Children decorated pumpkins and made puffy ghosts from soft cotton balls, proudly showing off their spooky masterpieces while enjoying snacks and chatter with friends. A huge thank you to our amazing parents and volunteers who helped set up and wrap up the session, broom in hand and spirits high. Together, we made a little magic happen.
Sally Anderson-Wai and Write Wai have been an invaluable part of DTC for the past five years. A former BBC journalist and multi-award-winning copywriter, Sally has supported us by crafting our blogs and social media posts and offering expert PR and marketing guidance. Her work has helped us share our story with clarity and connect with the people who matter most. All of us at DTC wish her many more years of meaningful work and Read more
Dream the Change hosted small group visits to the new Sensory Room in Elmstead Market
On October the eighth our community stood in a proud moment of change as Essex Police joined AFIUK to hold their first Black History Month celebration at Firstsite in Colchester.
This summer, our DTC families met twice at local playgrounds in Colchester for joyful afternoon gatherings. We enjoyed a picnic generously donated by Neighbourly Food Collection, and we are truly grateful for their support. The children were delightfully cheeky, some made a proper dent in the crisps, clearly hoping the bag was bottomless, though to be fair they also munched plenty of fruit. They ran, climbed, kicked a ball, and had a go with the Read more
Our families had an unforgettable day on the 27th of August at Great Notley Country Park, where parents and children alike braved the towering Sky Ropes course. With safety harnesses secured and hearts racing, they climbed higher and higher, swinging, swooping, and soaring through the air like true adventurers.
On the 15th of August, Dream the Change families spent a wonderful day at Wellies On Care Farm, a place rooted in the belief that time in nature, surrounded by animals, helps us grow physically, emotionally, and socially.
On Wednesday 13th August, Hythe Community Centre sparkled with creativity as our children designed their own sensory bottles. Guided by our caring team, their little hands carefully poured glitter, shells, beads, mini toys, and colourful liquids into bottles, watching textures swirl and colours dance. Each child proudly took home their unique bottle, a joyful reminder of a day filled with creativity and confidence.
