Beechwood, Ballantyne & Bidston Village Big Local

09/12/2024

Don't forget that the Cinderella Panto is taking place this Saturday at the Little Centre. To book your place contact Emma in the Food Larder at the Little Centre.

If anyone is looking for something to do on Saturday 14th December there will be two showings of Cinderella at the Little Centre 11am and 1pm. If you would like to attend please book your place with Emma at the Food Larder based in The Little Centre. To attend you need to live on either the Beechwood, Ballantyne or Bidston estate.

27/11/2024

Don't forget to book your place to see Cinderella at the Little Centre. Book your place with Emma in the Food Larder at the Little Centre.

If anyone is looking for something to do on Saturday 14th December there will be two showings of Cinderella at the Little Centre 11am and 1pm. If you would like to attend please book your place with Emma at the Food Larder based in The Little Centre. To attend you need to live on either the Beechwood, Ballantyne or Bidston estate.

19/11/2024

If anyone is looking for something to do on Saturday 14th December there will be two showings of Cinderella at the Little Centre 11am and 1pm. If you would like to attend please book your place with Emma at the Food Larder based in The Little Centre. To attend you need to live on either the Beechwood, Ballantyne or Bidston estate.

02/09/2024

Toddler Group! 🤩

Hello families, we are hosting a Little Caterpillars ‘drop in’ on Thursday 9-11am, for anyone who would like to sign their little one up for the group.

We’ll have tea & coffee on the go, and a few toys. Toddler group will be back on officially next week for the launch of a new term.

Please spread the word. We’d love to see you! 💜💒🐛

28/08/2024

📣 The deadline to apply for 15 and 30 hours of free childcare for working families is approaching.

If you’re an eligible working parent planning your childcare arrangements for September, you need to apply by 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 to receive:

⏰ 15 hours of childcare for children aged 9 months to 3 years old.

⏰ 30 hours of childcare for children aged 3 or 4 years old.

Don’t forget to:

✔️ Ask your early years provider to validate your code to confirm your place.

✔️ Reconfirm your code via your Childcare Choices account every three months.

Check the links in the comments to check if you’re eligible and find out how to apply.

19/08/2024

15/08/2024

⭐️We are running our Healthy Parent Carer programme in the Autumn term starting on Monday 9th September, It will be 10 until 1, runs for 6 weeks, and will be based at the St James Centre on Laird Street in Birkenhead. ⭐️ North Birkenhead Development Trust - St James Centre

This course is funded by Family Toolbox - Wirral Council Pathfinder Fund and is specifically for families with children with additional needs or disabilities that are currently or have recently been working with social services.

To gain the best from this course all 6 sessions should be attended.

On the course we introduce the ‘CLANGERS’✨
Connect:
Making time to meet, small talk at the school gate, smiling, talking to a delivery person, social media, saying hello - these are all ways to build connections.☕️
Learning:
Learning develops patience and brings confidence and satisfaction, exercises our brains, and acquiring new skills allows us to meet new people. 🎨
Active:
Being active makes you feel good! Whether it’s a walk, dancing, being active with your children, engaging in sports, or taking the stairs instead of the lift - it all counts. 🏄🏽‍♀️
Notice:
Practice gratitude, find joy in the little things, put your phone down, savour tastes and sounds, embrace your senses, and enjoy the moment.🍂
Give:
Offering support, spending quality time with the people in your life, helping others through volunteering, giving yourself treats, and dedicating time to others. It’s all about sharing, kindness, and the profound impact of giving.🎁
Eat well:
Hydrate, enjoy treats in moderation, celebrate with loved ones, eat slowly, plan your meals, and savour homemade food.🍎
Relax :
Find relaxation through exercise, baths, nature, laughter, and quality time with friends.🧘🏼‍♀️
Sleep:
Optimise your sleep with naps, less screen time, relaxation apps, less caffeine, sleep-friendly foods, a comfy bed, and a consistent sleep routine.🛌

If you want to know what it's like, here's some of the feedback we have had from previous cohorts:

"It made me think about ME more. Remembering I need to look after myself more, in order to carry on my caring role."
"Interesting course with lots of food for thought. Lovely meeting up with other parent carers in similar situations. "
"Helping me see me again."
"Makes you think outside the box for things to help."

Here is a short form to register your interest and we will be in touch to confirm.
https://forms.gle/VJb9rBLAvgHAr7BK6

The facilitators are Tam and Kelly from The Positivitree. If you would like to have a chat about what it involves you can call, text or WhatsApp Tam - 07481 553 463

14/08/2024

Buenos dias, Birkenhead! 🎺🌵🌶️🦙🌞

Wirral is set to become the Borough of Latin American Culture this weekend, as Latin beats, authentic food, and crafts take over in Birkenhead on Sunday.

And with face painting, arts workshops and circus displays, Latin American Culture Day promises to be a bright and colourful fiesta for the whole family.

This FREE event is part of Borough of Culture and runs from 12-4pm.

Check out the link in the comments below for more info.