Virtual Activities 2020 Calendar

Youth Club

Now providing a range of fun virtual social activities for children and young people and children with learning disabilities.

Join us to keep fit and active and speak with friends! For children ages 7 to 15 years old.

Virtual Activities include: Dance, Cooking, Games, Quizzes, Discussion Groups,

Crafts, Music and much more!

If you want to attend our activities, please, book in advance by calling us.

CONTACT US

Jeana Kidd

Children & Young People Coordinator

Mobile: 079 1944 7074

Email:

j.kidd@peelinstitute.org.uk

Jennifer Carmo

Community Hub Manager

Mobile: 078 9985 6395

Email:

j.carmo@peelinstitute.org.uk

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NOTICE BOARD

The Peel has Volunteers available to help you!

The Peel have a group of volunteers that are ready to help you in case you have reduced mobility and need an extra pairs of hands.

Good News! The Peel now is going virtual!

With the current challenges The Peel is trying to do our best to continue

supporting members. We have adapted some of our activities to offer you

something to keep your mind and body active and allow you to connect with

friends.

These services will be running for as long as the lockdown is in place.

All activities must be booked in advance by calling Jeana or Jenni.

You can find their contact details on the first page.

Do you have an idea for an activity or would like to run an activity yourself?

Get in touch with us, we would love to hear your idea!

Keep safe and keep smiling!

A volunteer can help you with:

• Buying groceries and delivering them at your

door step.

• Buying pharmaceutical supplies.

• Befriending, having someone to talk to either the

phone or online.

If you are interested in having a volunteer helping

you, call Jenni and she will allocate a person to

help.

How Does The Virtual Activities Work?

For the Online Classes you will need internet access and one of these devices: A smartphone (like an Android phone or iPhone) A tablet A laptop

For these classes we will be using a programme called Zoom, where once connected you will be able to see and hear your teacher and all the other participants.

You will need a good internet connection and have the programme installed on your laptop, mobile phone or tablet. If you would like to participate but do not know how to install Zoom on your device, please, call Jenni and she will help you with the installation process.

For Conference Calls you will just need a telephone, either a landline or a mobile phone. We will

give you a number in which you can call and join in the call. In the call you will be able to hear other

people and chat simultaneously. The call is FREE with no cost to you.

For the WhatsApp Discussion Group you will just need a mobile phone that is a smartphone and

can access internet. You will be added to a chat group where everyone can see each others text and

share images, information and voice notes.

You will need to have the WhatsApp text message application installed on your mobile phone. If you

would like to join in the WhatsApp group but doesn’t know how to install the application, please, call

Jenni and she will help you with the installation process and will add you to the group.

We are launching The Peel Activity Pack containing a range of activities to keep

you entertained!

Quizzes, games, easy recipes, challenges and much more! Every pack is a surprise!

How does that work?

• Sign-up for the Activity Pack by calling Jenni or Jeana.

• You will receive 1 Activity Pack every other week by post.

• We will have a Conference Call Group and a WhatsApp

Group to discuss the results of the challenges offered in the pack and/or

reveal answers to the quizzes.

Come to this class and learn all aspects of dance! We will be covering street dance and

working on choreographies, creating our routines, patterning, developing your fitness,

freestyle and sense of teamwork, all working towards a show! You will also learn the tricks of

show business and how to project in your performing. ALL AGES WELCOME.

STREET DANCE CLASS (WITH WINSTON)

Every

Monday

FREE CLASS 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cooking, games, talks and much more on this fun class! Every week is a surprise and an

opportunity for you to learn something new and connect with friends! Come and join us. ALL

AGES WELCOME.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASS (WITH JEANA & JENNI)

FREE CLASS

Join the club and learn how to play this lovely instrument! This class is for complete

beginners and no previous musical experience is needed to join in. You will learn how to play

the instrument in an easy and accessible way and learn how to sing and play along to your

favourite tunes! If you don’t have an Ukulele yet, we can offer you advice where you can

purchase one online for a good price. We also have the option of lending you one of our

Ukuleles. For more information, please, call Jenni and she will help you with any questions.

ALL AGES WELCOME.

