Young people from Birmingham ’s communities are set to join together in a city centre celebration of vibrant music, performance and arts this Friday. (August 19)
From 11am at The Square Shopping Centre, the Summer Expose 2011 event, will feature live bands, DJs, dance troupes, rapping, stalls and more.
The event has been organised by Birmingham City Council’s Youth Services department and all involved consider it a fantastic way of engaging and bringing local communities together in light of the events of last week.
Yvonne Moulton, centre manager at The Square, said: “This is a great platform to show the vast majority of young people from Birmingham are pro-community, and many of them have amazing talent – we can’t wait to see their brilliant, inspirational work.”
What: Summer Expose 2011
When: from 11am-5pm
Where: The Square Shopping Centre (off Corporation Street) Birmingham City Centre
Postcode for The Square: Birmingham, B4 7LJ
(EDITOR: A very well worth while event!)
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Monday, 15 August 2011
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How much time do you have with your kids?
Monday, 15 August 2011 As parenting guidelines released last week advised parents of a “five-a-day” approach to bringing up their children, research from Bosch Power Tools shows that 45% of parents in fact have under five hours to play and bond with their children per week.
The research also highlighted that only 31% of UK parents take part in educational play and life-skill development such as cooking, sewing or DIY. This is despite 93% of parents deeming it important to pass life skills down to the next generation and 90% admitting it could cause problems later on in their child’s adult life.
Children are also concerned with 50% of kids aged between seven and sixteen stating they would relish more time with their parents to help them learn new things.
63% were eager to develop prowess in the kitchen and 52% also wanted to learn more about DIY and how to fix things in the home without calling for a builder.
In light of this, Bosch Power Tools is launching a campaign to encourage families to “build and bond” by building a tree house together in the back garden this summer.
Sue Palmer, specialist in child development and author of Toxic Childhood, comments “When parents take the time to involve their children in 'everyday' activities like cooking, DIY and mending clothes, they’re not just handing on important lifeskills that will stand the kids in good stead in the future, they’re also showing them value and love. This sort of ‘family time’ is vital to a child’s feelings of self-worth. It used to happen naturally in most families, but modern lifestyles make it more difficult.”
Bosch Power Tools DIY Expert Chris Tidy comments, "It's really important for parents to take the time to teach kids these practical skills because otherwise, it's really going to cost them in the future. Once they leave home they could incur huge expenses when they are unable to rely on their parents. These skills will prove extremely cost effective as young adults in various elements of their life, such as simple DIY tasks, cooking for themselves, decorating their house and customising their clothes."
Of the tiny but questionable 7% of UK parents who didn’t want to pass on skills, 64%, stated they didn’t have time and worryingly, 33% claimed they didn’t have any.
For more information about Bosch Power Tools “Build and Bond” campaign, visit www.bosch-do-it.co.uk
The research also highlighted that only 31% of UK parents take part in educational play and life-skill development such as cooking, sewing or DIY. This is despite 93% of parents deeming it important to pass life skills down to the next generation and 90% admitting it could cause problems later on in their child’s adult life.
Children are also concerned with 50% of kids aged between seven and sixteen stating they would relish more time with their parents to help them learn new things.
63% were eager to develop prowess in the kitchen and 52% also wanted to learn more about DIY and how to fix things in the home without calling for a builder.
In light of this, Bosch Power Tools is launching a campaign to encourage families to “build and bond” by building a tree house together in the back garden this summer.
Sue Palmer, specialist in child development and author of Toxic Childhood, comments “When parents take the time to involve their children in 'everyday' activities like cooking, DIY and mending clothes, they’re not just handing on important lifeskills that will stand the kids in good stead in the future, they’re also showing them value and love. This sort of ‘family time’ is vital to a child’s feelings of self-worth. It used to happen naturally in most families, but modern lifestyles make it more difficult.”
Bosch Power Tools DIY Expert Chris Tidy comments, "It's really important for parents to take the time to teach kids these practical skills because otherwise, it's really going to cost them in the future. Once they leave home they could incur huge expenses when they are unable to rely on their parents. These skills will prove extremely cost effective as young adults in various elements of their life, such as simple DIY tasks, cooking for themselves, decorating their house and customising their clothes."
Of the tiny but questionable 7% of UK parents who didn’t want to pass on skills, 64%, stated they didn’t have time and worryingly, 33% claimed they didn’t have any.
For more information about Bosch Power Tools “Build and Bond” campaign, visit www.bosch-do-it.co.uk
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Northern Rock is helping to keep kids entertained this summer holidays by holding a nationwide competition
The contest, which started on the first day of the school break, focuses on the theme of superheroes in an effort to spark kids' imaginations, and all of Northern Rock's 74 branches are taking part.
For a chance at winning £100 in High Street vouchers, children have the option to draw their own superhero, colour in a template design supplied by Northern Rock, or dress up as a superhero and send a photograph of themselves in costume to their local branch.
