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March 2022 Monthly Newsletter 

Welcome to our Monthly Newsletter! 
 

Hi families!

Now that spring is just around the corner we look forward to some fun outdoor activities, and lighter days. This March we have a insightful and engaging programme of activities celebrating LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week, as well as an outing to the Whitworth Art Gallery for our Monthly Get-together. All information can be found, as always on our dates for your dairy below or on our Proud 2 b Parents events page. Please ensure you book early to avoid disappointment.

If you haven't heard already, Proud 2 b Parents has recently joined the Rainbow Lottery to be one of their many good causes. We would really appreciate your support!! All you need to do is buy a £1 lottery ticket, and 50p of your ticket goes towards our amazing services, whilst 10p goes towards other LGBT+ charities. All this loveliness, while you get the chance to win £25,000. For more information about how it works head along to our cause page. Please play today, good luck!

Katie our amazing Community Engagement Worker will be leaving us on the 1st April, for pastures new, as she takes up her degree to become a Midwife. Katie has supported and developed our services since starting with us in Autumn 2020 but due to the pandemic it only feels like she has been with us a short while. We wish her lots of luck in her new venture, but we're sure we will see her at the various meet ups in between lectures. 

As always Proud 2 b Parents is always on hand to offer support, information and signposting. If you do have any questions or would like some support, please do reach out and ask for it. We are always on hand to help.

Take care,
Proud 2 b Parents has been sponsored by Growing Families to give our Parents 2 b an opportunity to head along to this year's conference.
The Growing Families Surrogacy and Donor Conference is on 19 March.
 
This event is for LGBTI and heterosexual intended parents considering donation or surrogacy.
Also for Parents via Egg Donation or Surrogacy
Conference starts at 9:30 with Social drinks at 5pm
 
Based on ten years experience supporting hundreds of singles and couples engaging in cross-border arrangements 
This event will guide you on:
  • What countries are safe and legal to locate an egg donor or surrogate
  • What costs and risks are involved?
  • Covid vaccination best practice for donors, surrogates and intended parents
  • IVF success rates
  • The availability of fixed cost (guarantee) programs
  • Ideal characteristics of donors and surrogates to maximise success
  • Gamete and embryo shipping options
  • International funds transfer advice
  • Specialist lawyers, migration agents & clinics
 
Digital and Face to Face Tickets Available: https://www.growingfamilies.org/uk-eu-conference/
Dates for your Diary
Don't forget all our digital activities can be watched after the event to fit in with your family's schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: Our meet-ups are subject to change in line with government guidelines.

*Our meet ups are accessible safe spaces for all, regardless of individual need*
 

Mid Week Meet-ups:



Tuesday 1st March 10.30am - 12.30pm

Join us at our fortnightly Stay, Chat and Play mid week meet up at the Play Cafe in Stretford Mall. This meet up is for those families off in the week who want a play session and chat over a brew. This session is aimed at those with younger children but is open to all.  Katie will be on hand for a catch up too.

Friday 11th March 10.30am - 12.30pm 

Join us at Museum of Science and Industry. Our little ones will be able  to make use of the learning packs, which consist of hard hats, tools and high vis’ and some prompt cards for the adults to support you as you explore the museum. We will have access to their Mini-Movers session that runs from 10.30am, this is a tour led by to MoSI team designed for pre-schoolers and encourages the children to be noisy and inquisitive whilst in the museum. Katie will meet you near the reception area of the museum for this fun packed morning.  To book your place please email us. 


Tuesday 15th March 10.30am - 12.30pm

Join us at our fortnightly Stay, Chat and Play mid week meet up at the Play Cafe in Stretford Mall. This meet up is for those families off in the week who want a play session and chat over a brew. This session is aimed at those with younger children but is open to all.  Katie will be on hand for a catch up too.

