This Friday for coffee and chat we will be joined by Joanne Cragg from Blackpool & Fylde Benefit Service & next week we have rearranged the cancelled crystals session with Karen from Angels of Light. Both sessions are from 9.30-11.30am , no need to book, refreshments provided.

Our February event will be at Ascent Trampoline Park on Sunday 25th 5.30-6.30pm ( please arrive 5-5.15pm to sign in & attend safety briefing). Trampoline socks will be needed & aren't included in the £2 cost. Bring your own or buy on the day. bit.ly/AscentFeb24

If you have booked to take part in this year's Snowdon Challenges please can you contact the office on 01253 206447 or [email protected] as soon as possible. For the time-being the Snowdon Event is on hold and may not take place.

We are delighted to confirm that the amazing party band #Boomin will be joining us for our Around the World Charity Ball on Saturday 1st June! Check out the band in action at youtube.com/watch?v=fiyc2b… Tickets are on sale now. Please visit bit.ly/aroundtheworld…

Our March trip takes place on 12th March, to see The Gruffalo's Child. Bookings can only be made by families already registered with us. Tickets cost £3 per person. To book visit bit.ly/AHgruffalo from Tuesday & bit.ly/AHgruffaloacce… for accessible seats from Monday.

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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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…

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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.

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.

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.

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…