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Take our recycling quiz. It's only six questions to test your knowledge.

Which bin can I put an empty aerosol (or spray can) into?

Yes, the can will be recycled into new things

It would be a shame to waste the can if you put it into the general waste as it is a good thing to recycle. It doesn't go in your paper and card or food and garden bins either.

Which item should go in your paper and card bin at home?

Which of these items should go in your food and garden waste bin at home?

Out of all these plastic things - which is the only one that you can put into your mixed recycling bin at home?

What should you do with a TV that you don't want anymore?

Select all the things in the list below that you think you can do at home

Reuse -reuse some things like shopping bags

Reduce -make less waste in the first place

Recycle -make sure you put all the right items in all the right bins

What happens next?

The code will be used to count how many people from your group or class have done the quiz. Your group or class could win a prize!
You can now print a " congratulation on completing our quiz " certificate.

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R4GM Recycle Quiz | Recycle for Greater Manchester

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Take our recycling quiz. It's only six questions to test your knowledge. Which bin can I put an empty aerosol (or spray can) into? Yes, the can will be recycled into new things It would be a shame to waste the can if you put it into the general waste as it is a good thing to recycle.

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Virtual festive session: How to recycle right and waste less during the festive season

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Virtual festive session: How to recycle right and waste less during the festive season

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It's the most wonderful time of the year but over the festive period we create more rubbish that at any other time. One of our education officers will lead the interactive session with crafts, games and films to help you reuse and recycle your festive waste in Greater Manchester.

Primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 aged children but all ages are welcome!

Adults please sign up for you and your children (adults are required to attend the session for safeguarding purposes).

A virtual tour of the Materials Recovery Facility

See how your plastic bottles are sorted using lasers

Find out how glass bottles and jars are given a clean using cyclones

Watch how we turn your aluminium drinks cans and foil into biscuits (not suitable for eating)

We will also share hints and tips about:

Making seasonal crafts

How to reuse some of your festive rubbish

Things you didn't know you could recycle

Date

Monday 21st December

Time

10.30am to 12pm

The event is open to Greater Manchester residents only (excluding Wigan).

We are using Microsoft Teams as our platform - we will send you a link and instructions on how to join.

Numbers for each event are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Book your place by emailing education@recycleforgreatermanchester.com

In your email, please include:

Your name

Contact telephone number

The council area you live in

The number of children attending and their ages (if applicable)

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Virtual festive session: How to recycle right and waste less during the festive season | Recycle for Greater Manchester

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Virtual festive session (children) It's the most wonderful time of the year but over the festive period we create more rubbish that at any other time. One of our education officers will lead the interactive session with crafts, games and films to help you reuse and recycle your festive waste in Greater Manchester.

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Virtual Sessions - Recycle for Greater Manchester

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Virtual Sessions - Recycle for Greater Manchester

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Book a virtual session and find out how what happens to the recycling from over a million homes in Greater Manchester.

See how your plastic bottles are sorted using lasers, find out how glass bottles and jars are given a clean using cyclones and watch how we turn your aluminium drinks cans and foil into biscuits (not suitable for eating).

Our virtual classroom sessions delivered by our Education Officer include:

A virtual tour of the Materials Recovery Facility where mixed recycling is sorted

Right Stuff, Right Bin interactive activity

A chance to ask your recycling questions and get expert answers

Our virtual sessions are suitable for:

Primary school classes (Our standard session suitable for Year 3 and above but we can arrange a bespoke session for Year 1 and 2)

Home education groups

Guide and Scout groups (7 years old and above)

Secondary and Higher Education students studying environmental and STEM subjects

Further Education students studying environmental and STEM courses

Adult community groups

Businesses and organisations

We are enjoying out virtual recycling trip with @recycle4gm this afternoon ♻️ @Y6Bps @BirchfieldsPS pic.twitter.com/Mics7rAJtu

- Birchfields Year 6 (@Y6Bps) October 19, 2020

How to book

Our virtual sessions are held on Microsoft teams. We can also deliver sessions on other platforms on request.

The sessions are available to Greater Manchester schools and community groups (excluding Wigan).

To book, please send an email to education@recycleforgreatermanchester.com.

Please include:

Contact name

Name of school/community group

Location of school/community group

Contact telephone number

Age group

Preferred dates/time

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Tips on maintaining your child's health and wellbeing

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Captain Confidence's Weekly 5 Ways to Wellbeing Newsletter Aug 28st

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FREE Arts Packs to support those in M27 are now available for collection in Swinton

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FREE Arts Packs to support those in M27 are now available for collection in Freeze Factory Swinton (thanks Darren!)
Funded by Swinton Square, Salford with support from Freeze Factory Ltd and Quality...

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People's History Museum are launching the Peaceful Protest campaign with lots of creative activities to get involved in

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Calm Connections and Media Cubs: Have I Got Views For You!

