BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-95@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190801T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190801T120000 DTSTAMP:20190801T162721Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1667 SUMMARY:Free play\, music and mindfulness DESCRIPTION:\nA fun\, creative play and relaxation session for families led by Helen Wilson (Open Minds Ltd). Taking place in Devon\, the session wil l consist of some elements of creative play\, group music and finishing wi th some mindfulness.\n\n\n\nSpaces are limited to eight families and will be filled on a first come\, first served basis. There will be an opportuni ty for a snack break so please bring along something for your children\; w ater and squash will be provided.\n\n\nTo book your place\, please email: adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\n\n \n\n\nJust so you know...\n\n\nU nfortunately\, we are limited to the amount of detail we can share about t he location online. We hope you understand. It's a balance of promoting th e events with some detail with the date then ensuring adopters who are int erested\, can then email the team direct: adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov. uk\n\n\n \n\n\nReminder: Do you get our Adopt South West newsletter for a doptive families? It includes further details including venue locations of our events (like this one). The newsletter also provides training\, works hops\, adoption news\, team updates\, recommended reading and more! If you 'd like to subscribe\, just tell the team adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov. uk\n CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-33@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190805T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190805T203000 DTSTAMP:20190806T062412Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1448 SUMMARY:Information event - Barnstaple DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Barnstaple Libra ry\, Tuly Street\, Barnstaple EX31 1EL.\n\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online form here\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/contact -us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.go v.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternative locations a nd events throughout 2019\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events LOCATION:Barnstaple Library\, \, GEO:0.000000;0.000000 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Barnstaple Library:geo:0.000000,0.000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-34@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190806T203000 DTSTAMP:20190807T062513Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1449 SUMMARY:Information event - Yeovil DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Costa Coffee Yeovil\, 13 Middle Street\, Yeovil\, Somerset\, BA20 1LE\, United Kingdom GEO:50.941550;-2.631212 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=13 Middle Street\, Yeovil\, Somerset\, BA20 1LE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Costa Cof fee Yeovil:geo:50.941550,-2.631212 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-94@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190807T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190807T153000 DTSTAMP:20190808T073133Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1666 SUMMARY:Climbing: Devon DESCRIPTION:Please bring your child along and join Joanne Peel and Chinara Davies for a fantastic climbing session in Devon.\n\nThe cost will be £8 per person if we get enough people to get the group discount\, otherwise i t will be £12.50 per person. This is for anyone aged over four-years-old. \n\nAnd if you would like to leave your child with Jo and Chinara for this event\, we ask that your child is eight years or over and you will need  to sign a consent form.\n\nYour child should wear appropriate loose fitt ing\, flexible\, comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear such as trai ners. Climbing shoes\, shoes with heels\, flip-flops or open toe shoes are not permitted.\n\nShoe laces should be tied\, long hair tied back and all jewellery (such as rings and earings) removed before the start of the ses sion. Glasses must be secure before climbing for safety reasons.\n\nThis i s always a popular event\, so to confirm your attendance\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-35@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190809T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190809T203000 DTSTAMP:20190810T064115Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1450 SUMMARY:Information event - Exeter DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Kenn Centre\, Th e Norman Family Room\, Exeter Road\, Kennford EX6 7UE. Please let us know you will be coming via our online form here: https://www.adoptsouthwest.or g.uk/contact-us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthw est@devon.gov.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternative locations and events throughout 2019\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/ev ents LOCATION:Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room)\, Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom GEO:50.669472;-3.536951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room):geo:50.669472,-3.536951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-96@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190813T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190813T153000 DTSTAMP:20190814T044635Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1670 SUMMARY:Family Farm Day DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 13 August (timing to be confirmed)\nJoin us for some fu n activities\, storytelling and time to engage with the farming environmen t in a playful\, creative way! Family Farm Days follow the seasons with fa rm exploring\, seasonal food and creative activities. The Family Days are suitable for all ages and all sizes of wellie boots!\n\nFurther informatio n will be shared once we have confirmed numbers.\n\nThere is a small charg e of £3 per family and places are limited\, so if you would like to book a place for your family\, please email adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\ nJust so you know...\nWe are limited to the amount of detail we can share on social media about events for adoptive families because we can't always share specific locations. We hope you understand. It's a balance of promo ting the events with some detail and the date\, along with our team email. \nReminder:\nDo you get our Adopt South West newsletter for adoptive famil ies? It includes further details including venue locations of our events ( like this one). The newsletter also provides training\, workshops\, adopti on news\, team updates\, recommended reading and more! If you'd like to su bscribe\, just tell the team adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-90@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190815T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190815T170000 DTSTAMP:20190815T193628Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1650 SUMMARY:Devon adventure park day out DESCRIPTION:Still time to book!\nDevon adventure park day out with Adopt So uth West on Thursday 15 August\, 10.30am start. Full details in the summer newsletter sent to adopters.\n\nLook out for Katie and Louise\, they will let you know where to meet at lunchtime if you want to bring a picnic.