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TAKEFREE ME HOME IN THIS ISSUE What’s On in May & June Ayot St Lawrence Art Show Time to party! Summer camps Issue 86 May/June 2019 familiesonline.co.uk 2 Families Herts familiesonline.co.uk In this issue: Proud supporter of the News & Views 4-6 Ayot St Lawrence Art Show Technology 7 Children’s Parties 8-9 Hello! Education 11 Summer Camps 14-15 Welcome to the May/June issue of Families Hertfordshire Magazine – my second issue since taking over as editor in January. What’s On 16-19 Having worked for regional newspapers earlier in my career I value the part that local Tel: 07958284983 events play in bringing people together and Email: [email protected] building stronger communities, so I’m delighted to give my support to two really exciting events taking place over the coming weeks. www.familiesonline.co.uk The annual Ayot St Lawrence Art Show has been attracting art lovers for many years and proudly Editor: Dale Harry celebrates its 45th year. In addition to the art on display, there are a host of activities that children Design: Christina Billingham can get involved in too so it makes the perfect family day out (turn to page 5 for more details). Listings editor: Karen Porter The impact of climate change and valuing sustainable living are topics that we should all try to Facebook: Twitter: keep at the forefront of our minds as we go about our daily lives, and the St Albans Sustainability FamiliesHerts @FamiliesHerts Festival is doing its best to ensure we do just that with numerous events taking place across the town, Harpenden and the villages. There’s lots to see and do! Turn to page 4 for more information. In this issue I’d also like to thank all the readers who took part in the Families readership survey: Market your business with Families Herts we had such a great response and feedback has shown that the magazine is highly valued by • We reach over 45,000 engaged families and businesses alike. 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News & Views First climate change Playpark Project teachers to be Rothamsted needs taught in the UK your support The community of Harpenden and the surrounding areas has come together to raise money for the regeneration of the play area in Rothamsted Park. The once popular play area is now in very poor condition and sadly near the end of its life, but the Playpark Action Rothamsted Committee was up last year with the aim of making the playpark a modern and welcoming place to visit again, and it has made great progress. Teachers across the country have the Education provider YPO sponsors this FREE, With the designs for the new playpark opportunity to become the first climate global education programme. All you have to voted for by the public, and agreed upon, the change teachers accredited by the UN. do is sign up to Harwood Education’s UN CC: challenge now for PARC is to raise funds which This one of a kind climate change education Learn Teacher Academy. will see those design plans become a programme will use innovative learning The course, which takes just 8 hours to physical reality. technology so teachers can learn at home or complete, explores the science that supports The committed team behind PARC work on the go. The aim is to make sure teachers the existence and effects of climate change closely with St Albans City and District can help protect the climate by educating on children, cities, human health, and gender. Council and aim to: ‘Raise sufficient funds to their students with the latest data and If you work in a school or want to get create a new and inclusive flagship play area information on climate change, sustainability, your child’s school involved go to for Harpenden and surrounding towns and and the green economy. www.unccteacheracademy.com villages; a place where friends and families can come together and spend quality time.’ A number of fundraising events, in which all areas of the community are invited to The St Albans District Sustainability Festival participate, will be announced soon. The three-week There is a talk on sustainable fashion, an award winning introduction to green investment and a St Albans sustainable-themed pub quiz. Sustainability Visit the Market Takeover on Sunday 19 Festival returns May when St Albans city centre will be filled for 2019 with from 11am – 5pm with stalls, music, food and over 100 activities all aimed at helping residents reduce events to their carbon footprint. enjoy across Thousands of children across the district St Albans, Harpenden and the villages. will be involved in the Sustainability Festival There is something for everyone whatever as schools, Scouts, Guides and other youth your age or interests, many events are free, groups join in on the action. and all are about the environment and sustainable living. The festival takes place 11 May – 1 June. If you are interested in supporting PARC Some of the exciting events include family- For more details and full programme on the project or would like to donate friendly walks, picnics, craft sessions, a of events visit contact [email protected] or visit community sports day, river dipping and www.sustainablestalbans.org www.parkaid.org adventure play. 4 Families Herts familiesonline.co.uk Art Show celebrates its 45th birthday! Now in its 45th year the very popular Ayot St Lawrence Art Show is set to be the best yet as a new art and craft tent has been introduced alongside the main exhibition, which will offer opportunities for all ages to try watercolour, pastel relief, lino print and make handmade crafts. ‘The Show is a real gem and gets more and more popular every year,’ says Art Show committee member, Kitty Turner. ‘We are hugely grateful to our loyal supporters but wanted to mark the anniversary by introducing the Art Show to a wider audience through a range of fun art-related activities.’ ‘The Show is a real gem and gets more and more popular every year’ The main exhibition will once again showcase a wide range of artists displaying a variety of styles including oil, water colour and acrylic. In addition to the framed art available for sale, there is a much sought- after selection of unframed art, and a variety of art-based greetings cards designed by the artists. There is a treasure hunt to enjoy too, and you can reward your efforts with a trip to the tea tent, or why not head off to The Brocket Arms, supporters of the Art Show, who will be hosting a BBQ as part of their annual food and drink festival. The Show began life in 1974 as a means of raising money for conservation projects to maintain and protect the fabric of St Lawrence Church, and this continues today. The Ayot St Lawrence Art Show takes place 15 – 17 June at the Palladian Church. Families Hertfordshire Magazine is a proud supporter of the Ayot St Lawrence Art Show 2019. For more information visit www.ayotartshow.co.uk. Lack of sleep damaging for children More than a third of primary school children are failing to get sufficient sleep, according to research by the University of Leeds. The study has linked poor sleep with difficulties in paying attention in class, keeping up with school work, forgetfulness and absenteeism. The NHS recommendation is that children of that age should get 10 hours sleep per night but the study discovered that out of 1,100 children aged 6 to 11, 36% were getting only eight hours sleep or less on a weekday night. Just under a third of children reported that worrying about school work was keeping them awake, whilst around one in six children reported that they found it difficult to sleep because of concerns about bullying or friendship. The researchers identified that children who had access to technology in their bedroom were more likely to experience a shorter night’s sleep and recommended that parents consider removing technology from their children’s bedrooms.