🌞 What's on over May half term / 👮‍♀️ Our day of action / 🏠 Cost of living help

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🌞 What's on over May half term
🤩 Are you ready and excited for May half term?
🌞 As the sun shines brighter and the days get longer, it's time for summer-ready fun.
Food festivals, exciting nature trails in the grounds of grand houses, smuggler themed adventure golf and zooming down a zip wire are just a few of the events and activities that can be enjoyed this May half term across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 🏖️🐞🎭
Explore further by clicking the link below and visiting the BCP Council Family Information Directory for even more activities, including many that are completely free.
Get ready for summer fun in BCP area
May half term: What's On
Half term activities on BCP Council Family Information Directory
Our Day of Action in Bournemouth Town Centre
Thank you to all the volunteers and partner agencies who took part in the day of action in Bournemouth Town Centre on Thursday 23 May to help make sure our town is cleaner and safer.
The purpose of the day of action is to highlight the work underway to improve Bournemouth Town Centre and to give people the chance to volunteer and get involved if they want to.
Check out our reels
to find out more.
Day of Action
🏠 Are you struggling with the rise in the cost of living?
You may be eligible for the new round of Household Support Fund (HSF).
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Applications are now open
to provide short-term financial support for household essentials.
Financial support options
Household Support Fund returns to help residents in need
🚌 Transport safety pilot launched
We're working with morebus
to create safer travel across the bus network, and you'll spot our friendly Transport Safety Officers on key routes as part of our new initiative to address antisocial behaviour.
These specially trained officers will travel on bus services and will be seen in and around Poole Bus Station, and Bournemouth and Boscombe Travel Interchanges as part of this scheme.
Come and chat to them about their role or if you spot any antisocial behaviour while out and about on the bus network.
Transport safety pilot launched
🌍 Global recognition for age-friendly practices
BCP Council and its partners have joined together to create an Age Friendly Network and together they are committed to supporting the local older population to thrive, stay independent and age well.
We are very proud that the World Health Organisation have accepted the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole region into its Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC)!
Pictured above are the brilliant people from the BCP Age Friendly Communities Steering Group, holding the GNAFCC Certificate!
Global recognition for age-friendly practices across BCP
📖 Have you had your say on library services?
We've had lots of adult responses, but we need to hear from more children and young people, so please could you encourage all members of the family to take part!
We have three surveys available online and paper versions are available in any BCP Council library:
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Adult survey
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Younger children's survey
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Children and young people's survey (for those aged 10 and over).
We also have an Easy Read paper survey.
Click on the image to view our video on how members of our community are enjoying our libraries and see link to survey below.
Have your say on Library Services
Thinking of fostering a child or young person?
As Foster Care fortnight concludes, we are asking more people to consider fostering to provide loving spaces for children and young people who need safe, stable, and nurturing environments.
Our foster care community is as diverse as they come – just like parents, foster carers come from diverse backgrounds. We warmly welcome LGBTQ+ folks, vibrant young adults (you can start fostering from 25!), individuals with disabilities, and those from ethnic minority backgrounds to join us.
If you're ready to bring positive energy into a child's life, we want YOU on our team. Let's make a difference together – join us in creating loving homes for those who need it most!
Find out about fostering in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Latest events and activities for #LivesBeforeKnives
📚 Bournemouth Library drop-in - Saturday 25 May 2024
Come and visit a member of BCP's Community Safety Team at Bournemouth Library between 10:30am and 12:30pm to find out more about the Knife Crime campaign and support that is available.
🥋 Judo Free Taster Session - Thursday 30 May 2024
For all ages from six year upwards!
At Matsumachi Judo Club, Atorro Sports, Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2BA from 6pm to 9pm.
Come and try the modern Olympic sport of Judo with Matsumachi JC. This free drop-in session will introduce the participant to throwing, pinning and safe falling techniques with a view to joining the club's beginners program. Experienced British Judo Association qualified coaches, including national champions and world masters medallists, on hand to assist.
For further details, please email Paul
or visit their facebook page
.
#LivesBeforeKnives campaign
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