 Here are lots of exciting activities for you to try with your family or at your school, and to share with your friends. Whether you're at home with your children, working from home or a key worker, there's something for everyone.
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Here's a selection of fun activities and helpful information...
 Mental well-being support for adults
The mental well-being service 'Good Thinking' has recently been updated to support Londoners during Coronavirus.
Their website includes:
- Guides to manage your mental health;
- Information aimed at healthcare workers and families;
- Personal stories; and,
- Useful links.
 Supporting young adults in Tower Hamlets
The Tower Hamlets youth service has launched a new collection of useful links that brings together messages from the Young Mayor (pictured, above right) and his team, plus more content to keep young people in Tower Hamlets updated and informed.
Move Crew (primary and secondary)
UK Active and Nike have just launched Move Crew, a programme developed with the expertise of teachers and physical activity specialists, elite athletes, kids and coaches.
Each mission is designed to help kids unlock their 60-minutes of daily recommended activity.
Key presenters include British Sprint Champion, Dina Asher-Smith and Hanna Sepeta, Active School Hero and PE lead from Granton Primary School in Lambeth.
London Sport (under 25’s)
London Sport have pulled together a range of resources to support families in keeping their children active.
 Canary Wharf Group – Learning Resources
Canary Wharf Group has a solid track record of working with local primary schools to educate children about the built environment, the history of the area, career opportunities, and art.
In the age of home learning, they've pulled together some useful resources for your children in Key Stages 1, 2 and under-15's.
 “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”
Willie Nelson
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The Healthy Lives Team want to support you with all aspects of health and wellbeing. We will be sending you regular newsletters that will be relevant whether you are at home with your children, working from home or at school.
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 Coronavirus updates and advice
The council is supporting the nation's efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus, while running our most critical services and supporting our residents, including those that are vulnerable.
We are regularly publishing advice for residents, local businesses and more at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/coronavirus
We are also sharing updates with our subscribers in regular emails, and publishing stories on social media using #TowerHamletsTogether.
Sign up to our 'health and wellbeing - coronavirus' newsletter to get regular updates delivered to your inbox.
 More on staying healthy, happy and entertained at home
In addition to the highlights featured here, the council has put together a whole host of resources to help families and individuals stay happy, healthy and entertained while they spend more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
From online Idea Store materials to educational activities, learning a new skill or hobby, taking a virtual museum or zoo tour, keeping fit or just having pure fun, we've got it all in one place.
Did you know that Tower Hamlets offers other email newsletters to keep you up to date on a variety of topics?
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