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Welcome to Thrive Cardiff

Patron – Nathan Cleverly

 

“I am very proud to be the patron of Thrive Cardiff, an organistion that helps provide support & facilities for children with disabilities and their families” Nathan.

Thrive (Cardiff) is a self funded, registered charity run entirely by parent VOLUNTEERS. Thrive Cardiff helps support children and families with disabilities. We do not receive any funding from local government and work hard to be able to self-fund our activities and events.Our aim is to offer our very special children, their siblings and families a protective arena where they can play in an exclusive,  non judgemental and supportive environment without prejudice.   All children, including chilren with disabilities, have the right to play, have fun and take part in recreational activities. Play has a very important role in a child’s development, helping to develop speech, sensory skills, imagination independance and perhaps most impotantly for our children, social skills. Sadly not all children are given this chance, simply because they look or act differently.   Thrive is committed to providing children with disabilities the same opportunities. We meet in play centre settings in the Cardiff and surrounding areas, where the whole family can receive support from others in the same situation, without being judged. Any disability is welcome at Thrive and we have sessions to suit all age ranges and all family members.

We are very honoured to have WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly as patron of our charity and we look forward to working with Nathan and Team Clev in the future. Please take a look around our site and learn more about what we do to support disabled children.

Thrive on Facebook

THRIVE CARDIFF Group Facebook Page.  We have a very active group page on facebook, please remember that this discussion page is for families to discuss issue affecting them and to share places that are suitabe for children with disabilities. Please do not make any negative reference to schools or professional by name. any comment will be removed without discussion. We also have a Thrive Members Only facebook group page.

Where we meet:

Our regular term time sessions are:

• Fri 6-7.30pm   Ants inya Pants…Newport Road Cardiff
• Sun 9-11am      The zone…Penarth Road  or  Ezeeeplay…Newport (alt weeks)
• Sun 2-3pm       Duffryn High School    Swimming  (every other week)

Other extra regular venues and sessions:

•  Crossways…Caerphilly 
•  The Pentre Gwillym…Thornhill
• Cardiff International Swimming Pool exclusive Thrive sessions

There are no restrictions on age or disability – Siblings are welcome.

click here for upto date news on Thrive Cardiff activities and events

Membership:

Thrive has been running for 16 years, since 1996, providing access to play to children with disabilities.   Our member database continues to grow and the amount of families needing support makes administration a challenge. Membership is tremendous value at just £10 per family per year.

This will entitle you to:

• Subsidised entry to our play sessions.
• Subsidised trips for your family.
• Subsidised events for your family.
• Access to training.
• Access to Thrive Cardiff Members Facebook group.
• Termly programme of events.
• Newsletters.
• Parent fun nights out
• Social functions for children, parents and the whole family
• Access to a collective wealth of experience, knowledge, information & advice
• New friends, help and support from other parents  … and so, so much more !!!

If you decide not to become a member, you will still be able to access events, but normal event rates will apply and if places are limited, members will have priority. Annual Membership Renewal date 1st July each year.

Please contact us for a membership form or just come to one of our sessions to find out more or click here to download membership application form

• TEL: 02920 339895
• Email: thrivecardiff@hotmail.co.uk
• Post: Thrive Cardiff, 33 Bampton Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5SE.

Upcoming activities and plans:

• Exclusive swimming sessions.
• Theatre trips.
• Trips to Legoland, Drayton Manor, Longleat, Tenby…etc
• Eurodisney holidays.
• First aid training.
• Climbing wall
• Walks
• Cinema trips
• Bowling
• Golf

Thrive Plus (over 11′s)

Thrive cardiff is a registered charity run by parent volunteers ( no one is paid a wage) we meet in several location in cardiff/Newport/ Caerphilly area, we meet in play centre setting which are hired exclusively for our families, we also arrange trips/ outings / events which also are exclusive for our families. We have no criteria, any child with any disability can join thrive and siblings are always welcome. We have developed a group which is called thrive plus, this is for the older children who have outgrown playcentres (some older children still like to come and play and this is fine by us.) this group meet during the holiday for walks and activities suited for older children, we still hire facilities exclusive and have previously had circus workshops, swimming, bowling, discos and climbing wall activities. They are planning a camping holiday soon. There is no upper age limit to thrive plus, we have two young men 18+ who attend lots of events.

Jenny Williams

For new people to Thrive. I have been involved for 10 yrs now, and an Committee member for prob 8 of those. It has been our lifeline. Im now more involved with Thrive Plus (11 plus). We are looking to develop our existing activities and welcome any suggestions for new ventures, in an attempt to accommodate all our children and their different needs. In my experience it has been well worth getting involved as our son Danny has benefited immensely. Jenny xx

There are regular updates on the Thrive cardiff members Facebook group page.

Please contact us for a membership form or just come to one of our sessions to find out more or click here to download membership application form

• TEL: 02920 339895
• Email: thrivecardiff@hotmail.co.uk
• Post: Thrive Cardiff, c/o 33 Bampton Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5SE.

Thrive Siblings

We also have a thrive sibling group just for siblings to meet and have fun, siblings go the the cinema, out for food and are planning a white water rafting activity for next half term. Adults get support too and meeting other families in similar circumstances really does help, we share information and can give advice based on our own experience. As you can see we are NOT just a Facebook group there’s something to offer for every family. Thrive Siblings is a group where our siblings can support each other and organise events for themselves. These sessions are for those aged over 11 who can attend activities on their own without parents always being present.

We also have a busy holiday program with activities such as climbing wall, walks, cinema, bowling, golf and day trips to theme parks and other places of interest.

If you require more information please contact us at Thrive Cardiff:

• TEL: 02920 339895
• Email: thrivecardiff@hotmail.co.uk
• Post: Thrive Cardiff, 33 Bampton Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5SE.

2012  Miles in 2012 Challenge

In 2012, one of our parents Sarah Murray, will run 2012 miles to raise money for holiday accommodation for our families to use. Thrive members are committed in supporting Sarah in this quest. Check out the 2012 pages on this site for more information and up to date news about Sarah’s challenge.

Thrive Cardiff Committee:

• Chair Person: Cath Horton – Shaw
• Vice Chair: Sarah Murray
• Secretary: Philippa Williams
• Treasurer: Maria Carey
• Jenny Williams
• Jan Unwin
• Rob Dymott
• Anne Jackson
• Sarah O’Brien
• Bina Khan
• Ann Fowler

Thank you to the following businesses for supporting Thrive (Cardiff) and Sarah in her 2012 mile challenge:

Quality Oak & Pine Furniture Great Prices	Gill Kennedy,Communication First Ltd
1000 Mile Sportswear Limited, UK	Andrew Davies, AD Computers, S Wales
Halycon Training Foundation, Cardiff	Great Furniture – Great Prices
Thrive Patron Nathan Cleverly	All Electrical work No job too big or small
Quality Furniture at Sensible Prices	Autism Puzzles – A Parents Perspective
Queen St, Cardiff	Helping Autism Families Get The Help They Need
Pheonixfloorscardiff@hotmail.co.uk	Quote Thrive 2012 for Discount Price
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan NAS branch – parent led autism support group	Gifts for all the family at great prices and 2012 Miles Merchandise
Call Roger 07751 919274	Home Delivery Available