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Find the Right Words

Virgin Media and Internet Matters have released a wonderful new resource called 'Find the Right Words', the video and resources help with some of those difficult conversations about how to keep children safe online.

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Find The Right Words - Virgin Media O2 We know how hard it can be for parents to guide their children through an ever-changing online world. That's why we’ve worked with Internet Matters to provide expert guidance and comprehensive resources for parents and professionals to help keep them safe online. Download our guides on how to have...

LOOKSMAXXING

Looksmaxxing isn't specifically related to misogynistic attitudes, but it can be related to masculinity, where young people are influenced to be 'more masculine' by being fitter and having bigger muscles.

This isn't necessarily a bad thing, plenty of young people refer to looksmaxxing as leading a good lifestyle and being healthy (known as softmaxxing), but there can be other sides to this as well such as taking steroids or cosmetic surgery (known as hardmaxxing). There can also be mental health concerns such as social comparison, anxiety and self-esteem.

Internet Matters have created a really good guide about LooksMaxxing for parents including what it is, why it's so popular, risks and signs for parents to look out for.

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What is looksmaxxing? Online safety guidance for parents Learn about looksmaxxing, a trend which encourages people to maximise their looks through a range of methods, ranging from safe to dangerous.

Guess whats back! ⭐️
Wakefield Happy Healthy Holidays - Free Summer Fun at The Hut Leisure and Community Centre for young people 5-16 years who receive income-related free school meals.

🎉 Please book online 🎉 (Link in the comments)

Castleford Tigers Foundation (Youth Club)
Summer youth provision for young people aged 10-16 at The Hut, Airedale - running every Monday and Thursday, 3–6pm throughout the school holidays!

Elite Kids Coaching
Summer camps designed to keep children active, engaged, and having fun throughout the holidays - running every Monday and Friday 10am-3pm throughout the school holidays!

The Hut Youth Hub - Airedale
Free Summer Fun with The Hut Youth Hub - Airedale
For young people in school years 6 - 11 (10-16 years)
Wednesday 29th July - 11am - 3pm - Roller Disco
Wednesday 5th August - 11am - 3pm - Bubble Football
Wednesday 12th August - 11am - 3pm - Roller Disco
Wednesday 19th August - 11am - 3pm - Inflatable

Young Carers
Free Summer Fun with The Hut Youth Hub - Airedale
For young people in school years 6 - 11 (10-16 years) which are a young carer (does not need to be income-related free school meals but does have to be a young carer)
Tuesday 18th August 10am-2pm
(Young carers event only)
https://eequ.org/book/young-carers-roller-disco-with-youth-hub-the-hut-33378

To book any of the above events please follow the link in the comments section.

🥁🌪️ Join us for fun music themed sessions in our libraries!

In partnership with Wakefield recycles and Biffa for a 2 in 1 spin drum and scraper musical instrument craft!

📅 22 July ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Wakefield Library
📅 28 July ⏰ 10am-11am 📍 South Elmsall Library
📅 29 July ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Airedale Library
📅 30 July ⏰ 10am-11am 📍 Normanton Library
📅 31 July ⏰ 10am-11am 📍 Hemsworth Library
📅 7 August ⏰ 11am-12pm 📍 Pontefract Library
📅 10 August ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Sandal Library
📅 11 August ⏰ 10:30am-11:30am 📍 Castleford Library
📅 11 August ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Ossett Library
📅 12 August ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Featherstone Library
📅 13 August ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Horbury Library
📅 18 August ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Stanley Library

For ages 3+

Booking essential, contact the host library or visit: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=biffa+library



Wakefield Council Experience Wakefield Wakefield Mumbler Wakefield Museum

🪘 Join us for 'Read to the Beat', an amazing percussion drumming session!

This fun practical session will explore the magical connection between words and music through African drumming, hip-hop, and rap.

So, play those drums, move your feet, rap those words and 'Read to the Beat'!

📅 13 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Wakefield Library
📅 13 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Stanley Library
📅 14 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Horbury Library
📅 14 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Ossett Library
📅 15 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Airedale Library
📅 15 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Pontefract Library
📅 20 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Normanton Library
📅 20 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Featherstone Library
📅 21 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Castleford Library
📅 21 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Sandal Library
📅 28 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 South Elmsall Library
📅 28 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Hemsworth Library

For ages 4-11

Booking essential for all sessions, contact the host library or visit here: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=wakefield+libraries



Wakefield Council Wakefield Mumbler Wakefield Museum Wakefield Music Services

Self-care, accessing services, and to what to do in crisis are all covered in our new Choose Well for Mental Health guide for children and young people. If you’re in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees or Wakefield please share! 👉💬https://bit.ly/CYPchoosewellformentalhealth

💻 Understanding Eating Difficulties
📅 Starts: 1 Sept 2026 | 1-3.30pm
Join our 4-week online course (or attend individual sessions!) to learn:
✅ Types of eating difficulties
✅ Causes, signs & symptoms
✅ Where to find support
✅ How to help someone
Sessions include:
🔍 Eating Disorders Overview
🧠 Anorexia Nervosa
📚 Bulimia & Binge Eating
🌱 ARFID
💬 Co-produced with professionals & lived experience in a safe, supportive space.
📞 Call 01924 316946 or email [email protected] to book.