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RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IN CHILDREN
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR AND WHERE TO SEEK FURTHER HELP
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The NHS is seeing an increase in children with coughs, colds and respiratory conditions with further increases being expected in winter months. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms such as a fever and cough.
Paediatrician Dr Patrick Aldridge, from Frimley Park Hospital, said: “Most viral illnesses typically clear up within seven days, without the need for medical support. For most children, treatment with paracetamol and/or ibuprofen, with sugary fluids when they’re not eating, are usually enough to help.
“I would encourage parents and carers to access the NHS Frimley Healthier Together website for up-to-date advice at their fingertips”.
The website provides advice and support from GPs, Paediatricians and local healthcare professionals to help parents recognise what might be wrong.
Each illness has a traffic light system to help parents manage their child’s symptoms at home, with red flags for when they might need to seek more specialist help, from their GP, 111 or visit the emergency department.
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THE POWER OF IMAGINATIVE PLAY
It’s evident that all kids love to play, but when using their imaginations, children are also developing emotional capabilities, learning to problem solve, and fostering an understanding of the adult world in which they live. Colwell noted that children who engage in imaginative play show more emotional engagement, thoughtfulness and understanding, and less negative emotions such as selfishness and anger. to play act, and at 3, when imagination is in full swing, children love nothing more than to create make believe games. From 4 onwards, expect character acting and full storylines, developing confidence, leadership, and dispute resolution. Featuring throughout their early years, imaginative play allows children to express fears and anxieties, and as the world continues to work towards a new normal, this is more important than ever.
Play is central to the EYFS curriculum framework, and as imaginative play is such a rich contributor to a child’s overall development, it should be actively encouraged both in and out of school.
Passionate about the power of imaginative play, we created Little Street role play centres; carefully designed to stimulate curiosity and inventiveness, whilst providing a fun, safe and memorable facility for play dates, quality family time, educational visits, and celebrations.
Suitable for 1 – 8 year olds. Open 7 days a week, with 4 sessions daily. For more information visit www.little-street.co.uk and join us in a little world for BIG imaginations.
MOSAIC - FARMING & WILDLIFE EDUCATION FROM THE COUNTRYSIDE RESTORATION TRUST
Mosaic is the education branch of the Countryside Restoration Trust, teaching farming and wildlife fundamentals to the next generation while igniting their curiosity in the natural world. This all takes place within a safe and stimulating learning environment on a living, working farm, and in the heart of the Surrey countryside.
There couldn’t be a better time for Mosaic to launch. As the schools kick off a new academic year and regain some semblance of normality for their students, our bespoke educational programme stands ready to help dedicated teachers ignite children’s joy and curiosity in the natural world.
The past year has showed just how important it is to surround ourselves with nature, for our health and wellbeing. Mosaic builds on, and consolidates, the exceptional value that we placed on the countryside in helping us to feel better, both physically and mentally. So as the distractions of life and exciting new technologies invite us to spend more and more time inside once again, it is more essential than ever for programmes like Mosaic to help continue the connection between our young people and the great British countryside.
The Mosaic offer is specially crafted to deliver on teachers’ needs, and pique young people’s interest in cherished local wildlife. Our excursions are led by a trained and experienced education professional who can take the reins from our hardworking teachers for the day. The bespoke learning programmes are tailored to each educational key stage and their objectives, and all aligned to the curriculum.
Pierrepont Farm is a beautiful, wildliferich location that is home to a diversity of habitats for interesting plants and animals across 200 acres of Farnham countryside. But it is also a bustling working farm, that is home to charismatic and award-winning Jersey cows as well as a modern dairy. Excursions can include a visit to the woodland area, which is a haven for minibeasts, mammals and birds, or feature a visit to the wildlife pond which is teeming with wildlife both beneath the surface and along its sunny banks. Children can also visit the cows in their dairy and see the robotic milking parlour in action.
Thanks to our newly-launched information hub, all the resources needed for primary school teachers, Beavers and Cub leaders, and for children learning at home, are all together in one place via www.countrysiderestorationtrust.com/ mosaic-school.
Trips are available Tuesday to Thursday from March to October and a day visit takes place from 10.00am to 2.15pm. Bookings can be made by contacting the Mosaic team.
To find out more and to keep up to date, please email us on: mosaic@countrysiderestorationtrust.com.
