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Could you join our foster care community?
A caring Nottinghamshire couple have been shining a light on life as foster carers and the importance of the fostering community as part of Foster Care Fortnight, a national campaign that ran from 9 to 22 May.
Hundreds of children in Nottinghamshire are waiting for a local, safe and supportive foster home. Mark and Amy are part of our amazing foster care community - could you be too?
Our foster carers receive excellent local support, allowances and ongoing training and development.
Most people can foster, get in touch to learn more. Visit our website or call the friendly team for a chat on 0115 804 4440.
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Increase your protection with the Spring Booster
Covid-19 has not gone away. The Spring Booster vaccine is being offered to those at extremely high risk to help minimise the chance of becoming severely ill and being admitted to hospital.
You will be offered a Spring Booster if it's been more than six months since your first booster dose and:
- are aged 75 years old or over
- live in a care home for older people
- are aged 12 years old or over with a weakened immune system.
There are more than 50 sites across Nottinghamshire, including pharmacies, vaccination centres and GP practices offering the Spring Booster. Book your vaccination now by calling 119 or visit the NHS website.
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Dementia Connect: a new local support service
Dementia Connect is a new local service offering information, advice and support to people with dementia, carers, family and friends.
It’s free, easy to access, and can put you in touch with the right support. From local help, to telephone and online advice.
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Where is Mrs Queen?
Rufford Abbey Country Park
28 May - 31 August 2022
 Take the grandkids along to this fun children’s trail in the beautiful grounds of Rufford Abbey Country Park and help find Mrs Queen before her Platinum Jubilee celebrations start!
£2.50 per trail sheet available from the Admin Office and Gift Shop.
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Inspire library events
Libraries across the county
May - August 2022
 Discover a fabulous range of inspiring events. From arts and crafts to local history, family activities and reading groups, there’s something for everyone at libraries across the county this summer.
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Win a family ticket to Films in the Forest
at Sherwood!
Our friends at Sherwood Forest are launching their first ever outdoor cinema event showcasing two fabulous films on Saturday 16 July.
Starting with the family favourite Disney’s classic animated version of Robin Hood at 4pm. Followed by A Knight’s Tale at 7pm, an action-packed story about a poor young man in search of glory and the love of a fair maiden.
We have a family ticket* to give away to the film of your choice!
To enter our giveaway, just answer the following question:
What is the name of the Friar in Robin Hood?
Please email your answer to competitions@nottscc.gov.uk along with your name, address, phone number and the email subject 'Your Life Sherwood competition'.
The closing date for entries is 5pm on Thursday 16 June 2022, good luck!
Terms and conditions apply
*A family ticket is for two adults and two children under 16.
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