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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
NHSGGC encourage Glasgow families to keep children active
The health board is working with partners to highlight a range of free and low-cost activities across the region, designed to help children stay physically and mentally stimulated during the holidays. Anna Baxendale, head of health improvement at NHSGGC, said: "Physical activity is vital for children's mental wellbeing, cognitive development, and physical health. "Children who are active from a young age are more likely to maintain healthy habits into adulthood. "Active play, especially when it's fun, social, and self-directed, is the most common and effective form of exercise for children outside of school." Read more: Nurses in Glasgow could go on strike over pay dispute (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) NHSGGC recognises that keeping children active throughout the summer can be challenging, especially for families facing financial pressures or juggling multiple children. The health board is sharing details of organised activities in communities, as well as ideas for active play that can be enjoyed at home. Anna said: "Our aim is to support families in finding free or low-cost ways to keep active in the summer months and beyond by sharing with them organised activities in their local area and creative, cost-free ideas that they can adopt for active play at home. "We are grateful to our partners and local authorities for creating and hosting these events, as well as developing at-home resources." NHSGGC is signposting families to resources that promote active play, including Play Scotland, Parent Club, and the HENRY programme. The HENRY programme, delivered in partnership with Early Years Scotland (EYS) and PEEK (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid), is designed to bring practical support directly into communities. This summer, EYS is running free Step Into Summer sessions across the region, featuring sensory play, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Read more: Project to explore viability of self-driving bus service in Glasgow PEEK will also host a Play Day on July 30 at Crownpoint Sports Complex, offering go-karting, crafts, outdoor games, and a silent disco. NHSGGC also works with local authority leisure providers offering holiday programmes, free play sessions, and discounted court hire. Families in Glasgow can take advantage of Glasgow Life's Summer of Fun, which includes free family swimming, sports camps, and games sessions at local sports centres. Further details about NHSGGC programmes, including Thrive Under Five and HENRY, are available on the Child and Young Persons' Healthy Weight section of the NHSGGC website.
Scotsman
30-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New CEO for Scots children's charity
New CEO: Michelle Mulgrew A leading Scottish children's charity has announced its new chief executive. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Michelle Mulgrew will take the reins at Early Years Scotland when Jane Brumpton steps down this summer. EYS is Scotland's leading specialist organisation supporting children from pre-birth to five years of age, and their families. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Michelle joins from West Dunbartonshire Council, where she is Head of Centre at Whitecrook Early Learning and Childcare Centre. She said: 'I'm excited, delighted and proud in equal measures to take up the CEO role at such an amazing organisation. 'I believe passionately in everything that Early Years Scotland stands for and the amazing work it does for young children and their families. 'I can't wait to get started and meet the team who do such brilliant work the length and breadth of the country.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad EYS chair Marion Burns said Michelle's appointment followed a rigorous process led by LHH Recruitment Solutions. She added: 'Michelle is the ideal candidate to build on the brilliant work carried out by Jane Brumpton and lead the organisation through its next stage of development.'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Embrace Your Sisters hosts 18th fashion show fundraiser
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — Local organization Embrace Your Sisters hosted its 18th Tea at Two Fashion Show Fundraiser on Sunday afternoon. The show was held Sunday afternoon at Casa Larga Vineyards & Winery in Fairport. Embrace Your Sisters provides monetary support for breast cancer patients, which provides them with short-term emergency funding and resources during their treatment. The nonprofit organization began 19 years ago and is led by a board of volunteers. Senator Brouk to host 4th annual baby shower for new parents They work with and encourage community members to participate in fundraising events and programming throughout Monroe County and other areas, including Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, and Yates counties. According to EYS, they have been able to provide over $600,000 to those in need through partnerships and donations. Attendees of the fashion show also participated in a Silent Auction of items and were provided music, appetizers, desserts, and a wine and liquor pull as they watched the show. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
