BEE UNIQUE

BEE UNIQUE are delighted to announce that Gemma will be a BEE UNIQUE rep in Barrow-in-Furness, to bring you more activities in the local area!

Gemma says:

I am really excited to join the fabulous BEE UNIQUE team. Being a mum to my amazing autistic son has given me a huge insight into the unique challenges S.E.N parents and children can encounter.

I can’t wait to arrange sessions around my local area of Barrow-in-Furness to allow parents and children to enjoy themselves in a fun, non-judgemental, safe space.

Everyone at the sessions are so supportive and we look forward to growing the charity in the Barrow-in-Furness area. Look forward to welcoming you all

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome aboard Becky Gabbidon, who will be an area rep in Kendal!

Becky says:

I’m really excited to join the lovely BEE UNIQUE team!

As a mum to a little girl with autism I know how difficult SEN life can be to navigate sometimes.

BEE UNIQUE provide relaxed events that allow our children to be themselves and have lots of fun whilst allowing us parents/carers to do the same, as well as share each others’ knowledge and experience.

I hope to be able to bring a little bit of that to Kendal! If you have any ideas for any events or trips please let us know!

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome aboard – Emma Ferguson!

Emma says:

I have two beautiful boys diagnosed with ASC and associated conditions. We love attending BEE UNIQUE sessions as a family. It is great to be able to go & the boys not to be judged for simply being themselves. Everyone is so lovely, whether it is your first session or 50+ attended sessions, we all help and support each other. BEE UNIQUE have helped us a family unit to fight to get my boy into a specialist school in which he is thriving and words can’t describe how grateful I am. We as a family can’t thank BEE UNIQUE enough for all the help and support over this time. Co-Founders Dave & Nadia go above and beyond to support us with EHCP meetings / tribunal, all round their own SEN boys and professions. It really does mean the world to us that my boy is getting the education he deserves.

I am delighted to be a rep and support BEE UNIQUE in anyway that I can. I look forward to welcoming you all

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome aboard – Sarah Roskell!

Sarah says:

I am delighted to be an area rep for BEE UNIQUE. I am very keen to help promote BEE UNIQUE services and help provide sessions for the SEN community, as well as raising awareness. I have experience working with young adults and children with additional needs and disabilities. I am known for my events and fundraising in the local area and love hosting. I organise sessions for BEE UNIQUE Families in the Carnforth and surrounding areas. Its been a pleasure meeting families and I look forward to meeting those who have not yet joined us. The sessions are set in a comfortable environment where you can be yourself with no judgement. BEE UNIQUE sessions are heavily subsidised for all the family to enjoy together.

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome to the team – Dominee Huddart!

Dominee says:

I am honoured to be joining the BEE UNIQUE team as an area rep in Egremont, Cumbria. The Founders have been a fantastic support system to my family. I have seen the amazing work they do and I am excited to see the charity expanding. They have provided us with a safe space where friendships have formed; some that have become like a family to us! I look forward to welcoming you all and to have fun in a variety of sessions organised. I am delighted to give back and support BEE UNIQUE as best as I can, thus growing the SEN community. You are not alone.

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome aboard – Pauline!

Pauline says:

I am honoured to be a coffee morning support representative for BEE UNIQUE in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. I have been a teacher for thirty years and for twenty of those have worked in a variety of roles with SEND young people, frequently on a 1:1 basis. I have developed close working relationships with parents and carers and realise how important it is for them to be able to share experiences. BEE UNIQUE is an amazing charity giving  the opportunity for local parents/carers to get together. I am looking forward to welcoming you all

BEE UNIQUE are delighted to announce that Georgina is a BEE UNIQUE rep for Copeland and Allerdale areas and will be brining you more fun activities in the local area!

Georgina says:

My name is Georgina and I am married to Simon, we have two beautiful children Hailey and Dexter, who is diagnosed with autism.

Since BEE UNIQUE was set up in February 2021, we have been attending BEE UNIQUE activities and have really enjoyed the variety of activities and opportunities it has given us as a family. Its been a pleasure to get to know the founders and other families. Over the last couple of years, I have been running science, lego and baking sessions in Whitehaven for BEE UNIQUE families. I host adult only craft sessions in the Copeland and Allerdale area and its been wonderful to see lots of engagement with all the sessions. I also volunteer at the BEE UNIQUE family fun days. BEE UNIQUE bring such a positive contribution to the community, bringing everyone together and I am proud to be part of BEE UNIQUEs journey.

BEE UNIQUE are delighted to announce that Hayleigh will be a BEE UNIQUE rep for the South Lakes area to bring you more activities in the local area!

