Northallerton Communication Club

07/03/2026

What an amazing session this month. Thank you to everyone who came along.

It was lovely to see AAC users, families and supporters learning together, trying new things and building confidence with communication.

We will not be meeting next month because of Easter. Our next session will be a community meet-up on Saturday 2nd May, chosen by our club members this month.

Please keep the date in your diary. More details will follow soon.

In the meantime, please like, share and follow our group so more AAC users and families can find the club.

03/03/2026

See you this Saturday for the Northallerton Communication Club!

Vocabulary scavenger hunt to start off with. Find the words on your device, partner up, ask questions (the answers will be the words in the vocab hunt).

After that is free choice of:
- Pebble painting
- Nintendo switch gaming
- Music making
- Boardgames

We also need your feedback about what the theme is for our next session!

02/03/2026

I love the Bradford Media Museum

Please get in touch with frances@1voice.info for the 14th March

26/02/2026

Meet Julie Makaton Tutor co-facilitator of Northallerton Communication Club

👋 Hello, I’m Julie, I thought it was about time I introduced myself!

I qualified as a Makaton Tutor in 2005 and then became a Makaton Ambassador in 2023. I’ve worked in SEND education (schools and colleges) for 26 years and absolutely love what I do.

A few little facts about me:

☕ I love coffee, especially when it involves meeting up with family and friends.
🧣 Usually found wearing a scarf!
🚐 I have a campervan called Scoob.
🐘 My favourite animal is the elephant.
🦆 I somehow have a rather large collection of yellow ducks!

You can also find me over on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/julietarnaac

I’m the co-facilitator of Northallerton Communication Club, we meet on the first Saturday of every month.

I create and sell symbol resources and I’m the author of Developing Communication Skills Through Play Guides (link in bio)

I deliver Makaton training both in person and online for parents/carers, professionals, settings and organisations, please feel free to contact me for more information.

Thank you for being here, whether you’re new or have been around since the start. I truly can’t thank you enough for your support 💛

25/02/2026

Assistive Technology and AAC drop-in this Friday, 9.30-11.30.

Get booked in now!

This AI image is based on the real set-up from my first AAC & Assistive Technology drop-in.

So far we’ve supported people with:
• Questions about communication devices and software
• Where to start with AAC
• Supporting literacy alongside technology

Next drop-in:
Friday 27th February
9.30–11.30

We have spaces available.
In-person and remote support available. Booking preferred.

If you’ve been meaning to ask a question, this is a good place to start.

20/02/2026

National Residential Weekend 2026
21-23 August, Treloar College, Hampshire

The national residential weekend is back…with a difference!
We are excited to announce that our national AAC weekend is returning in 2026, and we are inviting you to run away and join us for the 1Voice Circus!

This is a great opportunity to meet other families who use AAC, and meet AAC role-models.

To be better able to support families, the weekend will be open to school-aged children only - under-18’s - though there will be some places for older role models available.

Visit our booking page for full information about the weekend and for details of how to register for the event. You will also find information on how to apply to be a role model or a volunteer.

- Book Here: https://www.1voice.info/nrw26-booking-page

- You can watch the film made at our 2024 national weekend here: https://youtu.be/N88jNemkpVo?si=qWL3DCsO_xFePyOG

20/02/2026

The have arrived!

This week, featuring news and updates from Afasic, Speech Apraxia UK, The Pace Centre, Communication Matters Updates and more!

Read more here:
https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/friday-announcements-20feb-2026/

12/02/2026

It was our 25th anniversary as a formal charity last year - but did you know we've been around longer than that? 1Voice Lakes & Bay ran our very first branch events, back in 1996, and it's their 30th birthday party this year!

Come along and celebrate 30 years of an AAC community with 1Voice Lakes & Bay.
- "Bring and Share" Tea
- Fun activities
- Have fun celebrating 30 years of 1 Voice Lakes and Bay
- Chat to old friends and make new ones!

KEY INFO:
🎯 Location: Castle Street Centre, Kendal.
🗓️ Date: Saturday 11th April, 2026
🕑 Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Book Here: https://www.1voice.info/events
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This event is *free* - but open to 1Voice members only. Fortunately, our membership is free too - sign up now! https://www.1voice.info/join-us

(EDIT: We've now ironed out our booking problem and clicked the right setting! You don't need a membership number to book. )

06/02/2026

Northallerton Communication Club this Saturday, 10am–12pm at the Goosecroft Centre.

A relaxed space for AAC users and families. Free to attend. Just come along.

05/02/2026

Communication is Connection.

Join us this Saturday 7th, 10-12 in Northallerton

23/01/2026

Looking forward to our first club session for 2026! Here is a picture from our Christmas session.

See you all on Saturday 7th February!