Take Part in The Big Garden Birdwatch

Get your family involved in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch and help monitor bird life in the UK.

Simply count the birds you see in your garden, from your balcony or in your local park for one hour between 27th and 29th January. Challenge your children to see who can spot the most birds. Take a bike ride to a local park or make a day trip out of it and spot birds in a new place.

You can also watch Big Garden Birdwatch Live! on YouTube and Facebook to discover what birds are being spotted across the UK with live commentary, interviews and chats with special guests and wildlife experts and the chance to ask them questions.

To learn about ways to attract birds to your garden and get your FREE guide, visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch

Parents wanting to locate a local children’s physiotherapist can now use an online directory launched by Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists.

The majority of children's physiotherapists work in the NHS. Your GP can advise about local services and make a referral, if appropriate. However, some parents choose to seek advice and treatment from an independent or private physiotherapist either instead of, or to supplement, NHS care.

Many children need support from a physiotherapist at some time during their childhood. This may be sought for advice and treatment relating to posture and movement or for acute injuries.

All qualified physiotherapists are regulated by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and children’s physiotherapists have additional expertise in child development and childhood conditions. They are specialist practitioners, with the right skill base and knowledge to deliver the best care for babies, children and young adults.

More info: https://bit.ly/findchildrenphysio

A recent Public Health England (PHE) report shows that cases of norovirus, also known as ‘the winter vomiting bug’, have been spreading rapidly with outbreaks mainly amongst children in educational settings.

According to PHE, the number of outbreaks of the virus are at a five-year high. Rates were especially low during the pandemic due to social distancing rules and more attention to hygiene but have been rising since restrictions were eased.

The PHE also notes that handwashing is very important to prevent the spread of the stomach virus as unlike Covid-19, alcohol gels in hand sanitiser do not kill it.

If you get the virus, drink plenty of fluids and don’t return to work or send sick children to school or nursery until at least forty-eight hours after symptoms including diarrhoea and vomiting have stopped.

More info: www.nhs.uk/norovirus

Happy spring term! Perform confidencebuilding classes are sure to blow away the winter cobwebs and will help children feel energised and inspired. This term sees 4-7s trapezing and somersaulting into a Circus Adventure whilst 7-12s work on a fun and funky adaptation of Robin Hood, in Outlaw. Imaginations will soar as children work towards a magical performance for family and friends.

Perform is not like other children’s drama schools. Its classes have a special emphasis on child development, using a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s potential. Run by experienced actor-teachers, Perform classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: Confidence, Communication, Coordination, and Concentration. With all abilities welcome, children can join at any point in the term and will take part in the performance. The only requirement is to get ready to have the best fun of the week!

Children are welcome to try a FREE class. With over 300 venues, there’s sure to be a class near you – just visit www.perform.org.uk/ try to find your nearest and to book.

Venues: Hills Road Sports Centre, Cambridge: Wednesdays

Newnham Croft Primary School, Newnham: Saturdays St. Andrews Church Hall, Chesterton: Mondays St. John’s Church Hall, Cambridge: Thursdays

Contact: 020 7255 9120 enquiries@perform.org.uk www.perform.org.uk/try