Children in Poole can learn all about computer programming at a new Code Club available at Poole Central Library
As part of its Digital and Learning Offer, Poole Central Library launches Code Club on Wednesday 27 January, joining the nationwide network of free volunteer-led coding clubs for children aged 9-11.
Code Club will show children how to program by encouraging them to make computer games, animations and websites in a fun and engaging way. Children are invited to come along to the first session at 4.30-5.30pm on the day.
Code Club goes beyond knowing how to use technology to how it works and how to build it too. Children will also develop their problem solving and logical thinking skills.
Mohan Iyengar, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Libraries, Borough of Poole, said: "We’re in a digital age and it’s terrific that our children have the chance to get hands-on with coding. Code Clubs are an exciting new venture, and just a part of the Learning and Digital Offer in our library service.”
Code Clubs support the Government's STEM programme (science, technology, engineering & maths) by increasing young people’s STEM skills in order to provide employers with skills needed for a 21st century workforce. This helps to ensure the UK’s position as a leader of science based research and development.
Code Club will be held at Poole Central Library on Wednesdays 4.30 – 5.30pm during term time. Places are free, but you do need to book. To book a place visit any Poole Library or phone 01202 262449 or email libraries@poole.gov.uk. More information about Code Club can be found at: www.codeclub.org.uk
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Monday, 11 January 2016
Review - The Owl Who Lost Its Twoo
The Owl Who Lost Its Twoo
We have been asked to review the children's book 'The Owl Who Lost Its Twoo' written and illustrated by former primary and special school teacher Suzie Allkins. Suzie is also a mum to two children and lives in Dorset.Ollie the owl may have a tiny beak but he is very noisy and disturbs the fox, mouse and bat in the moonlit wood. The wise old wizard owl puts a spell on Ollie to help him become less noisy but the spells goes wrong and Ollie loses his Twoo! Poor Ollie is only able to shout 'Twit' and the creatures in the wood think he is being unkind, this upsets Ollie and he hides away quietly.
The fox, mouse and bat ask the wizard owl for help and he finds Ollie and offers to put the spell right if Ollie promises to speak more quietly. The wise owl gets the spell right this time and Ollie has learnt his lesson not to yell and to think about the words he says as they can hurt too. Ollie the owl still enjoys a loud Twit Twoo when no one else is around!
We found this to be a delightful book with a lovely story which reminds children to talk nicely to each other. The story includes rhyming text and repetition which make it interesting to read and listen to and the pictures are beautiful giving a fondness to the main character. All the children who have listened to the story have sat still until the end and wanted to go back and look at the pictures. It has become a popular choice for bedtime reading alongside some of our other favourites.
Click to see the book on Amazon
South Coast's Largest Indoor Ice Rink in Bournemouth
Ice skating is back at Bournemouth International Centre this winter! The Rock Ice Rink is the South Coast’s biggest indoor seasonal ice rink and is open until Sunday 21 February 2016.
As a fun all-weather activity, it’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Even the youngest children can have a go using the Ice Skating penguins with their parents in the Kids area separate from the main rink.
Tickets to skate are £8.00 including the skate hire with family tickets and group (10+) concessions also available. Standard sessions are 90 minutes (including getting skates on and off) from 4pm daily during term times and 11am in the holidays with an additional late session on Saturday evenings.
Fire on Ice DJ nights are back too!
Thursday 17 December 2015, Thursday 21 January 2016 and Sunday 14 February 2016.
Hosted by Fire radio enjoy an extended skate session with a live DJ 7.15pm – 10.15pm
(Skate times will be 7.30pm-10pm) £9.00
Tickets to skate are £8.00 including the skate hire with family tickets and group (10+) concessions also available. Standard sessions are 90 minutes (including getting skates on and off) from 4pm daily during term times and 11am in the holidays with an additional late session on Saturday evenings.
Fire on Ice DJ nights are back too!
Thursday 17 December 2015, Thursday 21 January 2016 and Sunday 14 February 2016.
Hosted by Fire radio enjoy an extended skate session with a live DJ 7.15pm – 10.15pm
(Skate times will be 7.30pm-10pm) £9.00
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Review - Burn Me On
With a range of off-the-shelf ready to go and personalised homeware products there will be something to suit everyone. Great for gift ideas or even a treat for yourself they can add any name, message, date you like to produce the most unique gift.
