br /></strong><br />Jam packed with free events, activities and news the new edition of the Youth Matters Magazine is out now in time for the school holidays (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wc</span> 30 March 2009).<br /><br />Youth Matter’s is the essential events guide for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Thanet</span>’s young people and features celebrity interviews and vital news all for FREE.<br /><br />Produced by a team of local young people with the help of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Thanet</span> District Council’s Communication team, Youth Matters is given out through local secondary schools, youth clubs, supermarkets and libraries.This edition saw the youth editorial board becoming front page stars for the day as they donned make up and costumes to illustrate the different careers available to young people as well as featuring interviews with the famous local celebrity artist Ann <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Carrington</span> and X Factor’s finalist Ben Mills.<br /><br />The spring edition of Youth Matters also promotes local youth clubs, events on offer between April-July 2009 and includes features on students at St Georges C of E, Charles Dickens and King Ethelbert schools.The magazine has two versions – one for young people aged between 11 and 14 years and the other for 15-19 years as well as a supporting website www.thanetyouthmatters.co.uk.Cllr. Zita <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Wiltshire</span>, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “The fact that Youth Matters is written by local young people for the young people of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Thanet</span>, makes it really unique and personal. The magazine is packed with loads of news and things to do, making it not only useful but an enjoyable read to. After reading Youth Matters, I can see no reason for young people in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Thanet</span> to have nothing to do and it’s really down to the many great clubs, events and activities put on by the Engage partnership who work hard to improve life for young people in the area.”<br /><br />You can obtain copies from most youth groups, libraries, community centres etc.. or<br />to request a copy of Youth Matters call <span style="color:#3333ff;">01843 577050</span> or visit <a href="http://www.thanetyouthmatters.co.uk/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.thanetyouthmatters.co.uk/</span></a><span style="color:#3333ff;"><br /></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Thanet</span> Youth Matters are currently asking their young readers to complete a survey about what <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Thanet</span> Youth Matters Progress in the past two years. Entries are all in for a chance to win a Nintendo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Wii</span>! So why not encourage your youngsters to complete a survey either online at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Thanet</span> Youth Matters Website or call <span style="color:#3333ff;">01843 577050</span> for more information.Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-16517874579744696732009-04-14T19:08:00.005+01:002009-04-14T19:47:42.643+01:00Local Easter Fun in Thanet!Well a big hello to everyone! Just wondered how everyone is doing. The sunshine has beaten all the weather forecasts as they had said it would rain and be cloudy all last week. :0)<br /><br />There was a slight worry for everyone at the Whitehall Project last Wednesday as it had rained a little and was quite grey to start with. Finally the sun came out and it was all steam ahead from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Fegans</span> 160 Family and Resource centre plus all the volunteers and it turned out to be a really great day!<br /><br />There were free activities, under 7's craft area with the community involvement worker from the Children's Centre's there to offer friendly advice and inform everyone of their services for families with children under 5yrs.