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14/08/2026

It can be difficult to know how to reach out or help a child or a young person who is experiencing mental health challenges.

Get started by:
🔹 Listening without judgment
🔹 Acknowledge their feelings and experiences
🔹 Let them know that you are there for them
🔹 Help them find support

14/08/2026

We'll be in Calverton on the 19th on William Lee Park for lots of fun!!!

14/08/2026

‼️ Nottinghamshire, we need YOUR help.

Yesterday it was a fire either side of the A617 in Rainworth. Earlier this week it was a large field fire in the Oak Tree area of Mansfield. Last weekend it was a forest fire at Sherwood Pines.

This summer, and particularly this week, there's been an increase in fires out in the open and our emergency services including Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working tirelessly to keep you safe.

The ground is extremely dry and in these conditions, all it takes is one spark and a fire can easily spread.

This is why we're asking you to:

🔥 Not light BBQs and bonfires
🚬 Put your ci******es out.
🗑️ Take your rubbish with you.

The Government has announced today that there will be a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues and so if you already have one at home and are thinking of using it this weekend, we cannot emphasise enough the importance of choosing a picnic instead...

It goes without saying that we want to say a big THANK YOU to our emergency services who work round the clock to keep Nottinghamshire safe! 💚

14/08/2026

🙋 Those eligible for the MenB vaccine are encouraged to get fully vaccinated as soon as they can. Two doses are needed for full protection. The second dose should be offered a minimum of 28 days after the first dose.

The MenB vaccine is available to:
✅ everyone born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
⤵️ follow the link in the comments to book an appointment online

✅ young people under 25 (born on or after 21 July 2001) who will be starting higher education for the first time, or who will be starting further education for the first time as a residential student, in autumn 2026
⤵️ follow the link in the comments to find a pharmacy that offers MenB vaccinations.

14/08/2026

🌱🎨 Growing Together this Monday!🌱🎨

Come and join us on the lawn under the shade of the trees at Sherwood Community Centre for another relaxed afternoon of creativity, gardening and community.

📅 Monday 17th August
⏰ 2pm to 4pm

This week we'll be continuing our mosaicing with artist Anna Dixon, getting creative with Max Astill, and getting our hands in the soil alongside volunteers from Sherwood Community Gardens. 🌿

Come and have a go, learn and share some skills, meet new people or simply enjoy spending some time with us.

No need to book, just come along. Mosaic spaces are limited, but there will be plenty of other things to get involved with.

Children are very welcome and must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

🌱 Growing Together through gardening, mosaicing, creativity and community.

14/08/2026

Every other Friday we have our Dementia and Support Hub here at the Old Basford Community Centre from 12:00 to 2:00pm for anyone of working age living with dementia. Feel free to join us next Friday if you're looking for some good company and a catch up!

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

☀️ Did someone say a forecast of 36 degrees?!

Let’s keep this one simple, it’s going to be hot today, so make sure to SUN:

☀️ S – Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day between 11am and 3pm when UV levels are highest.

✅ U – Use sun cream when outside and reapply frequently.

🌊 N – Never cool off in open water. It might look tempting, but you don’t know what lies beneath the surface and currents and cold water shock can affect even the strongest of swimmers. Put simply, it’s not worth the risk.

You can find more advice using the link in the comments 👇

13/08/2026

Throughout the summer holidays we have FREE lessons in our pools to help prevent drowning.

Our Water Confidence & Self Rescue Lessons for children aged 5-7 and 8-15 are especially for people that are nervous about being in water.

These free lessons are designed to help reduce fear, build confidence in water and introduce simple self-rescue skills, in a calm and supportive environment.

Find out more at the Gedling Leisure holiday activities webpage https://orlo.uk/qW2rx