UKULELE CLUB (WITH JENNI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm FREE CLASS

Every

Wednesday

Every

Monday

CALL JEANA

OR JENNI

TO BOOK

4:00pm - 5:00pm

CALL JEANA

OR JENNI

TO BOOK

CALL JENNI

TO BOOK

Test your knowledge with fun facts, pop culture, history, brain teasers, animals and much

more! It's always fun to see how much you really know about the world around you. Put your

knowledge to the test with this fun conference call! FOR AGES 7 TO 11 YEARS OLD.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (7 TO 11 YRS)

FREE CALL 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Test your knowledge with fun facts, pop culture, history, brain teasers, animals and much

more! It's always fun to see how much you really know about the world around you. Put your

knowledge to the test with this fun conference call! FOR AGES 11 TO 15 YEARS OLD.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (11 TO 15 YRS)

FREE CALL 4:00pm - 5:00pm

This call is for those who have chosen to receive The Peel Activity Pack. We will get

together in a call and chat about how did you get along with doing the activities and

challenges in the pack. Note that, if you use WhatsApp we will also have an Activity Pack

Group in there where you can even share pictures of your crafts! Once you sign-up for the

pack we will get in touch with you to know if you want to join in the feedback call.

ACTIVITY PACK FEEDBACK CALL

2:00pm - 3:00pm FREE CALL Every other

Wednesday

CALL JEANA

OR JENNI

TO BOOK

CALL JEANA

OR JENNI

TO BOOK

CALL JEANA

OR JENNI

TO BOOK

Every

Thursday

Every

Thursday

We will get together once a week to discuss different topics. Art, history, music, and much

more! ALL AGES WELCOME.

WHATSAPP DISCUSSION GROUP

Every

Monday

FREE 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ukulele club will be on WhatsApp and Zoom. Jenni will be sharing Ukuleles tutorials and

exercises with you so you can practice in your own time. You can also use the channel to

make questions and give feedback about your learning. If you don’t have an Ukulele yet but

would like to join in the group, get in touch with Jenni and she will help you on how to

purchase one or borrow one from us.

WHATSAPP UKULELE CLUB

FREE

This group is for those that have signed up for The Peel Activity Pack. Here we will be able

to share comments about the activities and pictures of the crafts and challenges that will

come in the pack.

ACTIVITY PACK FEEDBACK GROUP

FREE

Monday to Thursday

Mondays

Wednesday

Thursdays

CALL JEANA

OR JENNI

TO BOOK

CALL JENNI

TO BOOK

CALL JEANA

OR JENNI

TO BOOK

Direct Action Project @ The Peel

LOCKDOWN WELLBEING TIMETABLELOCKDOWN WELLBEING TIMETABLEWhile the UK is in lockdown it is more important than ever to look after yourself.

Put self care and a healthy lifestyle at the top of your to-do list, every day.

8 Do a household chore. Keep your home tidy. Clear out your wardrobe or clean a cupboard.

8 Get creative. Do something fun, e.g. paint, sing, edit photos, write a poem or story.

8 Connect. Talk to someone. Check in with family or a friend. Send a text or letter.

8 Have a purpose. Can you volunteer? E.g. shop for a neighbour.

8 Keep your mind active. Read, do a crossword or puzzle. Limit your media time.

8 Cook dinner. Make something from scratch. Try a new recipe. Aim to keep alcohol to a minimum.

AF TERNOONAF TERNOON

8 Relax. Do something you enjoy. Watch a good movie, read or listen to music.

8 Don’t go to bed late! Turn your screens off an hour before bed, to enjoy better sleep. Sleep tight!

EVENINGEVENING

8 Get dressed. Enjoy a healthy, tasty breakfast and drink water. Try not to lie in!

8 Look after your body. Take deep breaths, gently stretch and move your body. Walk, dance or try an online workout (search www.youtube.com).

8 Look after your mind. Write down how you feel each day. Try a yoga or meditation class online or download a free wellbeing app (search NHS Apps

Library on www.nhs.uk) List 3 things you are grateful for. Notice 5 things outside your window.

8 Challenge Yourself! Teach yourself to make curry or jam, knit, write a blog or even learn a language.

8 Eat lunch. Prepare it yourself. Note the colour, texture, smell & taste of your food.

MORNINGMORNING

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