From hedgehog houses to banana lollies – new activity booklet helps families stay healthy and happy this summer

A new activity booklet has been launched to help Cornwall families enjoy a fun and action-packed summer holiday.

Five Ways On Summer Days is packed to the brim with weird and wonderful ideas, challenges, recipes and activities to boost our physical and emotional wellbeing.

It uses the five modes of well-being, which encourage us to: take note of the world around us; connector with people (or animals!); move itpreferably outdoors; Yes and being kind to other people; and find time for yourself.

Activities and ideas include:

• Making sweets like banana popsicles to deliver to friends (recipes included).

• Building a hedgehog house (including instructions).

• Introduction to bird watching by making a bird feeder (with instructions).

• Donate unwanted toys to charity.

It also includes information on some of Cornwall’s fantastic attractions, as well as details of activities such as the Summer Reading Challenge and the National Literary Trust’s ‘Walk and Talk’ events.

The booklet was created by the council’s Headstart Kernow team alongside the Health and Wellbeing Partnership.

To find out more or to download a copy of the brochure visit: Health and Wellbeing Partnership Activities for Families : Headstart Kernow

Cllr Barbara Ellenbroek, cabinet member for children and families at Cornwall Council, said:

“The summer holidays are super exciting for our children, but it can be difficult for parents and carers to find things to do in all the free time.

“This is where our new Five Ways on Summer Days booklet proves invaluable, as it’s full of ideas and activities that are tailored to help us feel happy and healthy.

“One of the council’s key priorities is that ‘Cornwall is a brilliant place to be a child and grow up’ and this booklet will certainly play a part in helping to achieve this.”