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At Contact a Family North West we are aware of the following events taking place in the region. If your group or organisation is arranging an event, please let us know on Tel: 0161 743 0700 or e-mail: northwest.office@cafamily.org.uk

Siblings of disabled children - Workshop for professionals
Date: 17 March 2010
Location: Manchester
This workshop is for any professional with an interest in learning more about the needs of siblings of children with disabilities or life limiting conditions, and anyone interested in developing support services for siblings.
Flyers and booking forms can be downloaded at http://www.sibs.org.uk/events or e-mail: bookings@sibs.org.uk or call 01535 645453

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (PG)
Date: Thursday 8 April 2010
Time: Arrive from 10.15am for film starting at approximately 11.00am
Location: Odeon at The Printworks in Manchester
For further information or to book your free place please contact Karen Brumell, Family Events Officer on 0161 743 0700 or e-mail karen.brumell@cafamily.org.uk

Swimming
Date: Wednesday 14 April 2010
Time: Arrive from 6.45pm for swim to begin at approximately 7.00pm. There will be one hour's swim until 8.00pm. From 9pm-10pm food will be served in the cafeteria area.
Location: Hyde Leisure Pool
For further information or to book your free place please contact Karen Brumell, Family Events Officer on 0161 743 0700 or e-mail karen.brumell@cafamily.org.uk

My Town Tiggers Annual Autism Conference: 'The Hidden Agenda
Date and time: 14 May 2010, 9.00am-4.30pm
Location: De Vere Hotel, Blackpool
Keynote Speakers: Dr Wendy Lawson, Ros Blackburn and Dean Beadle
This event brings together a range of high calibre speakers who have significant knowledge of, and happen to be on, the Autistic Spectrum. The day seeks to peek into the world of autistic people and look at the less obvious aspects of their experience and the impact on those who live with and care for them.
This event is for health professionals, teachers, social care workers, etc, as well as parents, carers and anyone with an interest in the Autistic Spectrum.
Cost: £49 for parents and carers, people with ASD; £145 for practitioners, professionals, those in employment. Includes refreshments and lunch. Fees are payable in advance.
Tel: 01253 476533, Fax: 01253 476144 or email: cwdu@blackpool.gov.uk
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