Friday 25th March 10.30am - 12.30pm 
Join us at Fireground. This fun and interactive exhibition allows children to explore the world of firefighting. The new static and interactive displays and realistic re-creations offer an exciting and informative visit. We will start our morning with an informal tour lasting approximately an hour. Then we can head to the cafe for some lunch (Please bring a packet lunch or use the cafe available onsite) before heading back to the exhibit to give our little ones some time to explore the hands-on aspects of the museum. Please book on to this session, as it is free, we do have a maximum number of spaces for our families. To book your place please email us. 


Tuesday 29th March 10.30am - 12.30pm

Join us at our fortnightly Stay, Chat and Play mid week meet up at the Play Cafe in Stretford Mall. This meet up is for those families off in the week who want a play session and chat over a brew. This session is aimed at those with younger children but is open to all.  This will be Katie's last session as our Community Engagement Worker, so please join us to say farewell and cheers with a brew. 



LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week, digital programme:


Monday 7th March, 7.30pm - Matt Taylor-Roberts will be talking live about fostering on our Proud 2 b parents social page 
Tuesday 8th March - We will be releasing our 7 things to know before you foster leaflet 
Thursday 10th March, 7.30pm - Charlotte Andrews will be talking live about Adoption on our Proud 2 b Parents social page 
Friday 11th March 7.30pm - Samuel Clarke will be talking live about Adoption on our Proud 2 b parents social page 
Saturday 12th March - We will be releasing our 7 things to know before you adopt leaflet 
Sunday 13th March, 11am - Our resident Drag Queen Vivienne Lynsey will be hosting a live story time, with stories focused on adoption and fostering.


Proud 2 b Me Youth Group (8s and over):


Saturday 12th March, 2-4pm 
Our young people will be cooking up a storm at our over 8’s session this month with a Cook Stars session. There is a vegetarian Chinese dish on the menu (Spring Rolls and Baked Chinese Noodles) and the session will include a fun craft activity to complete whilst waiting for the dish to cook. The meal will then be packaged up to take home for tea. Yum!  Please ensure your child has a bottled drink with them for the session. Only 12 places available so please book ASAP by contacting Myrtle on myrtle@proud2bparents.co.uk or 07400 891117 (Please let Myrtle know if your child has any specific dietary requirements or allergies when booking).

Saturday 9th April, 2:45-4pm 
This month our Over 8s are headed to Rock Over Climbing where their host will lead them through an hour long party across their amazing centre, featuring bouldering and games. Our young people will learn how to climb safely and have plenty of fun along the way. The venue advise attendees to wear loose fitting clothes that they are able to move around freely in (no skirts). Clean, comfortable trainers or plimsolls are perfect for footwear. Please arrive promptly for 2:45pm to allow time to complete the pre climbing registration form and so the group can access the full hour of activity. Please ensure your child has a bottled drink with them for the session. Only 8 places available so please book ASAP by contacting Myrtle on myrtle@proud2bparents.co.uk or 07400 891117


Monthly Get-together:

Sunday 27th February 1-3pm @ Whitworth Art Gallery 

Join us at The Whitworth Art Gallery for our meet up this month.  This session is going to be a little different, with art based activities and an opportunity to head out into the Whitworth Gardens and nearby play area. As its world puppetry day on 21st March and world theatre day on the 27th March., Mandy will be creating some amazing springtime lamb and chicks puppets, to bring out your little ones theatrical side. As well as some parsley heads to start growing at home. Whilst the Whitworth artist will be running the outdoor water play, mud kitchens/ mud painting. This is a fun and interactive meet up, and you can use the Whitworth Cafe for any refreshments.  For any information on the day please contact Katie on 07871 633 853.

Digital Parent's Support Session 

Thursday 24th March  7:30-8.30pm

Mini first aiders will be delivering a 2 hour first aid course on our Proud 2 b parents social group. The session runny by Danny will cover CPR, Choking, Bumps, Bleeding, Breaks, Burns, Febrile seizures and meningitis awareness. This interactive session will allow you to know what to do in an emergency. We look forward to seeing you online. If you are interested in attending please book a place by emailing info@proud2bparents.co.uk 

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