International Talk Like a Pirate Day with Hft

19^th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Created as a parodic holiday it is now celebrated by a lot of people in different countries.

Hft will be the official UK charity of the International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Hft is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities and their families. It promotes dignity, happiness and independence for everyone in a personalised way. “Finding ways to really listen and understand what people with learning disabilities want, whether through verbal or non-verbal communication, is vital to Hft – and new technology is helping to make a big difference.”

On September 19th ….. Talk like a Pirate! Dress like a Pirate! And shiver yer timbers at a bounty of Pirate activities for a great cause. Hft’s fundraising pack is full of fun ideas that will have you Yo-Ho-Ho-ing all day long and has all the info you need to bring in a bounty of donations.

If ye be gettin’ aboard the ship, don’t forget to inform the Cap’n of your event! Call them Salty-Sea-Dogs at Head Office on 0117 906 1767 or email hello@hft.org.uk Tell us yer name, where ye be, how to get hold of ye, and what yer plans arrrrrrre! We might even pop a few Pirate goodies to ye to help ye along the way to fundraising success! Ye can also fill in the slip from the fundraising pack and post ‘im back to us.

Need the pack? Or extra resources? Just contact us! Don’t forget to shimmy up the crow’s nest and look out for the other Hft Pirates on social media.

Hft generously shared with Mums&Dads some of their resources to help your Pirate party running. Check our site for:

• Pirate bunting – to decorate your room
• Pirate eye patch and a hat – to add a personal touch to your costume
• Pirate Word Search – to get the young ones acquainted with pirate words
• Colouring Pages – to occupy little pirates after they are tired with other pirate activities

For those eager for more – check Hft Talk Like a Pirate page’s download section. And don’t miss the colouring competition!

So, release your inner pirate and join in the fun!

www.hft.org.uk
www.facebook.com/hftlearningdisabilities
www.twitter.com/hftfundraising
instagram: @hftfundraising

To text your donation send Ahoy13 £5 to 70070 to make a donation of £5 to Hft

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