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✨Family Fun Day! ⤵️

🚒🚒 The countdown is on!

Grangetown Fire Station’s Summer Open Day is almost here. Join us on Saturday 29 August, from 11am to 3pm, for a free family day out packed with activities, displays and the chance to meet your local emergency services.

🎈 Bouncy castle
💦 Dunk tank
🎨 Face painting
🍔 Food and drink
🐕 Police Dog Section
🚓 Armed Response Unit display
🎉 And much more!

📍 Grangetown Fire Station, TS6 9AA

🎟️ Free entry

🚗 If possible, please park at the nearby Tesco and walk to the station to help keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.

✨ 10 Landscapes that have inspired authors best selling novels 📖 🌳

Visit 10 British landscapes that have inspired literary masterpieces | Countryfile.com Explore the stunning landscapes on your doorstep that have inspired best-selling novels and the British literary canon as it is today.

Wild about Wilding? 🌿🦋 Discover, learn, and reconnect with the nature all around you with the Wilding app ⤵️

One of the things Great Big Green Week reminds us every year is how much people want to connect with nature, and how much easier that becomes once you know where to look. 🌿

We recommend the excellent free app from our friends at Wildling, mapping over 2,000 nature spaces across the UK, from ancient woodlands to hidden urban green corners, alongside fresh seasonal nature content each week. It has also just launched free, self-led Ranger Missions trails for families to explore together.

Wildling brings fresh nature content every week: what's coming into season and where to spot it, the small signs of the natural world shifting around you, and simple ways to notice more on a walk you thought you already knew inside out.

We wanted to share it as a simple way to keep that Great Big Green Week spirit of noticing and connecting with nature going, all year round. 🍃

Download the app to connect with nature near you, link in comments 👇

🌟 Exam results are just the beginning of the next chapter.

A huge well done to all students on receiving their results. Your hard work, determination and resilience deserve to be celebrated.

As enrolment gets underway, don't forget that the Learning Resource Centre is here to help you achieve your goals, with access to books, online resources, quiet study spaces and friendly support whenever you need it.

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning to continue your studies, we look forward to welcoming you to the LRC.

Today marks Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), commemorating Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945 and the end of the Second World War. Thousands of British, Commonwealth and Allied personnel continued to serve and fight in the Far East and Pacific long after VE Day.

Today, we remember their courage, sacrifice and service

Take a moment to learn about VJ Day and the experiences of those who served.

https://bit.ly/45LfVta

Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day) - The End of the WW2 | Royal British Legion Explore the history of VJ Day, marking Japan’s surrender in 1945, and learn about the vital role of Commonwealth and Allied forces in the Far East campaign.

📚✨ in 1897, Enid Blyton was born. ✨📚

One of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton inspired generations of readers with adventures, mysteries and magical tales that continue to be enjoyed today.

Whether you grew up with the Famous Five, the Secret Seven or the Magic Faraway Tree, her stories have sparked a love of reading for millions of readers around the world.

💬 What's your favourite Enid Blyton book or childhood memory of reading her stories?

📚☀️ BOOK LOVERS DAY POLL ☀️📚

As we celebrate Book Lovers Day and The National Year of Reading, we're encouraging everyone to discover the joy of reading this summer! 📖✨

Which type of book makes the perfect summer read?

💞 A feel-good romance
🔎 A gripping thriller
🌍 An epic fantasy adventure
😂 A laugh-out-loud comedy

Vote in the comments using the emoji that matches your choice, or tell us your favourite summer read! 📖✨

🌊 If you find yourself struggling in the water, remember:
Float to Live!

🌊 One decision could save a life.

If you unexpectedly find yourself struggling in the water, don't fight it – Float to Live.

Cold water shock can affect anyone, even strong swimmers. Knowing what to do in those first few moments could save your life.

If you're spending time by the water this summer, remember:

✅ Swim at lifeguarded beaches and stay between the red and yellow flags.
📱 Always have a way to call for help.
🚫 If you see someone in difficulty, call 999 immediately – never enter the water to attempt a rescue.

If you find yourself in trouble in the water:

🌊 Float on your back.
🧘 Tilt your head back with your ears submerged.
🫁 Relax and try to control your breathing.
🤲 Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat.
➡️ Once the effects of cold water shock have passed, call for help or swim to safety if you can.

In an emergency, call 999 and ask for:

• The Coastguard (at coastal locations)
• The Fire and Rescue Service (at inland locations)

Drowning is preventable. Knowing what to do in an emergency could save a life.