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Family Life
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 No child should go hungry at Christmas
To help ensure no child in Nottinghamshire goes hungry during the school holidays, we’re providing funding for food vouchers over Christmas, to families of children eligible for free school meals. Schools across the county will be in touch with eligible families directly.
The £1.2m of funding will help provide meals to more than 22,000 children during the Christmas holidays, as well as the February half term next year.
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Latest news
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Community support over Christmas
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If you're likely to need support over the Christmas period then don't delay, get planning today!
Our online Community Support Hub is open and offers help and support through our network of local volunteers.
You can also find further information about national initiatives and the right support for you by visiting the government website.
And if you know someone who is alone this Christmas, then be a good neighbour and check in on them - you might be the only person who does.
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Is your child getting a bicycle for Christmas?
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If you or your children will be out and about on the bike over Christmas, consider investing in a puncture repair kit, and it’s definitely a good idea to check that everything is in working order before a ride.
There are tips and advice on repairing a puncture, safer cycling, maintenance, and more on the Travel Choice website.
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What's on
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Festive activities for little ones this winter
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 If you’re looking for something to do to entertain the children, why not try an activity or recipe, courtesy of our school meals team?
Lots of ideas, including:
- Apple bird feeder.
- Christmas tree decorations.
- Festive Biscuits.
- Snowman smoothies.
As well as a short reading of ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas'.
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Join Bracken the hedgehog on their search for Santa
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 The newest member of the Notts Outdoors team, Bracken the hedgehog, is on an important adventure this December.
After forgetting to post their letter to the North Pole, Bracken is racing against time to search for Santa across our outdoor and environmental education centres.
As we count down the days until Christmas, follow Bracken’s festive journey on Notts Outdoors social media channels with daily updates.
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Great tips and ideas to enjoy a greener Christmas
On average us Brits produce approx. 30% more waste during the festive period than at any other time of the year. Make sure you don't end up on the naughty list and help prevent a season of waste by reducing, reusing and recycling as much a possible this Christmas.
Nottinghamshire Recycles have put together lots of ideas, tips and advice, not to mention yummy recipes for those leftovers.
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