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On Wednesday 12 September we held the second of our teddy bear’s tea parties as part of the year long celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Family Information Service.
Thank you to everyone that came down to The Arc Westcliff and had a go at ‘Clubbercise’ with Penny, pottery painting with the guys from ‘Let’s Go Potty’, teddy bear biscuit decorating, giant Connect 4 or who visited any of our information stalls.
Our very own bear RuFIS had lots of fun meeting you all and of course your own bears!
Congratulations to Angie who won the first prize of a voucher for afternoon tea in the café at The Arc Westcliff and Chloe who won second prize of a £10 voucher to spend in the café.
Both ladies correctly told us the code word to enter into the event was ‘RuFIS’!
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With the kids back at school and routines back in place many of us use this time of year to think of starting a new activity or hobby.
For Children and Young People
Whether it is a toddler group for your little one, a sporting or craft activity to do after school or at a weekend, our Children and Young People’s Activity Guide has plenty of ideas of things to do across the County.
For parents
If your child will be taking up their funded childcare place this term, have you thought about using this time to brush up on your Maths and/or English skills and gain a qualification?
The Children's Centres provide Level 1 and Level 2 Maths and English, where you can learn in small groups with other parents.
Classes are available at;
- Brigg Youth Centre - Mondays 9:30 - 11:30am (Maths) & 12:30 - 2:30pm (English)
- The Learning Development Centre, Scunthorpe - Tuesdays 12:45 - 2:45pm (English)
- West Street Children's Centre - Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30am (Maths)
For more information please contact;
Jacqui Wainwright on 07717587152 or Clare Whitelam on 07717588059.
Or, are you looking for a training course that could support you and your family, like our Paediatric 1st Aid, Understanding your Child or Cooking for Toddlers?
All of our sessions are on the North Lincolnshire Council Website.
Please feel free to contact us at surestartchildrenscentres@northlincs.gov.uk, we are happy to help.
For everyone
If you want to start a new hobby, learn a new skill or just
get out and meet new people, the Adult Activity Guide can help you find an activity in your local area.
From art and bowls, lunch clubs through to yoga and Zumba there is something
for everyone. The guide also includes activities specifically for those with a health
condition, disability or dementia.
Are you expecting or have you just had a baby?
‘Welcome Baby’ is a free event for new
parents to come and find out about different services who can support them in
their new role. These include:
- Children Centres – promoting our services, our
ante - natal sessions, our inclusion of everyone including young parents, help
we offer to families, our clothes swap and of course, our various play
sessions.
- Family Information Service – find out about your
childcare options, help available with childcare costs, local baby and toddler
groups, where to go for family support
- Baby Feeding Team
- Imagination Library / Book Start / Library
Services – get free books and resources for your baby
- Leisure Services – parent/ babies and
toddler swimming
- Inclusion Team – for babies needing extra developmental
support
- Health Visitors
- Midwives
- Dental Nurse
- Health Watch – have your say on maternity and
other health services
- 2 Baby Massage / Baby Yoga companies
- A Puppet company
The event takes place on Thursday 4 October from 4pm to 7pm at Ashby
Children’s Centre, Collumn Lane, Scunthorpe.
There is no need to book, just
drop in anytime!
Do you know a young person who is passionate about
expressing the views of their generation and making a difference in their
community?
The Youth Elections are a democratic process to elect a
local Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament (MYP). Any young person aged
11 to 17 who lives, works or goes to school/college in the area can stand for
election. The Youth Elections will take place in February 2019 and ballot boxes
will be distributed in schools, colleges and settings across North
Lincolnshire.
What does a Young Mayor do?
They are serving members of the North Lincolnshire Youth
Council and work alongside the MYP and other Youth Council members. They act as
a role model and promote mutual respect and they are a first point of contact
for local young people to get their views heard.
They highlight and champion
the positive contributions that young people make to their communities and they
initiate and lead projects on behalf of young people. They also raise awareness
of young voice opportunities and promote intergenerational working.
What does a MYP do?
They are serving members of the North
Lincolnshire Youth Council and work alongside the Young Mayor and other Youth
Council members. They meet regularly with other MYPs to hold debates and plan
campaigns at venues including the House of Commons.
If you are interested and would like more information you can contact Sarah Eales on 01724 298440 and via email at sarah.eales@northlincs.gov.uk or, Sarah Newton on 01724 298434 and via email at sarah.newton@northlincs.gov.uk.
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Here is a quick round up of other useful information for families
you might have missed:
- What has been your experience of local maternity
services? Have your say at a listening event on Tuesday 25 September, 10.30am
to 11.30am at Ashby Children’s Centre. Email northernlincsmvp@gmail.com
or text to 07840 200681
- Have you nominated your community champion? Find
out how here.
- Young people aged between 16 and 25 in North Lincolnshire are invited to
Glanford Park on Wednesday 19 September to meet with inspirational young minds
from across our area at the North Lincolnshire Young Ambassadors Launch - register your place on Eventbrite
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