<br /><br />The community Information tent had people from Health Training offering healthy food ideas and free apples, Hyde Housing, Orbit, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Thanet</span> District Council and more offering support and advice on housing issues. Options which is a pregnancy crisis support service were there, The community Police from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Northwood</span> were offering people with bikes a free protection scheme where they could mark their bikes in case it gets stolen in the future. Youth Matters were giving out their new edition of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">YM</span> Magazine and some cool balls which went down well with the young people. We were there also with flyer's and parent/child lucky dips, plus stands and info from the Whitehall Project and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Fegans</span> 160 Family Resource Centre. <div><div><div><div><br />The Engage Youth Bus was also there offering activities for children and young people plus an inflatable football pitch, skate park etc... There were bouncy castles from Affordable Bouncy Castles including a cool miniature golf course. It was all topped off with great music from the bus and the support and hard work of the organisers, not to mention the many of you who turned up with the family and took part.Fab day!<br /><br />As for the rest of the holidays there have been the Easter blasts for 11-19 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">olds</span> around <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Thanet</span> offering Three days, three locations and loads of cool FREE stuff for young people. Brought to you by ENGAGE.This included Music, D-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Jing</span> & MC-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ing</span>, inflatable 5-a-side football, volleyball & tug-o-war, ultimate Frisbee, and a mini soccer <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">skillz</span> school, make your own t-shirts/bags, mobile skate park, chill out area and juice bar plus loads of freebies. Also included was a chance to protect your bike from thieves by having the police mark and register it with a special bar coded numbered sticker that could help trace it back to you if found stolen! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Thanet</span> Coast Project were offering a 'discover scuba' session where young people could try on the equipment, swim under water and see what they thought of scuba diving.All in all these days are a fab free source of entertainment and activity for our older children. Fab for a free event! :0)<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Newington</span> Community Centre held an children's activity afternoon with a family power ball session. There were roughly 30 children who attended with friends and family. They had large chess, volleyball, art, football, large 4-in-a-row and more including the large floor for power balling which was enjoyed by all! Many parents joined in with the children and fun was had by all. Mike and Calvin were there to assist in learning new moves including how to make a relaxing sofa with the balls. There must have been at least 20 large and small power balls rolling around. Great free afternoon! </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dDuWOmPzfMEwOSudbkqmdT6CpHsJFAFrGoEfLiSbm1joMm0ElU3jblvKXAjITHk-cOrkgc1sGti0D-ALN5iGmxMDI_zQj_slx-3uF11ztkdh8LRbdLIFFLAj0idEnVMUjCAoQDKI8fE/s1600-h/Image232.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324619624348461698" style="WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 109px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dDuWOmPzfMEwOSudbkqmdT6CpHsJFAFrGoEfLiSbm1joMm0ElU3jblvKXAjITHk-cOrkgc1sGti0D-ALN5iGmxMDI_zQj_slx-3uF11ztkdh8LRbdLIFFLAj0idEnVMUjCAoQDKI8fE/s200/Image232.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTt57OR78EJKMsB62Ta-MW1ikgBJLpcGjX89f0CszD-rM810i8ZUYNExDh5zzZrHff9RPZML6a0bb8hFhPNbWqmiS3sDij9qkIbuiLS0uz6AJxTWDl9DFK04rxSI7kDtp4_fNG4_EahI/s1600-h/Image236.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324619624283954978" style="WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTt57OR78EJKMsB62Ta-MW1ikgBJLpcGjX89f0CszD-rM810i8ZUYNExDh5zzZrHff9RPZML6a0bb8hFhPNbWqmiS3sDij9qkIbuiLS0uz6AJxTWDl9DFK04rxSI7kDtp4_fNG4_EahI/s200/Image236.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_ZBupGyjuKvfRzPSodAQK_bvL2nUsnXcAyLbYwT8IySYkEAGeeS5BAurZ7yVQg-G3kmln0ZjL3p_SdCyFz66PtBkrv3-2OULmZDsgPFVWTCbZpRnCVRZo9WgCTF6-XtbbR8o5CHDdRI/s1600-h/Image223.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324619622709854914" style="WIDTH: 131px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 111px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_ZBupGyjuKvfRzPSodAQK_bvL2nUsnXcAyLbYwT8IySYkEAGeeS5BAurZ7yVQg-G3kmln0ZjL3p_SdCyFz66PtBkrv3-2OULmZDsgPFVWTCbZpRnCVRZo9WgCTF6-XtbbR8o5CHDdRI/s200/Image223.