\n\ nWe are currently trying to negotiate a group booking discount.\n\nIf this is something you and your family are interested in\, please email us your interest at adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk and we can let you know ho w much it will cost nearer the time.\nJust so you know\nUnfortunately\, we are limited to the amount of detail we can share about the location on so cial media. We hope you understand. It's a balance of promoting the events with some detail with the date then ensuring adopters who are interested\ , can then email the team direct: adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\nRe minder: Do you get our Adopt South West newsletter for adoptive families? It includes further details including venue locations of our events (like this one). The newsletter also provides training\, workshops\, adoption ne ws\, team updates\, recommended reading and more! If you'd like to subscri be\, just tell the team adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/wp-content/upl oads/sites/54/2019/07/ThemePark.jpg CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-89@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190820T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190820T130000 DTSTAMP:20190820T224501Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1648 SUMMARY:Somerset walk DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 20 August\, 11.00am start\n\nPlease join Louise and Kat ie at 11.00am\, meeting at the middle car park of the woods. Full details in the summer newsletter sent to adopters.\n\nRemember to pay for parking: the car park has a pay and display machine at the first car park you appr oach\, on your left.\nWe'll do two walks\; one shorter walk for little leg s and then regroup at midday. Please do bring your picnics\, blankets and any toys like balls\, frisbees\, or fishing nets.\n\nPlease email adoptsou thwestsupport@devon.gov.uk to confirm your attendance.\n\nUnfortunately\, we are limited to the amount of detail we can share about the location on social media. We hope you understand. It's a balance of promoting the even ts with some detail with the date then ensuring adopters who are intereste d\, can then email the team direct: adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\n Reminder: Do you get our Adopt South West newsletter for adoptive families ? It includes further details including venue locations of our events (lik e this one). The newsletter also provides training\, workshops\, adoption news\, team updates\, recommended reading and more! If you'd like to subsc ribe\, just tell the team adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/wp-content/upl oads/sites/54/2019/07/Ranscombe.jpg CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-97@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190820T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190820T160000 DTSTAMP:20190821T162335Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1679 SUMMARY:Rock pooling in Devon DESCRIPTION:\nTuesday 20 August\, 2.30pm-4.00pm\nWe will be joined by a coa stal expert on the beach\, who will support us to learn about the wonders of the rock pool and beach. They will provide buckets\, spades\, fishing n ets\, as well as activity sheets to complete.\n\nWe are pleased to announc e that we can provide this event for a subsided rate of £2 per person\, b ut we need a minimum of 25 people to ensure this event goes ahead. So... p lease get booking!\n\nPlease email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk to confirm your attendance.\nJust so you know...\nWe are limited to the am ount of detail we can share on social media about events for adoptive fami lies because we can't always share specific locations. We hope you underst and. It's a balance of promoting the events with some detail and the date\ , along with our team email.\nReminder:\nDo you get our Adopt South West n ewsletter for adoptive families? It includes further details including ven ue locations of our events (like this one). The newsletter also provides t raining\, workshops\, adoption news\, team updates\, recommended reading a nd more! If you'd like to subscribe\, just tell the team adoptsouthwestsup port@devon.gov.uk CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-88@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190828T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190828T173000 DTSTAMP:20190829T044253Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1646 SUMMARY:Zoo family day out DESCRIPTION:Zoo family day out on Wednesday 28 August\, 10.30am start. Full details in the summer newsletter sent to adopters.\n\nWe have secured a g roup booking (see details below) which can be paid on the day - please bri ng cash as we will need to gather the funds before we enter the zoo.\n\nFl exi ticket: group prices\n• Adult: £11.90\n• Child (2-14): £7.70\n • Child under 2: free\n• Concession: £10.50\n• Carer: free\n\nThere is parking onsite at £4 per day.\nPlease can you email adoptsouthwestsup port@devon.gov.uk to confirm your attendance\, so that we can ensure the g roup booking.\nKatie and Louise will meet you at the zoo entrance.\n\nUnfo rtunately\, we are limited to the amount of detail we can share about the location on social media. We hope you understand. It's a balance of promot ing the events with some detail with the date then ensuring adopters who a re interested\, can then email the team direct: adoptsouthwestsupport@devo n.gov.uk\n\nReminder: Do you get our Adopt South West newsletter for adopt ive families? It includes further details including venue locations of our events (like this one). The newsletter also provides training\, workshops \, adoption news\, team updates\, recommended reading and more! If you'd l ike to subscribe\, just tell the team adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/wp-content/upl oads/sites/54/2019/07/Lion.jpg CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-91@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190907T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190907T130000 DTSTAMP:20190907T225222Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1653 SUMMARY:'3rd Post-adoption discovery walk' for adopted adults DESCRIPTION:Are you an adult adoptee born 1950-1979? Come to a Somerset Dis covery Walk on Saturday 7 September at 10.30am\, book here with Viv: http ://www.vivgrant.co.uk/3rd-post-adoption-discovery-walk-taunton-somerset/\n \nViv welcomes you to join her free '3rd Post-adoption discovery walk' for adopted adults\, in Taunton.\n\nViv Grant is a professional life coach. T he aim of the walk is for you to create connections and friendships with o ther adult adoptees in the south west\, which may help you reflect\, revie w \, create new meaning or develop a fresh perspective of your journey as an adoptee. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/wp-content/upl oads/sites/54/2019/07/walknTalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-60@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T120000 DTSTAMP:20190910T225017Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1550 SUMMARY:Theraplay Information Workshop DESCRIPTION:This two-hour workshop is designed to help develop your unders tanding and knowledge of Theraplay. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills in this area and experience the Theraplay activities within a playful environment.