As I am sure you are aware, we are experiencing increasing reports of diarrhoea and vomiting in schools in Knowsley and across the North West. Combined with this we now have increasing numbers of schools reporting flu-like illness in staff and pupils. There has been an increase in confirmed flu cases in the community in the North West.

I am writing to ask that you remain vigilant and follow these few important steps:

·         Those reporting diarrhoea and vomiting should exclude themselves from school until 48 hours after the diarrhoea and/or vomiting have stopped

·         Those who are affected by flu like illnesses should stay off school until they have recovered and have not had a fever for at least 24 hours

·         Promote good hand hygiene as hand washing with soap is an effective way to stop infections from spreading. 

Looking for a wonderful Winter treat for the family? Shelter from the cold in Huyton Library’s Culture Hub on Saturday 30^th  November with "Another Wintery Tale" an interactive storytelling experience for families, featuring puppetry, songs and adventure from around the world.

Through Petite Ullaloom’s distinctive storytelling style and combined with  Altered Scale Theatre’s visual puppetry techniques, this will be an exciting piece of theatre exploring the deep winter to find the mysterious Storycastle! Help the two storytellers who are such in a snowstorm to find the perfect story and unlock the gates and live happily ever after? 

The show will last for approximately 50 minutes with time for questions and exploration of the themes afterwards.  Again tickets are £4 or £3 if you are a library member and available at Huyton Library to purchase or through Eventbrite.

This event is part of the GEM (Great Emerging Marvellous) Places project, which is Arts Council England funded, and is about bringing exciting and cultural activities to Knowsley Libraries.