Four Oaks Children’s Centre is looking to work with Duncan Fisher.  Duncan is going out on the road talking to children and family services all over the country about using digital communications to enable services to engage with all the family, and we are hoping his advice and expertise can support our children’s centre and the services we provide and promote.

Biography – Duncan Fisher OBE, he has worked in children’s services for 15 years at the innovation end of the sector. He founded the Fatherhood Institute, set up www.dad.info the most used UK website for fathers and he created the Kids in the Middle campaign for better services for families in conflict, backed by 24 Agony Aunts from the national media. He was awarded an OBE for services to children in 2009. Also he currently advise the Government and other political parties on family policy.

You can read “Seizing new Opportunities in difficult times“.  This may be of particular interest to Dad’s.

As a Children’s Centre we receive lots of information about other events going on in the area which may be of interest to you, our families. We do not want to bombard you with lots of emails, so we have summarised some of the recent ones here. Please note that Four Oaks Children’s Centre are not affiliated with these providers and activities, but are merely passing the information on.

· Oxfam ‘Birth Rights’ campaigning event at Good Hope Hospital on Friday 11 May, 2pm – 4pm. To raise awareness in the local community of the conditions of maternity care in third world countries. For more information contact Adriana at Oxfam Midlands on 0121 634 3611 / 07931 596900 / email: mmedia2@oxfam.org.uk

· Baby & Children Market – Saturday 23 June at Harvest Fields Centre, Sutton Coldfield. The opportunity for parents to buy and sell quality pre-loved baby and children’s items for ages up to 6 years. Details: www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

· Top Score UK – Early Years Activity Centre. New activities including Little Feet (dancing), Gymfants (gymnastics) and Mini Kickers (football skills) for children aged 2-5. Call 01827 896115 for more details or see www.topscoreuk.net

Yogabugs (for children walking to pre school age)

Don’t miss these special offers for our Yogabugs sessions happening at Mere Green School (Toy Library room) on Thursday mornings 10.00am – 10.30am:-

· Childminders pay for one child but can bring up to three

· Siblings come free

· Recommend a friend and receive a free lesson

You can reserve your place, and get more details, at www.yogabugs.com