Activities in the Community

2020 has been a tough year for so many people and we want to make it just a little bit better for children and families in Dorset. That’s why we asked for those who can, to donate new, or nearly new, winter coats and warm pyjamas that are suitable for ages 3-12.

We have received lots of donations. Collection dates start next week, there is no need to book, you just need to turn up on the dates/times given below and find a suitable coat for their child/ren. No form filling-in or paperwork to complete…

Please use the link below for more information about the appeal.

Help keep children cosy at Christmas - Dorset Council news

How it works:

There will be one week where people can drop off items, an isolation period for the clothing to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission, and then a week where families can drop-in and pick-up coats and pyjamas.

No checks, forms or pre-booking – simply help where it’s needed.

Drop-off: Friday 4 – Thursday 10 December (subject to individual opening times)
Pick-up: Monday 14 – Friday 18^th (subject to individual opening times)

Blandford Children’s Centre
Black Lane, Blandford, DT11 8SW
Tel: 01258 474036
Drop off dates/times: Wed 9 – Thu 10, 9:30am – 4pm
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 9:30am – 4pm

Shaftesbury Children’s Centre
Wincombe Lane. Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
Tel: 01258 474036
Drop off dates/times: Wed 9 – Thu 10, 9:30am – 4pm
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 9:30am – 4pm

Sherborne Children’s Centre
Tinney’s Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DY
Tel: 01258 474036
Drop off dates/times: Wed 9 – Thu 10, 9:30am – 4pm
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 9:30am – 4pm

Halloween at Home

Halloween at home poster.pdf

Poppy Appeal 2020

Nothe Fort's Half-term Halloween programme

Half term halloween activities at Nothe Fort.pdf

Summer Reading Challenge 2020 - Silly Squad

We are delighted to be able to share the following resources to introduce and promote the Challenge:

Our presentation gives information about the Challenge and how libraries are supporting it this year.
The attached flyer explains how you can take part
Watch Sam and Mark introduce the Summer Reading Challenge in the Reading Agency official video
Join in Silly Squad character drawing with this year’s Challenge illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson
Using the Draw yourself silly activity sheet, children can draw themselves as part of the Silly Squad
Children can print off and colour in Johanna Basford’s Super Silly colouring sheet and follow along with her colouring-in tips on the Summer Reading Challenge Facebook page

Any queries may be answered on the help section of the Summer Reading Challenge website or by emailing summerreadingchallenge@readingagency.org.uk

People First Newsletter June 20

People First Newsletter June20.pdf

Water Safety Information from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Madam Hooch from Harry Potter (Zoë Wanamaker CBE) has read a water safety story for us! https://www.dwfire.org.uk/education/safe-by-the-water/

As we head into summer and hopefully some nice weather, children and families are likely to spend more time in or near water, and although cool and inviting water can be dangerous and unpredictable. The stories “Safe at the Seaside” and “Safe at the River” will help young children understand what they can do to help themselves stay safe, and what to do if they do get in trouble in water.

Primary Times

Here is the link to Primary Times first E-Newsletter;

https://mailchi.mp/d76e8eb6c6da/sign-up-to-the-primary-times-dorset-newsletter