 Welcome to 2009
On New Year's Day many people all over the World make New Year's resolutions. Resolutions are promises that you make to yourself about what you want to do in the coming year.
Your New Year's Resolutions
What New Year's resolutions have made. Let us know what you would like to achieve in 2009.
The tradition of the New Year's Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. when Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before the beginning of each year.
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| Our New Year's Resolutions
Mary "I am going to eat more heathy food"
Chris "For 2009 I intend to continue to be perfect in every way, particularly being humble!"
Muhiba "This year I want to save money"
Claire "In 2009 I plan to get much fitter and win WiiFit more often!"
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 Chinese New Year Celebrations
Come and join in the fun at your local Idea Store.
Chinese New Year Card Making
Celebrate Chinese New Year by designing a card for someone special. Fun for all the family Saturday 24 January 2 - 4pm Bethnal Green Library
Chinese New Year Comic Strip Day
Find out about your Chinese zodiac sign and make a comic strip. Prizes to be given for the best comic strip. Winners to be displayed on the Idea Store website.
Fun for ages 6 and over
Saturday 24 January 10am - 4pm
Watney Market Library
Chinese New Year Fun Day
Chinese New Year Fun Day
Come along and join in the fun with Chinese card making, face painting, making lanterns and fans and much more.
Fun for all the family.
Saturday 24 January 10am - 4pm
Idea Store Bow
Chinese New Year Crafts
Celebrate the new Chinese year with Crafty Canaries...lanterns, dragons and all things Chinese
Fun for ages 2 - 4 years
Wednesday 28 January 10 - 11.30am
Idea Store Canary Wharf
Chinese New Year Fun Day
Celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday with great children's activities and crafts. Also learn about the history and meaning behind Chinese New Year symbols. Fun for all the family Saturday 31 January 10am - 4pm Idea Store Chrisp StreetChinese New Year Party Craft session, competitions and refreshments Fun for under 16s Saturday 31 January 2 - 4pm Cubitt Town Library |
 Did You Know?
In Portugal and Spain on New Year's Eve when the clock strikes midnight everyone eats 12 grapes to bring good luck for the next 12 months of the new year.
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 Competition
Enter our fun competition and win a great prize! What would you do if you became the Prime Minister for a year? Extend the school holidays? Give every child a Nintendo Wii? We are sure you've got lots of great ideas! "If I was the Prime Minister for a year I would...?" Send your entries to ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.ukDon't forget your name, address, age and the words 'Prime Minister'.
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 Brain Food
Dance Mat TypingImprove you typing skills with this fun challenge. Can you reach level 4?
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We hope you have enjoyed this edition of Idea Store E-News. If you attend an Idea Store or library activity during the school holidays or read a good book,why not write a short review and share your thoughts with other Idea Store members? Remember if you write a review you will win a free book. If you have any questions about Idea Stores speak to a member of the Idea Store team or email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Sincerely
Karen & the Idea Store Team
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