Independent Options (North West)

Lunch Club
2016-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Lunch Club

Make (and eat) your own pizza! Roll out the dough and choose your own delicious toppings.
For children aged 3-12 years

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.

To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Den Building
2016-08-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Den Building

Den building for the older children, aged 5-12 years

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.

To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Messy Play
2016-08-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Messy Play

Crafts and messy play for little ones aged 0-4 years.

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.

To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

All Day Play
2016-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: All Day Play

Free-play all day in our family centre and private playground!
No booking required

Please note:
Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.

Boredom Busters
2016-08-13 09:30 - 14:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Boredom Busters

Our regular monthly Saturday group returns, with free play all day.
No booking required

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.

Water Fight!
2016-08-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Water Fight!

Not for the faint hearted, we’re going to have a water fight in the garden!
Remember to bring towels and your super-soakers! Don’t worry though, parents can stay inside.
For children aged 5-12

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Sensory Story
2016-08-11 09:30 - 14:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Sensory Story

Making story telling interactive and fun for little ones. Start with sensory-based free play, followed by a snack. We will then finish up with a special story time experience.
For children aged 0-5 years.

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Sports Day with The Challenge
2016-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Sports Day with The Challenge

The Challenge team will be hosting a classics sports day, with lots of fun for all!
For children aged 5-12 years.

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Lunch Club
2016-08-10 11:30 - 15:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Lunch Club

Teddy bear’s picnic for sports day for children aged 3-12.
Please provide your own lunch for this group.

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Multi-sports with The Challenge
2016-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Multi-Sports with The Challenge

Come and try out some fun new games and sports with the team from The Challenge!
For children aged 5-12 years.

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

All Day Play
2016-08-08 11:30 - 16:30, 2016-08-01 11:30 - 16:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: All Day Play

Free-play all day in our family centre and private playground for children of all ages!
No booking required

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.

Film Club
2016-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Film Club

We will be showing The Secret Life of Pets on our projector screen. With lots of comfy beanbags and yummy snacks, it’ll be a perfect chilled out afternoon!
For children aged 5-12 years.

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Animal Intuition
2016-08-04 09:30 - 14:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Animal Intuition

Andrew from Animal Intuition will be visiting with his furry, slimy and scaly friends for you to meet and learn about!
For children aged 3-12

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Lunch Club
2016-08-03 11:30 - 15:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Lunch Club

Make your own sandwiches, wraps or salads for lunch, then cake decorating for dessert!
For children aged 3-12 years

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Nature Crafts
2016-08-02 12:30 - 16:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Nature Crafts

Animal and nature themed crafts for children aged 5-12 years

Please note:
Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.
To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Messy Play
2016-08-02 11:30 - 16:30 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Summer Holidays at the Children and Family Centre: Messy Play

Animal themed crafts and messy play for little ones aged 0-4 years.

Please note:

Children with disabilities/additional needs and their siblings are given priority in all groups.
Booking is required for all groups, unless stated otherwise.
A parent or carer must be present for groups attended.

To book, please contact Sam using the information below.

Hazel Grove Carnival
2016-07-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Torkington Park, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 4RQ
Independent Options is delighted to once again be taking part in the Hazel Grove Carnival parade!
To be held on Saturday 16 July, staff, service users, and supporters of Independent Options will be donning our sequins as we transform into glittering Rio carnival stars!
The event at Torkington Park begins at 10am, with the parade setting off at 11.30am from a nearby location.
If you would like to join us as we walk the parade route in fancy dress and with our spectacular float, please get in touch! We can provide a number of tutus and face paints, but please feel free to embrace the theme of the carnival and dress up using your own fancy costumes!
For more information, or if you would like to join in the carnival fun as we make our way around Hazel Grove please contact Lucy on 0161 456 6502 or email info@independentoptions.org.uk

Independent Options Summer Fair
2016-07-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
To be held on 10 July from 11am to 4pm, the summer fair will see visitors enjoy a special guest appearance from popular TV character Upsy Daisy, as well as a fantastic bouncy castle, face painting, games, delicious treats and refreshments, and much more.

What promises to be a fun-filled day out, the event will raise much needed funds for Independent Options, one of the leading charities for children and adults with disabilities in Stockport.

The fair will be held at the charity’s headquarters at The Pines, 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, and entry to the annual event is free.

Whit Half Term Holiday Groups at the Children and Family Centre
2016-05-31 14:00 - 2016-06-10 14:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
The Whit half term holidays are fast approaching, so why not book a place on one of our fun-filled groups, running from 31 May – 10 June!
There’ll be messy play sessions, sensory play, and much more! To view the full holiday timetable, click here.
For more information or to book a place, contact Sam on 0161 482 7933 / sjarvis@independentoptions.org.uk

Jennie's Art Launch Party
2016-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Stockport Advocacy, 48 Middle Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 3DL
We are delighted to invite you to the launch of Jennie’s Art!

Jennie is a young lady who commissions supported living services from Independent Options. She is also a freelance artist and is working on a new not for profit community enterprise, Jennie’s Art.
Jennie’s Art will see the Stockport-based artist create bespoke pieces of art, including cards, mugs, and many other items as a way of sharing her love of art. Any money made will contribute to creating more products, as well as supporting Jennie’s favourite local charities.
With delicious cakes and refreshments, as well as an exhibition of Jennie’s work, the launch party will be held on Sunday 15th May from 2-4 pm at Stockport Advocacy (48 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3DL).

Sainsbury's Hazel Grove Bag Pack!
2016-04-29 - 2016-05-01 | Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove
Our final bag packing weekend as Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove’s charity of the year is on Friday 29th April, Saturday 30th April, and Sunday 1st May.
If you are able to help at the event, please contact Lucy: fundraising@independentoptions.org.uk

Easter Egg Hunt
2016-04-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Independent Options, Marbury Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK45NU, United Kingdom
Independent Options holds its annual Easter Egg Hunt on 3rd April. The event promises to be a fun-filled family day out, with face painting, refreshments, a bouncy castle, garden games and the hunt itself! There may even be a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny himself!
General admission is free, and taking part in the hunt will cost £3 per child, or £5 for two children.

Caring Week
2016-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Gorvins Solicitors, Dale House, Tivot Dale, Stockport, SK11TA
Independent Options has teamed up with Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors to host an information event for carers of young adults with disabilities. This free event aims to provide advice regarding personal budgets and financial guidance, practical care and gaining more independence, planning for the future, and wills and power of attorney.
The event will provide a great opportunity for you to listen to expert speakers and ask any questions you may have.
For more information or to book a place, contact Ben Hardman on 0161 930 5101