\n\n Thursday 25 April: 10.00am - midday\, Bridgwate r\n Tuesday 14 May: 10.00am - midday\, Exeter\n Tuesday 11 June: 10.00am - midday\, Barnstaple \n (the workshop on 9 July in Bridgwater has been cancelled)\n Tuesday 10 September: 10.00 am - midday\, Exeter\n\nFor ven ue details\, information on Theraplay and the events on offer\, email rose .hancocks@devon.gov.uk to book a place. Please be quick\, as these can be popular!\n\n \;\n\nYou may also be interested in...\nLet’s Play six- week parent and child course\nGoal: To support adopters and their adoptive children in attachment building through play and touch\n\nThis includes:\ n\n a Theraplay information session to adopters.\n six Theraplay worksho ps with adopters and adoptive children.\n a feedback session\, considerat ion if further support is needed on a one to one basis.\n\nOur groups are well supported and facilitated by Theraplay trained staff. Each group has a maximum of seven parents and children per group.\n\nIf you are intereste d in attending the Let’s Play course please get in touch with rose.hanco cks@devon.gov.uk to confirm dates\, venue and to reserve a place. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-23@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T203000 DTSTAMP:20190910T225017Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1438 SUMMARY:Information event - Shepton Mallet DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Costa Coffee Townsend\, 8 Townsend Shopping Park\, Townsend\, Some rset\, BA4 5EG\, United Kingdom GEO:51.187873;-2.550549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8 Townsend Shopping Park\, Townsend\, Somerset\, BA4 5EG\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Costa Coffee Townsend:geo:51.187873,-2.550549 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-100@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190911T123000 DTSTAMP:20200129T235235Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1752 SUMMARY:Torbay post adoption support group DESCRIPTION:This group will be an opportunity for you to shape the support group you wish to attend.\n\nAdopt South West is offering various free wor kshops which will run in conjunction with the support groups on offer\, Th ey can include sessions on Theraplay\, virtual school\, PACE\, managing co ntact with birth family\, letterbox\, the adoption support fund\, and spec ific therapeutic interventions that can be accessed for your child as well as adopter’s\, and also representation from the Tissues and Issues sup port group that is also based in Torbay.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunit y to tell us what support you would like and to tailor this support group to your own needs!\n\nEach session is a drop-in\, running from 10.00am -1 2.30pm  \n\n Wednesday 11 September\n Wednesday 30 October\n Wednesda y 11 December\n Wednesday 29 January\n\nThese are free events hosted by A dopt South West.\n\nFor further information and venue confirmation\, pleas e email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-36@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190913T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190913T203000 DTSTAMP:20190913T230238Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1451 SUMMARY:Information event - Exeter DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Kenn Centre\, Th e Norman Family Room\, Exeter Road\, Kennford EX6 7UE.\n\nPlease let us kn ow you will be coming via our online form here: https://www.adoptsouthwest .org.uk/contact-us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsou thwest@devon.gov.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternat ive locations and events throughout 2019\nhttp://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk /events LOCATION:Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room)\, Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom GEO:50.669472;-3.536951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room):geo:50.669472,-3.536951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-82@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190914T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190914T150000 DTSTAMP:20190914T225332Z URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/1216836051830950/#new_tab SUMMARY:South Devon Family Adventure Days: with Families for Children DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-73@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190917T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190917T193000 DTSTAMP:20190917T225110Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1564 SUMMARY:Information event - Plymouth DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Plymouth City Co uncil\, Midland House\, Notte Street\, Plymouth PL21 2EJ.\n\nPlease let us know you will be coming via this quick online form:\nhttps://www.adoptsou thwest.org.uk/contact-us/get-in-touch\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email ado ptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alt ernative locations and events throughout 2019\nhttp://www.adoptsouthwest.o rg.uk/events LOCATION:Midland House\, \, GEO:0.000000;0.000000 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Midland House:geo:0.000000,0.000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-98@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T120000 DTSTAMP:20190924T230015Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1744 SUMMARY:Stay\, play and chat - Plymouth DESCRIPTION:New! 'Stay\, play and chat' in Plymouth - activity from Adopter Voice South West for adoptive families.\n\nTuesday 24 September\, 10.30am -midday. A chance to meet other adoptive families in a relaxed environment . For adoptive families\, children of any age\, (rather than prospective a dopters or those in matching).\n\nEmail: sophie.devon@adoptionuk.org.uk fo r the location details.\n\nJoin the Facebook group here: https://www.faceb ook.com/groups/755731251472684/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/wp-content/upl oads/sites/54/2019/08/table-tea-scones.jpg CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-80@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190925T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190925T000000 DTSTAMP:20190925T193502Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1574 SUMMARY:Life story drop-in sessions DESCRIPTION:Venue details and times will be confirmed when booking. Please book by contacting Roger Prouse\, 01392 383974 roger.prouse@devon.gov.uk\n 2019 dates for drop-in sessions\n\n Wednesday 22 May – Bridgwater\n W ednesday 26 June – Barnstaple\n Thursday 25 July – Totnes\n Wednes day 28 August – Exeter\n Wednesday 25 September - Barnstaple\n\nThe d rop-in sessions will offer an opportunity to discuss your child’s life s tory book face-to-face with a member of the team.\n\n Help the child unde rstand why their birth parents could not care for them\n Give a child per sonal / family / cultural history to help form their identity\n Hold the memories for the child\n Give the child access to information to which th ey have a right\n Help the child share their history\n\nThe team can prov ide advice on how and when to use your book\, rewording books to make them easier to share with your child and on how to compile a life story book f or those children who haven’t got one.