Links for Parents
FREE Easter Holiday Family Cycling
We are pleased to confirm the return of our hugely popular family cycling sessions. Why not come along to learn to ride or improve your skills!
All sessions will take place at: Sporting Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ
Each course will run over two mornings (beginners) or two afternoons (improvers)
Available days and times:
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Week 1 |
Tues 06 & Weds 07 April |
10.00 - 12.00 - Beginners |
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12.30 - 14.30 - Improvers |
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Thu 08 & Fri 09 April |
10.00 - 12.00 - Beginners |
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12.30 - 14.30 - Improvers |
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Week 2 |
Mon 12 & Tues 13 April |
10.00 - 12.00 - Beginners |
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12.30 - 14.30 - Improvers |
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Weds 14 & Thu 15 April |
10.00 - 12.00 - Beginners |
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12.30 - 14.30 - Improvers |
If you would like to book a space for your family, please complete the link -https://forms.office.com/r/L9nhYQe7ax .
Please note:
- Participants must attend their chosen sessions (AM or PM) on both the days of their chosen week.
- Please note that these are FAMILY courses and adults must participate with children. Children must be at least 4 years old.
- Please do bring your own bikes if you have them. If you need to borrow a bike please let us know at time of booking.
- Places are restricted and must be booked in advance via the above email link. You may only book a place for your own family.
- Courses are only open to Bexley resident or those who work/attend school in the borough (you may be asked for proof of eligibility).
Sally Barrett BEd(Hons) AMRSGB
Road Safety Officer
This week's offering from David Walliams is the World's Worst Children: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
The Virtual School library - https://library.thenational.academy/
Each Sunday they release a new book being read by the author, this week is Nizrana Farook reading The Girl Who Stole an Elephant. https://library.thenational.academy/steal-an-elephant-with-nizrana-farook/
The author Sally Gardner : https://library.thenational.academy/meet-mr-tiger-betsy-and-the-blue-moon-with-sally-gardner/ Here children can read or listen to her book 'Mr Tiger, Betsy and the blue Moon'. Pupils can watch the author and her recommendations about other books.
Library News
Don’t know what to read next? Read the the books at home?
Join your local library to access hundreds of e-books and Audio books for free.
Click here to find out more about Bexley Libraries. Here are some further sources of free digital books. Enjoy! https://sway.office.com/c2It1G0wGB58Det1?ref=Link
Finally, there are some other resources on Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/event/national-storytelling-week-2021 if you wish to use.
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Lockdown lunches and meal plans |
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Change4Life have created recipes and shopping lists for families which can be used to create lunches for around £15 each week. Please share this information with your parents/carers. |
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https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/lunch/cheap-lockdown-lunch-ideas
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Think you know - parental support
Blue Peter on You Tube
The BBC have announced the launch of Blue Peter on You Tube.
Blue Peter is the longest running kids TV show in the world and we are uploading videos to it that are suitable for 5-11 year olds. We have world record breaking challenges, arts and crafts, environmental videos, cooking and baking how tos, inspirational films, gaming, celebrity appearances, dance routines and music performances. We also feature ways of getting a Blue Peter badge, behind the scenes footage and extra content about our incredible presenters Adam, Lindsey, Mwaksy, Richie and Henry the Blue Peter dog.
If you are interested, subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/bluepeter - it’s completely free to subscribe!
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY (CAP)
CAP is passionate about releasing people from a life sentence of poverty, debt, unemployment and addiction. Partnering with the local churches they bring good news, hope and freedom to people in the UK.
If you are feeling weighed down by debt, then we can help. You may think your situation is impossible, but there is hope. Our friendly team will give you a listening ear in the privacy of your own home and provide a real solution to your debts.
www.capuk.org Phone: 01274 760720 info@capuk.org
PARENT ZONE - Free Digital Drop-ins about the Online World
Parent Zone are launching a series of free digital drop-ins about the online world – on everything from Cyberbullying to Sharing Carefully. Here is the link with more details and dates:
GREENWICH AND BEXLEY GP HUBS
If you need to see a GP out of hours there are GP hubs for the Bexley and Greenwich areas.
You must be registered with a Bexley/Greenwich GP and the access hubs are situated at:
Greenwich - Eltham Community Centre and Thamesmead Health Centre
Open Monday - Friday 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Weekends 8am - 8pm
Bexley - Queen Mary's Hospital and Erith Hospital
Open Monday - Friday 4.00pm - 8.00pm. Weekends 8.00am - 8.00pm
If you would like more information please visit the following websites:
www.greenwichccg.nhs.uk/Local-Services/GPs/Pages/default.aspx
www.bexleyccg.nhs.uk/Your-Services/gp-8am-to-8pm-service.htm
Public Health England’s healthy families campaign Change4Life has partnered once again with Disney to launch new 10 Minute Shake Up resources for primary schools.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/parents/
BBC Adult Learning. Lots of information about getting into learning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/adults/
The Parents' Centre. For all parents and carers who want to help their child or children to learn.
