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40 things to do – 1: Visit a museum

40 things to do – 1: Visit a museum

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

BAND TEAM24th January 2018What we remember- memories of play(0)

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?

BAND TEAM24th January 2018Events,What we remember- memories of playchildhood,outdoors,play(0)

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...

BANDNews-Back Issues: Safeguarding Bristol’s Children

BANDNEWS – BACK ISSUES: Cooking Corner: Ice Cream in a Bag

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...

Fundraising News: School-Based Nursery Capital Grant

BAND TEAM11th November 2024Fundraising News,Uncategorised(0)

School-Based Nursery Capital Grant The UK Government is committing £15million to expand the provision of School-Based Nurseries (SBNs) across England. Applications are now open to state-funded primary schools that already offer some...

THE PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

BAND TEAM6th November 2024Fundraising News,Uncategorised(0)

THE PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMME Small Grants of up to £5,000 and Major Grants of between £5,001 and £30,000 are available to UK registered charities and...

Fundraising News: Wessex water Foundation Community Fund

BAND TEAM2nd October 2024Fundraising News,Uncategorised(0)

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

BAND TEAM4th September 2024Fundraising News(0)

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...