Enjoy free art, entertainment, wellbeing and penguins - Thursday 4 June

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Here are lots of exciting and interesting activities for you to try with your family or at your school, and to share with your friends.  There's something for everyone.

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Here's a selection of fun activities for you and your family...

Wellbeing

Free health and wellbeing toolkit

This new online toolkit will help you support children’s health and wellbeing with a particular focus on mental health, building the resilience, self-esteem, kindness and confidence they need at this time. 

You will need to request login details via the main website. You will then be sent the information required to fully login and access the lessons.

Wellbeing resources >


Rockhopper penguins

Edinburgh Zoo's live webcam of the rockhopper penguins

Edinburgh Zoo has 24 rockhopper penguins who are easy to spot among the rest of their penguin colony. Look for their spectacular yellow feathers and bright red eyes. They do not waddle like other penguins, they hop from rock to rock, making them particularly fun to watch 🐧

Edinburgh Zoo >


Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Home

The Royal Albert Hall has been around for the nation for almost 150 years and in these extraordinary times closing their doors was the best way to look after the world. But why should that stop them from bringing you some of the world’s most talented artists?

The Royal Albert Home will see artists sharing their work from their homes through their free streaming programme.

Take a look >


Citrus pears

Baked citrus pears and apples

A healthy dessert as a treat is sometimes just what you need. If you have fruit such as pears or apples to use up, consider baking them in the oven with some spices. Fruit that is a bit past its best will still be fine in this recipe. This delicious heart-healthy dish is a perfect warm dessert for cooler evenings.

 Sweet and healthy recipe >


British Museum

Virtual tour of The British Museum

When it comes to virtual tours, you are spoilt for choice at The British Museum. As well as a Google Street View tour of the museum's exterior, there is one which features several of its exhibition rooms. Each room spotlights a particular exhibit of interest, with links to further information about the artefacts.

British Museum >


And remember...

Mother Theresa

“Peace begins with a smile.”

Mother Teresa


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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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COVID-19

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.

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Stay at home

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.

More activities and resources >


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