Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 11hWe are at Allendale House, Wimborne, today for the Handmade Wimborne craft fair with Clare’s Barking Bobbins stall of hand made dog toys, treats, and accessories! 🐾🐶 Why not come and see us to get a head start on your Christmas shopping for your fur baby loving family and friends! 🐕🎄 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 14/10/2026As today marks the 100th anniversary of the publishing of the book 'Winnie the Pooh', here's an old blog post of mine (but not that old) that uses the story to help explain additional needs... theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2018/06/28/a...theadditionalneedsblogfather.comAnswering Children’s Questions About Additional Needs – With Help From Winnie-the-Pooh!A question I get asked loads of times is this; “How can I explain additional/special needs to children?” The answer depends on the context, as there are different ways that this can be responded t… 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Autumn is a fabulous time of the year, so many changes in the natural world and so many treasures to look for and find! We’ve been making a natural fiddles/fidget box, maybe you would like to make one too? theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2021/11/21/a...theadditionalneedsblogfather.comMake A Natural Autumn Fiddles/Fidget Box!Autumn is a fabulous time of the year, so many changes in the natural world and so many treasures to look for and find! We’ve been making a natural fiddles/fidget box, maybe you would like to make … 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The encounters that Jesus had with disabled or sick people shows us that a majority of them were male, but there were some women & girls that Jesus healed too! This blog tells their stories, as we learn together through their encounters with Jesus. theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2026/09/18/t...theadditionalneedsblogfather.comExploring the Women Healed by Jesus: Their Powerful StoriesDiscover the impactful stories of women Jesus healed, highlighting their faith and importance in His ministry. Empowerment and hope await! 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 12/09/2026We are at Paws Around The Park today, at Sculpture In The Park, with Clare’s Barking Bobbins stall of handmade dog treats, toys, and accessories 🐾🐶 It’s a lovely day, and a wonderful location, with a fabulous dog show, so why not come and have a look! 😀 #pawsaroundthepark 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 23/08/2026We are at Pimperne Village Hall today for their summer fair and dog show, with Clare’s Barking Bobbins stall of dog toys, treats, and accessories! 🐾🐶😀 It’s going to be a lovely day and a great event so come along and have a nice afternoon out! Starts at 1pm until 5pm. 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 21/08/2026James enjoyed making some Betty Crocker rainbow cookies this afternoon... he even sat up to do his baking! 🍪👨🍳 Our oven is awaiting repair at the moment, so we had to experiment by baking them in the air fryer... it seems to have worked quite well! 🥳 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 20/08/2026James made a galleon picture at his Boscombe Connect craft class at Moordown Community Centre this afternoon. Googly eyes for portholes! 🏴☠️⚓️😀 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 19/08/2026We could all do with a bit more love in the world right now… 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 06/08/2026James enjoyed making a ‘pizza face’ picture at his Boscombe Connect craft session at Moordown Community Centre this afternoon! 🍕😀 Looks great James! Well done! 🥳 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 30/07/2026James enjoyed making a picture of a blue truck at his Boscombe Connect craft session at Moordown Community Centre this afternoon! 🚛😀 Well done James! 🥳 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 16/07/2026James made it to his Boscombe Connect craft session at Moordown Community Centre this afternoon to make a lovely boat picture! Googly eyes for portholes… marvellous! 🚢👀😀 Well done James! 🥳 100 1
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 09/07/2026At the Churches In Communities Connect2026 conference at High Leigh today and tomorrow with some of my Urban Saints team mates! As you will expect, my focus is on our Additional Needs Ministry! 😀 Oh, and there’s no aircon or openable doors or windows where we are! 🥵 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Two bits of great news… 1. We’ve managed to get some antibiotics for James! Starting him on them when we get home, because… 2. We are out with him! He was late to his Boscombe Connect session at Moordown Community Centre but he made it, and we made a rather hurried picture of a yellow digger! 🚜😀 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 20/06/2026A day at the cricket today with Phoebe, Charlie, and Tim. Hoping for an England fight back against New Zealand! 🏏🏴🥳 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 18/06/2026When James was growing up, his grandparents were there for him, loving him for who he is, supporting him and us, and giving us a much needed break from caring as often as they could. We honestly would have been lost without them... theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2026/06/18/t...theadditionalneedsblogfather.comThe Crucial Role of Grandparents for Children with Additional NeedsWhen James was growing up, his grandparents were there for him, loving him for who he is, supporting him and us, and giving us a much needed break from caring as often as they could. They took Jame… 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 13/06/2026We are at New Milton Rugby Club today for their Family Fun Day, with Clare’s Barking Bobbins stall of hand made dog toys, treats, and accessories 🐶🐾 We’ve got our new gazebo too, a bit of an upgrade on our old garden one! 🎪 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 07/06/2026We are at The Walled Garden Moreton with Clare’s Barking Bobbins stall for their annual dog show today! There is loads going on, so why not have a trip out to see it all! 🐶🐾😀 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 28/05/2026James was too late to make his craft class this afternoon, but he still wanted his McDonald's chicken nuggets and chips and a drive across to the Purbeck’s! It’s a lovely afternoon for a drive, James, and the car has air con 😀❄️ 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 25/05/2026A reminder of these top tips for keeping our kids safe and cool in the heatwave... 🔥🌞 theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2022/07/18/c...theadditionalneedsblogfather.comHow To Help Children With Additional Needs Cope In The Heat“Phew! Wot A Scorcher!” screams the newspaper headlines as the temperature rises to new record levels once again, but for families with children with additional needs, the screams are all too… 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Ministers say they are building a system where families' voices will shape the future but the view from the SEND community is that their widespread opposition to the underfunded and counter-intuitive SEND reforms was ignored in favour of cost-cutting theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2026/05/24/l...theadditionalneedsblogfather.comLies, Damned Lies, Statistics, Politicians, and Washing Machine TimersHonour, accountability, and truth seem in considerably shorter supply today, in an era where politicians are routinely caught out in deceit, and will seemingly say anything to get a vote. We live i… 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 17/05/2026We are at Dorset Blind Association Motor Show 2026 at Lulworth Castle today with Clare’s Barking Bobbins stall of handmade dog toys, treats, and accessories. 🐶🐾 There is loads going on here, it’s a great day out, so come and see us! 😀 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 16/05/2026We’ve got a stall for Clare’s Barking Bobbins handmade dog toys, treats, and accessories, at the Handmade Wimborne craft fair at Allendale House, Wimborne, today! Why not come and see us and the other amazing stall holders! 🐾🐶 000 0
Mark Arnold @markjarnold.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Does the Bible have anything to say about James? Actually, I think it does… and about your disabled child too. Let’s have a look together: theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2026/05/14/d...theadditionalneedsblogfather.comDoes The Bible Have Anything To Say About My Disabled Son?Does the Bible have anything to say about James? Actually, I think it does… let’s have a look together. 011 1