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Find an organised public firework display near you
Celebrate bonfire night the safest way possible by visiting an organised public firework display in your area.
There are a number of organised firework displays taking place across North Lincolnshire this weekend.
Visit our website for details of organised bonfire events that all the family can enjoy.
Christmas gift and food fair this weekend
Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country Park Christmas gift & food fair is ready to spoil your taste buds this weekend. There will be delicious traditional Christmas snacks, sweet treats and drinks, as well as handcrafted gift items for friends and loved ones this Christmas.
The two day fair is free to attend and will take place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November.
Visit the Waters' Edge Visitor Centre and Country Park Facebook page for more details.
Do you or someone you know need support from domestic abuse?
Did you know that The Blue Door in Scunthorpe offers free, confidential support for those who have been affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence or both?
If you or someone you know is in need of support contact The Blue Door by calling 0800 197 4787 or email info@thebluedoor.org.
Visit The Blue Door website for more information.
Save the date for Scunthorpe Christmas Lights Switch On
Mark your calendars, Scunthorpe’s Christmas Light Switch On will take place on Saturday 25 November.
Head to Queen Elizabeth Gardens at Church Square from 12 noon for family-friendly entertainment, street food, and some very special guests, including Annie Fanny, Viking FM morning presenters Alex and Nicola and more.
Read more about this exciting Christmas event on our website.
Brand-new soft play area opens in St John's Market in Scunthorpe
Families can enjoy a bright and colourful market-themed play area when they visit St John's Market in Scunthorpe since it recently opened.
The indoor facility is open 10am to 5pm every Tuesday to Saturday and is suitable for babies, toddlers and children up to eight years.
Find out more about this new indoor soft play attraction on our website.
This year's Christmas panto is Beauty and the Beast
The legendary Annie Fanny returns once more to The Baths Hall with the story of a faraway land where an arrogant and self-centred prince is magically transformed into a hideous beast. Only a kind-hearted village girl can mend the prince's ways in time and break the spell!
This family favourite is showing from Thursday 7 to Sunday 31 December 2023.
Visit the Scunthorpe Theatres website to book your tickets.
Applications for two-year-old funding are open for next term
If your child is two or turns two on or before 31 December 2023 you might be entitled to the two-year-old funding.
If the funding is granted, your child can enjoy up to 15 hours of fun each week. They will be supported into a routine, learn how to follow simple instructions, make choices, take turns, and expand their vocabulary through story time and songs.
Find out if your family is eligible for the funding on our website.
Get your electric blanket tested ready for winter
We are offering residents the chance to have their electric blankets tested free of charge in readiness for the colder months.
Whilst electric blankets are one of the best solutions to keep warm, they also represent a potential fire hazard due to old age or malfunctions and account for around 1,000 fires each year.
Get your blanket tested on Tuesday 21 November in St John’s Market between 8.30am and 3.30pm. There is no need to book, but there may be a wait at busy times.
Meet the illustrator of popular book series Winnie the Witch
Join multi-million selling illustrator Korky Paul, best known as the illustrator of the ‘Winnie the Witch’ series, for this family-friendly event full of energy, wit and enthusiasm.
There will be lots of opportunities for audience participation and prizes for lucky fans with ‘magic numbers’, including personalised colour drawings of Winnie and Wilbur and signed Winnie books.
Book your free place to attend the event on Wednesday 8 November at the Plowright Theatre.
Discover the artistry of the Viking world
Families will be able to delve into the history of the Vikings at North Lincolnshire Museum later this month.
Be transported back in time at the Fearsome Craftsmen exhibition and experience how the Vikings lived and explore the huge range of artefacts available.
Find out more about this exciting exhibition on the North Lincolnshire Museum website.
Free car seat safety session available in Scunthorpe this month
Experts from the Good Egg car safety team are coming to Tesco on Gallagher retail park in Scunthorpe on Thursday 16 November, between 10am and 3pm.
Parents can get their child's car seat checked for free and professionals will be on hand to provide a range of advice and information and ensure your little people are sitting safely.
Find out where the car safety team are visiting next by following them on Facebook.
Want to know about being a Short Breaks+ foster carer?
The fostering team are looking for new foster carers to offer short breaks to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
A North Lincolnshire Short Breaks+ foster carer, said, “It’s a very different type of fostering and isn’t always children in care – you build a relationship with their family as well. It is incredibly fulfilling, and you are giving the extra support to keep that family together.”
Join the team on their next virtual information evening on Wednesday 8 November from 6.30pm to 8pm and hear from foster carers too. Book your place on Eventbrite.
Get in touch
If you have any feedback, or ideas for future articles or the newsletter please get in touch by emailing: communicationsteam@northlincs.gov.uk.
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