When we find something we think might help, we’ll make sure to add it to our funcare blog. This is our latest list of local harrogate activities, groups, events and centres for parents:

Minos

If you are a new mum feeling low, isolated or struggling with the demands of a baby, ask your GP, Health Visitor or PSA about the MINOS group. This friendly and informal group of mums and volunteers are here to support you. MINOS is open to mums who have been referred only.

Speech Therapy Drop in Sessions

Is your child talking? Do you have any concerns? Open sessions with qualified speech and language therapists. No appointment needed. Please arrive 30 minutes before the end of the session. For more information contact the Child Development Centre on 01423 553122.

Portage Playtime

For children with additional needs. Music and play sessions for children and their carers. They help children to build on their communication and social skills. A chance to meet other parents in a relaxed and safe Environment at Bilton Children’s Centre.

If you have a local event, activity, group or centre and would like mention on our blog, please contact us.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOU

May 27 – Please note that there will be workmen in the garden on this day who will be laying our new astra turf in the front garden.

May 30 – Bank Holiday – Please note that the nursery will be closed on Monday May 30.

June 24 – OUR NURSERY TRIP J Please remember to return the form

BABY PARENTS

Please could we request that you do not leave bulky bags at nursery. The pegs in the hallway are for babies coats and as spare clothes are kept in their drawers a bag is not required. Bags obstruct the hall area which is part of the play area during the day and long handles and drawstrings are a danger to the children playing there. Thank you for your kind co-operation.

NURSERY PHOTOS

Individual photographs will be taken at nursery on Monday 6 and Tuesday the 7 June.  If your child does not attend nursery on these days you are welcome to bring them in for the photo. Please just let the staff in the room know so that we know to expect you.

Group photographs will be taken on Wednesday 8 June from 10.00 am, starting with babies, Toddlers at 11 and pre-school at 11.30.  Again, if your child does not attend on this day, please feel free to bring them in for the photo.

CAR PARKING

I understand how difficult it is to park at nursery at times, especially when our precious parking is used by hospital staff. Please could I just remind you to take care when parking outside houses along Claro Road that you do not park over the marked bays and obstruct entrances and exits.  If you do need to park in the lane behind nursery to drop off, please ensure that there is enough space for a car to pass as often people have not been able to get out because a parent has blocked the way.

In the morning it is possible to just park in the restaurant car park next to nursery for a quick drop off.  Long stay is not an option!

Employee of the Month

March – Well done to Stuart for always being so flexible and willing to work wherever he is needed.

April – Well done to Hannah for being such a reliable and hard working member of the pre-school team.

Pre-school graduation

You are all invited to our pre-school graduation picnic (babies and toddlers too) which will take place on the stray opposite nursery on Sunday 31 July. We celebrate the success of the pre-school children and say good-bye at the same time, but it is also a great opportunity to get out and about, meet other parents, and dads and boys always get involved in a game of footie !!!!! As we support the Change 4 Life programme we would like to encourage exercise as a way of staying healthy and will have a few fun activities available for the children (and adults too). Everyone should have at least 60 active minutes a day. We encourage you to make this your challenge!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS

Best Wishes to the Pears and Henry Families on the recent birth of their lovely little boys – congratulations to Thomas and Robyn on becoming a big brother and a big sister.

Congratulations too to the Shaw family on the birth of their little girl – a new baby sister for Scarlet.

We need your help raise funds for the weight loss challenge at Funcare Day Nurseries

• Have fun
• Get healthy
• Increase your energy
• Weekly weigh
• Personal coach
• Group support
• Weekly handouts
• Nutrition education
• Tips & advice

Its for both Men and Women. Its only £40 for 12 weeks. Classes will be run by a Herbalife Independent Distributor.

£20 per participant will go to Funcare Ltd and the remaining £20 per participant will be retained to cover admin, refreshments and

sampling. A prize will be donated for the challenge winner.

Pre-register NOW:

Speak to Kelly Bartle,

Text WOODLANDS WLC or call Claire on 07869 139 840

Challenge starts 7pm Wednesday 6th April 2011 In the Annexe at Woodlands Day Nursery 111 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SH