80% of our kids are not eating enough vegetables. Veg Power is on a mission to inspire kids from early years through primary school and into their teens to veggie loving habits they will keep for life and in turn share with their children. You can sign up for monthly Veg Power emails here. […]
All 2 & 3 year olds are entitled to a free flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is given as a nasal spray and protects your child against 4 main strains of influenza (flu) predicted to be in circulation this winter. Why vaccinate? 30-50% of children are infected with flu and can spread the infection for up
Flu 5 reasons to vaccinate your child Read More »
updated 10/11/2022 Children aged 1 to 9 years old in Lewisham are being offered a dose of polio vaccine. For some children this may be an extra dose on top of their routine vaccinations. In other children it may bring them up to date with their routine vaccinations. There are signs the virus may be
Extra polio vaccine dose for children in Lewisham this half term Read More »
Thanks to AFRIL, 4in10 Charity, London Challenge Poverty Week with match funding from Lewisham Local, you can find free activities related to food-growing across the borough during October Half-term and beyond. All the activities provide a free lunch and are aimed at families who are on a low-income. Activities include: Sunday 17th of October 1-2pm and 2-3pm Venue: 71 Firhill
Food Growing Workshops for families on a low income during October including Half-Term Read More »
Updated 10/11/2022 You may have heard on local news about the Polio infection being found in water in London. Due to Polio being found in the water the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that children aged 1 to 9 years old in London be offered a dose of polio vaccine, following
Childhood Polio Vaccination clinics at Lewisham Children & Family Centres Read More »
You can’t beat a lolly or ice cream in the heat but store bought versions can be very high in sugar and fat. Lolly moulds can often be found in local pound shops or supermarkets and it’s a great way for your children to get involved in learning about healthy eating, and you can make
Healthy homemade lollies and ice creams Read More »
Parenting young children can be tough at the best of times and during this strange period in our history it can feel even more bewildering and stressful. That’s why we are really pleased to be able to offer parents various free online sessions and courses — all delivered by professional early years experts – to
Free online workshops for parents throughout July! Read More »
Lewisham Mindful Mums helps pregnant women and new mums in Lewisham look after themselves during what can be a challenging period of their lives. Since the service started in 2016, Mindful Mums has supported over a thousand women. Mindful Mums online Sessions Having a baby isn’t easy at the best of times, especially with
June and July Mindful Mums, Diversity Matters and Being Dads Courses and drop-ins Read More »
You can now drop-in to our centres to register or collect your Vitamin D Monday to Friday at 10am – 3pm What is vitamin D Vitamin D is very important for you and your baby. It helps your bodies to absorb calcium, which is essential for keeping bones healthy throughout life. Vitamin D helps to
Drop-in Vitamin D is back! Read More »
Minimising Food Waste is great way to save money and minimise waste. Did you know, one third* of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally? Food waste is central to some of the key challenges facing the world today, including hunger and poverty, climate change, health and wellbeing and the sustainability of
Lets Stop Food Waste! Read More »
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