Upcoming events.
Quiz Night
Aged between 14 – 25? Come join our fun Quiz night!!
Friday 10th May from 7- 9pm, online.
This is a great opportunity to make friends, have fun, and get competitive!
Bonus, we will even send you popcorn in the post.
Please contact Rebecca on 07873556841 or email rebecca.sowney@angeleyesni.org
Wellness Morning Enniskillen
Join Angel Eyes NI for a family wellness morning in Enniskillen on Saturday 11th May.
Parents and Carers can enjoy a relaxing morning with an opportunity to choose between Foot Reflexology, Hand Massage, Shoulder Massage or Indian Head Massage, carried out by a professional massage therapist.
Your children will have the opportunity to make some lovely crafts with our staff and volunteers.
Booking is essential and limited. If you can no longer attend please let us know as soon as possible so another family can avail of the space.
Please contact: Heather Darling : 07830104048
Heather.darling@angeleyesni.org
Please state how many parents/carers, and how many children you would like to book places for.
Music and Movement Belfast
Come along and join Angel Eyes NI for Sensory music and movement with Sally
Saturday 18th May 2024 11am-12.15pm
This will be a nice opportunity to meet up with other families and enjoy with the kids an accessible music and movement session.
This is open to all our families across Northern Ireland.
This event is most suitable for children aged or developmentally 0 –8.
Booking is essential. Please contact Lisa lisa.allen@angeleyesni.org or text 07546970883to book.
Please provide your name and the names of all attending, their ages and a contact number.
Our Accessible Summer Information Session
Join Angel Eyes NI for an online information session talking about all things accessibility.
We will discuss:
Angel Eyes NI accessible summer events
Information and ideas about accessible venues, accessible play parks, accessible beaches
Practical strategies of how to make your summer more accessible including: Blue badge parking, Radar key for accessible public toilets
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie.cartmill@angeleysesni.org or text 07871635236
Family Beach Day at Cranfield Beach, Father's Day Weekend!
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful accessible beach day accessing Mae Murray’s amazing beach equipment.
Bring your Dad, and the whole family along for a great family day out on Father’s Day Weekend.
We will start the day with a lovely filled breakfast bap for each person from Downey’s butchers.
Saturday 15th June
Time 11.30-1.30 pm
Join us to play in the sand and water, and try out Mae Murray’s wonderful beach walker across the sand, floating wheelchair in the water!
This will be a great opportunity to meet up with other families and the Angel Eyes NI staff during the summer, to get the kids out and about meeting other kids. The Angel Eyes NI staff and volunteers will be there to lend an extra set of hands. Bring a picnic!
Cranfield Beach is a fully accessible with Disabled parking bays and ample free parking, a Changing Places bathroom, and beach mats forming a path over sections of the sand to access the beach.
This is open to all our families of all ages 0 –25, across Northern Ireland. Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org to book.
Please provide your name and the names of all attending, their ages and a contact number.
Canoeing
Are you aged 8-13? If so, come along to a morning of canoeing in Coleraine on Saturday 1st June – 9.30am - 12.30pm!
If you would like to find out more or book a place please contact Rebecca on 07873556841 or email rebecca.sowney@angeleyesni.org
Portstewart Strand
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful accessible beach day accessing Mae Murray’s amazing beach equipment.
Saturday 29th June
Time 11.30-1.30 pm
Join us to play in the sand and water, and try out Mae Murray’s wonderful beach walker across the sand, floating wheelchair in the water!
This will be a great opportunity to meet up with other families and the Angel Eyes NI staff during the summer, to get the kids out and about meeting other kids. The Angel Eyes NI staff and volunteers will be there to lend an extra set of hands. Bring a picnic!
Portstewart Strand Beach is a fully accessible with Disabled parking bays and ample free parking, a Changing Places bathroom, and beach mats forming a path over sections of the sand to access the beach.
This is open to all our families of all ages 0 –25, across Northern Ireland. Booking essential. Please contact Heather Darling: heather.darling@angeleyesni.org to book.
Please provide your name and the names of all attending, their ages and a contact number.
New Families Information Session
Parents and Carers are very welcome to join Angel Eyes NI for an online advice and information session.
We will hear the latest:
Angel Eyes NI services
Jargon busting - who is who in eye clinics, wat assessments are carried out and what do the measurements mean
Signposting to other services across Northern Ireland
Benefits and support available for children with disabilities
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie.cartmill@angeleysesni.org or text 07871635236
Park Meet up in Tannaghmore Garden and Petting Farm Craigavon
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful family day out in Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm Craigavon.
Sunday 28th July
Time 10.30-12.00 pm
If you have never visited before, this really is a lovely day out. The animal farm had a solid accessible path the whole way around it, the animals come up to the fence and the children can feed them.
Bring a picnic and enjoy their amazing play park, with disabled swings, climbing frames and a zip line! We will treat parents to tea and coffee, and the kids to an ice-cream.
This will be a nice opportunity to meet up with other families and the Angel Eyes NI staff during the summer, to get the kids out and about meeting other kids. The Angel Eyes NI staff and volunteers will be there to lend an extra set of hands.
This is open to all our families of all ages 0 –25, across Northern Ireland. Booking essential.
Please contact Kerrie Cartmill kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org to book. Please provide your name and the names of all attending, their ages and a contact number.
Volunteer Training Session
Are you interested in volunteering with Angel Eyes NI?
Please join us for an online information session.
You will receive:
Angel Eyes NI volunteer training
Information to increase awareness on vision impairment
Practical strategies of how to support someone with a vision impairment
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie.cartmill@angeleysesni.org or text 07871635236
Santa's Wish List
Join Angel Eyes NI for an online information session as we all get ready for Christmas and think about what presents Santa might bring.
We will discuss:
Ideas of accessible toys and resources
Grants and funds available to support the cost of items
Angel Eyes NI grants available
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie.cartmill@angeleysesni.org or text 07871635236
New Families Information Session
Parents and Carers are very welcome to join Angel Eyes NI for an online advice and information session.
We will hear the latest:
Angel Eyes NI services
Jargon busting - who is who in eye clinics, what assessments are carried out and what do the measurements mean
Signposting to other services across Northern Ireland
Benefits and support available for children with disabilities
Booking essential.
Please contact kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org or text 07871635236
Cinema Night
Are you aged 13-25? If so, come along to our cinema night in the Odeon Belfast (Audio Description available)!
Friday 26th April - time TBC
This is open to all our young people of ages 13 –25, across Northern Ireland.
If you would like to put your name down for more details please contact Rebecca on 07873556841 or email rebecca.sowney@angeleyesni.org
Volunteer Training Session
Are you interested in volunteering with Angel Eyes NI?
Please join us for an online information session.
You will receive:
Angel Eyes NI volunteer training
Information to increase awareness on vision impairment
Practical strategies of how to support someone with a vision impairment
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie.cartmill@angeleysesni.org or text 07871635236
New Families Information Session
Parents and Carers are very welcome to join Angel Eyes NI for an online advice and information session.
We will hear the latest:
Angel Eyes NI services
Jargon busting - who is who in eye clinics, wat assessments are carried out and what do the measurements mean
Signposting to other services across Northern Ireland
Benefits and support available for children with disabilities
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie.cartmill@angeleysesni.org or text 07871635236
Music and Movement Session in Foyle Arena
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful Music and Movement experience in the Foyle Arena- Londonderry.
Saturday 13th April
Time 10.30-11.30 am
We will have Jean from Coochie Coo Music for a fun accessible music, song and movement event.
The Foyle Arena is a fully accessible building with Disabled parking bays, ample free parking and Changing Places .
This is open to all our families of all ages 0 –25, across Northern Ireland. Most suited from children aged or developmentally 0 – 8 years old.
Booking essential.
Please contact Heather Darling: heather.darling@angeleyesni.org to book.
Please provide your name and the names of all attending, their ages and a contact number.
Omagh Family Day
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful all ability Easter family day on Saturday 23rd March 11am-1pm in Omagh Leisure Centre.
Disability Sport NI will carry out ball games and activities, and we will have Easter arts and crafts including bun decorating.
