Foundation For Ribble Valley Families

Thank you to our lovely friends at Banana News for their very kind donation to our charity. They raised the money through sales of their fab yellow canvas bags. The money will be well spent on some family therapy. Thanks again from Team FRVF

Thanks to Tesco Clitheroe shoppers who contributed and bought books in October.
A fantastic £526 was raised for our charity.
Thanks must also go to Nadine who makes this magic happen.

Tips to stop the clocks change from affecting your sleep.
Shorter days and longer nights impact mood and disrupt the natural sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm. When the clocks change in autumn, the shift in light can make us feel tired at different times.
Here are some tips to create a good bedtime routine.
1. Get as much daylight as possible. Walking or sitting outside at lunchtime helps or, if you can, sit near a window.
2. Create an inviting sleep space. Make your bedroom calm and comfortable with blankets, calming sprays, or candles (lavender is known to promote relaxation).
3. Limit screen time before bed. Blue light from devices disrupts melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep. Try to stop using devices at least 30 minutes before bed. Instead, listen to calming music, white noise, or audiobooks.
4. Try cognitive shuffling. This technique involves picturing different images or thinking of words to distract your mind from overthinking. For example, think of a word, then list as many words as you can starting with each letter of the initial word, helping your brain relax enough to fall asleep.