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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: 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...
Fundraising News: Asda Foundation: Young Futures Fund
Asda Foundation: Young Futures Fund Apply by 13 March 2025. The Asda Foundation has announced a new £500,000 fund to support young people in their development. The Young Futures Fund opens on...
Fundraising News: The Tree Council
The Tree Council The Tree Council actively supports community tree, hedgerow, and orchard projects that boost agricultural productivity and creating green spaces that promote physical and mental well-being. You can find out...
Fundraising News: Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Scheme
Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Scheme Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Scheme APPLY BY 20 DECEMBER 2024 Schools with primary-school-aged children can apply to become an early adopter of the government’s universal free breakfast...
Makaton Level 1&2 12th & 19th May
Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life. Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate...
Makaton Level 1 & 2. 27th January & 3rd February 9.30am – 4.30pm
Makaton Level 1 & 2. 27th January & 3rd February 9.30am – 4.30pm Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports...
Bristol Early Years Anti-Racist Practice Forum
Do you work in Early Years? Have you attended training about anti-racism in the last few years? Would you like to spend time reflecting on your practice in a supportive community of...
Bristol Bears Community Foundation: Inclusive Sports workshop
BAND were excited to partner with Bristol Bears Community Foundation over the October half term, to provide 2 Inclusive Sports workshops to our member settings that are funded to support SEND children...
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Blog: Featured Articles
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…
