Events

FREE craft and music workshops at St. Werburghs City Farm.

Run by trained workshop leaders, as part of an out-reach campaign before the summer fair. The workshops include hat-making, drumming and felt-mask masking. Ffi: St Werburghs Farm Facebook page

Free Ferry Funday Monday 27th May

Free ferry trips all day long for the people of Bristol and our visitors! Fun and unexpected surprises all day long including: face painting, balloon pirate swords, free ferry flags and live music. Ffi: www.bristolferry.com

Lawrence Weston Community Farm May half term family activities

Activities are suitable for all ages and are free unless otherwise stated. Just turn up on the day. under 10's must be accompanied by an adult. Making music in the woods Tues 28th May 2-4pm, Nature walk at Lawrence Weston Moor Thurs 30th May 2-4pm, Magical Woodland Creatures Fri 31st May 2-4pm and more...see www.lwfarm.org.uk for more details.

New Games Leadership Workshop -Book your FREE place today!

This is an opportunity to learn New Games by playing them! You will also learn how to lead the games, and when to use which ones. New Games are (physical) cooperative games which sometimes include competition. The main difference is that everyone wins! Venue: University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Sports Hall. Date: Thursday 27th June. Time: 9.30am - 4pm. To book your place email Playwork Partnerships at team@playwork.co.uk or call 01242 714601.

Expansion of Early Education for 2 Year Olds

Find out more about BCC Early Years Service plans to increase the number of spaces for 2 year olds in the city and how you can be involved and support this development. Sessions are being held at the following times and venues:

Spring Festival, Windmill Hill City Farm

Saturday 18th May, 12 - 5pm, £5, kids free. FFI: www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk

 



Photo of a young girl holding up a t-shirt that she has just painted.

Fun and Skills in the Outdoors, Forest School Training Level 1

at Embercombe in Devon, open to young women aged 16 - 25 years. Saturday 25th - Tuesday 28th May. FFI: claire@imayla.co.uk www.imayla.com




Duty to Refer: A Free Event for Safeguarding Profesionals

The event will provide you with information on the practical changes to referrals following the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Wednesday 5th June 2013. 9.30am to 12.30am Children and Young Peoples Services, 1pm - 4pm Adult Services. Bristol City Hall, College Green, BS1 5TR. Contact Donald Gloag, BSCB Training Adminstrator, for more info: bscb.safeguarding.training@bristol.gov.uk 0117 353 2505

The Young People's Bike Programme

An ititiative from the Bristol Bike Project, who now dedicate two days a week to teaching young people about bicycle mechanics, offering work experience and working towards a Youth Achievement Award. FFI: Seb: 07718 896 880 E: thebristolbikeproject@googlemail.com www.thebristolbikeproject.org

Forest of Avon Trust and Lawrence Weston Community Farm

OCN Introduction to Forest School Level 1 and OCN Level 3 Forest School Leader Award. For more information about the Spring, Summer and Winter courses contact: Kerry, email kerry@lwfarm.org.uk tel: 0117 938 1128 www.lwfarm.org.uk

Lets All Play

Free Play Sessions at Bristol Adventure Playgrounds For Disabled Children Term Time - Weekends, Holidays - Monday to Friday
Lets All Play is new service for Disabled Children and their families. For Lets All Play sessions there will be additional inclusive playworker's, provided by Bristol Playbus, to cater for the needs of the children. Working in partnership with Bristol City Council, Playbus will work with you and your child to offer short breaks at which carer's can stay and play or leave the children to play with others. Our experienced inclusion team have worked with a wide range of children in many different settings. We will use our friendly, adaptable approach towards children's play to ensure everyone can join in. Let's All Play sessions will offer a range of activities including music, cooking, arts and crafts and, of course, the challenge of exploring adventure playgrounds and children's freely chosen play activities. You and your child are welcome to any Adventure Playground session.

What we offer
Time for your child to have fun and meet new friends
Time for all of the family's children aged 5-15 to play
Time for you to have a break

Lets All Play Sessions
Play sessions are free to ALL children aged 5-13 years. Your child will need to bring refreshments, lunch and money for any snacks that they may like to buy. There is no need to book. However please contact us in advance if you wish to discuss your child's additional support needs.

For a timetable or further information, please contact Playbus t: 0117 955 1561, email letsallplay@bristolplaybus.org.uk or visit our website www.bristolplaybus.org, the adventure playgrounds (see below) or visit www.goplacestoplay.org.uk.

Felix Road Adventure Playground Felix Road, Easton, Bristol BS5 0JW 0117 955 1265
Lockleaze Adventure Playground Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9SU 0117 979 8311
St Paul's Adventure Playground Thomas Street, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 9LL 0117 954 2145
Southmead Adventure Playground Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PP 0117 950 3607

Photo of a boy playing pirates and pointing.

Educational Boat Trips

provided by Bristol Packet includes City Docks Tour, Eastwood Farm Park, Clifton Suspension Bridge, River Trips to Hanham. FFI: www.bristolpacket.co.uk/education tel: 0117 926 8157

Really Wild Activity Sessions from Avon Wildlife Trust

Fun and educational environmental activities for children's groups; ideal for holiday play schemes, after school clubs, woodcraft folk, brownies and cubs. Activities available at Willsbridge Mill Education Centre, Willsbridge Hill, Bristol BS30 6EX Can also take place at your venue or your local nature reserve. Choose from one of their suggestions, or let them know your theme. FFI: 0117 932 6885
e: willsbridgemill@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk £5.50 per child for minimum 2 hour session for groups of 11 - 40 (groups less than 11 minimum charge £60). Go Wild! visit www.wildschools.org.uk

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