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40 things to do – 1: Visit a museum

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...

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Fundraising News: Arnold Clark – Gear up for Sport

Arnold Clark – Gear up for Sport Each month, Arnold Clark give away sports kits to support youth sports teams across the UK. From basketball to boxing, rugby to running clubs, any...

Woodward Charitable trust – Children’s Summer Playschemes Guidelines

Woodward Charitable trust – Children’s Summer Playschemes Guidelines The 2026 round is now open until 12 noon (midday) on Thursday 16th April. Each year the Trustees of the Woodward Charitable Trust set...

Fundraising News: easyfundraising Impact Fund

easyfundraising Impact Fund The easyfundraising Impact Fund is offering 20 unrestricted grants of £500 to UK not-for-profit organisations. The grant is unrestricted, so it can be used wherever the money is needed...

Fundraising News: Trusthouse Charitable Foundation

Trusthouse Charitable Foundation The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation provides grants for voluntary sector organisations delivering family support services across the United Kingdom. These grants range from £10,000 to £100,000, with an annual maximum...

Fundraising News: Bristol Local Food Fund

Bristol Local Food Fund Bristol Local Food Fund (BLFF) is a voluntary project that raises and distributes funding for community food projects that are tackling food insecurity and supporting food justice in...

Spring & Summmer Training

We are excited to be able to confirm we have a range of training opportunities coming up over the next few months. We have been busy planning what we want to offer...

BAND News October 2025

In this edition: BAND 26 and Beyond Fun Science Pre-Ofsted Checks Commemorating 80 Anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing Getting Crafty with Nature Download: HERE...

Bristol Early Years Forum For Anti-Racist Practice 02/12/25

Bristol Early Years Forum For Anti-Racist Practice Develop your anti-racist practice in early years – everyone is welcome. Free to attend Tuesday 02/12, 5.30- 7.00pm Easton Community Children’s Centre RSVP: eyarforum@gmail.com https://www.bristolearlyyearsforumforanti-racistpractice.co.uk/...

BAND Video Breifing – Environment Policy and Climate Action Plan

Environment Policy and Climate Action Plan Following on from our briefing on our new template Environment Policy and Climate Action Plan, you can now watch a recording of the briefing, so if...

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...

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