Colouring Corner 12–13 KA! World 14–15 Your Space

Street dancer colouring

The UDO World Street Dancing Championships have arrived! Here’s a groovy street dancer for you to colour to get you in the hip-hop mood! Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Street Dancer Colouring’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively you can post your colourings to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. One last reminder, if you’re sending by post remember to ll in your details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!

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Living a healthy and an active lifestyle and caring for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Fun in the Sun

When the weather’s nice it’s great fun to head to the coast. There’s nothing better than a beach day. Swimming or sur ng in the water, building sandcastles or enjoying delicious ice cream – what’s not to love? While you’re having fun it’s important to stay safe, so here are some top tips for a safe summer.

Know Your Flags

Make sure your parents or carers choose a beach with lifeguards on duty. Then there will be experts to help you if you need it. Lifeguards use different ags to show you where it’s safe to swim. Here’s what those ags mean.

Red and yellow flags

show areas for swimmers and bodyboarders.

Red flags mean danger! Never go in the water when there are red ags ying.

Know the Risks

Black and white chequered flags mark

the area that’s for surfboards, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and other non-powered craft. Never swim or bodyboard here.

There are risks with swimming in the sea. So it’s a good idea to read up on them before you go into the water. Always remember never to go swimming alone!

Cold water shock can affect your breathing and movement and is a risk even in summer. Always check conditions of the water before going in. Use a wetsuit of appropriate thickness and wear a otation device if needed.

Float to Live is the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) advice for if you get in trouble in the water. If you’re struggling take a minute to let the initial effects of cold water pass. Don’t try to swim straight away, instead relax and oat on your back to catch your breath. Use your arms and legs to stay a oat if needed.

Try to get hold of something that will help you oat. Keep calm, call for help or swim to safety if you’re able.

Rip currents are strong currents running out to sea. They can quickly drag people away from the shallow water and out into deeper water. They’re dif cult to spot, but channels of churning, choppy water on the sea’s surface act as a warning.

The best way to avoid rip currents is choosing a lifeguarded beach and swimming between the red and yellow ags. If you do nd yourself caught in a rip, don’t try to swim against it or you’ll get exhausted. If you can stand, wade through the water, rather than swimming. Swim parallel to the shore until you’re free of the rip and then head for shore. Always raise your hand and shout for help.

Tide times and heights change every day so it’s easy to get caught out. Always check the tide timetables before you head out. Search for tide times online, using the Met Of ce website (metoffice.gov.uk) or on local news websites.

Remember that the tide can come in surprisingly quickly, so if you’ve walked round to another cove at low tide the water can block your way back.

Waves are one of the most exciting and impressive things at the beach. However, it’s important to know that waves can be dangerous. If the water is rough, don’t go in. Enjoy watching them from a distance … preferably with an ice cream in your hand!

More Info

Check out rnli.org for more information about water safety and to search for lifeguarded beaches. There are also educational resources for schools or youth groups.

Visit swimsafe.org.uk to read about the RNLI and Swim England’s free safe swimming sessions.

Harley

Age? 6. Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite food? Pizza. Favourite sport? Football. Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Giggle in the Middle. Favourite Bible story and why? Zacchaeus, because he made bad choices, but after Jesus came to his house he made good choices. Favourite TV programme? Saturday Mash-Up! What do you want to be when you’re older? Footballer. Pets? None. Hobbies? Football, tennis, dance. Tell us a joke. Why did the football pitch turn into a triangle? Because someone took a corner! What special skill or talent do you have? I play in lots of football positions. I am good at writing stories. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I like Chelsea Football Club. I go to after-school clubs every day except for Thursday. I go to Beavers, football, dance and swimming every week. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I am learning to play the cornet at The Salvation Army. On Sundays I really like going on the platform to help.

Get In Touch!

The Kids Alive! team loves to hear from its readers. And guess what – other readers love reading your news! So why not get in touch? You can email or post your own colourings, drawings and letters. Or you could ask your Sunday school, church or corps leaders to email us or write to us with any news about the fun stuff you’ve been doing at your church or corps. Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk Post: Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN

Phoebe, age 7, sent this bear-y good Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring. We’d love to tuck into that delicious-looking picnic!

Party Time at Maidstone

Maidstone’s young people’s celebration was a proper party. There were games, such as pass the parcel and pin the tail on a donkey, as well as a quiz, party poppers and blowers. On Sunday, the kids enjoyed taking part in the meeting. They welcomed everyone, gave the announcements and introduced band pieces and chosen songs (including demonstrating the actions). Others read or illustrated Bible stories with pictures and puppets, put together the quiz, played in the family brass band and worship group, and helped with the games. It wasn’t just fun and games, though, as everything they did was linked to Jesus and God. Then to help the children continue in their relationships with Jesus, each child received a Christian book or CD. The fun continued after the meeting with a picnic lunch and games in the park. A chance to relax in God’s fresh air!

Cool Colourings

Adrian, age 8, coloured in this cool Cricketer Colouring to celebrate the Women’s Cricket World Cup earlier this year.

Aurora, age 9, sent this Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring to celebrate National Teddy Bear Day. We think it looks paw-some!

New Junior Soldiers

A junior soldier is a young member of The Salvation Army Charlie, Olivia, Boscombe; Arthur, En eld; Mia, Oliver, Southend Citadel.