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Ramsgate</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Eastcliff</span> Bandstand had two days of fun for families on Easter Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday! Sunday was filled with karaoke singers on the bandstand, stalls, craft activities for children, Easter bonnet competition which showed up some very creative parents/children, Easter Egg hunt which had the children running around and more! Monday offered a treasure hunt with a missing cheetah! , more singers from the area plus the usual stalls and drumming sessions. The fog kept some people at bay on the Monday but those there took part and eventually the sun came out for a couple of hours.<br /><br />For more fun days and local activities etc coming up around <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Thanet</span> keep checking our official group page and our events pages on the main website <a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.mumsanddadsunite.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.mumsanddadsunite.net/</a> :0) Or if you are looking for a club or group for your child to start including parent and toddler groups come and check it out :0)Will report back again on more Easter Holiday news next week! Take Care and Have fun!<br /><br />Nikki - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">MADU</span></div></div></div></div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-50831483048318465252009-04-07T19:58:00.003+01:002009-04-07T20:03:14.249+01:00Our New Flyer!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNDKYDsv2lnYN53yps1HW8MsgU0Q-WTUqy-SdUIeYomHGbXRsCJVivuPNkr4I0bqq-pfY0nZrGNYjGDnij4N0gXvDQyKnWT46oUhy-3IAr6QeySCNWzzs8CINhtfXXNSG05hSXge_zcI/s1600-h/fytyuiuyuihjk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322026382176977922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNDKYDsv2lnYN53yps1HW8MsgU0Q-WTUqy-SdUIeYomHGbXRsCJVivuPNkr4I0bqq-pfY0nZrGNYjGDnij4N0gXvDQyKnWT46oUhy-3IAr6QeySCNWzzs8CINhtfXXNSG05hSXge_zcI/s400/fytyuiuyuihjk.jpg" border="0" /></a> A big thanks to Dean Perry for quickly putting this one together! :0)<br /><br /></div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-21258927110608164822009-04-03T12:02:00.008+01:002009-04-03T12:11:06.125+01:00Family Days Out this Easter!<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Hi everyone!<br />Here are some of the many Easter events coming up next week!</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3kYoeFwslSTTRaerrMdL14PCQ811xVU0XyBGMzzymUznS2IXwpzN96253YX-GN9rt0UqDsMTSRXvM8eY9kXEKJzZVC3Ve_EqfTc-sWT1txj_r0i1qEuEpL3rkck_p8L3mRTOYR_hz5s/s1600-h/whitehall_2009_community_events%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320419495915300098" style="WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3kYoeFwslSTTRaerrMdL14PCQ811xVU0XyBGMzzymUznS2IXwpzN96253YX-GN9rt0UqDsMTSRXvM8eY9kXEKJzZVC3Ve_EqfTc-sWT1txj_r0i1qEuEpL3rkck_p8L3mRTOYR_hz5s/s400/whitehall_2009_community_events%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbamv4JzuyMSk1-QhL-3FMQxJIC_3nWQPWzwTSDN52g4V3e4uVVutYR-zOg4QPaxAQQTGuHLR_i2rNpRHZ0uUgyEjBEii9Mh7FJ_joXrN23ztWLtoQhKarTUmwqA8D3Qo5bJfgraNU3o/s1600-h/easter+bandstand.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320419498698554018" style="WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbamv4JzuyMSk1-QhL-3FMQxJIC_3nWQPWzwTSDN52g4V3e4uVVutYR-zOg4QPaxAQQTGuHLR_i2rNpRHZ0uUgyEjBEii9Mh7FJ_joXrN23ztWLtoQhKarTUmwqA8D3Qo5bJfgraNU3o/s400/easter+bandstand.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbamv4JzuyMSk1-QhL-3FMQxJIC_3nWQPWzwTSDN52g4V3e4uVVutYR-zOg4QPaxAQQTGuHLR_i2rNpRHZ0uUgyEjBEii9Mh7FJ_joXrN23ztWLtoQhKarTUmwqA8D3Qo5bJfgraNU3o/s1600-h/easter+bandstand.jpg"></a><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>For more Easter Events this year check out our website:</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><a href="http://www.mumsanddadsunite.net/">www.mumsanddadsunite.net</a></span></strong>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-25167421335113586112009-03-31T21:49:00.003+01:002009-03-31T22:02:21.057+01:00Family Disibility Swim<div align="center">Fun for all the family at these special swim sessions just for disabled people and their families at </div><div align="center">Hartsdown Leisure Centre in Margate. </div><div align="center"><strong>Every Saturday 3pm-4.30pm from Saturday 4th April!</strong></div><div align="center">Free for under 16 years of age under subject to membership of Big Splash Scheme.</div><div align="center">One concessionary adult swim per disabled person.</div><div align="center">Standard admission policy applies.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyZV4X3lRoTbyco6gUUQUkaA-MnUKWRUmjf6XdeKyf9CN2vYVUYBCGLHqGXU0KBaqFOYwH36-e5gNoWfrr5_UXaypmwuaaq13f0y9WLDmr0CbLtvQSwZgru4tPKd0kNGqPN6Te7-5dHQ/s1600-h/swim+disability+hartsdown.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319457939552301890" style="WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyZV4X3lRoTbyco6gUUQUkaA-MnUKWRUmjf6XdeKyf9CN2vYVUYBCGLHqGXU0KBaqFOYwH36-e5gNoWfrr5_UXaypmwuaaq13f0y9WLDmr0CbLtvQSwZgru4tPKd0kNGqPN6Te7-5dHQ/s400/swim+disability+hartsdown.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-62717355887368638902009-03-31T21:30:00.005+01:002009-03-31T21:49:01.459+01:00Free Swimming! Starting from tomorrow!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nhjc9CZbqzJ-dRaDRlIAfFXOH4nKcNynu_XMwPgAMZAYg6keZTB1OZUJCN2bgzPTiM7YbqRNgTNubiKJMgq7pi1A3z9zJCCS2XHJWGN4BeDtYQZ90142wERobu9h6TURFeqHxvfClwI/s1600-h/Copy+(2)+of+Mums+and+Dads+Unite+399.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319455780179176322" style="WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 67px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nhjc9CZbqzJ-dRaDRlIAfFXOH4nKcNynu_XMwPgAMZAYg6keZTB1OZUJCN2bgzPTiM7YbqRNgTNubiKJMgq7pi1A3z9zJCCS2XHJWGN4BeDtYQZ90142wERobu9h6TURFeqHxvfClwI/s320/Copy+(2)+of+Mums+and+Dads+Unite+399.gif" border="0" /></a></p><div align="justify">SWIMMING for those under 16 and 60 years and over will become free from April 1 at Thanet’s two public swimming pools.</div><div align="justify"><br />Young and old will be able to swim free of charge at both Ramsgate Swimming Pool and Hartsdown leisure centre in Margate.</div><div align="justify"><br />The Government is funding the project and an extra £40,000 has been splashed on the scheme from the NHS.</div><div align="justify"><br />Thanet council’s commercial services chief Cllr Shirley Tomlinson said: "We hope this will encourage more people to get in the swim and get active.It’s a great boost for local people and I hope, as a result of it, we’ll see an increase in the number of people taking part in sport and physical activity."<br /><br />To access the scheme you will first need to register and prove your age. Documents accepted are photo ID driving licence, passport and/or birth certificate. Please note that for 16s and under, parental consent is required and therefore a parent or legal guardian will be required at registration. Application forms are available from all participating pools. Once registered, you will be issued with your “BIG Splash” access card, which must be shown on each visit to gain entry and will be valid until 31st March 2011. (lost cards will be replaced and charged at £5.00 per card) Under 16s cannot access free swimming between the hours of 9am to 4pm during school term times.</div><br /><div align="justify">To find out more please visit Thanet Leisure Force Website </div><br /><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.tlfleisure.co.uk/news/whatsgoingon/73.asp"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>http://www.tlfleisure.co.uk/news/whatsgoingon/73.asp</strong></span></a></div><br /><div align="justify">Or visit Ramsgate/Hartsdown Swim Centre and ask for an application form etc...</div><div align="justify"></div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-87126731635439462322009-03-25T12:40:00.005+00:002009-03-25T12:50:37.255+00:00Stay at Home Dads<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Did you know that stay at home dads has become more popular?</span></strong><br /><br />Well because the number of stay at home dads there are in Britain now, a group of stay at home dads set up a website just for those who stay at home with the kids!<br /><br />According to some of the dads that run the website, they could see that there was a rise in stay at home dads but the services and groups out there for them in particular were few and far between, so they decided to do something about it.<br /><br />The website offers support and information in a friendly and easy way so if you are one of the up and coming stay at home dads come check out their website!<br /><a href="http://www.homedad.org.uk/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>www.homedad.org.uk</strong></span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>********************************************</strong></span><br /><br />Also If you do live in Thanet there is a Fathers In Thanet Group which are always welcoming new dads from the area! If you would like to find out more about this then please visit:<br /><a href="http://mumsanddadsunite.net/FathersInThanetHomestart.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>http://mumsanddadsunite.net/FathersInThanetHomestart.html</strong></span></a><br /><br />Nikki-MADUNikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-43422155832762681332009-03-25T12:33:00.004+00:002009-03-25T12:39:03.088+00:00Dad Info - For Dads/Fathers!Hello everyone,<br /><br />As well as visiting the <a href="http://www.mumsanddadsunite.net/">'Mums and Dads Unite Thanet' </a>website I just wanted to let you know about another cool website for Dads in the UK.<br /><br />Dad Info is a website for dads offering information related to fatherhood, expecting, kids, work, money, health, separation,entertainment, Paternity Leave and more!<br /><br />So if you are a Dad why not check it out!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dad.info/">Dad INFO</a><br /><br />Nikki-MADUNikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-57273198196689429592009-03-25T12:25:00.005+00:002009-03-25T12:33:24.924+00:00Help for Busy Mums!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBh1DNZraMwoeIckmSTZYj5LpTg3o-qacQHqgEXBtfVuT0A6KqG241JEOcd6AHLra5c81Vt9D8anmJDeyTFTa5EvSAaC_5-xJS67Q5_gSRBoCSS3vfh_papwRoaT54EV-saCZH1LJiWVs/s1600-h/Help+for+busy+mums+logo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317102239594631922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 94px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBh1DNZraMwoeIckmSTZYj5LpTg3o-qacQHqgEXBtfVuT0A6KqG241JEOcd6AHLra5c81Vt9D8anmJDeyTFTa5EvSAaC_5-xJS67Q5_gSRBoCSS3vfh_papwRoaT54EV-saCZH1LJiWVs/s200/Help+for+busy+mums+logo.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi there everyone!</div><div>Just wanted to let you all know of a great website for busy mums called Help for Busy Mums (although dads can visit too!) </div><br /><div></div><div>This website offers info , time saving tips (for your busy day), support and more.</div><br /><div></div><div>They can send you a newsletter twice a month and also have articles on various topics such as 'food for thought', health, family etc...</div><br /><div></div><div>If you register with them (which is free!) you can join their forums, find discounts on various range of products and services plus find out about having your own personal coach - who can help you to achieve your goals)</div><br /><div></div><div>So if you are a busy mummy why not try their website?</div><br /><div></div><div>Hope this is useful!</div><div>Nikki-MADU</div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-41670777607017507932009-03-24T13:03:00.003+00:002009-03-24T13:07:56.505+00:00Turner Contemporary - new resource for Early Years practitioners<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadCc_YyNXZWcWmaaEzIhGECiZVLUB8slY3HW5M6tZ3ZofxME9MtvD4TVeA2xCF8vzXqeZofdkP83E06Os7-qwsjoizq6FqD8PAcCG9MWZC_IP0CAijNX_GbZFw93JSNZD-V_I6F2NCwk/s1600-h/turner+contemp+logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316739729884825346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 113px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadCc_YyNXZWcWmaaEzIhGECiZVLUB8slY3HW5M6tZ3ZofxME9MtvD4TVeA2xCF8vzXqeZofdkP83E06Os7-qwsjoizq6FqD8PAcCG9MWZC_IP0CAijNX_GbZFw93JSNZD-V_I6F2NCwk/s200/turner+contemp+logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />Turner Contemporary, the visual art organisation based in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Margate</span> Kent has put together a new resource, the Generate Toolkit, designed for Early Years practitioners and those who work with under 4s in playgroups and nurseries.<br /><br />The Toolkit has been developed by Turner Contemporary in conjunction with staff from Children’s Centres in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Margate</span> and a group of Kent based artist/ parents who set up the Generate project in 2007. The aim of the project is to encourage parents and children to make artwork together through listening, sharing and celebrating outcomes. What is unique to this project is re-positioning of the roles of parents and children, with the idea that parents can learn from, and be inspired by their children.<br /><br />In Spring 2008, the artists ran a series of eight creative workshops for parents and children in St Paul’s Community Centre in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cliftonville</span>. These sessions were developed by Turner Contemporary working closely with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cliftonville</span> Children’s Centre and Sure Start <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Margate</span>, with funding from Safer Stronger Communities.<br /><br />This led to a resource pack for staff working with Early Years in Children’s Centres, nurseries and playgroups. The Toolkit contains footage from the workshops and interviews with the artists and Early Years staff involved in running the sessions.<br /><br />As a follow on to sessions in Children’s Centres and nurseries there are suggested activities for exploring artwork in a gallery with children. Other ‘tools’ include documents covering the principles of the project, eight Activity Outlines for Early Years staff to try out, and information about how the Generate project helps meet Early Years Foundation Stage Targets.<br /><br />While the toolkit has been developed for professional practitioners, it contains lots of ideas and activities that parents and their children can enjoy together at home.<br /><br />“It has increased my art and craft knowledge…got me involved with sticking and making stuff”<br />Chris Pitt, Parent<br /><br />“I always watch children and think how amazingly open minded and exciting their attitude to creating is and I wish I could be that broad minded… that aspect of children’s creativity I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ve</span> always found amazing.”<br />Sara Wicks, artist<br />“When children feel secure they respond much more positively and their learning is much greater.”<br />Lesley Watts, Manager, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Thanet</span> Early Years<br /><br />This fantastic resource is free to download from <a href="http://www.turnercontemporary.org/">http://www.turnercontemporary.org/</a> and includes information about the Generate project and how to replicate activities and processes.</div><br /><p>For more information visit the website or telephone: 01843 294363</p>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-66647323278914389212009-03-24T10:54:00.003+00:002009-03-24T12:14:07.302+00:00Teenage Pregnancy - Help and info for parents/carers!Hi there! Thought that I would tell you a bit about what the Kent Teenage Pregnancy Website is offering.<br /><br />It can offer parents and carers support and advice with anything related to teenage pregnancy whether you are worried that your teenager is having a sexual relationship or perhaps you just want to find some ideas on how to approach the subject?<br /><br />At ( <a href="http://www.kentteenagepregnancy.nhs.uk/">www.kentteenagepregnancy.nhs.uk</a> ) you are offered top info and support such as online forums, frequent questions and answers which you may have, and advice on how to chat to your teenager about this area etc... It also offers various courses aimed at helping us parents to speak with our children around issues such as sex and relationships, for more info visit their website by the link above.<br /><br />Also you can get your teenager/young person to check out this website ( <a href="http://www.foryoungpeople.co.uk/">www.foryoungpeople.co.uk</a> ) which offers up to date info and advice about this subject in a cool and easy way.<br /><br />Hope this helps to all those interested! :0)Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-25882099303619927272009-03-24T10:20:00.003+00:002009-03-24T10:28:33.715+00:00Easter Holiday Open Days - Monkshill Farm<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Monkshill</span> Farm are having some open days during the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Easter</span> holidays and as spring is coming it means they have lots to show!<br /><br />Come and see the lambs being born, newly hatched chicks, bottle feeding lambs and bucket feeding <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">calf's</span>.<br /><br />Watch the pigs and stroke the goats, rabbits, guinea pigs and donkeys.<br /><br />All ages welcome!<br /><br />Admission Free!<br /><br />(Although donations will be gratefully received.)<br /><br />Face painting & Easter Raffle!<br />Local produce for sale!<br />New refectory open!<br />Light Refreshments available!<br /><br />DATES OF OPEN DAYS<br />4th, 5th, 6th & 7th April 2009<br />Opening hours: 10am-4pmNikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-30770423741860517672009-03-21T23:48:00.003+00:002009-03-21T23:51:45.682+00:00Post Natal Pamper!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdccvRTM2dynrxuM4DNajv9qKdEBFgUDYj5VZa0pmTOQm6rOTY4o8RDFXRga9HWybvLRHg2U-46HYoRDHPOTt3NJmFIc_wMhyFs3XPhaTW6O1RzxhzFIuu9bsEmjbrL04ROMAliKhTHk/s1600-h/Post+Natal+Pamper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315792687401962210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdccvRTM2dynrxuM4DNajv9qKdEBFgUDYj5VZa0pmTOQm6rOTY4o8RDFXRga9HWybvLRHg2U-46HYoRDHPOTt3NJmFIc_wMhyFs3XPhaTW6O1RzxhzFIuu9bsEmjbrL04ROMAliKhTHk/s200/Post+Natal+Pamper.