Welcome to the bumper Summer edition! There is a lot going on in the city over the summer so please take a look we are sure there is something for everyone. A big thank you to everyone who completed the 'How are we doing' survey in the last newsletter, we are working throught the results and will be adding the feedback to the website in September. 

Latest News

It's Play Time This Summer

The Brighton & Hove community play programme is offering local children and families five weeks of fun during the summer holidays. There will be daily sessions from Monday 26 July to Friday 27 August at a number of locations around the city.

Young Volunteers Wanted Now

Do you have a child aged 14-25 who lives in Brighton & Hove and might fancy trying something new over the summer holidays, why not try volunteering?

The Maternity Services Parents' Forum

Are you pregnant or have you recently had a baby? Are you happy with your local maternity services? Tell your story and share your opinions of NHS maternity care in Brighton and Hove.

Changes to Free Swimming

Brighton & Hove City Council at it's full council meeting yesterday agreed to fund free swimming in the city until the end of the school holidays and for under 11's until March 2011.

Playbuilder Put On Hold

Planned improvements to 11 parks and playspaces around the city are having to be put on hold as a result of Government spending review. Find out more here.

Summer Holiday Events

With the school summer holiday here already we've been finding out what's going to be happening around our city to entertain children, young people and families.

Safety Net Assertiveness Programme Summer Sessions 

SNAP (Safety Net Assertiveness Programme) Groups are funded by Children In Need and are open to any children aged 8-11 who live in Brighton and Hove.

Space Hop: The Summer Reading Challenge

This summer children through out the city can be part of a special space mission that will take them out of this world! Stop off at your local library and sign up to join the crew of the Ex-Libris on Space Hop, the Summer Reading Challenge 2010.

Summer Sports Camps

South Coast Sports Camps at the University of Sussex are offering a wide variety of activities over the summer holidays.

Summer Fun 2010

Summer Fun is an annual publication produced by the Family Information Service. It is your indispensable guide to childcare, sport, play events and activities for children and young people throughout the summer holiday.

July Men's Network Meeting

Do you think every boy in our city should be given the best possible chance to realise his greatest potential?  If so, why not go along for the next gathering of The Men's Network.

Events

Event for Parents of Teenagers

The Parents' Forum and Brighton & Hove's Parenting Team are joining together to hold a free information event for parents of teenagers in the city. Come along to find out what's available for your teenager to do, how you can support them and how to get help for yourself.

Sunsmart Summer Roadshow 2010

Beauty is only skin deep - or so the saying goes - and this summer Cancer Research UK is inviting you to see for yourself by visiting their SunSmart Roadshow.

Health Event Which Could Change Your Life 

Brighton & Hove City Council is calling on residents to take advantage of a health and well-being event in Brighton organised by Brighton and Hove Local Involvement Network (LINk).

Fathers & Sons Picnic

As part of The Men's Project Launch Weekend we will be hosting a Fathers & Sons Picnic in the Park.

National Play Day

The Play Service will be running four fun packed Playing for Health Road Shows over the summer holidays, as well as the National Play Day event in Hove Park

Other events over the summer:

Brighton 999 Fun Day

Funday Sunday Childrens Festival

Brunswick Festival in the Square

Brighton Olympic Open Weekend Events

Have Your Say About........

School Lunches Consultation

Complete our survey to tell us what you think about lunchtimes at school and you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 shopping voucher!

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