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very child in the UK is entitled to two FREE Bookstart packs containing books, helpful guidance for parents and carers and all sorts of other free goodies. Bookstart is a national programme that encourages all parents and carers to share and enjoy books with children from as early an age as possible.


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Bookstart Baby Pack – This pack is given out by your health visitor. Ask them for a pack from around 8 weeks. If for any reason you do not receive a pack from your health visitor please ask at your local library.


My Bookstart Treasure Bag – This pack is given to your 3 - 4 year old child by their pre-school, nursery, children's centre or childminder during their last year before school. If they don’t attend any of these, then please ask at your local library or contact the Bookstart Co-ordinator on 0117 3534297 or email: childrenslibrary.team@bristol.gov.uk


For visually or hearing impaired children Bookshine and Booktouch packs are also available. For more information about the Bookstart packs visit: www.bookstart.org.uk


What can the performing arts give to children?


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ou want your child to be successful - well equipped to face the world. In her blog


article ‘Why Children’s Theatre Matters’ Lyn Gardner says, ‘Theatre for children fires the imagination; it gives our children the skills and the creativity necessary to face the world, to understand it and perhaps to change it too.’ If your child could do with a creative boost, the performing arts is a great way to keep the mind and body fit and energised. Stagecoach is the recognised leader in performing arts classes for children - give them a call today to find out more.


Principal Heidi Hollis on 0117 953 2500 www.stagecoach.co.uk


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