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Friday 26 February 2021
Things to Do; The Blue Forest, Hallerbos
Show of original Banksys opens new Brussels gallery
A new gallery is opening next month in Brussels, and the first show is made up of originals by legendary street artist Banksy. Deodato Art will open Banksy: The Brussels Show on 25 March.The exhibition is still running.
To buy tickets; https://banksyexpo.com/bruxelles/
Adult Tickets start at 16.50 euro
Exhibition is 1 minutes walk from te Grande Place
The new gallery on Rue Saint-Jean near Mont des Arts is owned by Deodato Salafia, who already has three outlets in Italy and one in Switzerland. He specialises in street and pop art, offering original paintings, lithographs and screenprints by some of the most famous contemporary artists in the world, including Mr Brainwash, Damien Hirst, Keith Haring and, yes, Banksy. The gallery is also known for its strong online sales.
Banksy paints originals on paper or canvas and also in public space, his politically charged images dotting walls from Bristol to Calais to New Orleans and Bethlehem. He also often reproduces his street art on paper or canvas and then produces numerous prints of them.
Deodato Art will be showing originals on paper and canvas of some of the anonymous artist’s most famous works, including the triptych of ‘Rage, Flower Thrower’; ‘Love Rat’ and ‘No Ball Games’
Wednesday 24 February 2021
Wednesday 17 February 2021
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - New Funding Programme Opening April 2021
Tuesday 16 February 2021
Monday 15 February 2021
Things to Do - Le Pass - now known as SPARKOH
Activities to boost your family's wellbeing
Keeping children physically and mentally well during the pandemic and this age of technology can be a challenge.
To help families boost their wellbeing, 'We Be Kids' have put together weekly new and exciting activities to develop connections with yourself, each other and the environment.
Activities focus away
from screens and on nature, storytelling, art and yoga.
Friday 12 February 2021
Things to do - Chateau de Beloil
Since 1394, the castle has belonged to the Princes of Ligne, one of Belgium's highest ranking noble families.
Thursday 11 February 2021
5 Sites To Support Your Mental Health
For more information about the sites above click on the link below;
Friday 5 February 2021
Things to do; Tournai and Notre Dame Cathedral
- At the top of the new page is a link to their website - click on this.
- Go to their direct website and click on the reservation tab at the top to book tickets
- To book museums in Mons this is a useful site; https://www.visitmons.co.uk/museumsThere are also lots of other museums available all across Belgium. To see those participating; https://walloniebelgiquetourisme.be/.../Musees_gratuits...Distance from SHAPE to Tournai; 40 minutes driveParking; There are lots of parking on street. Depending on where you park and the day/ time you may have to pay. This is not very much though.Buggy friendly; YesToilets; Are available in MuseumsCafes; Open only for take way.Dogs; On a lead. Not permitted into Buildings.
Goverment Response To The McCleod Consultation - McCleod Remedy
The Government has today announced its response to the McCloud consultation have set out the way Public Sector Pension Schemes will remedy the age discrimination which was determined when the 2015 Schemes were introduced.
This leaflet produced by HM Treasury provides an excellent summary of the Government’s response, the remedy itself and the actions each scheme (including the Armed Forces Pension Scheme) will need to deliver.
We will provide a further update on our implementation of the McCloud remedy in due course.
You do not need to take any immediate action if you think you are affected, we will be in touch with you directly to explain how we will respond and deal with your individual circumstances.
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Service Complaints Ombudsman For The Armed Forces
The Ombudsman provides independent and impartial oversight of the Service complaints system for members of the UK Armed Forces.
Please click www.scoaf.org.uk to access the website and find out what they can do for you.
Tuesday 2 February 2021
NHS: Every Mind Matters - Building Connections
Using peer-to-peer discussion, videos and activities, students will explore the meaning of loneliness and connection.
Lesson plan includes:
- PowerPoint for use in class
- Starter activities – carry out a baseline assessment of students' prior knowledge, skills and understanding options to extend and support learners
- A film to support the activities
- For more information; Mental wellbeing | Overview | PHE School Zone