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Things to do with your mentee

October 2024

Things to do with your mentee
If you are stuck for ideas then why not check out our mentor map for ideas of new things to try. Let us know if you have somewhere to add.

Step back in time and ride on a steam train. Book a child ticket online at Avon Valley Railway and mentors get in for free with a carers ticket – show your ID badge on arrival. Trains are next running on 30th October.

Frome Boulder Rooms are happy to offer a discount for Mentoring Pairs; give them a call before you attend and don’t forget to take your Mentoring Plus ID.

Don’t forget that B&NES residents and Discovery Card holders can take advantage of free entry to heritage sites in Bath. Remember to take some ID with you and book in advance.

There is a fabulous café at Mulberry Hub, Combe Down, Bath.  The café space is open until 4pm weekdays and offers a friendly environment and plenty of room to play board games or to engage in some art work as well as free parking!

The Music Workshop (in Green Park Station, Bath) would love to welcome young people and their mentors. They are open Monday to Friday from 3pm and have a great café area. Pairs can either pop in and grab a drink or book a rehearsal space.

Riverside Inn in Saltford are opening up a festive ice rink from 21st November until 5th January. You can make a booking from October 11th.

Why not come to Riverside and learn how to play pool, air hockey or table tennis? You could also try some cooking or book our music studio and try out a new instrument. Get in touch with your practitioner to book out the space.

Circus Vegas are currently based at Durdham Downs in Bristol and are open until 20th October. They are offering shows Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays each week. Tickets start at £10.

There are lots of sites around the county that are now open where you can pick your own pumpkins, some places open from the end of September. Some places are even offering the chance to visit their Halloween Maze. 

If staying active is your thing then take advantage of Bath Leisure Centre who offer sessions of ten- pin bowling, trampoline park, roller skating and swimming.

UBX gym (London Road) are offering free gym sessions for mentoring pairs. Please contact your practitioner if you are interested in this opportunity. 

Things to do this month

September 2024

Things to do with your mentee
 It is nearly pumpkin picking season! There are lots of sites around the county where you can pick your own pumpkins, some places open from the end of September. Some places are even offering the chance to visit their Halloween Maze. Check out Farrington's pumpkin festival, Saltford or Avon Valley.

Magnify it - take a closer look on your walk with a magnifying glass! How do the veins look on leaves and/or the swirling colours in pebbles? You could recreate these patterns with colouring pencils or paints when you get home.
 
Play word games as you walk. Try the ‘I Spy Alphabet Game’ – go through the alphabet saying things you can see on your walk for example A= acorn, B= berries some of the letters will be tricky! Describe something you can see while your mentee tries to guess what it is you are describing.

Mentoring is a great opportunity to learn new skills. Why not come to Riverside and learn how to play pool or table tennis or use our kitchen to learn how to cook? Contact your practitioner who can book out a slot for you.
 
Learning life skills is really beneficial for young people. You could manage your monthly budget together or work out how to get the bus including buying a ticket.

Farrington Park have a great driving range which is open from 9.30am to 8pm with no need to book – just turn up and take advantage of member rates when you say you’re from Mentoring Plus (take your ID).

If checking out the latest film is more your thing, why not head to the VUE Cinema at Longwell Green. Ticket prices start from £4.99. 

Get your camera out and take photos of your session for our competition (read on for more details!)