WELCOME
Following the success of last years' event - We are delighted to host this event again and look forward to welcoming many of our colleagues, professionals and families, to come together and share our experiences, to reach out and form new 'CONNECTIONS' so that as may children and young people can benefit from our combined force.
This event encourages families, practitioners, local business owners, to attend and meet stall holders, both national and local services, to find out some of the AMAZING things that can engage and support young people and families and help signpost to other support.
Services confirmed so far include:
The Sheppey Art Syndicate
This was created as a community group for artists to work together and collaborate on community focused projects. Proudly funded by Swale Borough Council and Creative Estuary to bring creative activities and art opportunities into Sheerness town centre. The group consists of a passionate collective of young local art enthusiasts and is led by their project manager, Robyn. Their goal this year is to build their artists network and make the creative arts more accessible and affordable across Swale from their upcoming workshop at Master’s House
Lorna Bailey - The Temple Room
Lorna is a complementary health practitioner with 20 years of experience. Her services help people facing health challenges, life changes and personal growth by working within a holistic framework. Lorna will be offering advice on short Somatic exercises that can support nervous system regulation, also the benefits of eye movement therapy.
The Kent Nirvana Group, specialist care and training service, in the top 1% of services being both Ofsted and CQC registers, providing care from Residential Services through to Independent living.We Supporting young people with a learning disability, challenging behaviour, ASD, Asperger’s, mental health issues, physical disabilities, victims of domestic abuse, care leavers, young offenders and substance misuse.
ADHD Sheppey - Beverly Nolker is the heart and soul of ADHD and provides an amazing service for our children and young people, is an accredited ADHD and Executive Function Coach and the Author of 'I have some friends with ADHD'.
The Autism Apprentice CIC - An Independent expert advice and support for families caring for an autistic young person and professionals working with autistic young people all over England.
Inner Compass - Sam is the founder and owner of Inner Compass Therapeutic Services; delivering play therapy and other therapeutic support to children and young people, their families and professionals..
Amanda Peddle - Specialist Consultant for Engagement and Emotional Response Awareness, Author of the TAMs Journey Book Series and resources, ERA model creator. IFIP Global Inclusion Award Winner 2025.
Forest Autism Hayley Forest is a specialist teacher (specialising in Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD) working privately to assess children/adults with Social Communication difficulties at home or in education. She works with children & families pre, during and post the diagnosis.
James Buttonshaw of JB Imagery, Kent and UK photographer, who will be covering the event and offering a headshot service at very competitive rates - ideal for us third sector independents
Also check out other Arts events in Sheerness, Workshops in Sheerness, Health & Wellness events in Sheerness.
