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For Young Carers aged 5 – 17Easter 2019

Hey everyone! The Young Carers team has had a busy few months. We have now restructured the team. Laura Perry has jumped into the shoes of Steve and will be organising and running our activities and breaks programme. She will also run our ICare wellbeing group for children over 11.

Lindsey Clay is our designated Young Carers Support Officer, focusing on assessments and support to young carers of all ages. She will also run our Positive Penguin wellbeing group and Speak Out Young Carers participation group.

Karla Neblett has moved on to pastures new. She will be sadly missed by the team and those young carers she has worked with.

We have been having lots of fun in our Positive Penguin and ICare Wellbeing groups, focusing on recognising and understanding feelings and finding tools to build resilience. Look out for the dates of the next Positive Penguins group overleaf.

We have lots of exciting things happening in April and May. If your child is nervous about joining in please come along to our New Young Carers Café where you and your child will have the chance to ask any questions and meet the team.

Finally it would be great to see as many of you as possible at our Greatest Showman Family Sing-a-long event. We’ve enclosed some lyrics to get you warmed up!

Take careJo Young Carers Service Manager

Easter Activity Sign UpIf you would like to book on any of these activities, please fill out the enclosed activity booking and consent form and return to us in the pre-paid envelope by THURSDAY 14 MARCH.

Activities are always very popular, therefore, places are offered in line with our Fair Use Policy.

Tues 9 April 10–14 years Activity 1: Army Cadet Experience Day

Come and test your army cadet skills on this adventure filled activity day, ran by local cadets and leaders in South Wales. You will get the chance to disguise yourself using camouflage, have a go on an assault course and much more! Be prepared to work as a team, get muddy and have a lot of fun!

Thurs 11 April 5–9 yearsActivity 2: Super Science Day

Be amazed by a team of scientists as they show you tricks that you can’t try at school or home- think crazy chemistry, fun physics and fiery bubbles! You’ll get to be hands on with the activities and have a go at some mind-blowing science.

Weds 17 April All agesActivity 3: The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long!

Bring your best singing voices to our sing-a-long evening for all of the family. We will be watching the film, singing loud and enjoying some popcorn. Fancy dress is optional- there is a small prize for best dressed! Please let us know how many Young Carers and grown-ups will be attending.

Please attend all dates 27-28 April, 4 May, 11-12 May and performance 17 May All agesBath Philharmonic Orchestra Music Project

Bath Phil are back and they are looking for more Young Carers who enjoy music, singing and having lots of fun! This is your chance to work, rehearse and perform at the Bath Festival 2019 with a professional orchestra in front of a large audience.

13 March, 25 April, 22 May and 19 June 5 – 17 years Ongoing: New Young Carers Cafe

Have you recently joined the our service or not been to an activity before? Would you like to come on our activities but feel nervous about not knowing anyone? We have a friendly and relaxed space where you can come along with a family member and meet the team and other new young carers.

Definitely Doing That Again!“

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”I Had an Amazing Time

No Experience Required!For More Info: Talk with the B&NES YC Team

Get creative with B&NES Young Carers and Bath Philharmonia, making music and art with extraordinary people. Perform on a big stage in front of hundereds of people at Bath’s “Party In The City” You Can Do It!

If you’re a young carer and need support, we can help with:

» information and advice » someone to talk to » fun activities » breaks with your family » help at school » 1-2-1 support

Call us 0800 0388 885 or visit banescarerscentre.org.uk/youngcarers

youngcarersBNES @youngcarersBNES

If you look after someone, who looks after you?

I am not a stranger to the darkHide away, they say‘Cause we don’t want your broken partsI’ve learned to be ashamed of all my scarsRun away, they sayNo one’ll love you as you are

CHORUS But I won’t let them break me down to dustI know that there’s a place for usFor we are gloriousWhen the sharpest words wanna cut me downI’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them outI am brave, I am bruisedI am who I’m meant to be, this is meLook out ‘cause here I comeAnd I’m marching on to the beat I drumI’m not scared to be seenI make no apologies, this is meOh-oh-oh-oh x 5

Another round of bullets hits my skinWell, fire away ‘cause today, I won’t let the shame sink inWe are bursting through the barricades andReaching for the sun (we are warriors)Yeah, that’s what we’ve become (yeah, that’s what we’ve become)

CHORUS

This is meand I know that I deserve your love (Oh-oh-oh-oh) ‘cause there’s nothing I’m not worthy of(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)When the sharpest words wanna cut me downI’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them outThis is brave, this is proofThis is who I’m meant to be, this is meLook out ‘cause here I come (look out ‘cause here I come)And I’m marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)I’m not scared to be seenI make no apologies, this is meWhen the sharpest words wanna cut me downI’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them outI’m gonna send a floodGonna drown them outOhThis is me

Songwriters: Justin Paul / Benj PasekThis Is Me lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Lyrcs: This is me from the Greatest Showman