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40 things to do – 1: Visit a museum
1: Visit a museum There are lots of museums in Bristol. In the centre you have the Mshed and Bristol Museum both run touring exhibitions as well as their main collections. This...
40 things to do – 2: Build a dam
2: Build a dam Do you know of a shallow stony stream? If so get the wellies on (do a risk assessment) and get building. Experiment with stones and sticks to see...
40 things to do – 3: Walk 2 miles
3:Walk 2 miles There are a lot of green spaces in Bristol so get out and walk. The council have maps for walking routes in parks all over the city, take a...
40 things to do – 4: Create a secret code
4: Create a secret code There are lots of ways to do this: writing words backwards; substituting numbers for letters, pig latin, symbols. See who can crack the code – they could...
40 things to do – 5: Jump in puddles
5: Jump in puddles Is there any greater joy than jumping in a really big puddle creating a huge splash? Make sure people are kitted up in wet weather gear (or have...
Play throughout the ages
Play throughout the ages 1900’s: In a stark contrast to today, in the early 1900’s children were expected to entertain themselves. There was no money for expensive toys, and the adults were...
Is it time to let children play outdoors once more?
Is it time to let children play outdoors once more? Back in 2008 the decline in children’s play was laid bare when Government ministers admitted that one in four eight- to 10-year-olds...
Fundraising news: Arnold Clark Community fund – community funding
Arnold Clark Community Fund Arnold Clark Community fund have 3 funds, open at various times. They provide community funding, including sports kit for young people, poverty relief, food and toy banks, and...
Fundraising News: Barclays Community Sport Fund
Barclays Community Sport Fund Barclays has launched a new Community Sport Fund to improve access to football, cricket and tennis for women and girls. The fund supports community groups and grassroots sports...
Fundraising News: THE POUNDLAND FOUNDATION: KITS FOR KIDS GRANT PROGRAMME
THE POUNDLAND FOUNDATION: KITS FOR KIDS GRANT PROGRAMME THE POUNDLAND FOUNDATION: KITS FOR KIDS GRANT PROGRAMME – Grants of up to £750 are available to very small registered charities, community groups, sports...
Fundraising News: Kits 4 Kids
Kits 4 Kids The next round of Poundland Foundation’s Kits 4 Kids scheme opens in May 2025. Grants of up to £750 are available to buy new kit for children’s sports teams...
Fundraising News: Megawatt Community Energy Fund
Megawatt Community Energy Fund Opens: 3rd April Closes: 29th May Climate change is happening now, solutions are available now, and we all can make a difference now. This is why the...
EYFS Safeguarding reforms Sept 2025: BAND Video Breifing
EYFS Safeguarding reforms Sept 2025: BAND Video Breifing Following on from our successful presentations of the new EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements reforms that are due to come into effect from 1st...
Free Family Origami Workshops
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-family-origami-workshop-tickets-1411745451649 About this event The workshop will be run by Tony O’Hare, former Chairperson of the British Origami Society, who is an expert on all things origami! You will be supported to...
Safeguarding Contact Update: Families in Focus have changed their name to Family Help
Families in Focus have changed their name to Family Help. This is to help align them with new national guidance around supporting families and to support them to work more closely with...
BAND EYFS Changes Briefing Session 18th June
BAND EYFS Changes Briefing Session 18th June BAND is running an online briefing session to look at and discuss the changes to the EYFS that are coming in September. Date: Wednesday 18th...
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Read some of the blog posts we’ve highlighted… Bristol Council Consults on Childcare Development Contract BANDNews-Back issues: Movement in Mind Safer Internet Day 2017 – 7th February BAND visit the Play Bus…
