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Come see us- MAIN’s Open Day

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Join Us for Our Open Day at MAIN!

We are excited to invite professionals and parent/carers to our Open Day! This is a fantastic opportunity to look around our building, meet our dedicated staff, and see first hand the amazing work we have been doing at MAIN.

During the Open Day, you’ll learn about our current projects and get a sneak peek at our future plans. We are also eager to hear your feedback on any gaps in the area that MAIN may be able to support. Your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to better serve the community.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, 13th December 2024
  • Location: MAIN, The Finlay Cooper Centre, Elizabeth Terrace, North Ormesby, TS3 6EN (Parking on site)

Schedule:

  • Professionals:
    • Meet and Greet: 10:00am – 10:30am
    • Presentation about MAIN and our services: 10:30am – 11:00am
    • Networking and Tour around our Centre: 11:00am – 11:15am
  • Parent and Carers:
    • Meet and Greet: 11:15am – 12:15pm
    • Presentation about MAIN and our services: 12:15pm – 1:15pm
    • Tour around our Centre: 1:15pm onwards

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our vision for the future. Together, we can make a difference!

 

Please contact us to book on

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Volunteering at MAIN- Litter Pick
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Thank You to Teesside University Students!

We were delighted to welcome students from Teesside University today, who generously volunteered their time to help us prepare for our Christmas Fayre tomorrow at 2pm.

The students spent a few hours litter picking around our building and cleaning some rooms, ensuring everything is in perfect condition for the event. A special shoutout goes to Aski, Michelle, Tony, Jesubukade, and Fatima for their incredible help and dedication.

Your efforts have made a significant difference, and we are truly grateful for your support. Thank you for your time and hard work!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Fayre tomorrow!

‘Thanks for organising everything – I had a really fulfilling morning. All of the staff and volunteers were really welcoming and friendly and it was a great cause for the community! Nice to meet Teesside students from different countries/schools of study too.’

If you are interested in volunteering at MAIN please get in touch by emailing us or calling on 01642 608012

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Local Services: The Oriental Museum

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We visited The Oriental Museum in County Durham

Katherine and Pippa visited The Oriental Museum last month and reported back. 

MAIN were invited to come visit Durham University’s Oriental Museum where they were shown around by Charlotte Spink and Ailsa Douglas. This museum has free entry and is very accessible, there is a lift, small gift shop and coffee shop. The reception are super friendly and the whole place is set up for interaction. The museum is also very child friendly with some very tactile exhibits including the ribbon tree that you can sit under for some sensory time or add a ribbon to it for yourself. There are lots of seating available on all four levels and each level has space dedicated to encouraging children to learn more about these cultures with lots of activities in each area.

The museum exhibits items from Ancient Egypt to modern China and has dedicated it’s space to the archaeology and the art from Northern Africa and Asia.

If you are planning a visit there are accessibility guides here 

  • Sensory Map
  • Gallery Layout
  • Accessibility guide

For more information please visit their website 

 

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Exciting Renovations Underway at MAIN- Update 4

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Exciting Renovations Underway at MAIN

Exciting Updates from MAIN!

I wanted to share some exciting updates on the Pathways to Independence Centre:

  • Lighting: The lights are nearly fully installed.
  • Reception Area: Work has begun, including the wheelchair-accessible front desk.
  • Toilets: The passageway toilets have been updated.
  • Kitchen: We aim to start the kitchen fittings by the end of this week.
  • Plastering: Completed, and both false walls have been put in place.

A huge thank you to everyone involved, including P&HS Architects, JPS LTD, Castle Construction, and many more. You are all MAIN’s SUPER HEROES!

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Middlesbrough Football Foundation helps with Anti-Bullying Week at MAIN

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Fayzan from Middlesbrough Football Foundation Visits Inbetweeners for Team-Building Games

We were thrilled to welcome Fayzan from the Middlesbrough Football Foundation to Inbetweeners and Thursday After school club this week. Fayzan led a series of engaging and fun games designed to promote teamwork and collaboration among our participants.

The activities were a huge success, with everyone enthusiastically taking part and working together to complete the challenges. These games not only brought smiles and laughter but also highlighted the importance of working as a team to achieve common goals.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Fayzan and the Middlesbrough Football Foundation for their time and effort in making this event memorable. We look forward to more such enriching experiences in the future!

 

 

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Volunteering at MAIN- Thank You Harry

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Harry volunteers his time each week

Harry has volunteered at MAIN for several years, popping in every Tuesday offering advice, hands on support and generally being a great guy

Thank you Harry

If you are interested in volunteering at MAIN please get in touch by emailing us or calling on 01642 608012

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Exciting Renovations Underway at MAIN- Update 3

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Exciting Updates from MAIN!

We invite you to watch our latest video where our CEO, Heather Whyman, gives an overview of the progress we’ve made this week. We are currently 8 days into our project and have achieved the following milestones:

  • Radiator Pipes Installed: The pipes for the radiators are now in place.
  • Ceiling Completed: The ceiling work is finished.
  • Electrical Work: Our electrician is focusing on lighting and access.
  • Plastering: The plasterer will be on-site tomorrow.
  • Kitchen Installation: The kitchen fitting is scheduled for next week.
  • Planning for False Wall: Ongoing planning for a false wall in our bedroom.

In the video, Heather demonstrates where everything will be placed and provides more details on our progress

 

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Exciting Renovations Underway at MAIN- Update 2

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Exciting Renovations Underway at MAIN

Exciting news! The deliveries for our renovations have arrived, and we are one step closer to expanding and developing our Pathways to Independence centre.

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We have another exciting update for our Pathways to Independence centre! Here’s a sneak peek at the colour theme for the centre and reception area.

Thoughtful Design:

Although MAIN has extensive experience, we recently attended a conference focused on interior design for autistic individuals. This has helped us ensure that our new features are not only appropriate but also create a calm and welcoming environment with reduced barriers.

We are committed to making our centre a place where everyone feels comfortable and supported. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to make progress!

 

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See our new Fundraising page!

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Please support us in achieving our goals

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new fundraising page on our website! As a charity, we rely on the generous donations and fundraising efforts of our wonderful community to continue our vital work.

Our current aspirations include upgrading our facilities, reaching more families and purchasing a new minibus. With your support, we can make these dreams a reality and continue to make a positive impact.

Please visit our fundraising page here to learn more about our goals and how you can help. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to achieving our mission.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Warm regards,

MAIN

 

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Exciting Renovations Underway at MAIN- Update 1

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Exciting Renovations Underway at MAIN

Exciting news! The deliveries for our renovations have arrived, and we are one step closer to expanding and developing our Pathways to Independence centre.

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What’s Coming:

  • Disability Accessible Sinks and Cookers: Ensuring everyone can participate in kitchen activities.
  • Teaching Hob Island: A central feature for cooking demonstrations and lessons.
  • Washers and Dryers: For practical laundry skills.
  • Ironing Board: To complete our laundry room setup.

Here’s a sneak peek of all the boxes ready to be installed once the foundation is complete. We can’t wait to see these new features in action and the positive impact they will have on our community.

Thank you for your continued support and patience during this exciting time of growth and improvement

 

 

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