Monthly Archives: May 2019

Test you driving skills and bring the family for a day of fun filled activities at Mind in Somerset’s Driving Challenge and Family Fun Day

Test you driving skills and bring the family for a day of fun filled activities at Mind in Somerset’s Driving Challenge and Family Fun Day

Mind in Somerset’s main fundraising event of the year is taking place at Henstridge Airfield on 6th July. The Driving Challenge and Family Fun Day is an opportunity to test your driving skills on a range of vehicles against other competitors and have a fun packed day with the family. All the money raised will help Mind in Somerset continue to support people experiencing poor mental health in the local community.

The Driving Challenge and Family Fun Day promises to be a great day out for all. Competitors get the chance to drive at least 3 vehicles. This could be anything including HGV’s, double decker buses, black cabs, farming vehicles, forklift trucks and much more! For those not competing there will still be lots to do including an inflatable assault course, arts and crafts, tombola, face painting and more.

 

Mind in Somerset provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem in Somerset. Providing services for both adults and young people, in group and one to one settings. Although affiliated with national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, Mind in Somerset is an independent charity and responsible for raising all their own funds.

 

Dr Alexander Priest, CEO says “This is a really exciting event for everyone and will be a fun day out for all the family. The day will be family focused with something for all ages. We are really looking forward to the day and hope to see lots of people there!”

 

Entry for the Driving Challenge costs £30 with the chance to drive a minimum of 3 vehicles that’s just £10 a vehicle! Entry price includes a t-shirt and medal for taking part. Prizes include a in a TB10 aircraft from the airfield that afternoon, a tour of the Ariel Motor Company and a ride in an Ariel Atom or Nomad car, a ride in a 1927 Model T Replica, and a family ticket to Haynes Motor Museum.

 

To enter the driving challenge visit https://mindinsomerset.fullonsport.com/event/search. Entry closes on 14th June.

Wiltshire libraries get ready to celebrate Pyjamarama!

Wiltshire libraries get ready to celebrate Pyjamarama!

Across Wiltshire, libraries will be hosting their own special rhyme times and distributing free books to celebrate BookTrust’s ‘Pyjamarama’ running from Monday 3 – Friday 7 June. Pyjamarama is all about encouraging families to have fun reading together, anywhere and anytime and to share the magic of books, particularly at bedtime. Across Wiltshire there will… Read More…

Somerset Youth Parliament Members launch their Manifesto

Somerset Youth Parliament Members launch their Manifesto

Young people from Somerset elected to ensure the voices of their peers are heard across the County have unveiled their Manifesto. The three recently elected Somerset Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs), supported by Somerset County Council, are proud to announce the release of the booklet which outlines their key campaigns. These are: Save Our Environment… Read More…

Council responds to climate change protest

Council responds to climate change protest

We understand the strength of feeling shown today by young people and many others from across our community. We share their concerns and recognise that urgent action is needed.  We have declared a Climate Emergency and are committed to provide leadership to enable carbon neutrality by 2030. The council is drawing up an action plan… Read More…

Here are the top baby names of 2019 so far

Here are the top baby names of 2019 so far

As we’re nearly half way through the year, we thought we’d check in with the top rated baby names of this year and there have already been some interesting new addition. Baby name generators have surprisingly found Posie and Milo have topped the list so far this year. Older names, biblical names and literary picks… Read More…

Pass on your love of reading

Pass on your love of reading

Volunteers are needed this summer to pass their love of reading onto children during this year’s Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge, taking place across all Somerset Libraries. Last year, over 7,400 children took part in the challenge in Somerset and this couldn’t have been achieved without the help of volunteers. Volunteers need to be aged… Read More…

Five Reasons Why You Need To Visit The Royal Navy International Air Day 2019!

Five Reasons Why You Need To Visit The Royal Navy International Air Day 2019!

The Royal Navy International Air Day will take place on Saturday 13 July at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, to showcase the Fleet Air Arm’s current and future capabilities and historic accomplishments spanning over 100 years. As one of the South West’s largest one day events, it’s increasingly popular with both families… Read More…

Have you got what it takes to make a difference?

Have you got what it takes to make a difference?

Fostering can be an amazing and rewarding journey. Fostering Fortnight, which started on May 13, offered the ideal time to catch up with Mal and his wife Chriscelle, foster carers living in Keynsham… Even before they were married, Mal and Chriscelle had talked about fostering at some point in the future, but it wasn’t until after… Read More…

B&NES Schools take action on funding crisis

B&NES Schools take action on funding crisis

A B&NES wide campaign is now in force to tackle budget cuts to the region’s schools. Parents and carers in Bath and North East Somerset will have received a letter recently from their child’s school regarding the funding crisis for schools in B&NES. The letter says that although parents and carers may be aware of… Read More…

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