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An arrangement of traditional and quirky gifts – there’s a unique Christmas gift for everyone! Plus ‘Name the Bear’ competition and refreshments too! Saturday 7th December 2024 – Village Hall, The Piazza 11am-5pm.

And don’t forget, Watermead Carol Concert – Saturday 14th December from 6pm.

Never Alone – Open Day

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Come and take part in our community groups at Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub:

Never Alone

Tuesdays 10am-12:30pm

Enjoy:

  • Community Colouring – Unwind and express your creativity with our free adult colouring sessions.
  • Community Crafty – Join a welcoming group of crafters for a fun, creative experience.
  • Community Games- Game on! Whether you’re competitive or just here for fun, enjoy a variety of games.

Wednesdays

  • 10am – 12:30pm: Knit & Natter – Bring your knitting and join the conversation! Swap stories, share laughs and knit together.
  • 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch Club – Pack your lunch and enjoy friendly conversation in great company.
  • 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Bingo – Get ready for a lively game of bingo! Join us for laughs, sweet treats and cake.
Aylesbury Women’s Aid

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Welcome to the Buckinghamshire Music Trust

Our core mission is to provide outstanding music education, including instrumental and vocal lessons at school and in one of our Music Centres across Bucks.

We also support schools in the delivery of their music curriculum, and work with a range of partners who share a passion for music and its importance for all young people, in all its forms.

For more information about music lessons and our Music Centres visit our website bucksmusic.org or call on 01494 216 053 or email to [email protected]

Transitions UK – Attain Project Aylesbury Hub

Transitions UK is a charity that supports young people that leave their foster care homes into independent living. They support them in various ways by providing services that will allow them to move forward in life confidently. They do this by providing financial skills, life skills, Housing knowledge and support into Education and work.

Transitions UK launched a new Hub in Aylesbury and would love to partner with businesses that can support in aiding those skills to their young people and help make a difference in their life and also support the charity in bringing awareness to their new hub.

Transitions UK are looking for volunteers to mentor their young people. For more information about the project and how to become a mentor or volunteer please contact their office on 01582 380620 or email [email protected] 

Family Information Service

Your new Family Information Service website

Buckinghamshire’s Family Information Service has a brand-new website and directory making it even easier for families, parents to be, children and young people to find local support, activities and childcare.

The new website not only has a new look and feel but lots of the latest information from the team and experts within the council.

Head over to our website to take a look and find:

  • support available to help with issues affecting your family
  • what’s on at family centres
  • things to do and holiday activities
  • support and inclusive activities if your child has SEND
  • childcare and early years providers

Follow ‘BucksFamilyInfo’ on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for the latest news affecting families and young people, local things to do and helpful reminders for all sorts of parent tasks like applying for childcare and school places.

Could you be a Boost Family Mentor?

Boost provides support, motivation, encouragement and advice to parents as they take steps towards creating a more stable and positive environment in which their children can thrive. Our Boost Family Mentors help families to achieve the parenting goals they have identified through an initial assessment with a Family and Volunteer Supervisor.

Could you be a Boost Family Mentor?

We would love to hear from you! Email: [email protected], Phone: 07999 11808

Funded childcare for two-year-olds

15 hours of funded childcare per week is available for 2-year-olds during the school term if you claim some benefits.

You don’t have to use all of the 15 hours, you can take up as many as you like.

You can use this childcare at participating childminders, day nurseries, pre-schools and nursery schools (including those joined to a school).

If you’re eligible, you can take up this offer from the term after your child’s second birthday.

Visit Buckinghamshire Council’s Family Information Service website for more information.

Social clubs in Aylesbury

Aylesbury has a wealth of social or support activities taking place and I’ve listed some coffee/lunch clubs which you may find relevant for your residents:

Volunteers needed

Action for Children are looking for volunteers!

Are you creative, passionate and enthusiastic? Help us run our short break service for children and young people with disabilities and learning difficulties aged 0-19.

We run activities across Buckinghamshire and promote socialisation, learning and most of all, fun. All volunteers receive full training, expenses and support.

Apply on the Action for Children website

Please contact Kaz Elliott for more information about volunteering 07740 455389 or email [email protected]

Resources for Bucks Ukrainian refugees, hosts and community groups

A new online resource for individuals, charities and community groups providing support for Ukrainian refugees in Buckinghamshire has been launched by local charity Community Impact Bucks.

The webpage – Community Support for Ukrainian refugees in Buckinghamshire – provides information on the help already available in the county, and also details of where individuals and organisations can register their offers of support.

Buckinghamshire Council established the Bucks Ukraine Partnership, a cross-sector partnership, to coordinate support for Ukrainian refugees in the county. As part of this, Community Impact Bucks is leading the Community Capacity sub-group which is engaging with charities, community groups and individuals in the community who can offer support.

Aylesbury Rock Choir

Come sing with your local Rock Choir!

No auditions or need to read music. Learn to sing feel-good pop songs. Make new friends and have fun! You can even bring your friends along with you, or sign up a friend as a gift! Book a free taster session by following the link.

More information on the Rock Choir website.