 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 learning opportunities...
Stop-motion animation
When we watch animations, we might not always consider the work that has gone into creating them.
See for yourself in this short movie all about how stop-motion animation is made featuring Nush Kishani Naanayakkara, BAFTA-winning animation director.
 Key Stage 3 English – five activities to keep you on your toes with grammar
Oxford University Press has created five fun things to do with grammar during lockdown. Try these activities, with lower Key Stage 3 in mind.
 Kooth - advice and support for 11 to 18-year-olds
Kooth is a web-based confidential support service for young people which offers text-based conversations with qualified counsellors (available from 12noon to 10pm on weekdays and 6pm to 10pm at weekends). The service, which is aimed at 11 to 18-years-olds, is free, safe and anonymous.
 Make your own anime
Anime is a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterised by colourful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots.
Learn how to create your own with this easy step-by-step guide.
 Museums in lockdown
This series from the BBC takes you behind the closed doors of some of the nation's most famous museums during lockdown - giving unique access and insight into their exhibits - including the British Museum, Tate Britain and Tate Modern.
 “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
Oscar Wilde
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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.
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 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.
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