Booking essential. Please contact Heather Darling on 07830104048 or heather.darling@angeleyesni.org
Family Wellness and Relaxation Day
Join Angel Eyes NI for a family wellness day on Saturday 2nd March.
Parents and Carers can enjoy a relaxing morning with lovely pamper products followed by a well-deserved hand reflexology carried out by a professional massage therapist.
Your children will have the opportunity to make some lovely Mother’s Day crafts with our staff and volunteers, and even join in the pampering if they wish.
Booking is essential and limited. If you can no longer attend please let us know as soon as possible so another family can avail of the space.
Please contact: Lisa Allen on 07546970883
Please state how many parents/carers, and how many children you would like to book places for.
Sleep Study Research with Dr Katie Curran
Join Angel Eyes NI and Dr Katie Curran to discuss sleep quality in children with Vision Impairment.
Tuesday 27th February 6.30pm online
You are welcome to join as a parent or carer representing your child’s experiences with sleep, or equally if your child or young adult would like to join the session, that would be very useful also.
This is open to all our families of all ages 0 –25 across Northern Ireland with a vision impairment .
Booking is essential.
Please contact Kerrie Cartmill on 07871635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
Consent Workshop
Join Angel Eyes NI for workshop on consent by Nexus NI
Wednesday 21st February 7-9pm at The Innovation Factory
Nexus NI are running a workshop on consent
This is open to all our young people of ages 11 –25, across Northern Ireland. Booking essential.
Please contact Rebecca Sowney on 07873556841 or email rebecca.sowney@angeleyesni.org
Parents Committee Meeting
Join Angel Eyes NI for an opportunity to have your say about our services and events.
Monday 19th February
8pm-9pm
Online via zoom
We want to hear from you?
What are your current issues you and your family need support with?
What information sessions and events would you like to see Angel Eyes NI facilitate?
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie Cartmill on 07871635236 or email kerrie.cartmill
Musical Fun with Joe Jingles
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful all ability accessible Music, song and movement morning with Joe Jingles over Mid-Term break.
Come along to enjoy some fun and meet other families.
Booking essential.
Please contact Heather Darling on 07830104048 or heather.darling@angeleyesni.org
Focus Group – Issues in Education
Join Angel Eyes NI for a focus group on education with the Children’s Law Centre
Wednesday 31st January 7.30pm at the Innovation Factory
CLC are wanting to hear what issues young people face in education
This is open to all our young people of ages 12 – 20, across Northern Ireland. Booking essential.
Please contact Rebecca Sowney on 07873556841 or email rebecca.sowney@angeleyesni.org
Employers for childcare benefits and financial advice
Parents and Carers are very welcome to join Angel Eyes NI and Employers For Childcare for an online benefits and financial advice information session.
We will hear the latest:
Benefits available to families
Benefits and support available for children with disabilities
Information on the move to universal credits.
Booking essential.
Please contact Heather Darling on 07830104048 or heather.darling@angeleyesni.org
Information Session on Employment Rights
Join Angel Eyes NI for an information session on Employment Rights.
Monday 22nd January (online) 6.30pm - 7.30pm
The Labour Relations Agency are running an information session on Employment Rights
This is open to all our young people of ages 15 –25, across Northern Ireland. Booking essential.
Please contact Rebecca Sowney on 07873556841 or email rebecca.sowney@angeleyesni.org
Winter Wonderland in Foyle Arena
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful Winter Wonderland Sensory experience in Foyle Arena
Sunday 21st January
11am-12pm Sensory Tots for ages 0-8
12pm –1pm Sensory Socials for ages 8 and over
We will have sensory snow play, winter arts and crafts, sweetie mix n pick, and a bird food making activity!
Foyle Arena is a fully accessible building with Disabled parking bays, ample free parking and
Changing Places with hoist and changing bench.
This is open to all our families of all ages 0 –25, across Northern Ireland with a vision impairment and additional need.
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie Cartmill on 07871635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
Accessible Ice Skating Fermanagh
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful accessible ice skating
experience in Enniskillen.
Sensory Santa Experience Newry
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful Sensory Santa
experience in Newry.
Sunday 26th November
11am-12.30pm Tots
12pm – 1.30pm Primary school aged kids
1pm – 2.30pm Teens and Young adults
We will have cookie decorating, Sensory Story with Mrs Claus, Christmas sensory snow play, Christmas arts and crafts, sweetie mix n pick, and of course a visit with Santa himself!!
Newry Leisure centre is a fully accessible building with Disabled parking bays, ample free parking and Changing Places with hoist and changing bench.
This is open to all our families of all ages 0 –25, across Northern Ireland. Booking essential.
Please contact Kerrie Cartmill on 07871635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
Santa Wish List
Did you know Angel Eyes NI know Santa and the elves very well? We have been speaking with Santa about some lovely toys he is making in his workshop.
Parent and carers are very welcome to join us online to discuss ideas about - accessible toys, adapted toys, assistive technology, and grants currently open to assist funding toys, technology and therapies. This is open to all our parents and carers across Northern Ireland.
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie Cartmill on 07871635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org.
Early Years Play Days
Join RNIB for a wonderful Early Years Play Day in partnership with Angel Eyes NI.
Open to all Early Years families with a child with a vision impairment aged 0-5 years old.
Come along to take part in a structured themed play session demonstrating practical tips and strategies to support early development There will also be an opportunity to meet other families at similar stages of their journey and talk with staff, Roisin and Kerrie.
Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie Cartmill on 07871635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org.
Family Accessible Beach Day!
Join Angel Eyes NI for a wonderful all family all ability accessible beach day in partnership with Mae Murray Foundation, Open Arts and RNIB.
Come along to try out Mae Murray’s wonderful accessible beach equipment, enjoy the water together as a family, supported by staff and volunteers.
We will also have a fantastic drumming music session delivered by Open Arts.
This is open to all our families across Northern Ireland. Booking essential. Please contact Kerrie Cartmill on 07871635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org.
Walk The Mournes
What will happen: Join Parent Support Coordinator Kerrie online.
We will have lots of music and creative fun with Anne from Open Arts.
Who is this suitable for: This session is suitable for babies and children aged 0 –5 years old who have a visual impairment. If your child is older and you feel developmentally suitable, please enquire with Kerrie regarding booking.
To book in please text Kerrie on 07871 635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
In Tune Belfast
What will happen: Join Parent Support Coordinator Kerrie online.
We will have lots of music and creative fun with Anne from Open Arts.
Who is this suitable for: This session is suitable for babies and children aged 0 –5 years old who have a visual impairment. If your child is older and you feel developmentally suitable, please enquire with Kerrie regarding booking.
To book in please text Kerrie on 07871 635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
Musical Tots Family Day
What will happen: Join Parent Support Coordinator Kerrie online.
We will have lots of music and creative fun with Anne from Open Arts.
Who is this suitable for: This session is suitable for babies and children aged 0 –5 years old who have a visual impairment. If your child is older and you feel developmentally suitable, please enquire with Kerrie regarding booking.
To book in please text Kerrie on 07871 635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
Musical Tots Online
What will happen: Join Parent Support Coordinator Kerrie online.
We will have lots of music and creative fun with Anne from Open Arts.
Who is this suitable for: This session is suitable for babies and children aged 0 –5 years old who have a visual impairment. If your child is older and you feel developmentally suitable, please enquire with Kerrie regarding booking.
To book in please text Kerrie on 07871 635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
Mid–Term Break Musical Tots!
What will happen: Join Parent Support Coordinator Kerrie for a family day in Newry over Mid-Term Break.
We will have lots of music, games and crafts with Anne from Open Arts. Snacks will be provided.
Who is this suitable for: This session is suitable for children aged 0 –12 years old who have a visual impairment. If your child is older and you feel developmentally suitable, please enquire with Kerrie regarding booking.
To book in please text Kerrie on 07871 635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org
Mid-term Break Big InTune Fun Day!
What will happen: InTune is music and creative arts sessions. InTune is a drop and go session.
Who is it suitable for: They are particularly suitable for children aged 5-18 with a visual impairment and a learning or development delay. Siblings are also welcome!
Please bring a lunch and drink with you.
To book in please text Kerrie on 07871 635236 or email kerrie.cartmill@angeleyesni.org