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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA Festival of Archery at Warwick Castle this half term

This February Half Term encounter the centuries-old art of archery like never before at Warwick Castle!

Their expert archers will unleash a host of exhilarating performances for friends and family before your very eyes. Feel the heat as you witness a variety of spectacular shows throughout your visit.

Uncover the secrets of this historical sport, and behold the arrows soaring before you as our team of resident archers demonstrate their expert skill to provide you with the ultimate family fun entertainment. They’re full to the turrets with things to do, so it’s no surprise that you’ll want to stay for more than just a day!

Are you inspired by the professionals? You can also take a shot at ‘Have-a-go-Archery’. For more details, go to www.warwick-castle.com

Could you spare some time to support local families who are struggling?

Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart-breaking and overwhelming. All parents struggle at one time or another. That is why Home Start South Warwickshire is ready to support families through their toughest times.

Mum C is a single mum to two boys. After a difficult pregnancy Mum C gave birth prematurely to her second son who weighed just 3lb 2oz. Her Home Start volunteer was with her at the birth so she wasn’t alone during her c-section. Home Start also provided the family with a baby care package which included premature baby clothes so Mum could dress her baby whilst in hospital and not worry about how to afford or buy them. Home Start also arranged volunteer lifts for Mum C so she could visit her baby in hospital, over 30 miles away.

“I am forever grateful to Home Start who have made me feel less alone and not left me struggling.” Mum C

This is just one example of the difficulties facing families that we support. Volunteers attend our Preparation Course to give them the skills and knowledge they need to support families facing a range of issues. If you could help a family who are struggling, there are a number of volunteer roles available.

New Stratford business wants parents to rent their baby clothes to save the planet

You might have rented a ballgown or tux before, but what about your kids’ clothes? The principle is the same – if you only need something for a short amount of time, it makes sense to rent it. Babies grow so fast, they may only get a few wears out of something before they’ve outgrown it.

A new online business based in Stratford-Upon-Avon called Borro offers a baby clothes rental service with the aim of saving parents money and saving the planet too. By keeping clothes in circulation rather than on the way to landfill, Borro aims to help reduce the 10% of annual global carbon emissions that the fashion industry is responsible for*. It’s also a hassle free service for parents as there’s no minimum spend, no charge for staining any items, and free returns too. Sometimes choosing the sustainable option can be more expensive, but with renting you can save money on high quality organic brands like Mori, Kite, Newbie, and Little Green Radicals. Try renting now at www.borro-it.com n

*Report published by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation