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🌞 Summer fun as HAF returns!

Summer is in full swing with more hot weather headed our way this weekend... and, if you're a parent, it's more than just the sun you need to prepare for, with just one more week to go until the schools break up! 😬

Make sure to read on for some summer holiday inspo 👇 plus if you have a child who's eligible for benefits-related free school meals then don't forget to book their place at our exciting summer HAF camps. 

As usual, there are lots of fun activities to choose from… including outdoor adventure days at Scotman’s Flash and Haigh High Ropes & Adventure.

This time, Be Well has also teamed up with Wigan Warriors for a multi-skills camp at Robin Park Leisure Centre (Mon-Thu, w/c 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug & 18 Aug) – featuring rugby, football gymnastics, tennis and more! 🏉

Eligible families should now have receive their e-voucher to book their activities online at holidayactivities.com. If not, make sure to contact your school before the end of term.

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☀️ As the weather hots up (with temperatures set to soar close to 30 degrees this weekend), it's important to remember about staying safe around water. Please talk to your children about water safety to help them understand the risks and know what to do in an emergency. Open waterways might look safe, but they can be deceptively deep, hide dangers like underwater objects, and cause cold water shock. You can get more guidance on water safety from the Royal Lifesaving Society and the Canal & River Trust.

💜The Mayor of Greater Manchester has unveiled an economic vision for the next 10 years across the city region with big news for our borough. Read all about the GM blueprint for a greener, fairer future.  

🚼 Do you have experience of IVF or have views on how the system works in Greater Manchester? A public consultation is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles offered to eligible women aged 39 and under - with the aim of making the system fairer across the region. The consultation runs until 29 July and this week there are in-person events at the Grand Arcade, Wigan (Tue 15 Jul, 10.30am-12.30pm) and Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh (Wed 16 Jul, 12.30pm-2.30pm). Alternatively, you can complete the online survey, or find out more on the NHS website.

🤩 SUMMER OFFER…Have you heard you can currently get two months HALF PRICE on a Be Well Fitness membership?!? Whether you're into group exercise, gym sessions, swimming, sports, running outdoors or all of the above, you can do it all this summer with Be Well – and right now you can get 50% OFF your first two months using code 'BeWellHalfPrice' at checkout.

💳 Did you know you can now get your council tax bills online? Our residents' E-Billing service has now launched and it's very easy to switch over. It provides secure, 24/7 access to bills online, and you can get notifications by email. Residents can sign up via MyAccount.

What's on

🐦‍⬛ Hit the bird trail at Pennington Flash

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🌳 There's lots going on at Haigh Woodland Park this weekend (12 and 13 July). Here's what's coming up:

🔸 Underwater sounds and folklore workshop hosted by artist Alison Cooper. Expect a magical afternoon of listening, recording, and storytelling at Haigh’s historic swan pond! Ages 16+, FREE. Book via eventbrite. 

🔸 Wellbeing Words – Creative Writing Workshop with Claire Beerjeraz. In this relaxed and creative workshop, you can explore how writing can help us make sense of our thoughts and boost our wellbeing. Ages 14+, £3. Book via eventbrite.

🔸 Wellies and words featuring Claire Beerjeraz. Live literature open mic, 5 minute slots for your poetry, stories or monologues. Ages 14+, FREE. Book via eventbrite.

🚴 Don’t forget our FREE Cycle Three Sisters event will be returning to Ashton-in-Makerfield’s Three Sisters Circuit on Thursday 7 August. As usual, there’ll be lots to do on and off the track – including balance bikes for under 5s, cycle skills for ages 6-12, Wheels For All adapted cycles, e-bikes, a climbing wall, giant bubbles, stalls and more. Check the Be Well website or follow our Facebook event page for more information.

☀️  Scotman’s Flash have holiday activity camps where children can make new friends, try new activities and enjoy the outdoors. Includes a variety of water sports and dry land activities – such as kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing, axe throwing and archery (activities vary depending on the weather). All equipment provided. Book now via the Be Well website (choose ‘Be Well Outdoors’ and ‘Scotman’s Flash: Activity Camps’ from the dropdown menus).

Our communities

💚 Be Well Family Fun Days

Want to keep your family healthy and active this summer? Join Be Well at our Family Hubs and other community venues during the school holidays for exciting family-friendly games, interactive food-making sessions, advice on healthy habits and lots of giveaways and surprises!

All events are FREE and suitable for all ages - simply ring the venue to book your spot. Here's where and when:

📍 Westleigh Family Centre, WN7 5NJ

📅 When: Tuesdays 11am-1.30pm (22nd, 29th July & 5th August)

📞 Call: 01942 777705

📍 Norley Hall Adventure Playground, WN5 9TU with the Family Hub at The Meadows team

📅 When: Tuesdays 11am-1.30pm, (29th July, 5th & 19th August)

📞 Call: 01942 488000

📍 Beech Hill Hub, WN6 7PT

📅 When: Wednesdays 11.30am-2pm (23rd & 30th July)

📞 Call: 01942 488000

📍 Shevington Library, WN6 8HA

📅 When: Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm (6th & 13th August)

📞 Call: 01942 488000.

📍 Family Hub at Mornington Road, Hindley, WN2 4LG

📅 When: Wednesdays 11am-1.30pm (13th, 20th, 27th August)

📞 Call: 01942 488246

📍 Aspull Library, WN2 1XJ

📅 When: Wednesdays 11.30am-2pm (20th & 27th August)

📞 Call: 01942 488000

📍 Family Hub at Formby Avenue, Atherton, M46 0HX

📅 When: Thursdays 12pm-2pm (24th, 31st July & 7th August)

📞 Call: 01942 879012

📍 Family Hub at Clifton Street Community Centre, WN3 5HN

📅 When: Thursdays 11am-1.30pm (31st July, 7th & 14th August)

📞 Call: 01942 828377

📍 Tots Plot, Astley, M29 7EF

📅 When: Thursdays 11am-1.30pm (14th, 21st & 28th August)

📞 Call: 01942 879012.