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January 8, 2024
Grantham: LiNCHigher inspiring young people across Lincolnshire
January 5, 2024
Colerne & Corsham: Local swimming lessons
Puddleducks @ Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield
Otters Swim School @ Ashley Wood pool, near Batheaston & Stonar School, near Melksham
Aqualetes @ Springfield Community Campus, Corsham
Aqualetes @ The Olympiad, Chippenham
Neptune Aquatics @ Starfish Hydro pool, Chippenham
Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
Information provided by Colerne HIVE
Wiltshire: Coming to a town near you in 2024!
Please click the links below for details of what's coming up in your local town and bookmark this link for future events!
For details of more events and attractions around the county, you can also check out the Visit Wiltshire website where you can filter events by town, as well as the Bath & Wiltshire Parent website
Local village events, including those in Colerne, Lyneham, Hullavington, Box, Rudloe, Batheaston, etc. will continue to be shared on the blog separately so watch this space.
Or why not sign up for Colerne or Lyneham HIVE blog alerts here!
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
January 4, 2024
Bristol: 24 things to do in Bristol in 2024
From festivals and fiesta's to street art and exhibitions, there is plenty of experiences to be had in Bristol this year.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
January 3, 2024
Gloucestershire: Events and places to visit in Gloucestershire this year
There are lots of sights to see in Gloucestershire this year, either in the county town of Gloucester or around the county itself. These helpful guides will give you a glimpse of what's coming up in 2024!
What's on in Gloucestershire in 2024
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
Updates to Early Years Provision
There will also be an expansion of wraparound childcare places in settings from September for families who need it with children from Reception Year to Year 6. This plan is aimed at families who need wraparound provision from 8 am – 6pm term time only should have access to it within their local community.
There is also government start up grant funding available currently to encourage people to become registered childminders. The website where applications can be made for the start up grant can be found here: Apply for a childminder start-up grant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
January 2, 2024
Togetherall - new year goal setting
Entering a new year may come with hope, happiness, and pressure to achieve goals or feeling like we need to be perfect.
Stafford: SENDIASS Staffordshire family partnership
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Phone them 01785 356921 or Email:
sfps@staffordshire.gov.uk