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Calm Connections and Media Cubs: Have I Got Views For You!

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Throughout August, Calm Connections will help your family to better manage anxiety, low mood and depression through a whole range of fun sessions. Media Cubs is holding a Summer Newsroom Takeover – giving little people big voices with Calm Connections.

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Eventbrite - Calm Connections CIC presents Calm Connections and Media Cubs: Have I Got Views For You! - Friday, 7 August 2020 | Friday, 28 August 2020 - Find event and ticket information.

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In partnership with Salford Red Devils Foundation, we are excited to present The Captain Confidence Summer School!  It will run over 3 weeks: Wednesdays 12th, 19th & 26th Aug 11-12 at Eccles Sixth Form College, Chatsworth Road M30 9FJ and is designed to help build children's mental and physical resilience in fun and interactive workshops that help children explore their physical and mental health.  Participants will receive free arts and crafts packs to take home with them!  To book, please contact: sam.bardsley@salfordcc.ac.uk

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Games and activities to help kids grow

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On this page you'll find links to practical advice and activities for all ages on how to start and maintain an organic food growing garden. Handy, quick-reference Growing Instruction Cards, Activity sheets and more... Produced by Garden Organic, Food for Life's National Partners.

The items listed supplement two core teacher resources - the Food Growing Manuals. These and associated resources are available at:

Growing Instruction Cards are indexed at:

Document templates for use in planning activities

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On this page you'll find links to practical advice and activities for all ages on how to start and maintain an organic food growing garden. Handy, quick-reference Growing Instruction Cards, Activity sheets and more... Produced by Garden Organic, Food for Life's National Partners. The items listed supplement two core teacher resources - the Food Growing Manuals.

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Fun weekly activities from local artists from Manchester Libraries

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Don’t miss what’s happening

People on Twitter are the first to know.

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Great videos to explore music in your home with things you have at home

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Manchester Camerata is one of the UK's leading chamber orchestras, renowned for dynamic performances, innovative collaborations and pioneering Learning and P...

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Wild Activities with the Wildlife Trust Forest Schools Team

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Webinar by local group Sow the City - tips and info on how to get growing with children

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Growing Manchester Webinar - Gardening and Wildlife with Kids

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Growing Manchester Webinars: KEEPING CHICKENS. It’s May and there’s still plenty of time to get growing veggies. Stuart and Emily talk through how to get growing at home with kids, as well as lots of nature, wildlife and Forest School activities. This webinar is perfect for Covid home schoolers looking for activities for their little ones. 

Sow the City will be running webinars every week with topics around growing, food, nature, community and sustainability. Find out more about Growing Manchester and our other projects at www.sowthecity.org.

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It's time to put the fun back into fitness and help you get fit like never before! GET KIDS MOVING gives you the chance to train along side your favourite superheroes, train like a Jedi, or practice your wizarding skills, from the comfort of your home.

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A range of instruction sheets to do creative arts at home for key stage 1 and 2. For example: make a hedgehog from a book; a hanging jellyfish; a worry doll; lavender playdough and many more

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Starts weekly newsletter themed round 'Five Ways To Wellbeing' and offering ways to achieve a different one each day through an activity.  These activities are for Mon-Fri next week.  We have lots going on over on our YouTube Channel #startinspiringminds and Instagram @startinsalfordart.

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Captain Confidence's Weekly 5 Ways to Wellbeing Newsletter July 24th

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A range of arts signposting to arts activities you can do to earn children university points

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Skip to the content

Learning can take place anywhere including the home and online. Here are resources from our network and all across the world in order to keep you active, learning and entertained! We've put these into different categories so you can easily find something new to do. Click on the headings to expand the section.

NOTE: We encourage all children and families to make use of these resources, however only children who are already registered with their local Children's University will be able to collect Children's University stamps for their participation. If you want to find out how to get involved with your local Children's University, you can find their contact details here. Please be aware that we typically work through schools, so signing up while schools are closed is sadly unlikely.

If you take part in a Children's University-branded activity, typically you will find contact details on the document and instructions as to how to collect your stamp. Please follow those instructions.

If the activity is not a Children's University validated activity, you'll need to fill out a reflection form and send it to contactus@childrensuniversity.co.uk

Download the reflection form as a PDF Download the reflection form as a Word document

To ensure we are able to offer as many opportunities as possible at this time, we are currently promoting many activities that have not been validated. These are activities that we are promoting in good faith and in the spirit of Children's University, but we cannot attest to the quality of the learning. By clicking any of the links you acknowledge that you are leaving the Children's University website.

