That's a wrap for 2022! What a fantastic year it has been!

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The office will be closed and emails, messages & phone calls will not be answered over the Christmas period.

 

24-28th Dec - closed

29th-31st Dec - limited access to emails, messages, calls

1st-2nd Jan - closed

3rd Jan - open

 

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported CP Teens UK this year! Your support makes things happen and quite literally nothing would happen without our supporters.

 

Thank you to our fantastic children, teens & young adults who as always have been amazing, have joined in with such enthusiasm, helped one another and been great role models to one another!

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Watch our end of year video HERE.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

See you in 2023 for more fun, friendship & adventures, as well as the big 10-year celebrations from October!

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Don't forget, you can sign up over the holidays for events/activities in 2023! More will be added in the new year.

We’ve had a fantastic festive afternoon at the Bobath Centre at our joint Christmas Party!

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Dancing, music, food & a festive quiz! Well done to Katie who came first, and to Molly who came second.

 

A massive thank you to the Bobath Centre for having us again! We started working with this great organisation & charity in 2022 and we can’t wait for more partnership work in 2023!

That's a wrap for Chit & Chat 2022! This evening saw the last session of 2022.

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We finished off the year tonight with very special guest, Sam Ruddock, World Champion! Thank you so much Sam for joining us!

 

We chatted away about personal highlights of 2022. What a year it has been! One youngster's highlight was their first school residential. Another youngster's highlight was the 2022 CP Teens UK Ball, in particular dancing to 'Sweet Caroline'!

 

Chit & Chat will be back in 2023. Thank you to all youngsters who have joined in this year and for being so enthusiastic & funny, as well as being supportive friends to one another.

 

An extra special thank you to India - we massively appreciate the time & care you give. We are so lucky to have you, thank you so much!

 

Merry Christmas to all our 'Chit & Chatters'!

A big thank you to Official Liverpool Supporters Club - Leeds for their very kind donation to CP Teens UK, and thank you Nicola for putting us forward.

 

Thank you so much!

MEET BOB!

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Bob Lathbury is a very experienced Boccia coach and has been a member of the Boccia England coaching staff since 2016.

 

Bob will be coaching CP Teens UK Boccia from January!

 

Bob's mantra is to "include, inspire and support to achieve".

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We have LIMITED SPACES left for our first block (Jan-April 2023). Whether you're just looking to start something new, make friends, or if you're even looking to start an elite Paralympic career, come and join us!

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Full information & registration on the EVENTS page.

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Changing Places facility available at venue.

A big thank you to Cerebral Palsy Scotland for inviting us to the House of Lords this week to talk all things Cerebral Palsy with people who are passionate about making a difference!

 

It was also lovely to meet Melissa who gets involved with CP Teens UK!

 

Be the change you want to see in the world!

TWO NEW EVENTS JUST LANDED FOR 2023!

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- Sheffield Social - Saturday 28th January

- Birmingham Social - Saturday 18th March

 

Don't forget Boccia too on the following dates (LIMITED PLACES LEFT) :

- Sunday 15th January

- Sunday 12th February

- Sunday 26th March

- Sunday 30th April

 

Full information & registration for all events can be found on the EVENTS page.

Another Wednesday, another Chit & Chat!

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We had a good laugh when we were discussing celebrities who we have met and one individual shared that she'd met Carl Fogarty because her Mum had accidentally ran over him with the wheelchair!

 

This week's 'controversial' topic was 'when do you put your Christmas tree up'? Answers ranged from 1st November through to mid-December!

 

NEXT SESSION: Wednesday 23rd November, 5-6pm

 

Register on the EVENTS page (no need to re-register if you've already registered/joined for this autumn block)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...!

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CP Teens UK and The National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre are delighted to be hosting a Christmas Party on Thursday 22nd December 2022!

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Come & join us for a festive afternoon of fun with food, music and dance.

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12-2pm.

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The National Cerebral Palsy Bobath Centre, Tandy House, Regal Way, Watford, London, WD24 4YE.

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FREE*

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Under-18's and those requiring support (toileting, feeding, moving & handling, Epilepsy etc.) MUST attend with a parent/guardian/carer/PA - this is not a respite service.

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Register on the EVENTS page.

