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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...

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: Wessex water Foundation Community Fund

Wessex water Foundation Community Fund The Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund supports charitable and community-based activities or projects that meet a local need and seek to improve the lives of local people who are...

Sovereigns Thriving Communities Fund

Sovereigns Thriving Communities Fund The new Thriving Communities fund is aimed at supporting not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver cohesive, sustainable, and resilient communities. Sovereign Housing will be awarding grants from £1,000...

Fundraising News: John James Bristol Foundation

John James Bristol Foundation John James Bristol Foundation Grants are made to charitable organisations working for the benefit of Bristol residents. The trustees make every effort to grant money diversely in each...

Tesco Stronger Starts: Activity for all

Activity for all Tesco Stronger Starts is expanding its commitment to promoting children’s health and well-being across the UK. After the success of our recent Footie for All fund, we are extending...

Fundraising News: Bristol Water – Together for good

Bristol Water – Together for good The Together For Good fund operates as a community lottery. Every month, a different charity or community scheme wins £500 towards a project that will benefit...

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Register for our upcoming BAND Playwork Course

Register for our upcoming BAND Playwork Course This course has been developed to support playworkers working with children and young people aged 4 to 16 years in a variety of play settings...

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