If you’re looking for something to keep your primary school age children occupied this half term, why not try out some of the fun activities at our local libraries. Pirate pandemonium Pirate themed crafts. Thornbury Library – Monday 23 October, 11am to 12 midday Yate Library – Tuesday 24 October, 10.30am to 12 midday Winterbourne […]

South Glos are currently looking for foster carers for every background to care for children and young people who have had a difficult start in life. You can find out more at a Fostering Information Evening in Yate on Thursday 3 August. It runs from 7pm to 9pm at the Badminton Road Council Offices. For […]

Once again libraries in South Gloucestershire are inviting all  4 to 11-years-old to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is Animal Agents, based on a detective agency staffed by a variety of clever animals – furry, scaly and slippery – who are out to crack a case at the library with […]

I recently joined thousands of people marching for fairer funding for our schools – parents, children, teachers and fellow Lib Dems – at the Fairer Funding for Schools rally. The Liberal Democrats would invest £6.9bn more in our schools and colleges over the next parliament, to ensure no school and no child loses out. That […]

South Gloucestershire’s libraries have a range of fun activities planned to help keep children entertained over the half term holidays including story times, rhymetimes and crafts. All activities are free drop-ins for primary school aged children unless otherwise stated. Find your nearest library at www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries Tuesday 30 May Feathered friends Emersons Green Library, 2pm to […]

South Glos Council is asking for your views on a strategy for Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing. They are looking for views from a whole range of people – service users, their families, carers, the general public, current and potential future providers, care workers, health partners and other stakeholders. You can find out […]

If you’re looking for something to do with your children or grandchildren during half term, there are a range of free drop-in activities for 4-10 years at the local libraries. These include:   Tuesday 25 October Ocean commotion Yate Library, 10.30am to 12pm Spook-tacular Bradley Stoke Library, 10.30am to 12pm, Spooky themed craft fun. Hats […]

Avon Wildlife Trust are holding a Family Nature Day and Picnic at Says Court Solar Farm from 10am to 12 noon on Tuesday 30th August. The event will offer a morning of nature based exploration including bug hunting, blackberry painting and much more. You can bring a picnic to enjoy in the wildflower meadow that’s […]

Foster Care Fortnight started on Monday. If you think you could make a difference in child’s life, you can find out more at a drop-in session being held at the Badminton Road council offices on Tuesday 24th May from 7pm to 9pm. Social workers and existing foster carers will be able to answer your questions […]

A national awareness campaign highlighting the crucial role people can play in reporting child abuse and neglect launched this week. Child abuse is any action by another person – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child. It can be physical, sexual or emotional, but can just as often be about a […]