As these have not been validated, it's important to note:

parental supervision is advised when looking at external sites

in order to earn a Children's University stamp for taking part in a non-validated activity, you'll need to fill out a reflection form (Download as a PDF or download in Word) and send it to contactus@childrensuniversity.co.uk

Children's University Trust is not responsible for the content on these external sites

You can contact us at any time to add to this list or request the removal of links

Children's University is all about encouraging participation in learning beyond the classroom. At present many of the destinations, clubs and social spaces that we typically signpost people to are not as accessible as they would normally be due to the spread of COVID-19. It's important to follow official advice and parent / school discretion when deciding whether an activity is suitable. We have provided links to official guidance here.

While the majority of activities we are signposting to are designed to be done alone and at home, there may be some that encourage activities that currently go against Government advice. Please consider this guidance before acting on advice given in the below resources.

Activities to do at home and online

Free resources for schools

Our partners at the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) have developed off the shelf resources for running extra-curricular clubs for children. Aimed at teachers or other adults looking for support to introduce a science or STEM club to children, PSTT is creating 4 freely accessible club packs.

Each pack provides:
Downloadable from the PSTT website - Click here to download

an overview of how to run the sessions and list of all the resources required (simple, everyday materials) for 8 sessions.

an activity sheet for each of the 8 sessions, giving the session leader guidance on organising the activities, which will include a practical challenge for the children, key facts/science and ideas for questions and further activities.

Some packs also contain a fact sheet for children to take home to encourage them to share findings with their families and take their learning further.

Worksheets for visiting learning destinations

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Write a play!
Do something crafty!
Digital drama games!

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Let's recap & think about what our next steps are... Read more
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Today we're bringing all our learning together... Read more
#EveryPlayTime

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Me: Let's do some MORE dialogue today. You: What, again?...Read more
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Sing a long at home with professional Music Therapist good for those children with PMLD and ASA

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Music has a power unlike anything else, and singing plays a key role in that. It's an essential means of staying well, of promoting social bonds and strengthening communities. Our music therapists have created a suite of singalong packages to suit people of all ages and abilities.

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Weekly Activities to try out cricket and getting active in your garden

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Chance to Shine is bringing cricket back to schools. Before the Cricket Foundation launched the schools' cricket programme in 2005, fewer than 10% of state s...

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Fun and creative activities, built by teachers to help you guide your child through fundamental parts of the computing curriculum without the need for screen time.

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Wildlife Charts or lots different topics

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Wildlife Charts or lots different topics

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Lots of downloadable charts for identifying things

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At Wildcare we supply a wide range of professional ecology and wildlife equipment, including bat detectors, tracking cameras, bird nest boxes, and newt fencing, dormouse tubes and badger gates. Fast, friendly and knowledgeable.

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Family outdoor activities from RSPC

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Explore nature and get closer to wildlife and the outside world.

We have loads of great ideas and resources to help kids and families connect with nature, from simple activities they can do at home or at school, to wild clubs, fun articles and family-friendly reserves and events.

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Nature Activities for Kids | Fun & Learning - The RSPB

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A realy range of outdoor and indoor activities - each one lists the rough time it takes to complete

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We prepare young people with skills for life. Each year we help over 460,000 girls and boys enjoy fun and adventure while developing skills to succeed. Do more. Learn more. Be more.

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A range of practical tutorials from Start from string pull painting and shaving foam marbling

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Child friendly science videos that does not underestimate their ability

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Things to do at home and on daily walks - lots of activities and resources here

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MAPAS have created lots of links and resources around Music - click the picture below.

You can also check out their youtube channel which has lots of live performances as well as singing and piano resources.

Check out their Facebook page for free gig every Friday at 7pm

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MAPAS Music Activity Grid

We have developed our very own Magical Mosaic of Marvellous Musican Fun which is available to download from this page. It contains a variety of pick and mix style activities for children of any age to work their way through, from performing to composing, to viewing some of the greatest concert halls in the world! You might be stuck at home but there's no reason not to explore the musical world from the comfort of your sofa!

Useful Links

Below are a list of useful links to a range of resources that can be used in school or at home to develop music skills and have fun making music! There's something for everyone so explore your way around and have fun! We'd love to hear from you so do let us know on Facebook or Twitter when you give them a go!

There are lots of resources that can be accessed via the Music Mark website which are divided into Early Years; Primary Teachers & Pupils; Secondary Teachers & Pupils; Parents and general Music Education Resources.

Free home learning resources for Singing and Drama.

This free music maker app, Song Maker, can be used for composing, combining different sounds and rhythms and you can also record your own voice to add to your masterpiece!

Go on an adventure around the world exploring different theatres on these virtual tours.

If you are entertaining very young children, these Early Years music resources have lots of ideas to keep them busy!

If your school uses Charanga, check out the resources they have made available for your pupils to access at home.

The National Youth Choirs of Scotland are providing a daily song/activity to keep you singing whilst you're at home.

