WORK RESTARTS AT ABBOTSWOOD

Contractors are back on site at Abbotswood, laying the resin play area, the benches are being stripped and repainted and new planters will be put in. This is finishing off the work that had to be put on hold during the lockdown. Can't wait to see the finished project. It is being run by Yate Town Council, using money they raised from s.106 contributions (money developers have to put into local play areas etc)

URGENT INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE? Our local youth club needs you.

URGENT *Vacancy* YOUTH WORKERS NEEDED

Sessional Engagement Worker 18hpw

To deliver play opportunities, education, training and routes into work to children and young people to make communities safe and inclusive, with quality opportunities and choices for all. LPW are looking for more youth workers to run our much valued facilities at St Nix and Brimsham Green - so please share this with anyone local who you think might be interest. Closing 24th March, for more information visit the vacancy page at Learning Partnership West or click here

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Abbotswood Play is OPEN

The fencing is down, the new Abbotswood Play equipment by the shops is OPEN

There are still things like bins  and signs to be done, but it has passed its safety certificate today, so it can be used.

Here's the giant ant and the web - just two of the new pieces of equipment - alongside new paving and seats.  They're very different from the usual play area kit so worth checking out.

The whole design is the result of consultation with local residents, and the Abbotswood Action Group. Installed by Yate Town Council's Play Area group who raised the money to do what residents were asking for.  Do let Cheryl Kirby or Tony Davis from the Focus Team if you spot teething problems.

Feel better in Feburary -

News of communnity events (text from Abbotswood Action)

Supporting Feel Good February, Take 5 4 U is coming to Abbotswood!

Every Friday in February, 10 - 11am take a little break from reality and let us look after you. Free refreshments and activities available at every session! Come and join in the fun or simply have a few minutes breathing space from the stresses of every day life.

7th - Healthy snacks and lunches. Pop in for some new recipe inspiration to liven up your lunchbox and take a tasty treat away with you to nibble on the way home.

14th - Self care. One of our volunteers is kindly offering hand massages to our guests. Sample some different scented oils to make the experience completely unique to you.

21st - Colour yourself calm. Access our range of colouring books for a few moments of relaxed creativity. We have books for children and adults as it's half term... Or join in with a group freestyle creation.

28th - Guided relaxation. We've nearly made it through the winter so join our volunteer in a guided relaxation session. Head home feeling refreshed and ready for spring.

Hosted by the community drop in service, St. Nicholas Family Centre, Chargrove.

As part of this  Abbotswood action are putting together a booklet of recipes for health lunches or snacwellbeingks. If you have any favourites you would be happy to share, please send them via the Abbotswood action Facebook page or email community.aag@gmail.com