Massive thanks to the children of Watermore School for their lovely paintings on the notice board welcoming walkers, horse-riders and cyclists to Frampton Cotterell at the parish boundary on Frampton End Road. The cost of the notice board was covered by Dave Hockey’s Member Awarded Funding – Pat’s covered the cost of the matching one at Iron […]

The South Glos Music Hub would like to hear what children and young people think about the opportunities to get involved in music that are available to them locally. What would their ideal music-making experience be? The Music Hub supports music-making and music learning for all children and young people across the area and as […]

Would you like to hold a play scheme in your street? South Glos is piloting Play Streets. Residents can apply for and manage a temporary road closure so that children can play in the street and neighbours can get to know each other. You have until 13th August to apply for Play Street sessions between […]

Could you donate food items to help families in crisis? The Foodbank Project consists of a ‘holiday hunger’ service to provide parcels of lunch items during the long summer holiday for children who usually have free school meals. ESQUIRES Coffee, Yate is holding an inaugural Big Community Day this Saturday, 9 June at Yate Riverside […]

Thursday 31st May – 12-2.30pm The Hawk and Owl Trust and Avon Wildlife Trust are giving you a chance to meet an owl in May Half Term. You can also go vole habitat hunting, grab a pot and go bug hunting and search for butterflies and bees. Bring along a picnic to enjoy in the wildflower […]

There are more than 160 children in care in South Gloucestershire who need a stable home. South Glos Council want to hear from anyone who has ever considered fostering and would like to know more about this rewarding role. They are holding a series of information sessions during April and anyone who is interested can […]

South Gloucestershire Libraries have lots of fun activities for children and families this February half term. All activities are FREE drop-ins, most suitable for primary school aged children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. More information is available online.

This week is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and a new Mind You website for children and young people (www.mindyou.org.uk) has been launched to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing in South Gloucestershire. It has separate sections for children, young people, parents and carers and professionals and was designed with input from local children and young […]

If you’re looking for something to do with your children during the Christmas holidays, you could try some of the free activities at our local libraries. You can see a full list on the South Glos website, some of the most local ones include:     Tuesday 19 December Christmas crafts Yate Library, 10.30am to […]

Supportive Parents provides the Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) Service in South Gloucestershire, as well as Bristol and North Somerset.  They are an independent organisation offering free, confidential and impartial advice to parents, children or any young person aged 16 – 25, about SEND. You can find out more on their website.