Family Events & Activities
From virtual crafting activities to ticket giveaways and family events there is something for everyone. Keep up to date with our latest events and activities here!
Get involved and sign up to one of our many events and activities taking place in 2024. You can choose from a wide range of options available such as:
Tea & Talk
Virtual events hosted over Zoom, for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home! Tea & Talk is our regular natter with other parents of children with complex medical needs. Some events are themed with activities as you chat, others are free allowing you to chat openly with parents and staff. If you prefer to just listen, that’s ok too!
Everyone who registers will be sent a FREE Tea & Talk goody bag with tea bags of choice!
Family Craft Workshops
Virtual crafting events for families, children with complex medical needs and their siblings! From decorating valentine hearts, painting pots and more, our crafting workshops promise to be heaps of fun for all the family. All participants are sent a FREE crafting pack with everything they should need to take part!
Family Webinars
Hosted over Zoom, join us and other families caring for children with complex medical needs to find out the information you need, when you need it from sector experts!
Family Events
Back by popular demand, WellChild will be hosting a series of in-person family events in 2024! Previously, we have sailed waters in Derbyshire, climbed mountains, abseiled in the Forest of Dean, and more! Keep checking back here for details of our next event – what will it be for 2024!
Competitions & Giveaways
Throughout the year we work with partners to offer members of our WellChild Family Tree fun and exciting competitions and giveaways. In 2023 we gave away tickets to racing events, quilted blankets, Build a Bears and more!
Up & Coming Events
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Family Fun!
The WellChild team has put together a fun selection of activities for you to enjoy, designed to help celebrate our wonderful religious festivals, special holidays, and changing seasons. We hope you enjoy them! Or We hope you have loads of fun diving into the activities!
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Constipation Support for Parent Carers
We’re pleased to announce that we will be hosting a FREE webinar for parent carers focused on managing constipation in children and young people with complex needs, delivered by one of our WellChild Nurses!
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Captain Fantastic Toddler Morning in aid of WellChild
Come and join Captain Fantastic at Elkstone Studios’ beautiful Elk Tipi for a fun filled toddler morning 1 hour session in aid of WellChild.
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Tea and Talk
A virtual event just for our Family Tree members, giving parent carers a chance to meet and chat with others who understand. Some sessions have a theme or activity to join in with as you talk, while others are open for relaxed conversation with parents and members of the WellChild Families Team. If you’d rather just listen in, that’s absolutely fine too!
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Past Events
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Chester Zoo Family Day Out
You are invited to join us for an unforgettable family adventure at Chester Zoo, where wonder, excitement, and a whole world of animals are waiting to be discovered!
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Giddy Up for Good Easter Event Day
Join us on Tuesday, 15th April at our Giddy Up for Good Easter Event! A fun event for all the family at the Cotswold Riding for the Disabled (RDA), at the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse. WellChild Families from the local area are invited to join us for a fun filled day of riding, grooming and much more!
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Travel and LTV Webinar
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a FREE webinar about travelling with a child with Long Term Ventilation.
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Tea and Talk
A virtual event just for our Family Tree members, giving parent carers a chance to meet and chat with others who understand. Some sessions have a theme or activity to join in with as you talk, while others are open for relaxed conversation with parents and members of the WellChild Families Team. If you’d rather just listen in, that’s absolutely fine too!
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Family Craft Club
Join us this half-term at our next virtual Family Craft Club on Monday 17th February. It’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get creative and have fun!
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WetWheels Adventures
Join WellChild and WetWheels for a spectacular power boating experience on an accessible boat as we sail down the River Hamble, Southampton and enjoy onshore crafting fun and more!
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Sunflower Competition 2024!
Calling all budding Charlie Dimmock’s and Monty Don’s! WellChild’s annual competition is back and this time it’s sunflowers!
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Private: Deputyship Webinar with Irwin Mitchell
WellChild and Irwin Mitchell are delivering a webinar for WellChild Family Tree members on Deputyships.
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Private: Sailability Summer Splash
Carsington Sailing Club’s Sailability Summer Splash is back! Join us for a spectacular day of sailing held at Carsington Sailing Club, Derbyshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for children with complex medical needs and their families to enjoy a day of sailing, on-shore activities and more!
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WellChild & Gympanzees Pop Up!
Join us for a day of soft play, music, trampolining, and sensory fun at our very first Gympanzees Pop Up!
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Allsorts (Stroud)
Crafted with creativity and packed full of fun, the Allsorts team offers a huge amount of extra-curricular activities for young people. Tailored to suit different ages and abilities, there is plenty to choose from. From youth clubs to sports clubs, nature walks and ways to get creative, there’s also a huge range of play sessions too. They pride themselves on the support given to the wider family – whether that’s through advice surgeries, parent and carer or grandparents groups, or siblings hang-outs.
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Postural Care Parent Carer Session: Assessments & What to Expect
We're excited to announce that we will be putting on a FREE Parent Carer Session all about Postural Care Assessments with specialist Sarah Clayton
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Postural Care: Assessments & What to Expect
Body symmetry and night-time positioning expert Sarah Clayton explains what happens during seating and lying assessments and how to best prepare to make the most of your limited time with your clinician.
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