\n\nPlease book by contacting Roge r Prouse\, 01392 383974 roger.prouse@devon.gov.uk CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-65@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190926T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190926T133000 DTSTAMP:20190926T225743Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1556 SUMMARY:Support group - South DESCRIPTION:New support group aimed at parents who have attended a therapeu tic parenting course to provide ongoing opportunity to explore\, reflect a nd develop their knowledge of therapeutic/reparative parenting\, but the g roup warmly welcomes parents that haven't yet completed a therapeutic pare nting course and would simply like to access some additional support.\n\nT his group will be facilitated by Dr Jess Parffrey\, Clinical Psychologist\ , and supported by post adoption staff and there are themed topics for the first few groups. This is a pilot group and we need this group to be well attended for this to continue\, so please come along and join us to which ever date that suits you.\n\nThe group is held from 10.30am - 1.30pm. Deta ils of the venue will be confirmed when booking.\n\nIf you would like to c ome along\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\n• Thur sday 28 March Refresh on PACE and what this can look like in your family\n • Thursday 25 April Importance of sleep and parents' sanity\n• Thursda y 23 May Being Playful - creative ideas for all\n• Thursday 27 June Topi c/theme to be decided by the group\n• Thursday 25 July Topic/theme to be decided by the group\n• Thursday 26 September Topic/theme to be decided by the group.\n\nPlease note\, these are free events hosted by Adopt Sout h West. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-56@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191007T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191007T203000 DTSTAMP:20191007T230224Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1544 SUMMARY:Information event - Barnstaple DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Barnstaple Libra ry\, Tuly Street\, Barnstaple EX31 1EL.\n\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online form here\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/contact -us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.go v.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternative locations a nd events throughout 2019\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events LOCATION:Barnstaple Library\, \, GEO:0.000000;0.000000 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Barnstaple Library:geo:0.000000,0.000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-28@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191008T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191008T203000 DTSTAMP:20191008T230041Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1443 SUMMARY:Information event - Taunton DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Costa Coffee Taunton\, Unit B\, 25 Fore Street\, Taunton\, Somerse t\, TA1 1JW\, United Kingdom GEO:51.014704;-3.103486 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unit B\, 25 Fore Street\, T aunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JW\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Co sta Coffee Taunton:geo:51.014704,-3.103486 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-99@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191012T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191012T150000 DTSTAMP:20191012T224542Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1748 SUMMARY:Taunton Combined Court Open Day DESCRIPTION:\n\nAdopt South West will be at Taunton Combined Court (Shire H all) for their Public Open Day on Saturday 12 October 2019\, from 10.00am till 3.00pm.\n\n\nTaunton Crown\, County and Family Court\n\nShire Hall\nU pper High Street\nTaunton\nTA1 4EU\n\nFamilies\, children and everyone is welcome. The day will include mock hearings\, Q&\;As with Judges\, tour and history of the Courthouse and the opportunity to meet other organisat ions and agencies.\n\n https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/ taunton-crown-county-and-family-court\n https://www.facebook.com/HMCTSgov uk\n https://twitter.com/HMCTSgovuk\n\n \;\n\n LOCATION:Taunton Crown\, County and Family Court\, Shire Hall\, Upper High Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4EU\, United Kingdom GEO:51.012756;-3.107729 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shire Hall\, Upper High Str eet\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4EU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Taunton Crown\, County and Family Court:geo:51.012756,-3.107729 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-29@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191018T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191018T203000 DTSTAMP:20191018T230913Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1444 SUMMARY:Information event - Exeter DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Kenn Centre\, Th e Norman Family Room\, Exeter Road\, Kennford EX6 7UE.\n\nPlease let us kn ow you will be coming via our online form here: https://www.adoptsouthwest .org.uk/contact-us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsou thwest@devon.gov.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternat ive locations and events throughout 2019\nhttp://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk /events LOCATION:Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room)\, Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom GEO:50.669472;-3.536951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room):geo:50.669472,-3.536951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-32@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191112T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191112T193000 DTSTAMP:20191112T230503Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1447 SUMMARY:Information event - Plymouth DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Plymouth City Co uncil\, Midland House\, Notte Street\, Plymouth PL21 2EJ.\n\nPlease let us know you will be coming via this quick online form:\nhttps://www.adoptsou thwest.org.uk/contact-us/get-in-touch\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email ado ptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alt ernative locations and events throughout 2019\nhttp://www.adoptsouthwest.o rg.uk/events LOCATION:Midland House\, \, GEO:0.000000;0.000000 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Midland House:geo:0.000000,0.000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-40@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191112T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191112T203000 DTSTAMP:20191112T234640Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1455 SUMMARY:Information event - Shepton Mallet DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Costa Coffee Townsend\, 8 Townsend Shopping Park\, Townsend\, Some rset\, BA4 5EG\, United Kingdom GEO:51.187873;-2.550549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8 Townsend Shopping Park\, Townsend\, Somerset\, BA4 5EG\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Costa Coffee Townsend:geo:51.187873,-2.550549 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-41@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191115T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191115T203000 DTSTAMP:20191115T232127Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1456 SUMMARY:Information event - Exeter DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Kenn Centre\, Th e Norman Family Room\, Exeter Road\, Kennford EX6 7UE.