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Deadline to register: Friday 9th December, 5:00pm

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*Refundable deposit required to secure your place. You get your deposit back upon attending the event. Following registration, CP Teens UK will contact you with details on how to pay your deposit. We respectfully ask you to pay within 48-hours.

The annual CP Teens UK #NoBangs Bonfire Night took place last night!

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This virtual event takes place every year on Bonfire Night. We send out free pamper packages across the UK to youngsters & people with Cerebral Palsy for this virtual event. The packages contain a variety of pampering goodies for Bonfire Night from hot chocolate, to face masks, to pure Himalayan bath salts.

 

Watch a round up of our 2022 #NoBangs Bonfire Night HERE

 

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WHY #NOBANGS

Every year Bonfire Night can be problematical for people with Cerebral Palsy due to having a startle reflex (medical term - moro reflex). Everybody is born with a moro reflex but usually outgrow it by 6-months-old. Typically people with Cerebral Palsy do not outgrow the moro reflex due to the damage in the brain.

We send out pamper packs for Bonfire Night to help with relaxation, to change the focus, and to enable people to feel less alone through sharing photos and discussions online

We're delighted to announce that the 2022 CP Teens UK Ball raised an amazing...

 

£7,402.10

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A huge thank you once again to everyone!

Chat & Chill is on tonight for our October meet!

 

Chat & Chill is specifically for adults with Cerebral Palsy and similar physical disabilities. It is a brand new initiative in line with our recent age expansion beyond 25-years.

 

REGISTER on the EVENTS page (no need to re-register if you've already joined/registered for this autumn block. 18+ only for this particular service)

Today CP Teens UK turns 9-years-old! What a 9-years it has been! To celebrate, meet Molly...

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Molly has Cerebral Palsy and has participated in many CP Teens UK initiatives. In March this year, Molly attended the CP Teens UK 'Have A Go' Sports Day in Sheffield. Molly came with her parents & tried Frame Running.

 

Molly said, "I tried really hard and my Mum & Dad were really taken aback by it!". Molly's parents thought it could be a great form of exercise for her, whilst providing a new pastime & opportunities for independent walking.

 

Molly's parents managed to secure funding for a running frame of her very own thanks to a very generous firefighter charity local to the family.

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Molly received her running frame 4 weeks ago & hasn't looked back since! Molly said, "My Mum and Dad can’t believe how quickly I’ve taken to it, I’ve even picked up some speed and I have used my bell and hand brake a little. I can’t thank you enough for giving me the experience and introducing me to Frame Running CP Teens UK, you are truly inspirational."

 

Molly's Mum said, "If it wasn't for your amazing event this wouldn’t have happened for Molly".

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Wow! We're so proud of you Molly and we're delighted that we could play a small part in helping you to find something you love so much!

The CP Teens UK No Bangs Bonfire Night is back for 2022!

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Every year Bonfire Night can be problematical for people with Cerebral Palsy due to having a startle reflex (medical term - moro reflex). Everybody is born with a moro reflex but usually outgrow it by 6-months-old. Typically people with Cerebral Palsy do not outgrow the moro reflex due to the damage in the brain.

 

Join us for the annual CP Teens UK #NoBangs Bonfire Night!

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- Order your FREE pamper pack from CP Teens UK by registering for the event

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- On Bonfire Night, get cosy, shut your curtains, turn the music/TV on and get stuck into your pamper pack!

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- Join the conversation on social media using #NoBangsBonfireNight and include photos!

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REGISTER* on the EVENTS page

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* Rules & T&C's apply. All info can be found at point of registration

“It was the best one yet!”

 

Wow! What a fantastic night we had on Saturday at the 7th CP Teens UK Ball!

Everyone had such a brilliant time! Some big thank yous go to…

 

Debbie, Karen, Andrew, Jill, Nigel, Tim, Anna, Josh, Chloe, Emily & Kalum for transforming the room.

 

Anne, Jill & Celia for also transforming the room with beautiful flowers.

 

Over The Top, Clay Cross for providing such amazing balloons and for being so helpful.

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India for helping host the Pre-Ball Party and for doing so much all year round.

 

Andy for being MC.

 

Matthew, CP Teens UK Senior Ambassador, for doing a fantastic speech so confidently about his journey.

 

Jess & Nicola for all your help and for supporting Ellie all year round enabling so many activities & events