Sing Up have made lots of their songs freely accessible to help with homeschooling. Songs are split into age brackets and there is also a selection of sign language and Makaton songs available.

There are also a range of songs available through Out of the Ark music who are releasing new songs each week during school closures.

Beginner pianists can even find some useful resources on our Youtube channel. Make sure to subscribe to our page here so you can keep an eye out for other activities, as well as clips of past performances by our talented MAPAS ensembles!

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Find out what happening in your area - there are lots of virtual activities and groups you can join

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A range of lockdown activities for both primary and secondary ages

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WHAT DO I KNOW BY ALEX CLARKE

Performed By Megan Challinor

DEZ struggles to define isolation, let alone come to terms with her own inner-isolation. Will she overcome the slowness of silence?

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Salford Arts Theatre the only independent theatre in Salford. A hidden gem in the heart of the community making theatre accessible to the community it is situated in and beyond. Salford Arts Theatre has it's own professional inhouse company | Salford Theatre company which producing up to five productions per year.

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Lots of fun activities for children to do outdoors from printable sheets to outdoor makes - really nice website interface from the woodland trust - you can break it down into key stage and subject - http://treetoolsforschools.org.uk/menu/

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The RHS has a range of resources for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 on their website these things can printed off and used at home. They are also running weekly challenges that people can find on our social media pages:
https://www.facebook.com/rhsschoolgardening and https://twitter.com/rhsschools

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Ideas for butterfly conservation in you local area

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Butterfly Conservation is a British charity devoted to saving butterflies, moths and their habitats throughout the UK.

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Campaign for wildlife and insects for primary school age a range activities to get involved in

You can also sign up to their 30 days wild campaign with host school resources - https://action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/58599/petition/1?supporter.questions.409397=school

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Will you take action to save the most important creatures on the planet?

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Working Class Movement Library Key stage 2

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Working Class Movement Library Key stage 2

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A range of resources exploring things like Victorian Children and World War 1 and 2

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Kids in Museums are posting weekly updates every Monday of '10 Heritage Happenings to Try at Home'.

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1. Tune in to Time Travel TV with the National Archives

The National Archives are inviting children and families across the country to join them for Time Travel TV. Each week, on a Tuesday and Thursday, they are broadcasting fun-filled sessions bringing the archives and its fascinating objects to your armchair! Watch an episode.

2. Minecraft your museum with National Museum Wales

Use your imagination to build your dream museum in Minecraft. You could win a VIP trip for you and your class once museums reopen. Find out more.

3. Become a History Detective with the George Muller Museum

Hunt for clues in the museum's photographic collection and tell the story of the orphaned children of Bristol, looked after by missionary George Muller. Find out how.

4. Design a football strip with National Football Museum

Answer tricky quiz questions, spot the subtle differences in kits, decipher the history of the football shirt and make your own origami jerseys with the National Football Museum website.

5. Make your own exploding rocket with Eureka!

Rocket science doesn't need to be complicated! Join Darren and Alex as they go on a journey of exploration into the facts behind rocket explosions. Here's a rocket explosion for you to try.

6. Play Noteworthy with the Bank of England Museum

Each of the Banknote Examiners in Debden Printing Works checked thousands of notes a day for printing errors. Play Noteworthy to find out if you could do their job.

7. Make a homemade compass with the REME Museum

Have fun making a homemade compass with a fridge magnet and a needle, then create a treasure hunt inside your house! Find out how on the REME Museum website. There's a new challenge every Friday.

8. Connect to nature with Chatsworth House

Take a look at Chatsworth House's new learning resources for ages 5-11, helping you explore the wonder of nature from indoors. Explore how to use and make maps, follow compass directions and discover ways that animals adapt to survive. Visit the website.

9. Create a mini archaeological dig with the Elgin Museum

This sheet will show you how to create a mini archaeological dig and how to excavate one using the tools and skills employed by real archaeologists! Take a look at this guide from the Elgin Museum.

10. Stay curious with Peak District Lead Mining Museum

Each week this Derbyshire museum is releasing a new learning and activity pack for children, including craft ideas, word searches, maths puzzles and more! Topics so far have included nocturnal creatures, rocks and miners. Find the latest packs on the museum's website.

We've got 60 at home ideas for children and families on our website. Find more by browsing our News page.

We've also put together a Twitter thread of activities for under 5s.

If you'd like ideas straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter for families.

Have you got an activity suggestion for us? Let us know: [email protected]

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Make time fly with these fun museum activities for families - Kids in Museums

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The National Archives are inviting children and families across the country to join them for Time Travel TV. Each week, on a Tuesday and Thursday, they are broadcasting fun-filled sessions bringing the archives and its fascinating objects to your armchair! Watch an episode. Use your imagination to build your dream museum in Minecraft.