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi everyone just thought that I would let you all know about this post natal pamper offer that Obsessions in York street Ramsgate are offering. I picked up the leaflet from my local doctors recently and wanted to share it with you all as I love the idea they have come up with for us new mums etc...<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Here is what the leaflet reads -<br /></strong></div><br /><div>"As a new mum myself I am fully aware of the hard times and the genuine need for 5 minutes (guilt free) to yourself. So I am offering all new mum's extremely discounted treatments on Mondays & Tuesday.<br />You have no need to worry about bringing your little bundle with you as we are a child friendly salon. Just bring along your red book, (the one you take to your health visitors check ups) sit back on our shiatsu massage chairs & relax.<br /></div><br /><div>Wash + Style - £7<br />Cut + Style £14<br />Colour Cut Style £34<br />Foils through parting cut + style £28<br /></div><br /><div>"Hope to see you soon" Jenny, Nathen & Fran<br />22 York Street Ramsgate CT11 9DS<br />Tel:01843 852662<br /><a href="mailto:clients@obsessionsalon.co.uk"><span style="color:#ff9900;">clients@obsessionsalon.co.uk</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.obsessionsalon.co.uk/"><span style="color:#ff9900;">http://www.obsessionsalon.co.uk/</span></a><br />Appointment not always necessary but advised.<br />Monday-Saturday 9-5 late night appointments available.<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Hope this helps some of you ladies out there! Go get pampered and relax! :0)</strong></div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-24463273899538723032009-03-19T23:04:00.002+00:002009-03-19T23:54:21.614+00:00Fantastic Eye Opening Disibility Training!I thought that I would write a bit about the training I had today. I found it a very refreshing and eye opening session and would suggest it to any one who works in the public or someone who would like to have more understanding in this area.<br /><br />The 4hour training was called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BSL</span> communication and disability training which dealt with basic understanding such as what we understood by the word disability, the actual disability discrimination act's definition and global disability statistics which really shocked me as apparently there are at least 650 million disabled people in the world.<br /><br />Also we touched on visual impairment which included trying on some glasses to help you understand the different types of impairment that people can have such as someone with cataracts, diabetic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">retinopathy</span>, tunnel vision and more.<br /><br />We then moved on to look at people with limited mobility, hearing impairment including deafness, guide dogs, learning disabilities and more, looking at ways that we as local services could improve access and understanding etc... This was very thought provoking and made us all more aware of what might be needed when holding events, running workshops and groups etc...<br /><br />Then we learnt about hidden disability which if I am honest, have never heard of before although I have heard of the types of problems included in this area. These hidden disabilities include things like asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, mental health issues, autism, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ADHD</span> and more.<br /><br />Anyhow I enjoyed the training very much which as I said before was very thought provoking and would recommend it to any one interested in this area or offering a service to the public etc...<br /><br />To find out more about Moore Communications and what they could offer you, your business or service please visit <a href="http://www.moorecommunication.co.uk/index.html">Moore Communications Website</a> who can offer professional training facilities and British Sign Language (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BSL</span>) Communication Support to all of its customers.<br /><br />Hope you may find this helpfull! :0)Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-74373116741481089002009-03-18T13:34:00.002+00:002009-03-18T13:49:28.327+00:00Searching for more info on local support!Hi there,<div><br /></div><div>I have been searching today for more information about the different support there is in Thanet for parents, carers and families etc... This has proved quite difficult on the web as there are many sites that have old information such as from 2006/7 argh! lol </div><div><br /></div><div>Also lots of planned support for Thanet which was from a few years ago that has not been offered yet. Hopefully they will be successful in producing these services soon as they sounded like quite useful ideas!