Summer raffle news: themed hampers

It is nearly time for the Summer Raffle and we need your help with a themed hamper!

This year we thought we would try something new in addition to the usual cash prizes at the summer raffle after the suggestion of themed hampers was put forward at the last Parent Support meeting.

We are going to put up lists for the baby, toddler and school rooms to build their own themed hampers which will be summer raffle prizes. The lists will have a variety of items that we would like you donate, this way you can choose what you want to put in!

Lists will go up shortly so keep your eyes peeled!

Thank you for your support.

The cutest parent (as a baby) competition 2013

Just like the Advertiser's 'Cutest Kid Competition' we decided, for a bit of fun, to have our own competition involving you parents (or guardians) and your own baby pictures!

Involvement is completely optional, but if you fancy your chances to be called 'Peter Pan Nursery's Cutest Parent (as a baby) 2013', please hand in a photo of you (with your name on the back) as a baby to your child's room by Monday 15th July 2013!

There will be two prizes, one for cutest girl and one for cutest boy! Judging will be by the nursery staff and the winners announced on Friday 19th July 2013.

So dig out your cutest photos and join in the fun!

If you would like further information, please ask Lynne or Sue in the office!

The CILIP Kate Greenaway Children's Book Award 2013

If you are looking for new reading material for your little ones, take a look at the 2013 shortlist for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Children's Book Medal!

The winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013 was emerging illustrator, Levi Pinfold, for his book 'Black dog'. The shortlist in full:

• Lunchtime by Rebecca Cobb
• Again! by Emily Gravett
• Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
• I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
• Pirates ‘n’ Pistols by Chris Mould
• King Jack and the Dragon by Helen Oxenbury (illustrator) and Peter Bently (author)
• Black Dog by Levi Pinfold
• Just Ducks! by Salvatore Rubbino (illustrator) and Nicola Davies (author)

You might also find some ideas (and old favourites) in the list of past winners!

Link to CILIP Press Release on CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 2013;
http://www.cilip.org.uk/news-media/pages/news130619.aspx

See some family favourites live!

There are some family favourites touring this year that you might be interested in:

In the Night Garden Live!

• Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, 25th July-8th August
• The Trafford Centre, 15th August-1st September

For more information visit: http://www.nightgardenlive.com/

Disney Live!-Mickey's Rockin' Road Show

• The Lowry, Salford, 25th July-27th July
• The Echo Arena, Liverpool, 1st-4th August

For more information visit: http://www.disney.co.uk/mickeys-rockin-roadshow/tickets.html

Postman Pat Live

• Rhyl Pavilion, 27th August
• Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, 1st September
• Venue Cymru, Llandudno, 28th October

For more information visit: http://www.postmanpat.com/parents/events/

Bananas in Pyjamas-Banana-riffic!

• The Echo Arena, Liverpool, 13th October

For more information visit: http://www.echoarena.com/whats_on/bananas_pyjamas.asp

Peppa Pig's Big Splash

• Liverpool Empire, 18th January 2014
• Crewe Lyceum Theatre, 22nd & 23rd January 2014

For more information visit: http://www.peppapiglive.com

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Live

• Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, 29th & 30th June
• Severn Theatre, Shrewsbury, 3rd & 4th July
• Palace Theatre, Manchester, 27th & 28th July

For more information visit: http://www.benandhollylive.com

Chris and Pui Live (Show me Show me)

• Warrington, 6th July

For more information visit: http://www.chrisandpui.com/90512.html


Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream

• NIA Birmingham, 23rd Oct-3rd Nov
• Manchester Arena, 16th - 20th October

For more information visit: http://www.disney.co.uk/disney-on-ice/dare-to-dream/index.html

Sports Day NOT on 19th July - apologies

Apologies but the previous post was incorrect and Sports Day is NOT taking place on Friday 19th July. A date for Sports Day has yet to be finalised.

However, the fundraising event for the Oswestry Bone Cancer Centre Appeal will be taking place on the 19th July and will be undertaken as part of the children's usual day.  Children who do not attend nursery on that day will undertake their fundraising activity earlier in the week so they can also participate.

Apologies again!

Information on the Oswestry Bone Cancer Centre Appeal can be found at: http://www.rjah.nhs.uk/About-Us/Donations-and-fundraising/Bone-Cancer-Centre-Appeal.aspx

League of Friends Summer Fair & Hog Roast

Summer Fair - 29th June

This year's League of Friends Summer Fair will be held on the Hospital playing field on Saturday 29th June at 12 noon. 

There will be the usual marquee with lovely stalls, refreshments of all kinds and music by
the Bill Basey Quartet, the Porthywaen Youth Band and the Orthopaedic Male Voice Choir.

There will also be lots of entertainment for children and a parade of vintage cars.

For any enquiries or suggestions, please contact the League Office on 01691 404401 or 404527.


Hog Roast - 30th June

This year, the League are holding a new event on the day after the Summer Fair, as a way of raising
further funds for the League. This will also be held on the playing field and music will be provided by the Hotfoot Jazzmen Duo who proved to be very popular at the 2011 Fair.

Tickets are£10 for adults and £5 for children under 8 years of age available at the League of Friends Office on the Main Corridor or Tel: 01691 404401.

Parent Support Meeting Weds 5th June, 7pm - all parents welcome!

You are invited to our next Peter Pan Nursery Parent Support Meeting is on Wednesday 5th June, starting at 7pm at the nursery.

Items on the Agenda will include the Summer Raffle and Sports Day.

If you can't make this meeting but are interested in coming along to a future one, please let the staff in the office know and we'll make sure you receive the details, or you can keep an eye on the noticeboard next to the aquarium.