No Child Left Behind Children's festival!

Saturday 24th June saw the return of the nclbcheltenham.org.uk/ children's festival. An organisation I have been supporting for many years. I took #Beagoodneighbour along for the day to run an activity and to launch the 'Design a Summer Picnic Mat competition.'
It was great to be a part of Quiet hour, for those children with additional needs who would benefit from a quieter hour to enjoy the activities. One mum said, "My children wouldn't have coped with the noise of more people here so this is something she can access on a level she can enjoy." This year's theme was togetherness and it was a pleasure to be 'together' with other charities, organisations and groups from across Cheltenham providing a free day of activities for children to enjoy. As a mum I love a day where I don't have to spend money so my children would have definitely enjoyed this when they were younger. 
For those who love to stick, paint, glue. explore , be active and get messy, this was your perfect day out. It also gave parents a chance to connect with those agencies who can give support and safe people to talk with. It is extremely important to get help when you need help before a problem spirals and having a good relationships with the charities and organisations offering this support is extremely important. 
My job on the day was to interview the sponsors and the mayor who came along with his children to enjoy the day. I had the pleasure of meeting Dean Close www.deancloselittletrees.co.uk/ who were one of the sponsors of the day. 

My thanks to my volunteers who came along to help me from www.godfirst.org.uk/ to Be Good Neighbours and get stuck in with the people we made either to look like the children who made them or someone they knew. There were some very creative sticking and making of people. It reminds me of the reason I set this organisation up. Each of us are different and each of us is special. We are all made with unique talents and with a lot of love and kindness to give away to others. I am always wanting everyone I come across to be able to show kindness to someone else who needs it and we meet those in need of receiving love every day. Today I helped the team from NCLB Children's festival set up and tidy away all the banners and equipment. My feet hurt and I was tired but many hands make light work and if we all work together we can achieve a lot.
Who have you been kind to this week. My favourite quote is this. "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." If everyday we show kindness to someone, then surely we can make this world a better place for everyone. Challenge yourself and show kindness to someone this week.
Photo Below: Selfie with the mayor! #Mayorlife