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Welcome to your latest Raise York families newsletter
This week's edition includes advices on getting around by bus this half-term and during the lead-up to Christmas, events for the upcoming Talk Money Week, information on Adoption Week and much more.
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 Get around by bus for the holidays
Half-term is just around the corner, so if you're thinking of getting out and about in York with the family, why not get the bus?
Park & Ride buses are affordable, and on top of that, they now run until 10.30pm to all six sites! Our bus routes bring you right to York’s city centre - and an All York Family Day Ticket costing just £9.60 for up to two adults and three children can be used with all operators.
And remember, the Christmas Market returns next month, opening on 13 November. York Park & Ride is still the easiest way to get there, without the stress of city centre parking.
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We’re supporting this year’s National Adoption Week (20-26 October).
One Adoption North and Humber are calling on local people to think about giving a child a “welcome home” and consider adoption as a way to start or grow their family.
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Things to do in York this half-term
Remember, there’s a range of free and paid activities are available in York for families this half-term.
Free activities include special Halloween events at the leisure centre, art workshops, family drop-in sessions and much more.
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 Talk York Money
York Talk Money information and advice sessions are back from 3 -14 November to help you make the most of your money.
Chatting to your family and friends about money can help you gain the financial confidence needed to face the future. Why not take part in one of our drop-in sessions or community events for advice, hints and tips to make the most of your money?
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New park opens at Burnholme Green
A new green space has opened for everyone to visit and enjoy as part of work to build 78 ultra low-energy homes at Burnholme Green.
The new park includes five different areas of play and fitness equipment, along with meadows and coppices of trees, and a network of paths and benches.
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Struggling to help your child stay dry at night?
Then this video is for you – full of advice from both a paediatrician and specialist nurse on things you can do to try to achieve dry nights.
The guidance is suitable for all children and young people of any age, there is lots of advice and support available.
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 Joining together for Hate Crime Awareness Week
As part of ongoing efforts to tackle and deter hate-related crime, last week (15 October) we joined colleagues from North Yorkshire Council, the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and North Yorkshire Police to increase awareness and understanding of hate crimes at the York and North Yorkshire Hate Crime Conference.
Along with talks delivered by experts and a range of informative stands, the conference also hosted the launch of the York and North Yorkshire Hate Crime and Community Cohesion Plan.
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If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, don’t forget that you can now apply online for a Year 7 secondary school place in September 2026.
The closing date for applications is Friday 31 October.
 Children celebrate healthy schools achievements
Congratulations to more than 60 pupils from schools from across York, who came together at New Earswick Folk Hall this week to celebrate their achievements in promoting health and well-being through the Healthy Schools Award Programme, in an event funded by City of York Council.
Schools can work towards bronze, silver, or gold status in four key themes: Active Lives, Food in Schools, Emotional Health and Well-being, and Personal, Social and Health Education. Pupils and staff from Yearsley Grove Primary are pictured receiving a Bronze Award for their work on the Active Lives theme.
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Have your say!
Want to share your opinions? Here's what we're asking about at the moment, and what the deadlines are for taking part.
One of the best ways to influence what happens in York is to get involved in our Talkabout citizen's panel, which happens twice a year.
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Could you foster?
Fostering provides a safe home and more stable family life for our children and young people, when they need it the most.
There are many different types of fostering depending on the needs of the child or young person.
Anyone over the age of 21 years can be a foster carer.
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