Hollingbury, Patcham and Westdene Children’s Centre Winter Newsletter
On Thursday 6 th February and Thursday 13 th February 2014 the Community Learning Team are hosting a First Aid course for In the Winter term Babies and Children.
The Children’s Centre is asking the question: It will be taking place at Carden IF WE WERE TO HOLD TRIPLE P PARENTING SEMINARS ON A Community Centre both weeks SATURDAY – WOULD YOU COME? between 1pm – 3pm
Email me your thoughts (karen.cottingham@brighton-hove.gov.uk ) or write it in the Parents Voice book at the Children's Centre! Contact Christina Mendez to Your ideas will help us to mould and change the way in which we deliver our book a place (01273 294186 ) services
Most children's toys are actually very safe. Accidents involving toys usually happen when a young child plays with a toy that is meant for an older child, or when someone trips over toys that have been left out.
Which toys should I buy? There are so many great toys on the market it can be hard to choose the right one. If you’re not sure, the tips below will help you choose something safe and fun for your child.
The best place to shop for toys is a specialist toy shop or recognised high street shop. These shops won’t sell toys that don’t meet the right safety standards. They also have sales staff on-hand to give you advice on what to buy, and which toys are best for your child. It’s best to be careful with second hand toys. If you’re looking to save money, a toy library might be a safer option – they’ll lend you toys that are appropriate and in good condition. Look for the safety symbols. Toys will have a warning on the packaging if they’re not suitable for children under 36 months. Toys with small parts, for instance, will usually have this warning. Also look out for the lion mark – it shows that the manufacturer claims the toys have been made to higher standards of safety and quality. Battery-powered toys have usually passed rigorous safety tests. But as the batteries wear out, try to avoid mixing old and new batteries - the older batteries could overheat in the toy. All information taken from the Child Accident Prevention Trust website. http://capt.org.uk/safety-advice/choosing-safe-toys
You can contact the Children’s Centre by post, phone or email: Hollingbury and Patcham Children’s Centre County Oak Avenue Brighton Tel: 01273 293311 BN1 8LU Email: [email protected]
Hollingbury, Patcham and Westdene Children’s Centre Winter Newsletter
Tuesday 17 th December 10.30am – 12.30pm Tuesdays 10.30am – 12 noon Baby Stay and We’ll be making Christmas Bookmarks and Play at Hollingbury Children’s Reindeer Food. Centre Come and sponge paint and use some glitter play Thursdays dough 9.15am – 11am Healthy Child Clinic We’ll be singing Christmas Carols and putting on at Hollingbury Children’s Centre some Free Christmas Snacks ☺☺☺ For more information contact Nat, Jo and Karen on 01273 293311
OUR CCAG MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAY 22 nd JANUARY BETWEEN 1.30PM – 3PM We now have a New Healthy Child Clinic at Come and be a part of our big Children’s The Gathering Place on Orchid View, BN1 Centre meeting with staff, managers, 8GP community workers and parents. Every last Monday of the month between Share your views! 1.15pm – 2.45pm. (Places are limited - Book in with Karen Hope to see you there! Cottingham 293311)
Moving On Do you wish you had more motivation? Would you like to feel better about yourself? This course will help you to identify your skills and values, prepare you for work, training or volunteering, and boost your confidence. Ten week course starts on Friday 10 th January 2014 Contact Christina Mendez on 01273 294186 / 07795 336 412 or [email protected] to book a place Or the Children’s Centre Team on 293311 for more information about the course.