Support the League of Friends fundraising event

The Oswestry Branch of the League of Friends are holding a fundraising event at the Memorial Hall in Oswestry on Friday, 29^th November 10.00-12.00 where there will be many stalls including the following:

 

Cakes, Preserves, Bottle/Chocolate Tombola, Cards and Crafts, Gifts, Bric-a-brac, Toys and Christmas Gifts

 

If you have any donations you would like to bring in for any of the above stalls please bring them to the League of Friends office or leave in the League of Friends shop by Friday 22^nd November please.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

 

Many thanks

 

Chris Hill

Assistant Secretary

League of Friends

RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG

 

01691 404527

Come and take part in a Stick Man (Julia Donaldson book) trail at Delamere Forest - from 26th Oct

Join Stick Man, from the delightful Julia Donaldson book, on his forest adventure this winter in woodlands across England. Bring the whole family to hunt for clues, write poems, draw pictures and help Stick Man find his twiggy brothers and sisters.

Part of the Forestry Commission Events, there are 13 trails across England. The nearest to us are:

Birches Valley at Cannock Chase, Staffordshire 
26th October to 5th January

Delamere Forest, Cheshire
2nd November to 26th January

Visit the Forestry Commission website for more information, to win a goody bag and download free Stick Man related activity sheets: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/stickman

Have you visited Underwater Street?

Discover a real “hands-on” day out at Underwater Street, Liverpool’s Discovery Centre for Children- more stimulating than a playcentre...more fun than a museum!!

Watch the YouTube video to see what it's all about! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j6SdXSmNpI0

Located amongst Liverpool’s waterfront attractions, Underwater Street is a unique venue for families of children aged 2-10 years.  If you're looking for hi-tech gadgets then Underwater Street is not the place. It's all about good old fashioned hands-on play, stimulating the little-ones' imaginations and providing adults the opportunity to join in or sit back and observe from the centrally located cafe.

Six exciting zones, three craft tables and themed activities such as the spy trail ensure a fun-filled day for all visitors. Highlights include the climbing wall, the real car to paint, the giant bubble area and Imagination Village where children can dress up and go to work in their very own shops.

Every weekend and school holiday there's a schedule packed with fun and entertainment. With a new show or workshop every 20 minutes time just flies by and you'll wonder where the day went! Shows include Battle of the Scientists, balloon-powered car workshops and many changing themed activities such as Elf Bootcamp, Easter Bingo and country and western hoe-down.

All activities and events take place around our cafe serving a wide range of tasty meals and snacks.

If you haven’t discovered it yet come see for yourself why Underwater Street is such a unique venue for kids days out in the north west!
Take a look inside Underwater Street in the gallery or browse the many photographs taken by teachers on school trips.

Hogweed's School of Magic: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre - 29Oct to 1Nov

Tuesday 29 October  to Friday 1 November
1pm to 2.30pm

An invitation for young witches and wizards to brush up on their disapparating, communication and potion making skills.
The activity is suitable for three to eleven year olds and costs £3 per child.
Children must bring a grown-up

We advise that you ring or email to reserve a place to avoid disappointment

Contact

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

discovery.centre@shropshire.gov.uk

01588 676060

Shropshire Council

Visitor Economy

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

School Road

Craven Arms

Shropshire

SY7 9RS

Visit http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/shropshire-hills-discovery-centre/ for other Halloween events

Come and see Fireman Sam at Eagles Meadow, Wrexham - 29th Oct

Eagles Meadow is celebrating their 5th Birthday and have invited popular children’s TV character, Fireman Sam, to join in the fun!

On Tuesday 29th October children and families will be able to see Fireman Sam at intervals throughout the day.  Plus there will be photo opportunities, so don’t forget to bring your camera!

Fireman Sam will make appearances at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm at the centre.*

The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service will also be on hand to offer advice on fire safety.

*Please bear in mind that as this is a free event, it may be busy. Please remember to wrap up warm as the activity will take place outside

http://www.eagles-meadow.co.uk/events-digwyddiadau/455-come-and-see-fireman-sam-at-eagles-meadow

October 1/2 term events at Wrexham Country Parks

Tuesday 29th October - Tree-mendous Twigs! - Twiggy craft with a spooky twist at Nant Mill. Sessions from 1.30-3.30pm. All ages £2.

Wednesday 30th October - Broomsticks and Wizard Wands - Make a broomstick and wand using natural materials at Alyn Waters. Sessions from 1.30-3.30pm. All ages £2.

Thursday 31st October - Halloween Fun and Games - Join in with a variety of 'creepy' activities at Ty Mawr. Sessions from 1.30-3.30pm. All ages.

