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Hello Everyone,I’m pleased to tell you that we are starting a new sensory Opportunity group for children with additional needs, their siblings and friends on Friday the 9th November from 1.00pm to 2.30pm.For the first term our topics are sensory in the home and we will be doing activities with things you can find in… Read more »

Members meeting date change The next meeting for the members of Independent Options will take place on Monday 3rd December from 7.30pm at The Pines, and not Tuesday 27th November as previously stated.This meeting is for members only so if you haven’t joined yet then please phone 0161 456 6502 and ask for an application… Read more »

INDEPENDENT OPTIONS CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE NEWSLETTER – April 2013Hello everyone, As always a warm welcome to our new families who have recently started coming to our centre. We hope you are enjoying the group you are coming to. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with. Our staff office… Read more »

During August this year as well as our usual activities of Picnics, Parties, movie afternoons and craft sessions we have had lots of exciting visitors… The Challenge NetworkLots of very lovely Teenagers and some coaches from Manchester United came over two days to run football sessions. They liked it here so much that the young people… Read more »

 A free workshop for parents / carers on Tuesday 16th October 2012 from 9.30- 2.30pm  Find out about person centred planning  Learn to use some tools to help you share information  Develop a one page profile  Plan your next steps Free Lunch included for the session on Tuesday 16th October.  Let us know… Read more »

Independent Options are delighted to announce Roz Blackburn will be coming to talk to parents/professionals about ‘Living with Autism’.TUESDAY 2ND October 201211:30-13:30At the age of 18 months, Roz was diagnosed with severe autism. Roz now lectures both nationally and internationally giving insight into her own experiences and the care and education practice she observed. The… Read more »

Our Annual General Meeting for 2012 will be held on Saturday 4th August at The Pines, 2.00pm start, by invitation only.

Independent Options – Little Fair on Saturday 20th JulyPlease come and join us on Saturday 20th July 2013 10am-1pmWe will have all your fair favourites including: games for children, teddy tombola and lots more.There will be tea, coffee and cakes and books for sale. As well as a Raffle with lots of Prizes.It will be… Read more »

It is with great sadness we inform you that Keith Burdett, Chair of the Board of Trustees, has passed away. Keith was the heart and soul of Independent Options and a vital part of the organisation.Keith joined Independent Options in 1986 as a board member and went on to become the Chair of the Board… Read more »