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Saturday, June 23, 2012

TREASURE BASKET SESSIONS

Our new treasure basket resources

The first of our Treasure Basket sessions runs tomorrow with credit to the Leicestershire County Council Community Forum who have provided funds to support this project.

We are intending to split our session into two to maximise everyone's enjoyment of seeing and supporting their babies and young children in the exploration of natural and familiar (or not!) items.


Places are still available so do come along - sessions start at 9.30 - 10.30 and 11.00 - 12.00 at the Toy Library.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Child Safety Week

As child safety week comes to a close -  please see our pages on CHILD SAFETY for some hints and tips which have been highlighted by the child safety organisation to bring to the attention of parents - the topics we have concentrated on are - safety in the garden / hazards of nappy sacks / blind cords / safe sleeping - so do have a look at the pages for some helpful hints.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

BIG TODDLE

 Friday this week (tomorrow!) is our fantastic Barnardos Big Toddle event - some people have already got some sponsorship in place and are geared up for a terrific toddle.
 
The weather may not be in our favour so can I suggest wellies, waterproofs and umbrellas for all. We will set off around 10am around the fields of Hind Leys with a mission to collect treasure on our way. Refreshments and healthy fruit pots will await our return.

 If you haven't got a sponsorship form or haven't managed to get many (or any!) sponsors do come along anyway and join the fun - badges and stickers for those taking part.

 25% of everything we raise will go to the toy library the rest being passed to the deserving Barnardos charity.

 Thanks for your support - see you tomorrow 10am!
 
 

Thursday, June 14, 2012

FISH & CHIPS...

Our AGM this year will be held on Thursday 5th July at the Toy Library from 7.30pm
We will combine the meeting with a yummy fish and chip supper so do come along and join us.

All our members and interested parties are welcome to the meeting.  If you'd like to have a say in the future of the toy library or even just listen to other people's ideas then do come along.

We are always - of course! - delighted to welcome new comers to our committee and feel free to express your desire to join us.

Many thanks and look forward to seeing you on the 5th

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

TREASURE BASKET TRAINING
We are running a training session on using and supporting others (children and their parents!)  to encourage and explore the benefits and uses of treasure baskets to stimulate young children in exploring the world around them.

Our session is on Wednesday 20th June from 1pm - suitable for childminders / carers / child care practitioners who'd like more of an insight into this valuable resource.

Please let me know if you'd like to attend (cost £5)

Many thanks
Jane

Friday, June 8, 2012

Guided Play

Check out the page "GUIDED PLAY EVENTS 2012" for forthcoming sessions!
Book early places limited...