\n\nPlease let us kn ow you will be coming via our online form here: https://www.adoptsouthwest .org.uk/contact-us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsou thwest@devon.gov.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternat ive locations and events throughout 2019\nhttp://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk /events LOCATION:Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room)\, Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom GEO:50.669472;-3.536951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room):geo:50.669472,-3.536951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-101@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191128T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191128T133000 DTSTAMP:20191128T233804Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1794 SUMMARY:South Devon parent support group DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for this drop-in support group on Thursday 28 Novembe r 2019\, 10.30am -1.30pm topic 'surviving Christmas and big events'\n\n\na nd Thursday 19 December 2019\, 10.30am -1.30pm topic 'using PACE every day '.Please email us for venue location and more information adoptsouthwestsu pport@devon.gov.uk\n\n\n \n\n\nThis group is aimed at parents who have at tended a therapeutic parenting course to provide ongoing opportunity to ex plore\, reflect and develop their knowledge of therapeutic/reparative pare nting\, but the group warmly welcomes parents that haven't yet completed a therapeutic parenting course and would simply like to access some additio nal support. \n\n\n\nThis drop-in group will be facilitated by Dr Jess Par ffrey\, Clinical Psychologist\, and supported by post adoption staff and s ome groups will have themed topics.\n\nJoin us when you can:\n• Thursday 28 November 2019\, 10.30am -1.30pm topic 'surviving Christmas and big eve nts'\n• Thursday 19 December 2019\, 10.30am -1.30pm topic 'using PACE ev ery day'.\n\nFree event hosted by Adopt South West.\n\n CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-74@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191202T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191202T203000 DTSTAMP:20191202T235937Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1565 SUMMARY:Information event - Barnstaple DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Barnstaple Libra ry\, Tuly Street\, Barnstaple EX31 1EL.\n\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online form here\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/contact -us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.go v.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternative locations a nd events throughout 2019\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events LOCATION:Barnstaple Library\, \, GEO:0.000000;0.000000 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Barnstaple Library:geo:0.000000,0.000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-58@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191203T130000 DTSTAMP:20191218T143351Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1546 SUMMARY:Therapeutic parenting course - Southern Devon DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dr Cas Schneider will be facilitating an other 15 week Therapeutic parenting course in this autumn. Please email us at adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk for venue confirmation.\n\nAdoptiv e parents\, please book by Tuesday 4 September to confirm your place (this allows for the Adoption Support Fund to be processed) Please email us at adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk with your details and we will confirm ASF set-up and venue confirmation.\n\nThis model of therapeutic parenting is well established and we always receive fantastic feedback from parents\ , so don’t miss out! The course is divided into three modules\, with mod ule one helping parents to develop their understanding of attachment as we ll as their child’s behaviour and their own. Module two focuses on the i mportance of creating a safe base for children\, with module three focuses on parenting with PACE and how to respond to behaviours as a therapeutic parent.\n\nThe course dates are Tuesdays for three hours between 10.00am a nd 1.00 pm on:\n\n 8\, 15 and 29 October 2019\n 5\, 12 and 19 November 2 019\n 3\, 10\, 17 December 2019\n 7\, 14\, 21 and 28 January 2020\n 3\, 10\, 24 March 2020\n\n(Unfortunately\, one date will be cancelled in Marc h and we will confirm the date nearer the time).\n\nIf you are interested in attending any of the above courses and would like to reserve a place\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\nPlease note: this c ourse will be funded by the Adoption Support Fund\, where you will need to consent for the funds to come out your of your child’s fair access limi t. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-55@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191205T130000 DTSTAMP:20191205T234549Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1543 SUMMARY:Support group / graduate group DESCRIPTION:Free event hosted by Adopt South West\n\nThis group is aimed at parents who have attended a therapeutic parenting course to provide ongoi ng opportunity to explore\, reflect and develop their knowledge of therape utic/reparative parenting\, but the group also welcomes those parents that haven't yet completed the course and would simply like to access some add itional support.\n\nThis group is facilitated by Clinical Psychologist Dr Cas Schneider\, and supported by Rebecca Cole\, post adoption social worke r.\n\nDrop-in\, Exeter from 10.00am -1.00pm  \n\n Thursday 2 May. This session will be run by Cas Schneider supported by Rebecca Cole.\n Thursd ay 6 June. This session will be run by Rebecca Cole and Chinara Davies.\n Thursday 4 July  This session will be run by Cas Schneider supported by Rebecca Cole. This will be focused session on '“He has to learn!” Und erstanding\, making sense and challenging our thinking about helping young people limit and contain negative verbal and behavioural actions. Using P ACE in the real world'.\n Thursday 5 September  This session will be ru n by Rebecca Cole and Chinara Davies.\n Thursday 3 October  This sessio n will be run by Cas Schneider supported by Rebecca Cole.\n Thursday 7 No vember  This session will be run by Cas Schneider supported by Rebecca Co le. This will be a focused session on '"Can we even remember what PACE sta nds for? “ Revise\, re-new and adapt\, PACE in the light of lived experi ence'.\n Thursday 5 December This session will be run by Cas Schneider s upported by Rebecca Cole.\n\nFor further information and venue confirmatio n\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-103@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T130000 DTSTAMP:20191218T174324Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1798 SUMMARY:Therapeutic parenting course - Southern Devon DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dr Cas Schneider will be facilitating an other 15 week Therapeutic parenting course in this autumn. Please email us at adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk for venue confirmation.\n\nAdoptiv e parents\, please book by Tuesday 4 September to confirm your place (this allows for the Adoption Support Fund to be processed) Please email us at adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk with your details and we will confirm ASF set-up and venue confirmation.