Wish upon a star at Lingfield Park Racecourse’s captivating Magical Movie Fireworks Display on Saturday 6 November. This enchanting night out is set to be one of the best Firework Nights in the region with wonderful entertainment to make your family night really fizz and pop. For the youngsters there will be face painting and a chance to see the bonfire being lit. Next, make sure you head over to the fun fair for some thrilling rides suitable for all ages. To keep you fed and toasty, there’s a great choice of warm bites, snacks and other bonfire night favourites available from food outlets located on the site.
FIREWORKS Filled with interactive experiences and immersive theatre, the Farnham Maltings’ Then it’s time for the main family programme has attraction! At approximately something for all ages. 7.45pm the pyrotechnics David Gibb’s Family Jukebox team will light the touch (for ages 3+), Sat 23 October, paper and unleash the HUGE 11am & 2.30pm is a musical firework fiesta featuring a experience to remember! Join David and his magical music dazzling display of rockets, Jukebox as he takes you on a Catherine wheels, fountains trip through his hilarious and and more set to the biggest often surreal imagination, where wolves roam the school blockbuster hit songs from corridors, dragons live under the classic world of cinema the bed and teddy bears and Disney. dance the night away at the disco. With lots of audience interaction and chances to join And don’t worry if the in, David’s song writing draws weather is wet as there’s a from a wide range of musical covered viewing area. After influences and genres including jazz, folk, reggae, and rock ‘n’ the display, you can stay roll. Fun for the whole family to on and continue to enjoy enjoy together! the rides, great food and In celebration of the 75th entertainment. birthday of Astrid Lindgren’s much-loved Pippi Longstocking, For more information and performer Sofie Miller, tickets see www.lingfieldpark.co.uk. acclaimed storyteller Danyah Miller and award-winning director Helena Middleton have created a playful and quirky solo storytelling performance with audience participation to introduce children to ‘the strongest girl in the world’. Meet Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking (suitable for all ages 4+) at Farnham Maltings on Thu 28 & Fri 29 October, 11am & 2pm.
It’s never too early to plan Christmas treats – Maltings’ favourite time-travelling magicians, Morgan & West are bringing their Great Big Christmas Magic Show to the Maltings from Sun 19 December to 24 December (suitable for all ages 5+). A family festive feast of magic, mystery, and merriment! The dynamic duo deal out a delightful dollop of deception, deftly delivered with a dash of derring-do. Fun for all the family in this utterly splendid (and totally silly) Christmas magic extravaganza!
Book tickets and find out much more about the shows on Farnham Maltings website farnhammaltings.com or call box office 01252 745444.
OLD CATERHAMIANS RFC ARE LOOKING
CHRISTMAS
AT POLESDEN LACEY
FOR YOU! Enjoy a magical experience at Polesden Lacey this Christmas where the house and grounds have been transformed into a festive 27 NOVEMBER – 26 DECEMBER Rugby is a sport that combines fitness with skill, evergreen wonderland to surprise and delight the whole family. awareness with team play and it truly is a sport for all. In the house, the evergreen enchantment sees nature creeping into No matter what your strengths there is a place on the the house where the woodland animals have decorated the house team for you. with items from garden. Follow the trail through the house and as you tiptoe your way round, see if you can spot the forest creatures having their own Christmas fun.
Old Cats are currently recruiting players of all ages, however we are really seeking girls who want to try non contact, as well as full contact, rugby and who want to join our growing girls rugby and touch rugby teams.
So if you are a girl aged 9 and above and would like to come and have fun, getting fit, playing rugby with other girls, then please give Kylie and Rachel a call.
But it’s not just the girls that are training; we are recruiting right across the club.
There’s lots going on outside too. Join us on a magical adventure to help two elves find Father Christmas who has crash landed in the woods and lost all his presents. Created by the Cat’s Grin Theatre Company this immersive theatre experience brings the spirit of Christmas alive. You can also take part in the Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail with activities and games to play along the way as you help Percy with his winter jobs.
MEET RUDOLF’S REINDEER COUSINS 27 – 28 NOVEMBER There’s also a chance to meet Snowflake and Cracker, Rudolf’s reindeer cousins who have heard that Polesden Lacey has been enchanted and want to join in the fun for the weekend. Learn about how special they are from Ms Claus and Santa’s chief reindeer herder and there’s even a chance to feed them their favourite food – Norwegian reindeer moss.
We are looking for players from 4 years old and up. For more information email us: minis@oldcats.co.uk or oldcatsgirls@hotmail.com
