Adult Services

The new programme has got off to a good start. Here's the choice:

Mural making

Leisure IT

Topic Group

Music

Staying Safe

and that's just on a Monday!

Tuesday has:

Cooking

History

Sensory

Complimentary therapy,

Environment

Sports

Wednesday adds in

Photobook Communication

Using Computers

More Sport

and Thursday has

Basic skills

Social group

Christmas Crafts

Heart of CEDA

Relationship

and on Friday there is

Drama

Chemistry

Sensory

Leisure IT

so, if you're surprised at the diversity of what we offer, come along and visit us, and see how we do it.
WARNING - A VISIT TO CEDA MAY ALTER YOUR PERCEPTION OF DISABILITY!

CEDA AGM

Our AGM will be held on Thursday 24th September, from 2.00 - 3.30p.m. at Exmouth Pavilions. All our welcome to come and hear about the achievents of the last year.

Newsletter now out

The Autumn issue of the newsletter is now out - collect one from CEDA or order one from the website. Or phone us up (01392 360645) and we're send you one.

Children's Clubs

Places at CEDA for children are usually funded directly by the Joint Agency Services, or by parents using their Direct Payments. Parents of children who do not reach the threshold for joint agency services, can claim 80% of the cost back if they are eligible for the childcare element of working families tax credit. To be eligible, any parent living in the same household as the child needs to be working at least 16 hours per week.
Children within the Exeter Beacon Learning Community can access our afterschool club through the "Don't Stop Me Now" scheme, which offers out of school activities to children who are eligible fro free school meals. The Beacon Learning Community covers the following schools:
St James' School
St Luke's Science and Sports College
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Stoke Hill Infant School
Stoke Hill Junior School
St Michaels Church of England (VA) Primary School
Ladysmith Infant and Nursey School
Ladysmith Junior School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Whipton Barton Infants School
Whipton Barton Jonior school
Willowbrook Primary School
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School
Ellen Tinkham School

Information for Carers

Information for Carers
CEDA is located on Exeter Business Park (near the MET Office) and is easy to reach by car or public transport.
Computer sessions for carers
Friday 23rd October is “Get Online” Day. As a UK online centre, we welcome you to CEDA for free, user friendly sessions, which will help you feel confident online. Drop in from 12.00noon to 3.00p.m. - you will work at your own pace, and once registered, can access the “My Guide” training from other computer – or come back to CEDA for more free sessions and drop ins.
Drop in sessions are scheduled for the following dates and times.

September 2009
Wednesday 16th
10.00a.m. – 12.00noon
October 2009
Wednesday 28th
10.00a.m. – 12.00noon
November 2009
Wednesday 25th
10.00a.m. – 12.00noon
December 2009
Wednesday 9th
10.00a.m. – 12.00noon
Phone Trish or Craig on 01392 360645 for more info and directions.

Carer Support
We offer the opportunity for carers to join a small confidential support group, and have 2 spare places in a group starting this autumn. Please phone Trish Oliver on 01392 360645 to regiswter interest and find out more.

Adult Learning Courses

Using Computers
Tuesday Evenings beginning October 6th -6.30 – 8.30

Personal Development
Tuesday Evenings beginning October 6th – 6.030 – 8.30

The Benefits of Complementary Therapy
Thursday Evenings beginning October 8th – 6.30 – 8.30

Creativity – Crochet Skills
Thursday Evenings beginning October 8th – 6.30 – 8.30

For more details of any of the above; contact Trish Oliver at CEDA.
Phone 01392 360645
Email trish.o@cedaonline.org.uk

From September, we will be offering another round of free training to help carers feel confident online. We also have 2 spaces left in a small support group. Phone us on 01392 360645 if you are interested.