\n\nThis model of therapeutic parenting is well established and we always receive fantastic feedback from parents\ , so don’t miss out! The course is divided into three modules\, with mod ule one helping parents to develop their understanding of attachment as we ll as their child’s behaviour and their own. Module two focuses on the i mportance of creating a safe base for children\, with module three focuses on parenting with PACE and how to respond to behaviours as a therapeutic parent.\n\nThe course dates are Tuesdays for three hours between 10.00am a nd 1.00 pm on:\n\n 8\, 15 and 29 October 2019\n 5\, 12 and 19 November 2 019\n 3\, 10\, 17 December 2019\n 7\, 14\, 21 and 28 January 2020\n 3\, 10\, 24 March 2020\n\n(Unfortunately\, one date will be cancelled in Marc h and we will confirm the date nearer the time).\n\nIf you are interested in attending any of the above courses and would like to reserve a place\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\nPlease note: this c ourse will be funded by the Adoption Support Fund\, where you will need to consent for the funds to come out your of your child’s fair access limi t. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-72@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191213T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191213T203000 DTSTAMP:20191213T235547Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1563 SUMMARY:Information event - Exeter DESCRIPTION:Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information event s. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presenta tion\, find out more about the application process.\n\nAt Kenn Centre\, Th e Norman Family Room\, Exeter Road\, Kennford EX6 7UE.\n\nPlease let us kn ow you will be coming via our online form here: https://www.adoptsouthwest .org.uk/contact-us/get-in-touch/\, or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsou thwest@devon.gov.uk\n\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternat ive locations and events throughout 2019\nhttp://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk /events LOCATION:Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room)\, Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom GEO:50.669472;-3.536951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Exeter Road\, Kennford\, De von\, EX6 7UE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kenn Centre (The Norman Family Room):geo:50.669472,-3.536951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-104@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191217T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191217T130000 DTSTAMP:20191217T235724Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1799 SUMMARY:Therapeutic parenting course - Southern Devon DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dr Cas Schneider will be facilitating an other 15 week Therapeutic parenting course in this autumn. Please email us at adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk for venue confirmation.\n\nAdoptiv e parents\, please book by Tuesday 4 September to confirm your place (this allows for the Adoption Support Fund to be processed) Please email us at adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk with your details and we will confirm ASF set-up and venue confirmation.\n\nThis model of therapeutic parenting is well established and we always receive fantastic feedback from parents\ , so don’t miss out! The course is divided into three modules\, with mod ule one helping parents to develop their understanding of attachment as we ll as their child’s behaviour and their own. Module two focuses on the i mportance of creating a safe base for children\, with module three focuses on parenting with PACE and how to respond to behaviours as a therapeutic parent.\n\nThe course dates are Tuesdays for three hours between 10.00am a nd 1.00 pm on:\n\n 8\, 15 and 29 October 2019\n 5\, 12 and 19 November 2 019\n 3\, 10\, 17 December 2019\n 7\, 14\, 21 and 28 January 2020\n 3\, 10\, 24 March 2020\n\n(Unfortunately\, one date will be cancelled in Marc h and we will confirm the date nearer the time).\n\nIf you are interested in attending any of the above courses and would like to reserve a place\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\nPlease note: this c ourse will be funded by the Adoption Support Fund\, where you will need to consent for the funds to come out your of your child’s fair access limi t. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-102@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191219T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191219T133000 DTSTAMP:20191219T233524Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1797 SUMMARY:South Devon parent support group DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for this drop-in support group on Thursday 28 Novembe r 2019\, 10.30am -1.30pm topic 'surviving Christmas and big events'\n\n\na nd Thursday 19 December 2019\, 10.30m -1.30pm topic 'using PACE every day' .Please email us for venue location and more information adoptsouthwestsup port@devon.gov.uk\n\n\n \n\n\nThis group is aimed at parents who have att ended a therapeutic parenting course to provide ongoing opportunity to exp lore\, reflect and develop their knowledge of therapeutic/reparative paren ting\, but the group warmly welcomes parents that haven't yet completed a therapeutic parenting course and would simply like to access some addition al support. \n\n\n\nThis drop-in group will be facilitated by Dr Jess Parf frey\, Clinical Psychologist\, and supported by post adoption staff and so me groups will have themed topics.\n\nJoin us when you can:\n• Thursday 28 November 2019\, 10.30am -1.30pm topic 'surviving Christmas and big even ts'\n• Thursday 19 December 2019\, 10.30am -1.30pm topic 'using PACE eve ry day'.\n\nFree event hosted by Adopt South West.\n\n CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-2@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200106T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200106T193000 DTSTAMP:20200107T014219Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=962 SUMMARY:Information event - Paignton DESCRIPTION:Meet our friendly team for a coffee and get your adoption quest ions answered. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, se e a presentation\, find out more about the application process.\nContact u s to book a place\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online fo rm or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk and we'll gi ve you further details about the location.\nFind out more about adoption a t regular Adopt South West information events\nIf you can't make this one\ , check out our alternative locations and events throughout 2020:\n\nhttps ://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events/categories/information-events/  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-106@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200108T130000 DTSTAMP:20200108T235354Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1801 SUMMARY:Therapeutic parenting course - Northern Devon DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announced that Dr Emma Greatbatch\, Clinical Psychologist\, will be facilitating another therapeutic parenting course in North Devon.\n\nThe course will be held on:\n\n Wednesdays between 10. 00am - 1.00pm.