April 2009

The sun has got his hat on, hip-hip-hip-hooray

The sun has got his hat on and he's coming out today

Now we'll all be happy, hip-hip-hip-hooray

The sun has got his hat on and he's coming out today

Sun

Hello Everyone!

The sun is out and spring is definitely here!  We are all looking forward to a few weeks with our children enjoying their Easter holiday as we are sure you are. 

March has been a very busy month for us as you will soon discover by the amount of information in this month's E-Newsletter.

This is our biggest e-newsletter yet so send the kids out to play in the sunshine, sit back and enjoy!

Latest News

Things To Do in The Easter Holidays

Our second instalment of our popular ‘Things to do' series.  Letting you know of great things to do that are free or easily affordable with your children during the holidays.

Click here to see what we have suggested.

The next Half term is just next month away so let us know of any events or fun activities we can suggest for the May Half Term just email us at info@bhparentsforum.org.

The Launch of YAF 2009

May has always been festival month here in Brighton.  Come and see the multi-media extravaganza that is YAF.

Click here to find out more about Youth Arts Fringe 2009.

Free Swimming for under 16's

Swimming

Finally, it's cheaper to do an activity that most kids love.

Click here to find out how to get your kids swimming for free.  

The Truth about Loan Sharks

Money a bit tight? Worrying about how to pay those bills?

Click here to find out the truth about Loan Sharks.

City Reads 2009 has started

We all wish we had more time to ourselves let alone more time to read.  Treat yourself and participate in this year's City Reads.

Click here to get reading.

New Health Watchdog

Parents hope they never need to know about where to go if something goes wrong, but it is handy to know who to go to when it does.

Click here to find out the name of the New Health Watchdog.

Childrens' Health Strategy

The government wants what we want; happy and healthy children.

Click here to find out how the government will be helping us achieve that.

More Free Empower Training for Lone Parents in Brighton and Hove

Women's Wisdom is offering 6 more courses in various areas of the City.

To find out how to join latest course click here.

The New Health in Pregnancy Grant

Pregnant woman

The government wants to help us get ready when we have a new baby.

Click here to find out how to claim.  

Change Your Community For The Better

It is said that it takes a community to raise a child, but how can we help our communities do that?

Click here to get started.

A Financial Boost for Children's Play

We all know how important parks are for children and the government has given Brighton and Hove money to make some of our parks better.

Click here to find out how much and how they will decide which parks to update. 

Funding Crisis for a local Children's Health Charity

This recession has a lot to answer for and now a local charity really needs help.

Click here to find out how.

Consultations

Volunteer Strategy Survey

Brighton is a town of volunteers, but how can that be better supported?  Participate in the setting up the Volunteer Strategy by filling out an on-line strategy.

Click here to get started.

Blogs

Bad-Dad has somehow made a connection between Boys, Girls, Clothes, and Hugs.

Not a Supermum would like to apologise and explain "Why I haven't written a blog this month".

Wheeliemumma tells us about her latest sporting event in Climb of my Life 2009.

Triple P Tip Sheet

This month's tip sheet is about Being a Good Sport.

Click here to get this month's tip sheets.

Website of the Month

BBC Bitesize

With SAT's just around the corner we choose the BBC Bitesize for this month's website.  This should help you help your children get ready.

To check out our other web links click here. 

Latest Discussion

The latest discussion started on the forum is about bullying.  You may have been bullied when you were younger and have some advice.  Click here to give your views.

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Thanks for reading!  See you again soon.

The Parents Forum Team