The competition is split into three age categories - up to four years, five to nine years and ten to 16 years of age. An independent representative at each branch will choose a winner from each age group, each of whom will win a High Street voucher worth £25. All branch winners will then progress to the national judging and their chance to win a High Street voucher worth £100.
To enter, interested parties can visit any of Northern Rock's branches and pick up an entry form, which can either be completed in branch or taken away and returned no later than 3rd September 2011. All winners will be notified by 24 October 2011. Full terms and conditions are available in branches.
Launched in April last year, the Little Rock's top-paying access account at 3.00% gross pa/AER, is available through Northern Rock's branch network, and by post, to customers aged under 16. It must be opened with an appropriate adult named on the account as a trustee.
Little Rock can be opened by cash, cheque or by transfer from an existing Northern Rock account. There is a maximum balance limit of £10,000, and all trustees are required to sign for any withdrawals. All withdrawals are notice free.
For a chance at winning £100 in High Street vouchers, children have the option to draw their own superhero, colour in a template design supplied by Northern Rock, or dress up as a superhero and send a photograph of themselves in costume to their local branch.
The competition is split into three age categories - up to four years, five to nine years and ten to 16 years of age. An independent representative at each branch will choose a winner from each age group, each of whom will win a High Street voucher worth £25. All branch winners will then progress to the national judging and their chance to win a High Street voucher worth £100.
To enter, interested parties can visit any of Northern Rock's branches and pick up an entry form, which can either be completed in branch or taken away and returned no later than 3rd September 2011. All winners will be notified by 24 October 2011. Full terms and conditions are available in branches.
Launched in April last year, the Little Rock's top-paying access account at 3.00% gross pa/AER, is available through Northern Rock's branch network, and by post, to customers aged under 16. It must be opened with an appropriate adult named on the account as a trustee.
Little Rock can be opened by cash, cheque or by transfer from an existing Northern Rock account. There is a maximum balance limit of £10,000, and all trustees are required to sign for any withdrawals. All withdrawals are notice free.
Monday, 8 August 2011
HUGGIES® Winnie the Pooh Prizes – here, there and everywhere!
HUGGIES® have got together with Disney® for the DVD launch of Winnie the Pooh in August. To celebrate, HUGGIES® Super-Dry are conducting three major Winnie the Pooh giveaway activities throughout August - amounting to a total prize value of £3,500!
Activity 1: Winnie the Pooh Screening
From 8 August, the HUGGIES® Facebook page will be running a weekly competition offering tickets to an exclusive screening of the new Winnie the Pooh film. The screening will be held at the Disney Headquarters in London on Monday 5 September and will include a delicious feast for you and your little one.
Activity 2: Nursery makeover
Fans of the loveable character also have the opportunity to win an entire nursery makeover worth £600 on the HUGGIES® Club website, as part of their monthly prize giveaway. There’s also an abundance of other Winnie the Pooh treats available to win should you successfully ‘Hunt the Hunny Pot’! Visit www.huggiesclub.co.uk for your chance to win any of these fabulous prizes.
Activity 3: Nostalgia Survey
HUGGIES® Club is hosting a nostalgia survey to discover why Winnie the Pooh remains so popular today among both children and parents, especially HUGGIES® mums. Upon completing the survey, you will be entered into the prize draw to be in with a chance of winning one of five bundles of Winnie the Pooh products from Tomy, worth around £125.
Goodies include a Winnie the Pooh Dreamtime Lightshow and a Grow-With-Me Play Gym. Visit http://www.huggiesclub.co.uk/bump-on-board/winnie-the-pooh-s... to take part in the survey.
Activity 1: Winnie the Pooh Screening
From 8 August, the HUGGIES® Facebook page will be running a weekly competition offering tickets to an exclusive screening of the new Winnie the Pooh film. The screening will be held at the Disney Headquarters in London on Monday 5 September and will include a delicious feast for you and your little one.
Activity 2: Nursery makeover
Fans of the loveable character also have the opportunity to win an entire nursery makeover worth £600 on the HUGGIES® Club website, as part of their monthly prize giveaway. There’s also an abundance of other Winnie the Pooh treats available to win should you successfully ‘Hunt the Hunny Pot’! Visit www.huggiesclub.co.uk for your chance to win any of these fabulous prizes.
Activity 3: Nostalgia Survey
HUGGIES® Club is hosting a nostalgia survey to discover why Winnie the Pooh remains so popular today among both children and parents, especially HUGGIES® mums. Upon completing the survey, you will be entered into the prize draw to be in with a chance of winning one of five bundles of Winnie the Pooh products from Tomy, worth around £125.
Goodies include a Winnie the Pooh Dreamtime Lightshow and a Grow-With-Me Play Gym. Visit http://www.huggiesclub.co.uk/bump-on-board/winnie-the-pooh-s... to take part in the survey.
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