We tested the service and were very impressed, especially as we made a mistake when requesting a name with the wrong spelling, Katy picked this up and we were glad she did! The products are made from good quality wood and made to last a long time, perfect for an anniversary or wedding these personalised boards would make lovely gifts. There are also wooden spoons, hammers, badges and more, something for every budget and something a bit different.
Check out the website HERE there are lots of items on offer at the moment.
Monday, 30 November 2015
Win a SafeSip Set (worth £38)!
Made in Great Britain, SafeSip is the revolutionary invention from Melissa Edmunds, fitting virtually any drinking vessel. It keeps your drink in (and everything else out). Parents, children, campers, party guests, the elderly and disabled – SafeSip simplifies the world for everyone. Go out and spill no more!
Ideal for:
Families - From soft drink cans in the car to taking some of the drama out of family dining, SafeSip gives you and your children peace of mind. No more juice stains and clean-up panics. Your beige sofa will cringe no more.
Outdoor fun - The problem with the outdoors is the number of wasp and other bugs trying to get into your glass or mug. And if you have small children, there’s the added drama of liquid, gravity and clothes. You say: fishing trip, hike picnic, sporting event or a day at the beach. We say: SafeSip!
Drinking with dignity - By eliminating spills, SafeSip enables everyone to drink with dignity. SafeSip improves care, lowers costs and reduces dehydration. It is less expensive than alternative drinking aids.
The Safesip also has the following benefits:
- Food grade silicone and 100% BPA-free;
- Dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe;
- Designed to fit single and double-handled mugs/beakers;
- Fits virtually every mug, glass, cup or can.
We were sent some SafeSips to try and we have found them really useful. We have lots of picnic style beakers without handles and our youngest child manages to spill her drinks regularly, especially as she likes to use a straw and for some reason tips the cup as she drinks. Popping on a lovely pink SafeSip not only pleased her (especially as everyone has a different colour and she is the only one with pink) but also means we can now use cups we avoided before.
The 9yr old child likes to use the SafeSip as she is now allowed to take her cup in the lounge which I have always banned before due to spills on the carpet, she feels as if she has a grown up takeaway cup having the lid on her drink. Another plus for these is that by using different colours and everyone knowing their own colour we now avoid mixing up drinks.
We love that the SafeSips can be used over cans of fizzy drinks keeping out unwanted pests in summer as well as keeping drinks from spilling all over the teenagers precious technology avoiding costly repairs. The SafeSip comes in a variety of colours including clear so each member of the family can claim their own.
These would be brilliant for an ill or elderly person to avoid them spilling drinks on themselves, it also means they can still use their favourite cup or mug and keep some independence.
A really useful product, you will wonder how you managed without out them!
To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic family-friendly SafeSip Picnic Set (comprising a hessian bag containing four Safesip,4 Cups, 1 SafeSip Straw Jar and pack of Straws), worth £38, simply check out the website and email us the colours in the Quad pack of SafeSip simple!
dorset@mumsnetlocal.com.
Terms & Conditions:
Ideal for:
Families - From soft drink cans in the car to taking some of the drama out of family dining, SafeSip gives you and your children peace of mind. No more juice stains and clean-up panics. Your beige sofa will cringe no more.
Outdoor fun - The problem with the outdoors is the number of wasp and other bugs trying to get into your glass or mug. And if you have small children, there’s the added drama of liquid, gravity and clothes. You say: fishing trip, hike picnic, sporting event or a day at the beach. We say: SafeSip!
Drinking with dignity - By eliminating spills, SafeSip enables everyone to drink with dignity. SafeSip improves care, lowers costs and reduces dehydration. It is less expensive than alternative drinking aids.
The Safesip also has the following benefits:
- Food grade silicone and 100% BPA-free;
- Dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe;
- Designed to fit single and double-handled mugs/beakers;
- Fits virtually every mug, glass, cup or can.
We were sent some SafeSips to try and we have found them really useful. We have lots of picnic style beakers without handles and our youngest child manages to spill her drinks regularly, especially as she likes to use a straw and for some reason tips the cup as she drinks. Popping on a lovely pink SafeSip not only pleased her (especially as everyone has a different colour and she is the only one with pink) but also means we can now use cups we avoided before.
The 9yr old child likes to use the SafeSip as she is now allowed to take her cup in the lounge which I have always banned before due to spills on the carpet, she feels as if she has a grown up takeaway cup having the lid on her drink. Another plus for these is that by using different colours and everyone knowing their own colour we now avoid mixing up drinks.
We love that the SafeSips can be used over cans of fizzy drinks keeping out unwanted pests in summer as well as keeping drinks from spilling all over the teenagers precious technology avoiding costly repairs. The SafeSip comes in a variety of colours including clear so each member of the family can claim their own.
These would be brilliant for an ill or elderly person to avoid them spilling drinks on themselves, it also means they can still use their favourite cup or mug and keep some independence.
A really useful product, you will wonder how you managed without out them!
To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic family-friendly SafeSip Picnic Set (comprising a hessian bag containing four Safesip,4 Cups, 1 SafeSip Straw Jar and pack of Straws), worth £38, simply check out the website and email us the colours in the Quad pack of SafeSip simple!
dorset@mumsnetlocal.com.
Terms & Conditions:
- The closing date is 13th December
- The prize is subject to availability, and SafeSip reserves the right to replace the prize with an alternative product or colour of equal value if necessary.
- The prize will only be posted to a UK address.
- The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.
- Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Free parking for Christmas shoppers
Free parking and the return of the popular Park and Ride service will make Christmas shopping even easier in Poole this festive season.
Residents and visitors shopping in Poole can enjoy free parking in all town centre car parks, courtesy of Borough of Poole, on the run-up to Christmas:
* every Sunday between 10am and 6pm from Sunday 22 November until Sunday 20 December 2015.
* Thursday nights between 6pm and 9pm from Thursday 26 November until Thursday 17 December.
In addition there will be free parking on Monday evening, 21 December between 6pm and 9pm to help shoppers buy any last minute Christmas presents.
People shopping in Broadstone, Ashley Road, Penn Hill, Ashley Cross and Canford Cliffs can also benefit from free parking in district car parks from noon until 6pm on the three Saturdays before Christmas - 5, 12 and 19 December.
Alternatively, for those who want to beat the rush and miss the queues, the council's Park and Ride service will be running from Creekmoor every Saturday from 28 November until Christmas.
Damory Buses will be providing super low floor buses making it even easier for wheelchair users and parents with buggies to get onboard.
The service will leave the Creekmoor Park and Ride site every 15 minutes from 8am until 6pm on 28 November, 5, 12 and 19 December.
The short 10 minute trip to town costs just £1.50 for an adult return, and accompanied children can travel for just 50 pence return. Holders of an English National bus pass can use the service free of charge.
The service drops passengers within easy reach of the shops at the entrance to Falkland Square, where they can then board the bus back to Creekmoor every 15 minutes from 8.15am until 6.15pm.
Councillor Ian Potter, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Transportation, Borough of Poole, said: "Despite significant pressures on council budgets we are delighted to be able to offer people who shop in Poole these opportunities. Poole's shopping centres are busy and vibrant all year but the atmosphere around Christmas time is fantastic. We are sure shoppers and businesses will welcome the benefits that this offer provides."
Ed Wills, Operations Director, Go South Coast, added: "We are delighted to be working once again with the Borough of Poole to help deliver Christmas shoppers hassle free into Poole this Christmas. The Park and Ride site has proven to be extremely popular over the years and we hope this year will be the most successful ever."
For more information please visit www.boroughofpoole.com/christmasandnewyear.
Sunday, 15 November 2015
Review - When We Were Babies personalised print and framing service.
When We Were Babies
‘When we were babies’ is a unique personalised print and framing service which allows you to create your own beautiful piece of personalised wall décor of family and loved ones in their younger years….whether its everyone as babies, toddlers or teenagers the options are endless!
Alternatively if you are stuck for present ideas or looking for a unique gift, the prints are amazingly special so the range make great gifts for women and great gifts for men.
Everything is handmade and of the highest quality.
We found the ordering process very easy, just upload your photos to the website and choose your background colour and frame adding any text you like. We used scanned photos and we are very pleased with the finished product. We chose to use baby photos but also like the idea of first day at school and final school year photos. They would make a lovely wall display and lots of opportunities for future gifts!
We were sent the proof so we could check all the details and from start to finish the service was excellent. We received emails and text messages regarding delivery and we were even given a 1 hour delivery time.
A great idea and brilliant service, check out more ideas here:
http://local.mumsnet.com/dorset
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)