Friday 1st November - The Deep Dark Woods - Create 3D sculpture silhouettes of the frightening forest! at Ponciau Banks. Sessions from 1.30-3.30pm. All ages £2.

Saturday 2nd November - Autumn Leaves! - Make an autumnal work of art with Ty Mawr's colourful leaves. Sessions from 1.30-3.30pm. All ages £2.



For contact details and the full list of events at Wrexham Country Parks visit: http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/leisure_tourism/countryside_news.cfm

Reminder: Photographer on site Weds 23rd October 2013

Just a reminder about the photographer who will be on-site at the nursery to take individual or family photos on Wednesday 23rd October 2013.

Magic Worlds at Liverpools World Museum 18 Oct 2013 - 2 Mar 2014

Enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy! Imagine sipping tea at the Mad Hatter’s tea party, stumbling through the wardrobe into Narnia or casting a spell from a cauldron bubbling with frogs’ legs.

Magic Worlds explores ethereal realms of fairies, folklore, wizards and witches and contains more than 150 objects, including Harry Potter’s broomstick, Sooty and his wand and the Cottingley fairy photographs.

There'll be the chance to get hands on with interactive displays and little ones can dress up as witches, wizards, elves and characters from 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' and 'Alice in Wonderland'.  
                   
At the storytelling tent, visitors of all ages can pause for a moment and enjoy listening to audio of the timeless tales of 'Cinderella', 'Snow White', 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Alice in Wonderland'.  

Magic Worlds is a touring exhibition, curated by V&A Museum of Childhood London.  It will be at Liverpool's World Museum from 18th October 2013 until 2nd March 2014.

Free admission and only 5 mins walk from Lime Street Station.

Explore the exhibition online

Magic World events schedule

Liverpool World Museum Website (for opening times and directions)

Too much too soon: information on the campaign about changing the school starting age

Earlier this month the "Too Much, Too Soon" campaign made headlines with a letter calling for a change to the start age for formal learning in schools. Here, one of the signatories, Cambridge University researcher David Whitebread, explains why children may need more time to develop before their formal education begins in earnest.

http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/school-starting-age-the-evidence

To find out more about the 'Too much, too soon' campaign or sign the petition, visit: http://www.toomuchtoosoon.org/

Christmas Lantern Magic at Chester Zoo

We know Christmas is still a while away but tickets for this popular event are already selling fast!

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From the Chester Zoo Website:

Last Christmas many families the fell in love with Lantern Magic.

This year our unforgettable night time journey through the zoo will be even more magical, even more sparkly and even more fun.

You’ll try lantern making, meet our friendly festive characters, sample some of our deliciously tasty treats and can add your Christmas wish to our Giant Wishing Tree.

Then turn the corner and outside our magnificent manor house you’ll see our beautiful animal lanterns – with some ‘new arrivals’ made especially for this year’s event.

With the nocturnal sounds of the zoo, a little bit of festive cheer and a visit from Santa we’ll ensure that your family enjoy a Christmas treat that they won’t forget.

Availability is limited so hurry and book your tickets before it sells out.

Prices are from £9.99 for adults and £8.99 for children (3-15), under 3s free admission only.
Book for the preview evenings for a discount of up to 30%.

Dates available:

Thursday 12th December (Preview evening - up to 30% off)

Friday 13th December (Preview evening - up to 30% off)

Saturday 14th December

Sunday 15th December

Thursday 19th December

Friday 20th December

Saturday 21st December

Sunday 22nd December

Monday 23rd December

For more information or to book your tickets visit: http://www.chesterzoo.org/must-sees/christmas-lantern-magic?dm_i=Z5O,1UTQX,56YVSN,6NC82,1

NCT Chester Nearly New Sale - 12th October, 12:00

If you are looking to bag a bargain for children aged between 0-5 years, come along to the National Child Trust (NCT) Nearly New Sale on Saturday 12th October 2013, 11:30-3:00 at Blacon High School, Melbourne Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 5JH.

11:30 entrance for NCT Members (show membership on the door)
12:00 entrance for General Public

From their advert:

Our Nearly New Sale's are fabulous events and attract nearly 500 people through the doors with thousands of nearly new items for sale including equipment, toys, clothes and books.

If you are able to volunteer on the Friday night to help set up or on the Saturday itself then it would be appreciated. As a thank you - volunteers helping out for more than 3 hours have access to shop before the doors open.

 

See their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/NCTChester

 

Download the Nearly New sale poster

 

 

We need your help to spend our money!!

• Have you got an idea for something to add to the nursery e.g. equipment?
• Does your child have any particular interests that you would like to see introduced further at nursery?

If you have a suggestion, please let Lynne know.