SHIRE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB NOW INTO ITS SECOND YEAR!
(from SHIRE September 2002)
After a successful and fun first year, we ended last term with two major celebrations. First off was the wonderful Jubilee Playdays event, in which our members and guests made junk instruments, painted resist banners and constructed puppets with the help of professional artists. The event finished with a great puppet show using all these things, organised by puppeteer, Mark Parrett. It was attended by a large audience of happy families and well wishers.
Then on the very last day of term the whole club went to Kingsweston House, played parachute games in the park, sang songs and then had a special treat! Delicious refreshments were then provided by John Hardy. The club had such a brilliant afternoon and want to express their heartfelt thanks to John and everyone concerned at Kingsweston for the great time they had (see photo).
We are starting up again this autumn on September 4th and will welcome new members interested in joining us - we still have some spare places. You do not need to book full time places; many of our members only come for certain days of the week. And remember that we would collect your child from Shire School each day. Do get in touch for info or bookings. You can reach me at most times, or leave a message and I will get back to you - 982 9963 at the Public Hall. Or ring the club mobile after 4th September on 07904 002301.
In case you haven't quite got round to checking out the club yet, we need to tell you that unless we are completely full as this year progresses, we will not be able to continue. All our current members and their families are very happy with the club and we intend to have as much fun and treats this year as we did last year, so it'd be a crying shame if Shirehampton lost what we believe to be the only after school provision in the area, which we have worked so hard, with a lot of goodwill, to provide for you. So the message is - join us and have a great time. See you in September!
Kate Pollard
Management Member