We had a fantastic volunteers' meeting yesterday where we were able to have a good chat with many of the key people involved in our group and with Claines Church. We don't often mention the behind-the-scenes planning we do for our toddler group, but there is a lot of discussion involved in having everything set up properly to provide safe, friendly and accessible sessions to our lovely attendees.
Here are some important details for when we start again on 14th September.
- BOOKING: We are pleased to announce that we can now welcome all registered attendees with no number limits and no advance booking required.
- REGISTRATION: Whilst you won't need to book into individual sessions, we do need everyone to be registered with us. The updated online registration form will be published to this blog by Monday 13th September. (If you are unable to complete the online form, a printed registration form can be provided for your convenience.)
- If you previously registered online from May 2021 then you are all set and can simply turn up to any session. Please do read through all the details below before you attend.
- If you previously attended but have not yet completed an online registration form *(i.e. you completed a paper form), you will be asked to complete the new online form.
- If you would like to attend for the first time, you will be asked to register.
- Please note that whilst there is no waiting list for registration at the moment we may need to introduce one in future if interest is very high.
- If you're unsure about whether you're registered or have any other questions feel free to e-mail claineslittlefriends@gmail.com
- SESSION DATES: As has always been the case, sessions will run term time only and Little Fish (a religious-themed session for little ones and their adults) will take place once a month, usually on the third Tuesday of the month. Please see our list of session dates here.
- TIME AND LOCATION: All sessions meet on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at Claines Parish Hall.
- COST: The cost for Little Friends will revert to the pre-pandemic rate of £1.50 for the first child and 50p for each additional child. We are fortunate to have use of the parish hall (including extensive storage for our toys and equipment) and the cost of sessions contributes to the running and maintenance of the hall premises. Please note that no-one will ever be refused entry if they are unable to pay. If you'd like to contact us about this feel free to approach any of our volunteers for a confidential chat or e-mail Jennifer at claineslittlefriends@gmail.com
Please note that Little Fish sessions are always free of charge (donations welcome).
- DRINKS & SNACKS: We will be providing hot drinks again (hooray!) but we ask that you bring your own mug or reusable cup and take it away with you. For the time being there will be no snack time for children so we ask that you please also bring your own drinks and snacks for your child. Your children are welcome to eat or drink at any time but please clear away any resulting crumbs or other debris to help keep the hall tidy.
We look forward to seeing you very soon!