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Resources for home educators and families - explore the museum during lockdown as well as lots of resources

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Parents, carers and teachers we've got you covered! We know the next few weeks will be very different, so if you're home-schooling or want fun activities for the family check out and download our resources. We will be adding to this in coming weeks.

Environmental education activity worksheets and more - Why not print them all off and create a super booklet for children to enjoy!

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Resources for Home Educators & Families | MMinQuarantine

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Read Manchester online reading and literacy resources

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There are a huge number of free online resources available to support children and young people while schools are closed. If you're struggling to decide which are best, please have a look at the ones selected by Read Manchester. They focus primarily on resources which foster a love of reading and support literacy skills at the same time. This list will be updated on a regular basis, but please do let us know if you think we have missed any. Find out more about Read Manchester

Please click on an age category below to be taken to a list of age-appropriate resources.

here. Find out more about Manchester Libraries here.

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Fun activities posted for families on Salford Museum's twitter

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contact us

sign up

Join us

Get In Touch

Salford CVS & Volunteer Centre
Registered address
The Old Town Hall
5 Irwell Place
Salford, M30 0FN

Tel: 0161 787 7795
Email: office@salfordcvs.co.uk

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Salford CVS is the city-wide infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; providing specialist information, advice, development support and opportunities for influence and collaboration.

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We have created weekly timetables of activities that support the wellbeing of adults and young people in Salford. The timetables include activities from local charities, community groups and social enterprises that have been supported by the Third Sector Fund (administered by Salford CVS and funded by NHS Salford CCG).

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Ordsall Hall have free downloads and activities for children

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Kids of Colour are offering free books on race, identity and culture for children, teenagers and young adults in Manchester.

Find out more about how to access their virtual book shelf by clicking the flyer below.

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Yellow - Salford and Greater Manchester Based
Pink - National Based

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Weekly storytime with Salford Community Lesuire

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Salford Libraries - reading list for books around diversity and empathy KS2

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Salford Libraries - reading list for books around diversity and empathy KS2

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Key stage two books you can borrow. Also contact info for the library staff to enable you to start projects with them

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The competition might have closed but the resources are still available to make your own explorer pack! Download these and print them out at home

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Welcome to the Explorer Expedition Challenge

In these difficult times, we're constantly trying to find new and safe ways to enjoy and explore the world around us. Art with Heart and Z-Arts invite young explorers across Greater Manchester to embark on an expedition of their choosing, real or imagined (so long as it's in line with current safety measures!)

Our Explorer Expedition Challenge will ignite the imaginations of young explorers, spark their curiosity and creativity; and offer them a chance to win their very own Explorer Kit! Details of how to enter our competition are outlined in Step 5 below. The competition closes on Saturday 6th June at 5pm. We will announce the winners on Friday 12th June.

So what is the Explorer Expedition Challenge?

We're inviting young explorers to take us on an expedition of their choosing, real or imagined! That expedition could take place in the safety of your flat, down at the local park or in your own back garden.
Expeditions could include:

A wildlife tour of your local nature reserve

A journey through outer space in your bedroom

A trek through a tropical forest in your garden

Access:
Art with Heart and Z-Arts understand that we all have different ways of exploring the world. No two explorers are the same; nor are their expeditions and that's the way it should be. With that in mind, we're inviting explorers to write, draw, speak or sign their adventures. Further details, including those for visually impaired explorers can be found at the bottom of the page.

A 5-Step Guide to your Expedition
STEP 1: Pick your Expedition
Choose the place you want to explore, this could be somewhere real (a local park) or somewhere imagined (a medieval castle). Be sure to ask a grown up to help make sure you can carry out your expedition safely.
STEP 2: Pack for your Expedition
Make a list of all the things you'll need on your expedition; you can use things you have around your home, or you can take imaginary items with you. Once you've made your list, download and print out the blank backpack sheet here, draw on your items and colour them in!

To get some ideas of what you could pack, here's our backpack, which you can view and download here:
STEP 3: The Expedition
It's time to head out on your expedition! Download and fill in our Expedition Log hereto guide you through. To get some ideas, you can download the example Expedition Log here.
STEP 4: Download your Certificate
For all of your efforts Chief Explorers Rachel and Sarah want to award you with a special certificate. Download your official Explorer Award Certificate in Green or White!
STEP 5: Enter our Competition
If you want to enter your expedition into our competition, simply email a picture or scan of your Expedition Backpack and your Explorer Log, or your Expedition Video/Audio file to hello@artwithheart.org.uk.

You can also post your entries to Art with Heart:

Islington Mill,
Studio 304,
Salford,
M3 5HW

The competition closes on Saturday 6th June at 5pm. We will announce the winners on Friday 12th June. The top prize will be an Explorer Kit including: An Explorer notebook, a pair of aviator goggles, an A4 explorer art print, a letter from one of our Chief Explorers and an Art with Heart badge! 4 runners up will receive a letter from our Chief Explorers, an A5 explorer art print and Art with Heart badge.
All adventures should be accessible:
We're inviting Explorers to write, draw, speak or sign their expeditions.

