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Christmas festivities at Waters' Edge Visitor Centre and Country Park
With Christmas around the corner, keep the children busy with festive activities at Waters' Edge Visitor Centre and Country Park in Barton-upon-Humber.
People can create their own Santa on Friday 22 December or create their own polar bear on Thursday 4 January 2024.
Call Waters' Edge Visitor Centre and Country Park on 01652 631500 to book a place .
There is still time to meet Santa at North Lincolnshire Museum this weekend
Families will be able to enjoy the magic of Christmas and have the opportunity to meet Santa, just two days before the big day, on Saturday 23 December at North Lincolnshire Museum.
In partnership with Scunthorpe Lions, children will be able to meet Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes. Each child will receive a gift and the opportunity to have their photo taken.
Visit the North Lincolnshire Museum website for the full details.
Get into the festive spirit with a film on the big screen
Scunthorpe Theatres are showing three classic family Christmas movies on the run up to the big day, including Elf, It's A Wonderful Life and The Polar Express.
Write a message for your loved ones that will be shared before the film and enjoy a festive hot chocolate, which is included in the ticket price.
Find out more and book your place today on the Scunthorpe Theatres website.
Look after yourself and those around you this winter
With the winter and festive season upon us it is important for everyone to keep well, safe and warm.
Check in on family, friends and neighbours, prepare for the cold weather, protect your home and follow the five ways to wellbeing.
Visit our website for a range of winter tips and information.
Experience Normanby Hall Country Park at night
Have you ever wanted to experience Normanby Hall when the crowds have gone home? Well, now is your chance!
For just two nights only this week, 21 and 22 December, the Hall, Stableyard Cafe and Gift Shop, will all be open after dark, until 6.30pm.
It's the perfect chance to enjoy the festive lights and pick up those special stocking fillers.
Follow Normanby Hall Country Park on Facebook to find out more.
Make some Super Simple Swaps with Annie Fanny this Christmas
The Healthy Lifestyle team have put together some delightful, festive recipes that are packed full of flavour but a healthier version of these seasonal food favourites.
Watch a festive message from the popular panto dame Annie Fanny on YouTube.
Visit our website for ideas on ways to make healthier choices this Christmas.
Join the fostering friendly community
Could you be fostering friendly and be part of the community supporting and championing fostering?
Whether that be as a fostering friendly organisation offering support to employees who foster or finding out more about fostering and how you could be a foster carer.
You can sign up to the Friends of Fostering e-newsletter to receive news, updates and information on upcoming events as well as myth busting around fostering and supported lodgings.
Find out how to get involved and become fostering friendly.
Do you know what help with childcare costs you could be entitled to?
More than a million families in the UK are entitled to support with the costs of childcare from the government, but many are missing out because they do not realise they are eligible.
Financial support for childcare is not limited to just nurseries and childminders, depending on eligibility criteria, this support could be used for breakfast clubs, after-schools clubs, activity clubs, holiday clubs, and play schemes.
Don't delay and apply today by visiting the Childcare Choices website.
Could you Escape the Beast?
Just imagine, you and your team are trapped in the West Wing and you have just 45 minutes to follow the clues to escape before the Beast discovers you!
Based on this year's panto, Escape the Beast is a free, problem-solving activity suitable for children aged 10 and over.
All sessions are listed on the North Lincolnshire Libraries events page and are taking place in Scunthorpe and Brigg.
Don't miss your chance to fool the Beast and make your escape.
Keep the family active over the Christmas holidays
If you are looking for ways to keep children entertained and active during the Christmas break take a look at the NL Active online timetable to see what is on offer at North Lincolnshire leisure facilities.
Swim as a family, enjoy a funsplash session or let them burn their energy off with the dual commando run. A variety of sports are also available, including badminton, football, tennis and squash.
For the full timetables visit our website.
New year, new career?
Would you like to work from home, work flexible hours and support children to learn and explore the world around them?
Becoming a childminder would allow you to do just that and much, much more. Anyone interested in finding out more about the process involved is invited to attend a free, online information session.
The session will take place via Microsoft Teams, from 6pm to 8pm, on Thursday 4 January 2024.
Book your place on the information session on our website.
Learn more in 2024
Are you looking to develop your knowledge and learn something new next year?
Find the right course for you with North Lincolnshire Adult Education & Community Learning.
There are a variety of courses that are free of charge, if you are eligible.
Visit their website to find out more.
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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