Monday 22 April 2013

Family Film club "HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA"

EDRAW are proud to present our next 'Family Film Club' extravaganza!! Don't miss this great kids movie and please share it with Family and friends.  

Following the film we are hoping to engage our youngsters in a 1 hour sponsored dance off .. 
We are asking children and parents to take sponsor forms and help us raise funds for future EDRAW projects.

There will also be a cake stall, tombola and the usual refreshments.

Doors open 10am with arts & crafts and  cartoons on the big screen with the main  film starting at 11:00am. 

Any questions or queries, please contact Project Coordinator Carole Williams on: 07914840143 0r easingtondistrict.raw@gmail.com

EDRAW, promoting well-being and inclusion throughout the community for the benefit of all.


Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice & Give.   

Wednesday 17 April 2013

"Streetwise & Smart" Family Alcohol Awareness Course.

Following the fantastic success of our 'Family First Aid Training' Delivered by the British Red Cross, and the certificated 'Drug Awareness Training' Delivered by the Co. Durham Drug Service (CDS), we are delighted to be able to offer a family focused 'Alcohol Awareness Course' delivered by Co. Durham Community Alcohol Service (CAS). 

This 2 hour course on the 7th of May between 5:30pm & 7:30pm, will be suitable for both adults and children and is due to popular demand. The course will be a fun, informative and interactive training session. Therefore, we anticipate a lot of interest so please register your details as soon as possible to secure a place..... 

EDRAW are proud and privileged to secure yet another free training course as part of our Community Learning and Child Safeguarding objectives, while continually promoting Inclusion and Wellbeing throughout the Districts of Easington and East Durham.


To register your interest or for any questions or queries, please contact Project Coordinator Carole Williams on 0791 484 0143 or email: easingtondistrict.raw@gmail.com

  

Sunday 7 April 2013

Wellbeing Kids Charity 'Dance Off'

Calling on all our kids, your friends and Families.

ED RAW NEEDS YOU!!!

Have you got the MOVES LIKE JAGGER, can you whoop them GANGMAN STYLE, do you love to CHA CHA SLIDE, well then we want to hear from you.... 

After the film club on 11th May we will be holding a fundraising dance off for 1 hour starting at 1pm... 

We are asking kids of all ages to get sponsored by family & friends, and  to stay on the dance floor (with adults if brave enough!!) to boogie to whatever is played, regardless of how cheesy some of the song choices may be....  

All monies raised will go towards helping vulnerable families and less fortunate in our Community. 

Through this fundraising event, ED RAW is promoting the 5 ways to wellbeing...
We are encouraging children to CONNECT to their community while TAKING NOTICE and GIVING, we are supporting them to BE ACTIVE and also KEEP LEARNING
This is a great chance for all ED RAW members to show their commitment to supporting vulnerable families and to make a real difference in our community.

Sponsor forms are now available, please contact Carole to register. There will also be special prizes for best dancer and the highest fundraiser. 

Thursday 4 April 2013

Easter Fun Day "An Eggcellent Success"

Our first Easter outing was a resounding success thanks to all involved on the day... A team of volunteers responsible for food and drink and our newly appointed ED RAW kids rangers who ran the arts, crafts and activities.... I could say so much about RAW as am very passionate about it, however, feel as this is a service user led project I will let the families speak for themselves....

RA from Shotton... "Had a mint day at ED RAW its great to see so many kids enjoy themselves n to meet the Easter Bunny was class well done ED RAW you done it again. HEAR THE RAW!"

KS from Seaham.... "Had a fantastic day again proper enjoyed myself loved every min and ma kids enjoyed it thank you to everyone that came enjoyed seeing everyone and oh and I so want my certificate for cleaning me and Gail lol and everyone that didn't come well you lot miss out" X X X



PS from Seaham..."Would like to say i really enjoyed today at e.d.raw i loved the kids in their easter bonnet hats and seeing the chicks they made also the decoration of the easter eggs. I think all the kids were well pleased i know the blue and yellow group did especially with there free sweets cost me a small fortune ha ha"

AK from Peterlee...."Fab Easter fun day today the bairns were no bother at all. There were so many activities to keep them busy. The support from ED RAW is superb, fabulous etc. bring on the next activity."

SG from Horden.... "Had my first taste of a family activity day today and was really impressed how well organised and welcome we were made to feel. Thanks!"