Hayleigh says:

I have two amazing daughters, with my eldest daughter Scarlett diagnosed with autism. We have been attending BEE UNIQUE sessions since it launched attending sessions as a family in Kendal and Morecambe. BEE UNIQUE have been a lifeline for our family!❤️ Everyone at the sessions are so supportive and I am honoured to be part of BEE UNIQUE with organising and hosting sessions in the Ulverston area. The SEN community has grown in the Ulverston area and it’s been a privilege to meet other SEN families and I look forward to welcoming families who have not yet joined BEE UNIQUE

BEE UNIQUE are delighted that Kelly is joining us as a BEE UNIQUE area rep in Lancashire!

Kelly says:

I am a mum to two Autistic Boys and I know how difficult it can be to find suitable activities for children with autism and also the relief of meeting new people going through similar situations who get it!

BEE UNIQUE have made a massive difference to the SEN community. They support so many families and the exclusive sessions are perfect for our families. I am delighted to be part of BEE UNIQUE by being a BEE UNIQUE REP for Blackburn and surrounding areas.

I organise a variety of sessions and it’s been a pleasure to meet families. I run the BEE UNIQUE coffee morning in my local area for parents and carers to come along and have a chat. Its a great support system we have created. I look forward seeing you all the coffee mornings and sessions organised.

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome to the team, Emma Budworth!

Emma says:

After attending a few BEE UNIQUE events with my neurodiverse little family and seeing how comfortable we all were, I decided I wanted to be a part of this venture and help where I could!

We find we have to travel to everything being in a small town (which isn’t always easy), so I am delighted to bring more of the invaluable support and events closer to home with hosting BEE UNIQUE sessions and coffee mornings. I know there’s more families like ours that would benefit too!

As always, our Wigton sessions are open to everyone, not just locals, so please come along, support  BEE UNIQUE and have fun! I  look forward to welcoming you all.

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome to the team, Elisa Trainor!

Elisa says:

I am a mum to three beautiful girls and we are a neurodivergent family. BEE UNIQUE has supported me and my family so much. BEE UNIQUE is a lifeline to families.

It’s my time to give back and I am delighted I am the BEE UNIQUE REP for Workington. I host monthly coffee mornings, a place where Parents and carers meet one another in a friendly environment. I run exclusive sessions for families to enjoy together. The charity has made such a difference to the local community and I have supported by taking part by racing in the Great North Run with my husband to raise much needed funds. The charity is run voluntarily and funds raised goes straight into the pot to help as many families as possible.

l have received lots of benefits attending events held by BEE UNIQUE and knowing that you aren’t alone really does make such a difference. I’m proud to be part of BEE UNIQUEs journey and I look forward to welcoming you all.

BEE UNIQUE would like to WELCOME to the team Kirsten who will be assisting with organising activities and parents and carer sessions in and around Morecambe Area.

Kirsten says:

We have autism in the family and my passion is providing activities that autism families can enjoy together, as well as providing much needed support for parents and carers.

Looking forward to meeting others families and welcoming you to all to BEE UNIQUE.

BEE UNIQUE would like to WELCOME to the team Zoe Blundell who will be assisting with organising activities and parents and carer sessions in and around Morecambe Area.

Zoe says:

I have experience with running fun activities which includes slime, sand art & teddy bear crafting plus lots more. I look forward to meeting you all and creating memories together.

I am delighted to be part of BEE UNIQUE and supporting families in my area.

BEE UNIQUE would to welcome Nancy Ashforth to the team. Nancy has helped and supported the charity immensely with having helped volunteer at all the family fun days, organising & repping sessions and continuously assisting with fundraising for BEE UNIQUE!

Nancy says:

I love to support and help BEE UNIQUE as much as I can. It’s such a big part of our lives now! Volunteering at the family fun days with my husband Jon Ashforth, along with our boys Joseph and Alan diagnosed with Autism, ADHD & PDA has really helped us as a family and we love to donate our time and feel honoured to give back. I love helping out in anyway that I can whether it be running sessions, promoting BEE UNIQUE at promotional events and fundraising in aid of BEE UNIQUE. The founders have helped us all so much, along with other SEND Families and we no longer feel alone. BEE UNIQUE launched in 2021 and the charity has turned our lives around. If you have not attended any of the sessions, come along and be surrounded by understanding and friendly people.

I am delighted to run craft sessions in the Cleator Moor, a varied activity set in a non rigid environment where children can explore and be creative at their own pace. It’s been lovely meeting other families and I look forward to meeting those who have not yet joined us.

I have supported families with assisting in completing DLA & PIP forms, I know how daunting, complicated and lengthy the documents are to complete. If you require support, please don’t struggle and email beeuniquecharity@gmail.com and I will do my very best to support you.

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome to the team, Hayley Annie Moffatt!

Hayley says:

My name is Hayley Annie Moffatt and I’m a mummy to two beautiful children. My daughter Ophelia has Autism and is pre-verbal and attends a specialist school.

I am delighted to help and support BEE UNIQUE in their venture. BEE UNIQUE made a huge difference to my family. The Founders supported us immensly with my daughter being awarded a place at a specialist setting. If anyone is struggling with the appeals process, please contact BEE UNIQUE. The Founders Dave & Nadia have been through the appeal process many times and can give you so much help and advice and everything is kept confidential. They will fight for your children like their own. We have attended lots of BEE UNIQUE exclusive sessions as a family.

I wanted to give back to  BEE UNIQUE by volunteering my time.  I believe by organising day trips specifically for SEN families, it will aid families who are unable to drive or don’t feel comfortable taking their children on public transport. It opens up a whole new world for them to experience different places in an environment they are comfortable in.

There is a big wide world out there and our children still deserve to experience these types of days out with no judgment

Having worked in the travel industry for 10 years, I have experience when it comes to organising days out. Arranging return coach trips gives even more support to families and provides new experiences to enjoy quality family time together.

I am delighted that the Return Coach Trips have gone from strength to strength and we have returned to different venues across the UK on numerous occasions. I am excited to to look at different attractions for us to spend the day at!  I look forward to welcoming you all, seeing you and your family having a fabulous outing together.

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome to the team, Becca Monkhouse!

Becca says:

I have worked since 2022 as a Full-Time Nursery SENCO, before this I worked as a Nursery Practitioner and SENCO. I have had experience of supporting families to understand the Graduated Approach, with EHC Assessments, holding EHCP reviews, making referrals to other professionals, completing specialist placement forms, and supporting parents with DLA forms. I hold Level 3 SENCO Award, Diploma of Higher Education in Early Years Education and Development and Level 2 and 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

It is my passion to support families who have children with S.E.N.D to get the right support they need and to abide by BEE UNIQUE’s ethos, which is “you are not alone”. It is a great charity to meet others and exchange advice.

To me there is no greater gift than watching a child thrive with the right support in place. I’ve witnessed parents go through so much stress fighting for what their child/children deserve and I hope to continue to ease that battle.

BEE UNIQUE would like to WELCOME ABOARD LAURA BEEVIS

Laura will be volunteering to run the support coffee morning group in Penrith

Laura says:

Hi, I am delighted to support BEE UNIQUE and provide an opportunity for local parents/carers to get together. My son Joseph is diagnosed with autism and he says that he’s glad he has autism, because he gets to join in with BEE UNIQUE activities.

The charity means so much to us as a family. We have met some amazing people who have provided much needed advice and support. It is amazing to spend time with other autism families.

Myself and my partner Matt have taken on fundraising challenges to raise funds for BEE UNIQUE, a charity close to our hearts. We took on the challenge of The Ullswater Way – a 20 mile circular walk that takes you around the lake where you enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District and magnificent mountain views.

I look forward to welcoming you all, it’s a lovely friendly environment where you can chat about anything and everything. You are not alone.

The coffee mornings are uploaded on the BEE UNIQUE Facebook page and via the Bookwhen portal

BEE UNIQUE would like to WELCOME ABOARD SAM EVANS

Sam will be attending as a BEE UNIQUE rep in Egremont, Cumbria alongside BEE UNIQUE REP Dominee Huddart

Sam says:

Hi all, my name is Sam Evans and I have two wonderful boys who are diagnosed with ASD.

I have been a supporter of BEE UNIQUE since the launch of the charity and it’s an incredible charity run by selfless Founders who have made a difference to the Neuro Diverse Community.

I am delighted to be a a representative alongside BEE UNIQUE REP Dominee Huddart to help organise and run a variety of fun sessions in the Egremont Area.

My boys mean the world to me. I understand the struggles that families go through. The activities organised are a great way for both children and parents to interact with one another in an understanding environment.

As a SEND parent, My partner and I attend so many activities with BEE UNIQUE and both of boys thoroughly enjoy being part of BEE UNIQUE FC, a pan disability football club. The coaches train the children every week and have given us families new experiences with our children meeting professional players and being mascots and flag barers. The children confidence have grown from strength to strength and have played at various stadiums in front of thousands to promote autism awareness.

I am honoured to be part of BEE UNIQUE and donating my time to support their mission.

You do not need an official diagnosis to attend the activities! All ages and abilities are welcome. I look forward to welcoming you all.

BEE UNIQUE would like to WELCOME ABOARD Sabrina to the Team who will be volunteering her time alongside BEE UNIQUE REP Pauline Capstick to bring to you Support at the BEE UNIQUE – Kirkby Stephen Coffee Mornings.

Sabrina says:

I am delighted that I am a BEE UNIQUE Support Group Coffee Morning REP alongside Pauline in Kirkby Stephen. I fully support BEE UNIQUEs mission. The charity does so much for SEND Families donating their time to support local communities and this is my way of giving back. The monthly support groups are a place for parents / carers and their children to get together. It really does make a difference being surrounded by like minded families who understand. I know how lonely and isolating it can be so having the Support Group really does make a difference. Myself and Pauline look forward to welcoming you all and chatting over a brew.

The coffee mornings are uploaded on the BEE UNIQUE Facebook page and via the Bookwhen portal

BEE UNIQUE would like to WELCOME ABOARD – GRACE GRIMSHAW who will be an area rep in Chorley!

Grace says:

I’m really excited to join the lovely BEE UNIQUE team! and be a volunteer rep for the Chorley, Lancashire area. I am a mum to 2 girls and my oldest is waiting for her Autism diagnosis.

My family and I travel to attend BEE UNIQUE events regularly and have met some wonderful parents and children. I realised how beneficial it would be to families in our local area to have similar events. I hope to make more SEND friendly spaces in Chorley and help SEND parents like my husband and I, feel more supported and understood.

BEE UNIQUE provide relaxed activities that allow our children to be themselves and have lots of fun whilst allowing us parents/carers to do the same as well as share each other’s knowledge and experiences. Looking forward to meeting you all.

BEE UNIQUE would like to WELCOME ABOARD – MEGHAN who will be an area rep in LANCASHIRE alongside GRACE GRIMSHAW.

Meghan says:

“I’m really excited to join the lovely BEE UNIQUE team! and be a volunteer rep. My daughter Josie is deaf and my niece has autism, I have attended BEE UNIQUE events and many SEN events and looking forward to being part of a team providing support and events for other SEN parents and children.

“BEE UNIQUE provide relaxed activities that allow our children to be themselves and have lots of fun whilst allowing us parents/carers to do the same as well as share each others knowledge and experiences. Looking forward to meeting you all”

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome aboard Georgia who will be volunteering alongside BEE UNIQUE Superstars Dance Coach Katy. An incredible duo who are highly experienced performers in the dance industry. They look forward to sharing their knowledge, skills and experiences.

Georgia says:

I am an Actress/Performer who loves creating and being creative. When I am not performing, I assist with teaching Musical Theatre and Performing to children. I am super excited to help volunteer and assist the brilliant Katy Winter with the BEE UNIQUE Superstars. I look forward welcoming you all and teaching you in a fun environment. Dancing and performing is a big part of our family. A fun fact is that my mum used to work with the incredible actress Barbara Windsor!

It’s a pleasure to be part of BEE UNIQUES Venture and support in any way that I can, a charity that has made such a difference to the local community.

BEE UNIQUE would like to welcome aboard PAMELA MORRIS to the BEE UNIQUE SUPERSTARS TEAM

Pamela says:

Hi, My name is Pamela and I am honoured to be part of BEE UNIQUE Superstars. It is an amazing group that has grown from strength to strength. It has helped a lot of families out there with their children fulfilling their wishes of doing a relaxed fun filled hour of dance and even getting to perform in front of an audience. Its an inclusive session and my little girl is very shy and struggles with crowds and new faces but with this class being so relaxed, she absolutely loves it!

And myself as a parent, I am living my dream of helping out to sort costumes which is kindly funded by BEE UNIQUE, and coming up with various hairstyles and makeup for the dancers on the performance days. I am always looking for ways to fundraise for the group and assisting with new ideas.

The Superstars Dance group has changed lives for the better. Since the group launched in July 2024, the children’s confidence have blossomed. The children work so hard to learn their dance routines on the weekly training sessions, and then to perform in front of an audience is just incredible! We are all so proud of all the children.

The superstars group have achieved so much in such a short space of time. With the Dance Coach Katy winning an outstanding achievement Trophy and the superstars being awarded with medals and certificates. The Superstars came joint 1st Place in the Cumberland Dance Festival. Fantastic feedback was provided. We have been made to feel very welcome and its an honour for us as parents and our children, to show the audience what amazing Superstars they are!