If the child in your care would be more comfortable expressing themselves in an audio or video recording, as opposed to written communication, that's fine by us. Simply record them talking or signing (using British Sign Langauge) about their expedition, what they've packed in their bag and what they've found and email it to hello@artwithheart.org.uk.

If your explorer has a visual impairment then we would like to invite them on an exclusive 'Explorer Expedition' with one of our Chief Explorers. All you need to do is email rachel@artwithheart.org.uk and tell us a little bit about your explorer, and we will get back to you to arrange a special 'Explorer Exhibition' phone / video call.

If your explorer doesn't have access to a printer, they are welcome to get creative and draw their own Explorer Backpack and write their own Explorer Log on whatever materials they have lying around; some scrap paper, a cereal box, the back of an envelope, their bedroom walls (kidding!). Entries can be sent by uploading photos of their creations to hello@artwithheart.org.uk or via post (see details above).

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Explorer Expedition Challenge - Art with Heart

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In these difficult times, we're constantly trying to find new and safe ways to enjoy and explore the world around us. Art with Heart and Z-Arts invite young explorers across Greater Manchester to embark on an expedition of their choosing, real or imagined (so long as it's in line with current safety measures!)

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Borrow Box Free Digital Books from Salford Libaries 

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The UK's number 1 digital library app is now available for all Salford Library members. This means avid book fans can read or even listen to their favourite read, all for FREE!

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BorrowBox comes to Salford Libraries!

The UK's number 1 digital library app is now available for all Salford Library members. This means avid book fans can read or even listen to their favourite read, all for FREE!

This innovative app offers users the chance to digitally borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for limited periods. You can read or listen to a huge selection of titles from the world's best authors.

It's like having your own personalised library in your pocket!
How it works:

1. Go to iTunes or the Google Play Store

2. Search forthe BorrowBox app

3. Download the app to your phone or tablet

4. Log in with your library and card number and PIN

5. Browse the thousands of titles, select your favourite and download

6. Borrow the book for a 3 week period

After that it's returned automatically unless you renew it - so no overdue charges.

You can borrow up to 5 eBooks and 4 eAudiobooks at a time, but you can digitally return items and borrow more whenever you like.

Perfect for Children

With it's easy to use functionality and use of the latest technology, it also appeals to children. They can choose their favourite David Walliams or Jacqueline Wilson book and get reading. So if you're looking to get them to read more, or just want nurture a love of reading, then why not download the app using their library card number and set them off on a literacy adventure...

Not a Library Member?

BorrowBox is a truly fantastic service, so if you're not a library member but want to access a huge range of FREE ebooks, then join today. Just head to any one of our 16 libraries across the city, join for FREE and access BorrowBox straightaway.

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BorrowBox comes to Salford Libraries!The UK's number 1 digital library app is now available for all Salford Library members. This means avid book fans can read or even listen to their favourite read, all for FREE!This innovative app offers users the chance to digitally borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for limited periods.

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Z-Arts have a range of creative activity available online brought to you by Z-Arts facilitators. Keep checking their Things to do at Home page for updates!

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Range of activities for range of ages suitable for those with and without learning disabilities

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Lets Create + Connect !

This page brings together lots of ideas and resources to use while DIY and other artists with learning disabilities are staying safe at home during the Coronavirus outbreak.

We really need to look after our health and well-being while we're staying at home. Staying away from our friends is difficult but we can still keep creating and connecting. We hope these resources will help us all during this very challenging time.

We've also launched a new YouTube channel - click here to visit!
We will be adding to this Create & Connect resource page on a regular basis, with a range of creative arts activities for us all to do at home.
This page is organised around the 5 ways to Wellbeing, the 5 things we can do to keep ourselves healthy (New Economics Foundation 2011)

This great colouring book, made by Leah Witton, will help you to think about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. 5 Ways to Wellbeing - colouring book

Connect - talk and listen, be there, feel connected.

Even while we are not able to meet up in person we can still be there for each other. These resources help us to think about how we can connect with others and explore new ways of communicating with each other.

Click to download our resources to help you keep Connecting

Giving - give your time, your words, your presence.

It's important for all of us to make a positive contribution and when we're not meeting up it may feel like we can't do this. But there's so much that all of us can still give - whether it's giving our ideas for a project or sharing ideas and suggestions by creating a review. These resources are designed to help us give our time and our ideas to others.

Click to download our resources to help you keep Giving

Keep Learning - embrace new experiences, see opportunities, surprise yourself!

Learning new things can really help us to feel positive and motivated. Some of these resources share the learning from DIY projects. Others are about giving something new a go. There's no right or wrong way to do any of these activities - there's just your way.