</div><div><br /></div><div>Apart from actually typing the correct name for a service and researching, searching (support in thanet) etc.. does not show up much.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry to those who do have this info! Perhaps I missed you in between all the jargon lol Please do get in touch with me if you have any info on this. :0)</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">mumsanddadsunite@live.co.uk</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Any how I will keep on searching and making those contacts for the future! :0) </div><div><br /></div><div>We <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">shall</span></span> find them all! lol hehe!</div><div><br /></div><div>Nikki K - madu</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7826892386505519304.post-40190538946254765292009-03-16T13:33:00.000+00:002009-03-16T13:56:58.932+00:00A bit about the blogger!<span style="color:#ff6600;">Hi there!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">My name is Nikki and I run <a href="http://www.mumsanddadsunite.net/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Mums & Dads Unite </span></a><a href="http://www.mumsanddadsunite.net/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Thanet Website</span></a>, <a href="http://mumsanddadsunite.forumotion.net/index.htm"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Forum</span></a> and Blog.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I am currently a 26 year old mum to a boy who is nearly 7 years old and am due a baby in July '09.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I live with my partner and we enjoy family time, going to church, hanging out with friends and all things fun! (Within reason hehe!)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I am a a qualified childcare and education practitioner and have experience in working with families which I enjoyed deeply. I also volunteer at various places in Thanet.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I am having a little break at the mo as pregnancy has slowed me down lol</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I decide to set up Mums and Dads Unite Thanet as I found there was not a lot of info for parents and carers on the web that was up to date and easy to find in one place. Using the contacts I had made through work I started a website (had to learn how to start one as had never made one before! hehe!) Eventually the website I was using became unable to cope with the amount of info I was placing on it so I invested in another web builder that could cope.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I cannot believe how large the website has become and every day there are new services, organisations wanting to add their info to spread the word to parents and carers in Thanet. </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">So far to date roughly 700-800 parents/carers are connected to MADU Thanet by various ways and this is continuously growing. (How Fab!)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Have just set up the new forum for parents and carers which I am trying to get kick started so it becomes a community for us all to post and discuss things related to parenting/caring and thanet life. You can join us by </span><a href="http://mumsanddadsunite.forumotion.net/index.htm"><span style="color:#3366ff;">clicking here</span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Anyhow it's great to see that it is all worth it and that it's helping in one way or another.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Just want to say a big Thank you to all those who have helped to make Mums and Dads Unite what it is today!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I am still running MADU voluntaraly but have kindly been offered office space by Global Generation who amongst other things offer Thanet Youth events such as Pipeline!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">This helps greatly and then I just use the computer at home to do the rest of the work and researching etc...</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Anyhow have waffled enough for now so will say bye and hope you enjoy all that MADU has to offer!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Nikki :0)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span>Nikki K - MADUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15004004143453546624noreply@blogger.com0