LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE PLAY SESSIONS LAUNCHED IN CROSBY

Local mum Claire Casson has joined the award-winning Creation Station team to bring you an innovative programme for pre-school children in Crosby, as well as After School Create Clubs and Adult Creative Crafters. “I am really excited about launching the Creation Station in my local village. Our aim is to inspire children’s imaginations through our specially designed art and craft activities and products. As well as being terrific fun for both child and adult, the sessions encourage positive parenting skills through practical creative play. Creating their own piece of art each week also helps develop a child’s thinking and creative skills.” Claire is leading the weekly, term-time programme for youngsters and their parents/ carers at Love23, Warren Road, Crosby, L23 6UA. For further information contact Claire on 0776 923 2227 or visit www.thecreationstation.co.uk to sign up for inspiration and exciting play ideas.

THE SPOOKY WELLY WALK RETURNS FOR FIENDISH FAMILY FUN!

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation are casting spells all over Sefton Park on October 22nd at Merseyside’s favourite Halloween event complete with 25 exciting Trick or Treat Stations to enjoy. Whether it be Creepy Crafts you’re interested in, Bugfest Beauty Parlour, Monster Mash or taking your chance in their Yucky Dip, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family. Pick your best costume and join them to kickstart your Halloween, all for a great cause. Tickets only £6 per person or £20 for a family of 4. Book early as tickets will sell out! W: www.roycastle.org/spooky

FIDGETING AND FUN ALL WELCOME AT A ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FAMILY CONCERT

Take the whole family along to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concerts and experience the thrill of a live symphony orchestra. Prepare for a spooky Halloween treat, a musical journey into outer space, adventures with both The Gruffalo and Gaspard the Fox and of course, Santa Claus himself at their Christmas concerts. Fidgeting is fine, and fun is guaranteed! For the youngest audiences, they have Under 5s concerts – a perfect way to introduce your little ones to the sights and sounds of an orchestra. Wriggling, dancing and exploring are all part of the experience! Book tickets online. W: www.liverpoolphil.com

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS AT THE EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY ON THE 1ST & 2ND OCTOBER

Join the East Lancashire Railway for spectacular family fun on a Day Out with Thomas! On the 1st and 2nd of October, meet Sir Topham Hatt and cheeky station sweepers Rusty and Dusty in Bury before taking a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine himself. Complete your day with Thomas themed games and activities, fun fair rides, balloon modellers, singing, dancing and much more. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Don’t delay, Thomas and friends will be waiting for you! To find out more, and to book tickets, visit them online or call. T: 0333 320 2830 W: www.eastlancsrailway.co.uk

COULD YOU PROVIDE A STABLE HOME AND GIVE A CHILD A NEW START?

Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) are the Regional Adoption Agency for Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and Wirral. They welcome a range of people to apply to adopt, it does not matter about your sexuality, your race or religion; the main thing is that you can provide a loving and stable home for a child. AiM have found loving and stable homes for over 300 children since they merged 4 years ago. They work directly with the children’s teams in the local authority to ensure an efficient matching process and to meet the needs of the children. Visit www.adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk to find out more information.

WANT TO TEACH? PART-TIME QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP YOU ENTER THE PROFESSION

LJMU offers qualifications designed for future teachers who are wishing to enter the profession. BA Learning Development and Support provides professionals, such as teaching assistants, nursery staff and mentors who work in an educational setting, an opportunity to study for a part-time qualification while working. This course can be studied flexibly, with teaching sessions on Saturdays enabling you to work and study to a timetable that suits you. Recent graduate, Dawn commented: “The course opened my eyes to a variety of educational topics relevant to my job role, providing me with the knowledge and skills required to do it more effectively. I now feel equipped and empowered to explore a career which involves supporting ‘vulnerable’ children.” Find out more by visiting the LJMU website and book yourself on to an autumn open day. W: www.ljmu.ac.uk/