Spotlight party for Year 6 children

Plea to help local charity!

Spotlight is in the running to win a share of a £1million Persimmon Homes Building Futures fund aimed at supporting under-18s across the UK - but first they need online votes to win.

Persimmon Homes Thames Valley is backing Spotlight to be a prize winner at a special event later this year, where cash awards of £100,000, £50,000 or £20,000 will be made to those with the most online votes.

Spotlight said: “We’re so proud to be chosen as a regional finalist and it’s given everyone a massive boost. The last 18 months or so have been extremely challenging for charities across the UK, including ourselves, so we’d really appreciate if people would get behind us and start voting.

“If we could win any of the top three cash awards then it would make a massive difference to the communities we support on a daily basis.”

Voting could not be simpler. Just visit www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/ and select Spotlight - it would mean the world to us if we could have your support.”

Building Futures is delivered through the Persimmon Charitable Foundation in partnership with Team GB, the British Olympic Association.

Through Building Futures, a total of 128 grants of £1,000 have been awarded to groups supporting sport, education & arts and health across Persimmon’s 31 regional businesses and its head office.

As well as the £100,000 first prize, there will be a £50,000 second prize and a £20,000 third prize in each category, while a further 87 shortlisted projects will each receive £5,000.

Online voting opened on Monday 11 October and runs until midnight on November 19.

To support Spotlight please visit www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/

Hockey Heroes - new club

Local Scouts group

A local Scouting group has spaces for Beavers and Cubs age 6-10. Contact details on the below flyer!

Community Food Pantry

A new Community Food Pantry is open at Westside Community Centre on a Wednesday morning. It's a scheme that aims to help people make their money go further by reducing food shopping bills, providing advice and developing new skills. To find out more, pop down on a Wednesday!

Families Magazine - Hampshire North

The March/April edition of the magazine is available to view here.

Free Easter activities

Books and Brunch at Basingstoke Discovery Centre

Spotlight Christmas stocking fillers for the elderly appeal

Tesco Christmas Gift Appeal

Chelsea FC Half-Term Soccer School

Age: 5-13

VENUE: Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Rd, Basingstoke RG21 3HF

Dates: Monday 26^th October – Wednesday 28^th  October

Timings: Morning session only: 08:45-12:00

WEBSITE: WWW.CHELSEASOCCERSCHOOLS.CO.UK

Course code: SS-QMC-H-36

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Age: 5-13

VENUE: Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Rd, Basingstoke RG21 3HF

Dates: Monday 26^th October – Wednesday 28^th  October

Timings: Afternoon session only: 13:00-16:00

WEBSITE: WWW.CHELSEASOCCERSCHOOLS.CO.UK

Course code: SS-QMC-H-37

Hampshire Healthy Families - free workshops

New sports clubs from Spotlight

Safe4me Newsletter

The latest newsletter from Hampshire Police is available here

New Basingstoke under 10's girls football team

ChatHealth - a text message advice service from the School Nursing Team

Parents/carers of children between the ages of 5-19 years old can use a new text advice service from School Nursing. Text your message to 07507 332417 (charged at normal rate) and the school nurse will reply within one working day. They can offer advice and support about general health and well-being issues such as behaviour, toileting, sleep and healthy lifestyles. They will be able to signpost to other services if necessary. The service is available Mon-Thurs 9.00am - 4.30pm and Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm.

New crisis line for children and young people aged 11-17 who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health

Information about temporary changes to waste collections and updates to other services from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

COVID-19 Community hub: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/covid-19-community-hub

COVID-19 - Bins and recycling: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/covid-19-bins-and-recycling

COVID-19 - Council tax: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/covid-19-council-tax

COVID-19 guidance for businesses: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/COVID-19-business-guidance

COVID-19 - advice for licensed drivers: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/COVID-19-licensed-drivers

Guidance for food businesses on coronavirus: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/food-safety-covid19

Staying at home during social distancing - noise and bonfires advice: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/covid-19-noise

Online payments: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/onlinepayments