Events
The Albinism Fellowship holds family events across the UK and Ireland throughout the year.
These events provide a great opportunity for people with albinism and their families to meet up and share experiences in a friendly and social atmosphere.
Details of upcoming events will be posted on this page as soon as they are confirmed.
2013 Events
Albinism Fellowship Events
These are events run by or in partnership with the Albinism Fellowship. At these events, AF trustees and/or contact persons will be available to provide information.
- Sat 25th May 2013 - Connect Albinism Information Day, Newtownabbey (close to Belfast)
- Sat 8th June 2013 - Dublin Albinism Day & BBQ
- Sat 15th June 2013 - London Summer Meeting & BBQ
- Sat 28th September 2013 - Connect Albinism Information Day, Derry/Londonderry
- Fri 11th - Mon 14th October 2013 - Family Weekend Conference, Ribby Hall Village (near Blackpool), Lancs
Albinism Fellowship Events
Saturday 25th May 2013, 11am-4pm
Jordanstown Schools for children with auditory or visual impairments
85 Jordanstown Road
Newtownabbey
Co Antrim
BT37 0QE
(Map)
A chance to see Jordanstown Schools for children with auditory or visual impairments
Toys/games for children provided on the day
Lunch provided - please state any specific dietary requirements when booking
Programme:
- 11:00 Arrival - Tea & Coffee
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11:15 Welcome & Introduction
Rosaleen Dempsey, Albinism Fellowship (UK & Ireland) Trustee -
11:30 Arts & Crafts workshop for children
Over The Moon Children's Entertainers -
11:30 Introduction to Albinism
Dr Maria Napier, Specialist Trainee in Ophthalmology -
12:30 Tour of Jordanstown Schools
Resource Centre Staff, RNIB - 1:30 Lunch
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2:00 Albinism Fellowship Update
Rosaleen Dempsey, Albinism Fellowship (UK & Ireland) Trustee -
2:30 Personal Story
Andrea Begley, singer & songwriter and contestant on BBC's "The Voice" 2013 - 3:30 Question and Answer Session
- 4:00 Close
Booking required for this event - Please contact;
Rosaleen Dempsey, Contact Person (Northern Ireland)
028 9033 4116 (Direct Line)
078 9574 0993 (Mobile)
rosaleen.dempsey@rnib.org.uk
Saturday 8th June 2013, 1pm-4pm
St. John's GAA Clubhouse/Cumann Naomh Eoin,
Grange Rd.
Ballinteer
Dublin 16
(Click for map)
Getting There:
The clubhouse is situated next to Marlay park and almost directly across the road from new Lidl store (junction of Grange Rd. & Stonemason’s Way).
St. John’s is accessible from bus routes 14A or 48A to terminal at Ballinteer.….8 minute walk along Stonemason’s way towards Marlay Park. Also 16 bus which crosses city goes by the clubhouse.
If travelling on M50 take Ballinteer/Rathfarnham exit. Drive along about 2.5KM along Brehonfield Rd. and clubhouse will be on your left….black railings…entrance directly at the traffic lights junction of Stonemason’s way and Grange Rd.
Contributions of €5 from individuals and €12 from family towards cost of BBQ and venue will be requested on the day.
If you can please bring a cake or a salad we can share.
We will have sports equipment, hoops, balls, skipping ropes and of course a parachute available for fun and games in Marlay Park, adjacent to clubhouse.…weather permitting of course. Parents /guardians need to supervise children at all times. Help with sports events would be greatly appreciated.
There is also a playground right next to clubhouse suitable for very young children.
Teenagers are very welcome…so do come along.
Booking required - Please Contact;
Treasa O Callaghan, Contact Person (Republic of Ireland)
Phone: 086 3789294
E-mail: treasaocallaghan1@gmail.com
Saturday 15th June 2013, 11.00am to 4pm
Oaktree School
Chase Side
Southgate
London
N14 4HN
The format will follow our normal pattern of fun, food, and informal get-together. There will be the usual chance to ask questions and share experiences in the afternoon meeting.
Please bring what you wish to cook/eat plus a pudding or a salad to share - (crockery, drinks, condiments, cutlery etc. will be provided) There is plenty of space inside and out, with a fun area for children and space for games - so have the sun lotion handy!
Everyone is welcome, e-mail info@albinism.org.uk or just turn up!
Travel:
Public Transport:
Southgate Tube Station, Piccadilly Line (zone 4), then take 298 from bus stop G and alight before the Cat Hill roundabout, the school is on the same side of the road and about 150yards before the roundabout
By Road:
From M25: Take the Potters Bar exit (junction 24), then the Cockfosters road for about 5 miles to the Cat Hill roundabout (it’s just after passing Cockfosters tube station) and take the 2nd exit (straight on). The school will be on your right after about 150 yards.
From North Circular: Take the New Southgate exit, which is directly opposite you at the lights, and follow the road all the way to Southgate Circus. Take a left up Chase Side, the school will be on your left in about 1½ miles.
There is plenty of parking in the school car park.
Map (Click for full size)
Oaktree School is located on Chase Side between Oakhills Theological College and Middlesex Uni, opposite Bramley Road Sports Ground.
Saturday 28th September 2013, 11am-4pm
RNIB NI
First Floor
Embassy Building
3 Strand Road
L'Derry
BT48 7BH
(Map)
Our annual event in the North-West. Information available and guest speakers provided on the day. Toys and games for children available.
Lunch provided. Toys and games for children available.
Booking required for this event - Please contact;
Rosaleen Dempsey, Contact Person (Northern Ireland)
028 9033 4116 (Direct Line)
078 9574 0993 (Mobile)
rosaleen.dempsey@rnib.org.uk