\n\n 11\, 18 and 25 September 2019\n 9\, 16 and 30 October 2019\n 13\, 20 and 27 November 2019\n 11 and 18 December 2019\n 8\, 15 \, 22 and 29 January 2020\n\nIf you are interested in attending any of the above courses and would like to reserve a place\, the venue will be confi rmed when booking\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\n Please note: this course will be funded by the Adoption Support Fund\, wh ere you will need to consent for the funds to come out your of your child ’s fair access limit. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-152@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200115T130000 DTSTAMP:20200115T235346Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1867 SUMMARY:Therapeutic parenting course - Northern Devon DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announced that Dr Emma Greatbatch\, Clinical Psychologist\, will be facilitating another therapeutic parenting course in North Devon.\n\nThe course will be held on:\n\n Wednesdays between 10. 00am - 1.00pm.\n\n 11\, 18 and 25 September 2019\n 9\, 16 and 30 October 2019\n 13\, 20 and 27 November 2019\n 11 and 18 December 2019\n 8\, 15 \, 22 and 29 January 2020\n\nIf you are interested in attending any of the above courses and would like to reserve a place\, the venue will be confi rmed when booking\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\n Please note: this course will be funded by the Adoption Support Fund\, wh ere you will need to consent for the funds to come out your of your child ’s fair access limit. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-122@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200115T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200115T203000 DTSTAMP:20200116T013715Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1836 SUMMARY:Information event - Shepton Mallet DESCRIPTION:Meet our friendly team for a coffee and get your adoption quest ions answered. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, se e a presentation\, find out more about the application process.\nContact u s to book a place\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online fo rm or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk and we'll gi ve you further details about the location.\nFind out more about adoption a t regular Adopt South West information events\nIf you can't make this one\ , check out our alternative locations and events throughout 2020:\n\nhttps ://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events/categories/information-events/  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-109@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20200120 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20200121 DTSTAMP:20200121T014501Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1808 SUMMARY:Step-parent adoption information session: Bridgwater DESCRIPTION:Step-parent adoption is a way in which you can become the legal parent of your partner’s child or children from a previous marriage or relationship. Find out more about step-parent adoption.\n\nBefore making a n application\, you must attend a step-parent adoption information session .\n\nThe information sessions are an opportunity for you to find out much more about what will be involved in the adoption process\, discuss your ro ute to becoming a step-parent with Adopt South West social workers\, under stand the legal orders and alternatives to step-parent adoption\, and ask any questions you may have.\n\nPlease contact us for a preliminary discuss ion\, and for further information including location details: business.st epparentadoption-mailbox@devon.gov.uk CATEGORIES:Step-parent adoption events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-124@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200121T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200121T193000 DTSTAMP:20200122T012614Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1838 SUMMARY:Information event - Plymouth (full to capacity) DESCRIPTION:\n\nUPDATE: Our adoption information event this week (Tuesday 2 1 January) in Plymouth is full to capacity 💜 and we look forward to me eting you soon. If you are considering adoption and you'd like to find out more\, please book onto one of our 2020 information events.\n\n \;\n\ n\n\n\n\nARCHIVE:\n\n\n\nMeet our friendly team for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presentation\, find out more about the application proce ss.\nContact us to book a place\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online form or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.gov.u k and we'll give you further details about the location.\nFind out more ab out adoption at regular Adopt South West information events\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternative locations and events throughout 2020:\n\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events/categories/information-e vents/  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-105@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T130000 DTSTAMP:20200123T000808Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1800 SUMMARY:Therapeutic parenting course - Northern Devon DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announced that Dr Emma Greatbatch\, Clinical Psychologist\, will be facilitating another therapeutic parenting course in North Devon.\n\nThe course will be held on:\n\n Wednesdays between 10. 00am - 1.00pm.\n\n 11\, 18 and 25 September 2019\n 9\, 16 and 30 October 2019\n 13\, 20 and 27 November 2019\n 11 and 18 December 2019\n 8\, 15 \, 22 and 29 January 2020\n\nIf you are interested in attending any of the above courses and would like to reserve a place\, the venue will be confi rmed when booking\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\n Please note: this course will be funded by the Adoption Support Fund\, wh ere you will need to consent for the funds to come out your of your child ’s fair access limit. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-48@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200129T130000 DTSTAMP:20200129T235236Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1535 SUMMARY:Therapeutic parenting course - Northern Devon DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announced that Dr Emma Greatbatch\, Clinical Psychologist\, will be facilitating another therapeutic parenting course in North Devon.\n\nThe course will be held on:\n\n Wednesdays between 10. 00am - 1.00pm.\n\n 11\, 18 and 25 September 2019\n 9\, 16 and 30 October 2019\n 13\, 20 and 27 November 2019\n 11 and 18 December 2019\n 8\, 15 \, 22 and 29 January 2020\n\nIf you are interested in attending any of the above courses and would like to reserve a place\, the venue will be confi rmed when booking\, please email us adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk\n\n Please note: this course will be funded by the Adoption Support Fund\, wh ere you will need to consent for the funds to come out your of your child ’s fair access limit. CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-135@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200131T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200131T203000 DTSTAMP:20200201T013533Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1849 SUMMARY:Information event - Exeter (full to capacity) DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Our adoption information event on 31 January in Exeter is full to capacity 💜 and we look forward to meeting you soon. If you are considering adoption and you'd like to find out more\, please book ont o one of our 2020 information events.