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Exciting new partnership!!
A new partnership has launched between Home-Start, FareShare, John Lewis and Waitrose and aims to create an outpouring of kindness to help Britain’s struggling families this Christmas. This festive season is sure to be one like no other. Parenthood is challenging enough in normal times but the current pandemic has added additional layers of anxiety,
LOCALGIVING MILLION MATCH CAMPAIGN
There's no time to waste!! From now until 10:00 Monday 3rd November, every single donation made to us via https://localgiving.org/campaign/1m-coronavirus-fund/ up to £75 will be matched by Localgiving, DOUBLING the total amount donated. But WAIT!! Incredibly, between 10:00 on 3rd November and 12:00 on the 9th November they will match every single donation made up to £5,000!!! This
Today’s Top Tip for parents – Communication & Language
This week's Top Tip for parents is on Communication & Language. This leaflet has loads of really helpful information about the importance of helping 2-4 year olds how to listen and communicate before they go to nursery or school. Huge thanks to Teresa, our Tools for Life Project Coordinator and the team at Wokingham Children’s
Want to know what’s going on in your area?
Check out this free FAMILIES magazine with all sorts of useful information for families in the Thames Valley West area. https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/families_tvw_sept_oct_2020?fr=sZDEyODIxMjc0NjE
Adult Education Courses
Please find below the latest Adult Education courses available in Wokingham. All of these courses are delivered online by WBC tutors in small groups and available free to residents – there are a few exemptions, and WBC check eligibility with anyone when they enquire about a course. If you have any questions about the courses
Autumn Walk
What better way to start the week than with some fresh air, exercise and good company? Thanks to volunteers and families who joined us on our walk at Dinton Pastures on Monday. Watch this space for the next one ...
Places filling up fast!!
There are a few places left on Teresa's new Learn & Play Group but places are filling up fast! This four week Tools for Life course is designed for parents with children aged 2+. The first session will start at 9.30am on 12th November and will be held on Zoom. Each session will be 20-30
Top Tips
We are excited to bring you our latest Top Tip for parents: Mark Making. This helpful leaflet is all about how to help 2-4 year olds develop the vital fine motor skills they are going to need when they go to school and learn to write. Massive thanks to Teresa, our Tools for Life Project
Summer Activity Bags Delivered
With no summer outing this year due to the pandemic, instead our families all received a fun filled activity bag to help keep the children entertained, active and safe in the sun. Thanks so much to Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose for the donations. Here’s what some of the families had to say: “Thank you so
Treasurer Wanted!
We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. Please click here for information about this voluntary role and if you would like to apply please get in touch.
Annual General Meeting
This years’ AGM took place virtually on 7th July. You can access our Annual Report here.
Covid-19 update
We are thrilled to be back open for business! We are accepting referrals again for parents needing emotional support via phone, text or video calls. We can also offer limited face to face support, on doorsteps, in gardens or parks. Group support is still taking place via Zoom.