Workshops at Hackney City Farm teach kids about plants. They aim to inspire gardeners, promoting nature and sustainability for city children. Back Market Natural Food Workshops Bloom at Hackney City Farm, Cultivating Young Minds Kids in cities often lack outdoor space, and research showed they have very little green space to play in. Still, parents…
Movement Park gave 60 kids bikes, helmets, and gear in Glasgow. The program boosted skills, confidence, and promoted cycling. They also made friends. Movement Park Gifts Bikes and Helmets to 60 Children in Glasgow Movement Park worked with Scottish Cycling. They supported cycling for kids in the city. The charity gave bikes to local children,…
Poppy O’Toole inspires kids to cook using slow cookers in a Tesco program, boosting fruit and vegetable intake and creating healthy eating habits. Celeb Chef Motivates Kids to Cook with Slow Cookers: Tesco’s Healthy Eating Push Tesco wants kids to eat more fruits and veggies. They’ve started a program for schools, helping kids in poorer…
Join the fun at Cefn Mawr Library’s fancy dress swap from February 24-28. Donate costumes and get a token for a new one! Free Children’s Fancy Dress Costume Swap at Cefn Mawr Library Wrexham: Time to Talk Day is on Thursday, February 6. It’s a day to discuss mental health openly. Many people feel isolated…
Kids in Overton enjoyed planting a new apple tree, learning about care and sustainability for their community orchard Overton Children Help Plant Apple Tree in Village Orchard Overton: On January 31, kids helped plant an apple tree in their village. Emma Young from Sustainable Overton led the fun activity. The children took turns using a…
The number of home-schooled children in Essex has surged, raising concerns about support for special needs education. Massive Increase in Home-Schooled Children in Essex Over Recent Years Essex: The number of children being home-schooled in Essex has skyrocketed. Over the past three years, Essex County Council reported a significant rise in home education. They noted…
Transport police are looking into a close call with children on the railway line in Carrbridge, raising safety concerns. Transport Police Investigate Near-Tragedy Involving Kids at Carrbridge Carrbridge: Last night, a train driver had to stop his train. He nearly hit kids playing on the tracks at Carrbridge Station. The British Transport Police are investigating…
The community mourns two children lost in a tragic hit-and-run incident in Essex, leaving flowers and heartfelt messages at the scene. Community Honors Two Children Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Essex Essex: Two children tragically died in a hit-and-run crash. A boy and a girl were struck by a car on Ashlyns in Pitsea around…
MP Neil Coyle opposes the death penalty despite rising calls for it after the Southport killer’s sentencing. Southport Killer Sparks Renewed Debate on Death Penalty, Says MP Neil Coyle Southport: The recent sentencing of a killer who murdered three children has reignited discussions about the death penalty. Many people feel the 52-year sentence is too…
A tragic hit-and-run in Pitsea has left two children dead, prompting arrests Floral Tributes Left at Scene of Essex Hit-and-Run Incident Pitsea: Police got a call around 6:25 PM about a hit-and-run. A girl and a boy were struck by a car on Walthams Place. Sadly, despite emergency services’ efforts, both children died at the…
Bucks faces a placements crisis for children in care, with rising numbers and complex cases straining resources and services. Children in Care: Lack of Placements Puts Pressure on Council Bucks: Finding placements for children in care is getting tougher. It’s also more expensive since the Covid-19 pandemic. Councillor Anita Cranmer discussed this issue in a…
Residents are rallying to save Stubbington Study Centre from closure, set for February 10 Locals in Stubbington Plan March to Save Beloved Study Centre Hampshire: The county council plans to close the Stubbington Study Centre. This decision comes as they try to meet the growing need for residential care for vulnerable children. Residents and local…
A tragic hit-and-run in Pitsea has claimed the lives of two children Essex Crash: Two Children Die in Hit-and-Run in Pitsea Pitsea: Police got a call around 6:25 PM about a crash involving two kids. A girl and a boy were hit by a car on Walthams Place. The car didn’t stop after the collision.…
A tragic hit and run in Pitsea, Essex, has resulted in the deaths of two children, prompting police investigations and arrests. Pitsea Crash Claims Lives of Two Children in Hit and Run Incident Pitsea: Police received reports around 6:25 PM about a boy and girl hit by a car on Walthams Place. The car did…
A man and woman were arrested after a crash in Essex killed two children Man and Woman Arrested After Fatal Crash Involving Two Children in Essex Essex: A tragic incident occurred when two children died in a crash. A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with this case. The crash happened in…
The Southern Trust reports a record number of children in full-time care, highlighting urgent needs in community services. Children in Full-Time Care Reaches Record High in Southern Trust Area Armagh: The number of children in full-time care in the Southern Trust area is at an all-time high. This situation has raised concerns about the need…
Torfaen schools report no direct concerns about toilet training, but behavior issues linked to speech challenges are rising. Concerns Over Toilet Training for Children in Torfaen Schools Torfaen: The director of education mentioned that schools haven’t raised concerns about potty training. However, they noted an increase in children facing behavior issues tied to speech and…
Aberlour Options Lothian in Prestonpans gets a £1,000 boost for outings and events Prestonpans Children’s Respite Charity Receives Generous Donation Prestonpans: Aberlour Options Lothian helps kids with learning disabilities and autism. They provide short breaks for children and young people. Last week, Thorntree 1038 visited the charity. They presented a £1,000 cheque to the service…
Longborough Festival Opera’s Playground Opera project returns to engage kids with opera. Children from Across Oxfordshire to Be Introduced to Opera Oxfordshire: Longborough Festival Opera is back with its Playground Opera project. This program introduces kids to the world of opera. It’s now in its fourth year and will visit 14 schools in Gloucestershire, Oxford,…
Cheshire West and Chester Council spent nearly £1.9 million on unregistered homes for children in care, raising concerns about safety and oversight. Council Spends £1.8m on Placing Children in Unregistered Homes Cheshire West and Chester: Unregistered homes are not approved by Ofsted. These homes should be registered for proper oversight and safety. The council spent…