Click to download or watch our resources to help you Keep Learning

Are you interested in film making?

Think about where you are spending most of your time during Lockdown. Can you film the view from your window? Can you film an activity or a hobby you have been doing during Lockdown?

Are you interested in making music?

Do you like art and making things?
Don't forget to share what you do with us on social media! We'd love to see your versions!

Being Active - do what you can, enjoy what you do, move your mood.

It can be difficult to keep active while we're stuck at home. These resources will help us to keep active in body and mind and help to move our mood as well. Once again there really is no right or wrong way to do any of these activities - there's just your way.

Click to download our resources to help you Keep Active

Take Notice - remember the simple things that give you joy.

These resources help us to focus on the present and take notice of the simple things around us. When we're colouring a picture or taking a photograph we are in the present moment, rather than thinking about the past or imagining the future.

Click to download our resources to help you Take Notice

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Create and Connect with DIY from a distance | DIY Theatre Company

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This page brings together lots of ideas and resources to use while DIY and other artists with learning disabilities are staying safe at home during the Coronavirus outbreak. We really need to look after our health and well-being while we're staying at home.

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Learn to grow your own vegetables with incredible education

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This short information video is to help those who will be receiving our FREE 🌱Edible Plant🌱 Pack being distributed by Keri Muldoon -This is the Sixth Run. Over 150 packs have been given away FREE over the past few weeks.

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This short information video is to help those who will be receiving our FREE 🌱Edible Plant🌱 Pack being distributed by Keri Muldoon -This is the Sixth Run. Over 150 packs have been given away FREE over the past few weeks.

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Creative Hub resources for youth workers and teachers sourced from across the country, curated by the Lowry learning team

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Welcome to The Lowry's Creative Hub; a place for staff and volunteers who are supporting young people and communities in Salford & Greater Manchester to access a range of creative resources for learning, wellbeing and entertainment. Activities are divided into broad age ranges and include dance, drama, creative writing, wellbeing and visual arts PDF's or Videos. Some of these have been generously shared by other artists, companies and organisations and some have been created by Lowry staff to share during the pandemic. If you find other sources that you think we should share then please email getcreative@thelowry.com

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Welcome to The Lowry's Creative Hub; a place for staff and volunteers who are supporting young people and communities in Salford & Greater Manchester to access a range of creative resources for learning, wellbeing and entertainment. Activities are divided into broad age ranges and include dance, drama, creative writing, wellbeing and visual arts PDF's or Videos.

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A Creative Care Package 2 for Families & Teacher

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i) Online music workshops for children aged 0 to 7 and their bigger people. Stomping In The Woods Video 1: EleMouse! By community musician, by Ruti Lachs: http://www.activemusic.ie/

ii) Uplifting sing-a-long every morning with Rebecca Deniff from Music Tots, Whitby - both live streamed and recorded for you to listen / sing-a-long to with your little ones afterwards: https://www.facebook.com/musictotswhitby/

iii) Made with Music - providing a virtual early years class every Thursday using story books, props, favourite songs and more, with musicians Kathryn and her family: https://bit.ly/39x7SAO

iv) Concerteenies with Music in the Round presenter, Polly Ives. This live music series for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups which usually takes place in various theatres in the Midlands is now freely available online: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsErPP9-JhLN8qJIjtK4AnQ

2. Art, Design, Materials and Mixed Media

i) Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, brings their stunning Galleries Day to the world's living rooms, online for the first time, with 300+ artists available to view, many with 360 degree views within the gallery spaces: https://www.artsy.net/feature/alserkal-art-week.

ii) A myriad of amazing resources from experienced art teacher, Sarah Crowther, with great ideas on photography, drawing, mark making, painting and art lesson ideas for your home or school: https://theartyteacher.com/art-home-learning-inspiration-for-art-teachers/

iii) Creativity for Wellbeing by arts facilitator Richard Potter - many arts activities, either easy or more challenging, to help you explore (almost) every art or craft form under the sun - perfect for creative families: https://www.creativity4wellbeing.com/easy-activities.

iv) Teacher Tom, who spoke at an Earlyarts conference a few years back, writes a super daily blog on the many creative and educational activities his children taught him when he ran his preschool. Here's a few ideas on the subject of art: https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/art.
3. Dance and Movement
i) Dance artist, Jo Cone, is facilitating superb weekly family dance sessions that can easily be done in the home with nothing more than a blanket and a pair of socks... or ten! Join in here: https://www.facebook.com/peekaboomoves/

ii) Sadlers Wells will be offering a programme of full-length dance performances and workshops online over the coming weeks, for you to enjoy at home: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2020/digital-stage/ or some fabulous family workshops for you to join in with together: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2020/take-part-family-dance-workshops/

iii) 'We Belong' by dance artist, Takeshi Matsumoto, is a contemporary dance film made with and for stateless children in Thailand, exploring their sense of belonging, identity and growth: https://www.sevencircles.one/we-belong
4. Museums
i) Creativity at Home - one beautiful activity to do EVERY week from the Glucksman contemporary art museum in Cork, Ireland, based on their collections: http://www.glucksman.org/events.

ii) A fabulous messy-drawing activity book from The National Portrait Gallery, featuring portraits of famous thinkers and doers of our time, for embellishing with your own creations: https://www.npg.org.uk/assets/files/pdf/learning/NPG_activity_book_playful_portraits.pdf

iii) Kids in Museums have put together some of the fun digital activities that you can enjoy from home: https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2020/03/10-museum-activities-to-keep-children-entertained/

iv) How do you turn a series of dusty collections into the 'most joyful museum in the world'? Find out how many top museums have redesigned their programmes, inspired by the things that most excite and engage young children: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jan/19/museum-science-lab-playground-children-fun-architects
5. Story and Theatre
i) The Scottish book trust bring you the online experience of the Long Nose Puppet's adaptation of Polly Dunbar's beautiful book, Arthur's Dream Boat: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live-on-demand/polly-dunbar. Plus you can get creative with LNP's education pack, courtesy of Z-Arts here: https://www.z-arts.org/arthurs-dream-boat-sails-right-to-your-home/.

ii) Alive & Kicking's education packs are now freely available for all to enjoy: https://www.aliveandkickingtheatrecompany.co.uk/teachers. Passwords:

The Museum Of Untold Stories: moustail - Years 1 to 6

Gawain: greenbelt - Years 5 to 6

Granny's Underground Garden: worzlum - Years 3 to 4

The Princess Who Couldn't Play: Leonora - Years Reception, 1 and 2

A Genie Comes To School: opensesame - Years 1 to 2

Crowheart: briganti - Years 3 to 4

iii) Traveling Light Theatre, in partnership with The Egg, bring you their beautiful early years performance of The Snow Mouse - a magical journey into the winter woods as a young boy and his mousey friend tumble, slide, laugh and explore the snowy wonderland together: https://vimeo.com/204511734.

iv) Treehouse Theatre specialise in interactive performances and workshops. With a love of history and great story-telling, why not enjoy their beautifully read bedtime stories, bringing famous tales alive in your imagination: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGf_tfJZW4T3wnPCRV8NBg

v) And, for a bit of adult sanity... Enjoy four amazing live performances by outstanding actors at the National Theatre, including Robert Louis Stevenson's famous Treasure Island, every Thursday in April. PLUS NT are also opening up their world class collection of educational performances for pupils at home: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-at-home

Don't forget you can download a free pack on Den making from Earlyarts' Nurturing Young Children's Learning series by signing up to the quarterly Earlyarts Ebulletin, along with our pack on Ten Techniques for Creative Teaching (also great for families!). This way you'll get notified of each new list of creative ideas.
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i) Online music workshops for children aged 0 to 7 and their bigger people. Stomping In The Woods Video 1: EleMouse!

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Odd Arts are putting together a number of Creative Boxes that include 4x tactile and experimental props/materials/crafts/arts/artist examples/books/stationary for vulnerable young people they work with.

If you would like a pack, or know someone who would then please get in touch with info@oddarts.co.uk for more details.

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Odd Arts is a Manchester Charity delivering innovative and creative programmes, across all art forms, with vulnerable and excluded groups.
We specialise in delivering theatre-based programmes that challenge and change attitudes and behaviours. We work with participants to devise theatre, from their own experiences as well as touring professional interactive theatre performances on challenging topics.

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Odd Arts - Transforming lives with theatre & arts that challenge and inspire

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Odd Arts is a Manchester Charity delivering innovative and creative programmes, across all art forms, with vulnerable and excluded groups. We specialise in delivering theatre-based programmes that challenge and change attitudes and behaviours. We work with participants to devise theatre, from their own experiences as well as touring professional interactive theatre performances on challenging topics.

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Captain Confidence’s Weekly Five Ways to Wellbeing
This weekly newsletter has daily inspiring activities to keep your mind and body healthy during the lockdown. Check out their YouTube channel: bit.ly/STARTMinds and Instagram @StartinSalfordArt

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Free app for 3D design, electronics and coding

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Salford Libraries - reading list for books around diversity and empathy KS1

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Salford Libraries - reading list for books around diversity and empathy KS1

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Key stage one books you can borrow. Also contact info for the library staff to enable you to start projects with them

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A resource of drama activities at a distance!

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https://padlet.com/salfordlcep

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YMCA Manchester: virtual learning, self-care and daily challenges

YMCA are sharing daily challenges on their Instagram @YMCAManchester

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