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National Adoption Week: 100 years of adoption
This National Adoption Week (19 to 25 October), we're celebrating 100 years of adoption, recognising the difference adoption has made to the lives of children and families across generations.
While we mark this important milestone, there are still children waiting for loving, permanent homes. As part of Adoption East Midlands, we'll be sharing content, raising awareness and highlighting how adoption can change lives.
Could you provide a stable, supportive family for a child?
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Celebrating Kinship Carers
Kinship Care Week took place from 5 to 11 October, recognising the important role kinship carers play in children's lives.
Kinship carers include grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, former foster carers, and even family friends, who selflessly step in to care for children when their birth parents are unable to.
We invited kinship carers in Nottinghamshire to a special lunch event to celebrate their impact, connect them with other carers, and highlight the support and guidance available from our kinship support service year round.
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Protect your family from illness this winter
Winter is on its way and so is the winter illness season. Flu and Covid 19 spread more easily indoors and can cause serious illness. Getting vaccinated is the best protection.
Children can get a flu vaccine through school, community clinics, participating pharmacies or their GP, depending on their age.
Eligible adults can also get flu and Covid-19 vaccinations to boost protection, as immunity fades and viruses change each year.
A respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination is also available to help protect those most at risk, including babies and older people.
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Is your child's Halloween costume safe?
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Witch, ghost, pumpkin or skeleton - whatever costume you choose for your kids this Halloween, make sure that it meets the correct safety standards:
- Purchase from a reliable source, preferably in the UK.
- Check labels of costumes and other toys including face paints, wigs or masks to make sure they have either a UKCA or CE mark.
- Look out for the words: “This garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability.” All parts of your costume should be flame retardant.
- Keep yourself and your child away from naked flames.
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Small World Cinema: animal homes and habitats
Arnold Library, Wednesday 28 October, 1:30pm
 Explore animals and the places they call home. Children can create their own animal home or habitat out of matchboxes, using twigs, acorns, fabric, feathers and more. The workshop accompanies two dialogue-free animated short films featuring some curious and unusual creatures, and invites children to think about an interesting question: is home a place, or is it where your family is?
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Wicked White Post Wednesdays
Rufford Abbey, Wednesday 21 and 28 October, 10am to 3pm
 Get ready for a spooky and fun-filled time with some creepy (and irresistibly cute) creatures from White Post Farm!
Meet their expert handlers, who will be on hand to answer all your questions and share fascinating facts about these amazing animals.
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Win an adventurous day out!
Half term is just around the corner! Make the most of it with Adventures.
Whether you’re taking to new heights on the high ropes course or bouncing the day away on our Net Park, head to Adventures at Mill Waters to have fun, build confidence and make it a day to remember. For little adventurers, be sure to visit the train-themed play area inspired by the rich history of the site.
One lucky winner can receive a £50 Adventures voucher by emailing competitions@nottscc.gov.uk with the answer to: Where is Adventures based?
Be quick and enter by 5pm on Monday 19 October to be in for a chance of winning!
Can't wait to join the adventure? Get stuck in with one of Adventures' exciting holiday half term clubs!
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