Come along to Lewisham’s Christmas ‘Give and Take’ event and help create a sustainable Christmas. Date/Time: 19th December (5-7pm)Location: Wearside Service Centre, Wearside Road, Ladywell, SE13 7EZ Give and Take events are a fantastic opportunity for local residents to get rid of their unwanted items and make sure they are reused rather than being thrown away, […]
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We all know Christmas can be expensive. Last year the average UK family budgeted £350 for their Christmas food, presents and decorations. Yet nearly two-thirds of us spent up to £250 over our festive budget. Here is some information from Money Helper Money Helper can help The pandemic and now the cost of living crisis
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What are Warm Welcomes? Community groups are coming together to offer spaces where people can pop in free of charge. All welcomes are YOu currently different, some may be providing hot drinks, others may be providing hot food, others may be providing social activities and additional support. Download the Warm Welcomes Brochure to see exactly
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As Christmas approaches we’re all looking to save a bit of money this year but toy safety is something we just can’t take a chance on. The Child Accident Protection Trust has these guidelines Button Batteries “It turns out this is one of the most damaging and dangerous things that my beautiful boy
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You may have heard the very sad news reports about young children dying from Strep A. Although it is extremely worrying, knowing all you can about it, how to spot it and what to do next will help to keep you and your child safe. What is Strep A? Strep A is a bacteria
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Council Tax is an annual fee you pay to your local council. The cost is set by your council and goes towards funding local services. Find out more about Council Tax, how to make sure you’re not paying more than you have to and what to do if you’re struggling to pay with Debt Free
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With all the Christmas adverts on the TV and shops full of Christmas gifts we can all feel under pressure to make the ‘perfect Christmas’. This can leave us stressed and worried that we’re letting our children down if we can’t provide the latest toy or expensive gifts. But most children (and us adults) often
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This winter, with funding from the Department of Education, Lewisham Council is providing a varied holiday programme, with free activities and lunches for school aged children and young people (aged 5–16years–up to 19 for children/young people with SEND) eligible for and in receipt of benefit related Free School Meals. A wide range of providers in
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80% of our kids are not eating enough vegetables. Veg Power is on a mission to inspire kids from early years through primary school and into their teens to veggie loving habits they will keep for life and in turn share with their children. You can sign up for monthly Veg Power emails here.
Autumn is a fantastic time to get out and about and explore with your little ones. Crunchy leaves, acorns and squirrels out collecting for Winter, there’s always something to see. Being outside helps your baby and child’s brain development and can help with our mental wellbeing, especially as the nights draw in. Learn more about
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