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Improve fitness and spend time with the family – at TISKA Karate!

At TISKA Karate, children and adults alike learn the essentials of etiquette, respect, selfdiscipline, self-awareness, confidence, fitness, and self-defence. Classes are taught by TISKA’s Chief Instructor, 8th Dan Black Belt, Shihan Sahota. Students at TISKA start from the age of 4 years old and up. It is a very family-based club, and many families train together. Karate for children can help with bullying issues, exam stress and the building of selfesteem. It teaches children etiquette, respect and politeness to fellow students and their instructor. It can also help develop their concentration and focus. Karate for adults can help with general fitness and wellbeing and, with regular training, strength and flexibility will improve. Contact them directly for further details about their 4-week free trial.

W: www.tiska.com E: office@tiska.com

Photograph of Tiska’s youngest Black belt, 8-year-old Tyler Yamamoto

Schools across Northamptonshire lacking school governors

Could you support a local school in need? The people of Northamptonshire can make a difference to local schools, and the children they nurture, by becoming a school governor. According to records by education charity Governors for Schools, we have 76 school governor vacancies in our county and the charity are calling for people to answer and volunteer today! A strong governing board consists of people from all backgrounds and professions. You don’t have to be a parent or have experience of education, school boards require a variety of skills! By signing up, you could be a much-needed addition to a board near you. You can give back to your local community, share your skills and develop new ones as a school governor.

To find out more about becoming a school governor, visit: https://governorsforschools.org.uk

Open the door to creativity and opportunity at NMPAT Saturday Centres

NMPAT Centres provide a wide range of music and artistic opportunities for children and young people from age 3 years and upwards. At a venue local to you, discover open access activities, providing first experiences for those interested in exploring music and the arts. For those already having lessons there are classes and ensembles to enjoy the experience of making music with others. Centre staff are specialists in their subject and put students’ interest at the heart of everything they do. A wide range of activities are provided including Instrumental ensembles (bands, orchestras, folk, jazz, percussion); Contemporary music groups; Choirs; Drama and dance; Art; Exam support; Early years; and Groups for those with no prior experience (some instruments may be available for loan). Find your nearest Centre and financial assistance options online.

W: www.NMPAT.co.uk/Centres

If you are feeling anxious you are not alone!

At the Parenting with Anxiety Project at the University of Sussex, we want to help parents and children navigate the world with confidence. It is not always easy, but we believe it is possible! We now want to find out if families will benefit from an 8-module online course. If you would describe yourself as high in anxiety and with a child aged 2-11 we would love you to join us. Half of the parents will do the course and the others will just answer questions. Everyone who takes part is playing an important role in helping children with anxiety.

W: www.parentingwithanxiety.org.uk