\n\nArchive:\n\nMeet our friendly tea m for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, see a presentation\, find out more about the application process.\nContact us to book a place\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online form or call 0345 155 1076 or emai l adoptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk and we'll give you further details about the location.\nFind out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West infor mation events\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternative loca tions and events throughout 2020:\n\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/eve nts/categories/information-events/  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-110@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20200204 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20200205 DTSTAMP:20200205T014038Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1822 SUMMARY:Step-parent adoption information session: Exeter DESCRIPTION:Step-parent adoption is a way in which you can become the legal parent of your partner’s child or children from a previous marriage or relationship. Find out more about step-parent adoption.\n\nBefore making a n application\, you must attend a step-parent adoption information session .\n\nThe information sessions are an opportunity for you to find out much more about what will be involved in the adoption process\, discuss your ro ute to becoming a step-parent with Adopt South West social workers\, under stand the legal orders and alternatives to step-parent adoption\, and ask any questions you may have.\n\nPlease contact us for a preliminary discuss ion\, and for further information including location details: business.st epparentadoption-mailbox@devon.gov.uk CATEGORIES:Step-parent adoption events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-146@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200210T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200210T203000 DTSTAMP:20200210T235208Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1860 SUMMARY:Information event - Barnstaple DESCRIPTION:Meet our friendly team for a coffee and get your adoption quest ions answered. Talk to adoption social workers and families who adopt\, se e a presentation\, find out more about the application process.\nContact u s to book a place\nPlease let us know you will be coming via our online fo rm or call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk and we'll gi ve you further details about the location.\nFind out more about adoption a t regular Adopt South West information events\nIf you can't make this one\ , check out our alternative locations and events throughout 2020:\n\nhttps ://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events/categories/information-events/  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-167@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200218T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200219T143000 DTSTAMP:20200219T201637Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1891 SUMMARY:Music and mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 18 February in North Devon and Wednesday 19  February in Exeter\, 1.00pm until 2.30pm.\n\nCome and joy us for a fun\, creative p lay and relaxation session for families led by Open Minds Ltd.\n\nThe sess ion will consist of three elements\, creative play\, group music and mindf ulness with a focus on love and emotional warmth.\n\nSpaces are limited to eight families and will be filled on a first come\, first served basis.\n \nTo book your free place\, please email: adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov. uk CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-153@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200219T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200219T203000 DTSTAMP:20200219T232810Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1868 SUMMARY:Information event - Taunton (full to capacity) DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Our adoption information event on 19 February in Taunto n is full to capacity 💜 and we look forward to meeting you soon. If you are considering adoption and you'd like to find out more\, please book on to one of our 2020 information events.\nArchive:\nMeet our friendly team f or a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Talk to adoption soc ial workers and families who adopt\, see a presentation\, find out more ab out the application process.\nContact us to book a place\nPlease let us kn ow you will be coming via our online form or call 0345 155 1076 or email a doptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk and we'll give you further details about the lo cation.\nFind out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West informat ion events\nIf you can't make this one\, check out our alternative locatio ns and events throughout 2020:\n\nhttps://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/events /categories/information-events/  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-169@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200220T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200220T123000 DTSTAMP:20200220T201809Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1894 SUMMARY:Family farm day DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do during half term? Book onto our Fam ily farm day!\n\nDates planned so far in 2020\n• Thursday 20 February 10 .00am-12.30pm (£3)\n• Thursday 2 April 2020 10.30am-2.30pm (£5)\n\nJoi n us for some fun activities\, storytelling and time to engage with the fa rming environment in a playful\, creative way. Family Farm Days follow the seasons with farm exploring\, seasonal food and creative activities. The Family Days are suitable for all ages and all sizes of wellie boots!\n\nTh ere is a small charge of per family and places are limited\, so if you wou ld like to book a place for your family\, please email adoptsouthwestsuppo rt@devon.gov.uk \n\n(location details by email) CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-174@adoptsouthwest.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200225T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200225T120000 DTSTAMP:20200225T235814Z URL:https://www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1902 SUMMARY:Chatter and Play - Plymouth DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nActivity from Adopter Voice South West for adoptive f amilies\nThe group (previously known as 'Stay\, play and chat') has moved event location again due to unforeseen circumstances. The group has theref ore been renamed Chatter and Play\, as the meet-up will no longer be in a soft play venue. This group continues to be run by Adoption UK for familie s with children already placed.\n\nThe dates\, so far are\, Tuesdays: 28 J anuary\, 25 February\, 24 March and 28 April\n\n10.30am-midday. \n\nA chan ce to meet other adoptive families in a relaxed environment. For adoptive families\, children of any age\, (rather than prospective adopters or thos e in matching).\n\nEmail: sophie.devon@adoptionuk.org.uk for the location details\, and to let Sophie will know who will be attending.\n\nJoin the F acebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/755731251472684/\n\n\n \n \; CATEGORIES:Support activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190331T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR