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Celebrating the 1st birthday of our Breastfeeding Welcome scheme and go on an adoption journey
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Hear about why businesses in Truro have signed up to the scheme.
Cornwall businesses support breastfeeding
This week is World Breastfeeding Week and our Breastfeeding Welcome scheme’s first birthday, too
Funded through the Government’s Start for Life programme, the Breastfeeding Welcome scheme
to show that they welcome and support new mums who want to breastfeed.
By law, women have a right to breastfeed in any public place, but many mums feel nervous about doing so. This can mean they end-up staying at home when their baby is born, which can make them feel lonely and isolated. Or that they choose not to breastfeed or stop feeding before they want to.
Over 100 venues across Cornwall have already signed up to the scheme and display a special sticker in their window to let mums know they support their right to breastfeed and welcome them doing so in their venue.
Take a look at this short video, to see why businesses in Truro have signed up to the scheme.
Find out more
The Journey, a video about taking the first steps in the adoption process
Begin your adoption journey
The Journey - a video from Adopt Southwest – features real families on car journeys talking about how, like a family day out, adoption is a journey full of adventure, plenty of pot holes, wrong turns and no map. But also lots of laughter and love.
Adoptive parents have been sharing the ups and downs of their adoption journey to inspire others to take their first steps toward growing their family.
There are now more children in need of adoption than people coming forward to adopt. Nearly half of those children waiting for adoption will wait more than 18 months to find their forever home.
Watch The Journey
to hear more.
Visit Adopt South West
Free family summer wellbeing festivals
You’re invited to our free family wellbeing festivals, taking place over the summer as part of our Healthier Together campaign
,
Parkhouse Centre Bude, Saturday 3 August, 11am to 3pm
From exercise demos to scarf juggling, folk art and jewellery-making, there are stalls, games, workshops, free face painting and even have mini beauty treatments on offer.
Redruth Rugby Club and CN4C at the Elms, 10am to 3pm
Sports, have a go craft, tasty healthy food and a coconut shy – it’s all happening at the Redruth summer wellbeing festival!
Humphry Davy School and Trelya, Penzance on Friday 9 August from 2 to 7pm.
From archery, singing, yoga and dancing to VR, coding and robotics workshops – it’s all happening at the Penzance summer wellbeing festival! You can even grab a free bite to eat.
Summer festivals coming up:
* Poltair Park and CN4C at the One and All Bank, St Austell - Saturday 17 August, 10am to 3pm
* Town Hall, Launceston - Saturday 17 August, 11am to 3pm
* Hayle Recreation Ground, Hayle - Saturday 14 September, 2pm to 5pm
* Basset Centre, Camborne - Saturday 14 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm
* Newquay Orchard, Newquay - Saturday 21 September, 10am to 3pm
At all the events Health checks from the NHS will be available as well as and lots of useful advice about local health and wellbeing support.
Find out more
Hear what previous learners say about the skills bootcamps
Skills bootcamps on offer now
Thousands of adults across Cornwall and Devon can learn new skills with close to 100 free Skills Bootcamp courses now on offer.
Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp
s has 2,000 places available for adults across the region who want to ‘upskill’, change careers or explore new opportunities.
The latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps, delivered in partnership with Cornwall Council, directly responds to local skills need in priority sectors such as childcare, hospitality, healthcare and an increased focus on renewables.
For the first time, Skills Bootcamps in Early Years are now available, with 120 places available to fast-track individuals wanting to work in this sector and progress onto an accelerated level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeships. These Skills Bootcamps will support the growing demand for childcare provision.
Find out more
We know health and safety is probably the last thing on your mind if you or someone you know is heading to Boardmasters or any other music festival this summer, but we've got four top tips to help festival goers stay safe while having fun:
1. Pack hand sanitiser
2. Take Condoms
3. Pack suncream and water
4. Get vaccinated
Find more top tips at
Are you tired of high heating costs and a cold home? Get help form the Home Upgrade Grant before the deadline closes on 16 August.
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes that don't use mains gas as their main heat source.
If you miss the deadline there are lots of other schemes available. Speak to Community Energy Plus
to find the scheme that’s right for you.
Find out if you're eligible for the HUG scheme
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Picture it…you’re on holiday, you’re lying by the pool, the sun warming your skin. You’ve got your favourite drink and you’re relaxing with a fantastic book!
Well, that’s the dream…the reality is that you’re grumpy because you’ve had to pay extra for your baggage on the flight and got a knot in your shoulder carrying your bags, just so you could bring
a couple of books!
WAIT! Cornwall Libraries can help! We’re not saying we can fix your every holiday hiccup, but we can solve the ‘heavy book’ problem. Sign up to Cornwall Libraries and get Borrowbox
for free. You can access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. You can enjoy thousands of titles from best sellers to classics, borrowing and returning seamlessly.
Going somewhere remote? Not a problem, you can listen offline! So go to Borrowbox
to find out how Cornwall Libraries can help you travel light this summer holiday.
This summer, Transport for Cornwall is transforming family bus trips into legendary journeys.
To help you make the most of your travel time with the little ones, there’s a fun-filled Folklore Field Guide activity pack. Enjoy it together on your journey and prepare for your day ahead.
On board the bus you can immerse yourselves in Cornish myths, legends and folklore, discovering mythical creatures and engaging in fun activities.
If you live in St Austell, Newquay, Truro, Falmouth or Penzance, use the map to find out where to pick up your free activity pack from 26 July – 31 August. You’ll also find details of a free children’s drawing competition on the website with some fantastic prizes.
If you can’t make it to a local pick-up point, you can request a free activity pack by emailing Transport for Cornwall
. Make sure to include your name and postal address in the email.
Find out more
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Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is asking you to make sure your home is fire safe, and carry out a free online home fire safety check.
Fire Kills and online survey Safelincs
Make sure your bins and sacks are out by 7am on your collection day.
Remember your rubbish and food waste are collected by different vehicles so please wait until the end of the day to report a missed collection, as we may still be on our way to you.
Check your collection days and download your calendar 👉 My Area - Cornwall Council
News in brief
Cornwall Council’s scheme to build 15 new affordable homes for local people in Callington is complete, with the first residents moving into their new homes. The new homes at Urban Terrace replace 10 council-owned and 5 privately owned homes built in the 1950’s. Read the full story
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This year’s Director of Public Health Annual Report has been published and focuses on work and health. Having good quality work and a decent income are the most important building blocks of our health and wellbeing. Read the 12 report recommendations...
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