Egg deliveries
Demelza will be receiving chocolate eggs from supporters for our children, young people and siblings to enjoy. Alternatives are available for those with dietary requirements. Your egg can either be delivered to you or collected from one our Spring Get Together events.
Spring Get Together events
A chance for families to meet each other, take part in spring crafts, play games, enjoy music and light refreshments and take part in a spring parade. Choose from events in South East London (Wednesday 3 April), Kent (Friday 5 April) or East Sussex (Thursday 11 April).
Sibling activities
We are pleased to be able to offer events for younger and older siblings of Demelza children for each seasonal programme. These activities will be an opportunity for siblings to meet each other and have fun! For spring, we will be offering bowling for older siblings and a nature adventure for younger siblings.
Sensory story and bags
Join us for a spring-themed sensory story on Wednesday 29 May at Demelza Kent. Our creative therapies team will read a story using sensory item props.
If you can't make it, there is also an option to request a spring-themed music sensory bag via the programme. The bags include sensory items that can be paired with tracks that have been chosen by our music therapy team.
Transition Network Wellbeing Days
Parents and carers with a young person aged 14+ are invited for a relaxing day alongside other families to focus on your wellbeing. These events will take place on each site in March. The transition team are looking forward to seeing you there!
Escape room and consultation for older siblings
An opportunity for older siblings to come together for an exciting escape room activity, with time afterwards for food and feedback to see what your young person may want in ways of future sibling support activities and events. Join us at Escape Kent Prison Island in Maidstone on Saturday 23 March!
Additional information
Deadline for expressions of interest
The RSVP deadline for all events and activities is 5pm, Tuesday 20 February. At this point, any expression of interest for a spring programme event or activity is an expression of interest only. All families, regardless of location, are invited to express an interest.
If you have any questions about the Spring Programme please email or call the family support helpline on familysupportdepartment@demelza.org.uk or 01795 845280 (Monday-Friday 10am - 4pm).
Thank you.
Seasonal programmes
Each season we aim to offer families a programme of events and activities which include family events, opportunities to feedback on Demelza services, networking opportunities for parent / carers of young people aged 14+, creative therapies (art / music), sibling activities and deliveries (chocolate eggs in spring and festive gifts in winter)!
The next seasonal programme (summer) will be advertised in April 2024.