 Hi there!
Welcome to our special Christmas edition of the ASKLiON newsletter! The holiday season is in full swing, and we’re excited to share all the festive activities and events happening right here in our community. Whether you're a die-hard fan of all things merry and bright or just here for the cookies (we don’t judge) there is family-friendly fun, local social groups and for those in need, a variety of support services.
So have a gander and make sure to visit the ASKLiON Christmas Page to find even more support, activities and events available this season.
 As you probably already know, new local groups & activities are being added to ASKLiON every week! Below is just a snapshot of the fantastic variety of things available to you in Nottingham. Visit the ASKLiON things to do page and have a look through by category.
#WELL Community Café's
#Well Café is a calendar of ‘Get Togethers’ designed to connect individuals to like-minded people in the community, sharing well-being tips, interests and skills. Why not drop into one at the National Ice Centre or Sherwood Cafe
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Winter Stay & Play at Nottingham Family Hubs
Get involved in your local winter stay & play sessions taking place in The Meadows, Bestwood, Broxtowe and Hyson Green Family Hubs. Messy Play, Crafts & Outdoor Play! Click here to find your local sessions...
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Craft And Natter
Bring your own activity, discuss hobbies or even find a new one you might like to start up.
Recovery coaches and volunteers from Nottinghamshire Mind will also be in attendance in these sessions to help lead the conversation. More Information
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The Listening Chain - Book Group for Visually Impaired Readers
Nottingham Central Library hosts a book group for visually impaired readers using the RNIB Talking Book Service. The group is called The Listening Chain Audio Book Group and they meet at Nottingham Central Library monthly.
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Social Horticulture & Nature Volunteering
Regular and one-off volunteering opportunities across our heritage, nursery and urban nature gardens. Activities include woodland management, wildlife ID, installing nestboxes, potting on, pruning, pond care, and more! Get outdoors, meet new people, and make a difference locally. More Information
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Find More With: What's On In Your Area?
Visit our new and improved ward pages. Just select your ward and continue to find local activities and events. You can also find your local community and leisure centre, visit your local libraries webpage or use the link to find support services in Nottingham. Visit What's On In Your Area
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FREE Fun And Food
Is your child entitled to Free School Meals? If so, check out our FREE Fun and Food offer this Christmas! Lots of Holiday Activity Clubs will be providing FREE Fun and Food throughout the Christmas holidays - simply find a session near you and join in the fun!
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Children's Activities
Not sure what to do with your children this Christmas? Not to worry! ASKLiON have compiled a range of activities that you and your family can enjoy at home or out and about. Check out the events here.
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What About Us Adults?
ASKLiON has hundreds of local activities and events around Nottingham for all ages. Whether you want to try out a new hobby or connect with people with similar interests, be sure to check out our Things To Do Page. If you are looking for something in particular just use the search bar on our website.
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Christmas With Nottingham City Libraries
Check out the Nottingham City Libraries Christmas 2024 page. It is packed full of festive reads & Christmas inspiration as well as information on opening times over the festive period. Click here to visit the Nottingham Libraries website.
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 ASKLiON contains hundreds of support services across Nottingham. Whether your looking for a carer, mental health services, money support, dementia advice, housing, childcare or anything else, be sure to check out the ASKLiON Directory.
Warm Spaces
Many residents may be struggling this winter to deal with increasing household bills. Once again venues around Nottingham have opened up a number of buildings as warm spaces for any resident to freely access and stay warm during their opening hours. Find Warm Spaces near you.
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Places Of Welcome
Places of Welcome are run by local groups who want everyone in their community to have a place to go for a friendly face, a cup of tea and a conversation if and when they need it. Find out more....
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Free & Cheap Food
Food banks provide parcels and social eating projects provide free hot meals to residents in receipt of a referral, which often takes the form of a voucher. For more information please click here. Please also consider donating food to your local food banks during the Christmas period.
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Worried About Money This Christmas?
Money can be tight during the festive period. You're not alone, and there is lots of FREE help available. Visit our dedicated MONEY page for information on savings, budgeting, bills, borrowing, travel, claiming benefits, debts and more!
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Mental Health Support
For support with a range of mental health needs such as anxiety, depression and stress, to domestic violence and addiction, visit the ASKLiON mental health support page to find free and local mental health services.
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Feeling Lonely
Christmas can be a difficult time for those that may feel socially isolated. You may be young or old, in a relationship or on your own. Use ASKLiON to easily find social groups and activities in your area. Visit our feeling lonely page now.
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 To our provider subscribers. Don't forget about ASKLiON's provider corner! Here you will find information to support you as a provider of a health and social care service. This includes information on training you and your staff can access and up to date funding opportunities to help you align your business with local demand.
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