Winter Mini Reading Challenge

The Reading Agency are running a winter reading challenge this year which runs until 20th February 2025. The idea is to encourage more children to read regularly. 

Getting started couldn't be easier. Children can sign up here and read 3 or more books about anything that interests them (this includes audio books) and then log into the website and add those books to their profile.  They can also log and review the books they have read on their profile and unlock special digital badges and a certificate of achievement when they read 3 or more.

Check out the Marvellous Makers website which has games, quizzes, activities and an area for parents too. A great activity to keep everyone busy during the long winter evenings!

Christmas 2024

Updated 25/11/2024

It's not long now until Christmas and lots of events are starting to get booked up already. You'll find everything you need right here on Mum's guide to Romford for your family. Whether you’ve got preschool children or teenagers, we’ve got it covered!
This webpage will be updated regularly with new information so keep checking!

➡️➡️For THE ABSOLUTE, THE DEFINITIVE, THE ULTIMATE guide to Christmas in Romford and the surrounding area, CLICK HERE⬅️⬅️

Includes:
He's Behind you! - Panto Fun  Festive Fun Ideas  Not So Festive Ideas  Ho Ho Ho...Where to see Santa  Royal Mail Letters to Santa  Lights Lights Lights! - all the light shows and events  Drive In Movies  Ice Ice Baby!  - Get your skates on  Choo Chooooo! Christmas Experiences on Trains in Romford, Essex and Beyond  Christmas Markets  Christmas at a Garden Centre  London's Calling! - Loads of ideas in the city  Christmas on a Budget

Quick Links:

🎭Let's go to the Panto - 10 pantos for you to choose from

🎅Where to see Santa 2024 - 30 options! Yes, THIRTY!

🚂 Choo Chooooo! Christmas Experiences on Trains in Romford, Essex and Beyond - 8 amazing steam and miniature railways nearby

🎄Christmas on a Budget - dozens of ideas to help you out

😁50 Thrifty & Nifty Things to do at Christmas 2024 - just a few more ideas in case you get stuck!

❄️Christmas Planner - print it and stick it on the fridge - help keep life on track in December

🍂Autumn & Winter Scavenger Hunt - print and take on a walk in a local park or the woods

🎅Letter to Santa Template - download and print at home

🍿Christmas Movies - some inspiration for the best Christmas movies to stream at home with over 60 to choose from!

🧑‍🎄 Elf Cheat Sheet - lots of ideas that don't require you to buy extra props or trash your house!

🎄 FREE Christmas Downloads - some activities to print off at home, perfect for a rainy day

🎄 Where to Buy Your Real Christmas Tree - shop local for your real trees

➡️Not particularly Christmassy but this is a great list of suggestions for teens and tweens who are notoriously tricky to keep entertained! CLICK HERE!

Where to Buy Your Real Christmas Tree