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Children & Young People’s Bulletin Week Beginning: 13th March 2026
Hello everyone,
We hope you’ve had a great week! Here’s your latest update, including highlights from our recent trip and activities you can access locally and nationally right now 🌼
🎬 Cinema Trip Success – The Super Mario Bros. Movie 🍿
Our cinema trip to see The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a fantastic success!
It was very well attended, and it was wonderful to see children, young people, and families enjoying time together 💛
“I just wanted to say thank you to you, Daniel and Angela for organising yesterday. My son had a lovely time and enjoyed the film. Thank you again and I will look out for other events he can attend in the holidays.”
🌟 This Week at Croydon Vision
Tech Time: Digital Detectives Club Calling all young tech explorers!
Join us for Digital Detectives Club, where you can build your computer skills while having fun.
During the session we will explore educational games • touch typing skills problem-solving challenges, accessible technology tools
Whether you are new to computers or already confident, there is something for everyone.
Bring your curiosity and your detective skills!
Contact Daniel for more information daniel.ojobo@croydondropin.org.uk
📍 Local Activities (Croydon & Nearby)
- 📚 Storytime & family sessions at Croydon Clocktower (library & museum)
- 🌳 Outdoor play and walks at Wandle Park
- 🤸 Trampoline fun at Flip Out Croydon
- 🧗 Indoor activity park at Oxygen Freejumping Croydon
- 🧸 Soft play options across Croydon (search “soft play Croydon” for nearby centres)
👉 Tip: Most venues have online booking—search the name above to go straight to their website.
🇬🇧 National & Online Activities
Explore these trusted organisations with direct activities and booking pages:
- 🌿 Family days out with the National Trust
- 🔬 Interactive galleries at the Science Museum
- 🧠 Learning & activities on BBC Bitesize
- 🖼 Virtual tours via Natural History Museum
- 👁 Support and activities from Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
👉 These all have websites where you can book, explore activities, or join online sessions.
💡 Help Us Plan – May & Summer Activities!
We’d love your ideas 🙌 🌈 Activity Ideas So Far
🏖 Littlehampton Beach Trip
🌳 Picnic Battersea Park
🚤 Thames Boat Trip to Greenwich or Kew Gardens
🧗 Clip ‘n Climb Croydon
🎳 Bowling
🏊 Guildford Spectrum
🧪 Gootopia
👉 Send us your ideas and help shape the programme! Let us know if you like the
suggestions, drop me an email or give me a call.
Together we can build a programme that is inclusive, creative and shaped by young people’s voices. Have a wonderful week — we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Angela Ben-Arie
Children & Young Peoples Engagement Coordinator
Croydon Vision
Contact Us:
Angela Ben-Arie: angela.b.arie@croydonvision.org.uk
Sarah Morgan: sarah.morgan@croydonvision.org.uk
Daniel Ojobo : daniel.ojobo@croydonvision.org.uk
Reception: 020 8688 2486 X: @CroydonVision Instagram: @croydon_vision
Please consider donating to our appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/croydon-vision-bridge-the-gap