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Listen to Me peer support coffee mornings and other Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum events

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Join the team at Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum with other SEND families at their events around the county every month. The 'Listen to Me' events are welcoming coffee morning designed for Parent Carers across Gloucestershire. These informal gatherings, along with other groups and 'stay and plays' offer a chance to connect with others, share experiences and access support in your local area!
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A yellow coffee cup with various locations written on it. The Text reads Listen to Me, for Parent Carers of young people with additional needs. An opportunity to join our supportive, caring and welcoming members to share stories, experiences and knowledge.Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum gives a voice to Parent Carers of children with disabilities, special educational needs, or additional needs. Join us for a welcoming coffee morning designed for Parent Carers across Gloucestershire. These informal gatherings offer a chance to connect with others, share experiences and access support in your local area

Listen to Me events in May

  • Friday, 8 May - Redgrove Harvester, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6TA.  (Public Health Nurse visiting - Catherine). 9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Monday, 11 May - Gloucester Garden Centre, Bath Road, Gloucester, GL10 3DP.  9.30am - 1.00pm.
  • Friday, 15 May - Dobbies Garden Centre, Cirencester, GL7 6EU. 10.00am - 11.30am.

Other Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum events in May

  • Monday, 11 May - Rainbow Days Aspire Foundation UK - Gardners Lane Children's Centre, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW.  5.00pm - 7.00pm.
  • Tuesday, 12 May - Peer Support Coffee Morning - Beacon Children and Family Centre, Valley Gardens, Gloucester, GL2 2AR. 9.30am - 11.00am.

Listen to Me events in June

  • Friday, 5 June - Toby Carvery, Shurdington Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4PH. 9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Friday, 12 June - Redgrove Harvester, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL1 6TA. 9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Monday, 15 June - Gloucester Garden Centre, Bath Road, Gloucester, GL10 3DP. 9.30am - 1.00pm.
  • Friday, 19 June - Dobbies Garden Centre, Cirencester, GL7 6EU. 10.00am - 11.30am.
  • Monday, 22 June - Costa Coffee, Tesco, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AG. 10.00am - 11.30am.

Other Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum events in June

  • Monday, 1 June - Rainbow Day's Aspire Foundation UK - Gardners Lane Children's Centre, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW.  5.00pm - 7.00pm.
  • Monday, 8 June - Gateway Peer Support Group, River Children and Family Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AU.  1.00pm - 2.30pm.
  • Tuesday, 9 June - Gateway Peer Support Coffee Morning, The Beacon Children's Centre, Valley Gardens, Gloucester, GL2 2AR. 9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Tuesday, 16 June - Gateway Peer Support Coffee Morning, The Lighthouse Children and Family Centre, Linden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5HE.  9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Wednesday, 17 June - Gateway Peer Support Coffee Morning, Hilltop Children and Family Centre, Latimer Road, Cinderford, GL14 2QA.  10.00am - 11.30am.
  • Thursday, 25 June - Headspace Peer Support Group, George Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2AZ. 1.00pm - 2.30pm.

Listen to Me events in July

  • Friday, 3 July - Toby Carvery, Shurdington Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4PH. 9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Wednesday, 8 July - Dobbies Garden Centre, Cirencester, GL7 6EU. 10.00am - 11.30am.
  • Friday, 10 July - Redgrove Harvester, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL1 6TA. 9.30am - 11.00am.

Other Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum events in July

  • Monday, 6 July - Rainbow Days Aspire Foundation UK - Gardners Lane Children's Centre, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW.  5.00pm - 7.00pm.
  • Monday, 13 July - Gateway Peer Support Group, River Children and Family Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AU.  1.00pm - 2.30pm.
  • Tuesday, 14 July - Gateway Peer Support Coffee Morning, The Beacon Children's Centre, Valley Gardens, Gloucester, GL2 2AR. 9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Wednesday, 15 July - Gateway Peer Support Coffee Morning, Hilltop Children and Family Centre, Latimer Road, Cinderford, GL14 2QA.  10.00am - 11.30am.
  • Tuesday, 21 July - Gateway Peer Support Coffee Morning, The Lighthouse Children and Family Centre, Linden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5HE.  9.30am - 11.00am.
  • Friday, 24 July - Under 5’s Stay and Play, Aspire Children's Centre – Noah's Ark, York Rd, Priors Park, Tewkesbury GL20 5HU. 10:00am – 11:30am.

Whether you're new to the community or a regular attendee, everyone is welcome and your first cuppa at every Listen to Me event is on us!

Regular sessions are now kept up to date on the Local Offer events calendar. Find listings of sessions here Gloucestershire's Local Offer, Support for Families with SEND.

More information on the Support for Families with SEND website

You can find out more about Parent Carer Community Support and Workshops and also give your feedback about services – Have Your Say

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