Hand-picked events from the editor
Fun Day Out with Thomas Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden February 11, 12, 18, 19
Thomas will be making exclusive appearances at Tenterden station with some of his friends, including Sir Topham Hatt and The Fat Controller. The ticket price includes a one-hour train ride behind one of the railway’s engines, the chance to enjoy “Thomas & Friends” station scenarios as well as a daily fun packed programme of children’s events: face painting, rides, skittles and colouring activities or watch the Punch & Judy and balloon modelling shows.
Safari Powell-Cotton Museum, House & Gardens February 12 - 18
Powell-Cotton museum is giving families the opportunity to go on a safari expedition through the museum, set up camp and discover animals and objects and take part in craft activity. Admission price includes museum, house and gardens.
Under The Sea Collage Riverside Country Park, Rainham February 14
Pop in for five minutes or half an hour, grab a felt pen or pencil and get creative with some arts and craft materials and help create an under the sea collage, to be displayed in the park's visitor centre. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Hellebore Tours Broadview Gardens, Hadlow College February 16, 18, 19, 25 and March 3 and 4
February will be brightened up considerably by a visit to Broadview Gardens, where a series of guided tours allow visitors to enjoy the national collection of hellebores and displays of snowdrops. The tours last around 90 minutes, cost £3 per person and depart from the garden centre at 11am and 2pm. To book your place, call 01732 853211.
Butterfly Bonanza Chatham Library, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham
February 18 Stories and craft suitable for children, aged three to eight years old. Booking is essential for this free event, which takes place between 10am and 11am.
Beginners Birdwatching Riverside Country Park, Rainham February 25
Have you always wanted to tell the difference between the birds found on the estuary or within the surrounding area? This introductory course will help you identify the most common birds seen or heard during the winter. No previous experience necessary. To book your place call 01634 337432.
COULD YOU GIVE A CHILD A CHANCE ?
Integrated Services Programme (ISP) is an independent, not-for-profit childcare organisation providing foster care to children with a wide range of emotional and behavioural needs. We have Centres in Kent, London, Bucks and Sussex. We were judged “Outstanding” in our latest Ofsted inspections.
ISP looks after children from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds including white UK, African, African-Caribbean, Asian and dual heritage. We are keen to recruit carers from similar cultural backgrounds. In addition, we are currently experiencing a high demand to look after: children with various disabilities, children who are involved in the criminal justice system and ‘parent & child’ placed together.
IF YOU HAVE: • life experience
• the ability to work with children or young people and parents
• the ability to rise to the challenge of fostering • patience, determination & a sense of humour • no children under the age of 8 • a spare bedroom • a career change in mind
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8 Mid Kent Living ISP WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
We offer full training, 24 hour support and a professional fee of up to £770 a week for specific placements.
Visit our website for more information:
www.ispchildcare.org.uk
For an information pack please contact our Fostering Team on:
0800 085 7989
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