You are probably wondering about the dynamic organisation behind Ticknall Toddlers, and how we achieve so much. Or maybe you were not. Anyway, this is what happens:
The group is totally voluntary, run on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at the Village Hall, between 10am and midday. There is a small active core of Mums who take it in turns to organise the hall before each session, then pack up afterwards - more volunteers are always welcome!
The sessions are free play with a short break halfway through for tea, coffee, biscuits and snack (for the parents and the children of course!) We do a summer party and themed sessions for Hallowe'en, Christmas Easter and during the Summer with extra activities.
A parent and child session is £2.50 + 50p per extra child. This helps meet the costs of the hall, drinks and biscuits, insurances and new equipment.
We always welcome new Mums to the group and love to see new friends join the fun.
Committee
We take care of the group by means of a committee - our current members are:
- Carol Betteridge
- Lorraine
- Fiona Hill
- Emma
- Nik Shields
We don't follow a formal set of meetings, after all this is a toddler group, not the government! We meet when we have issues that need dealing with - usually at The Wheel around 8pm. These include reviewing the group finances and discussing party ideas or fundraising plans.
The finances of the group are managed by committee to make sure that any surplusses are ploughed back into toys and equipment and adequate reserves are kept.For example, we are making a loss on most Wednesdays and on some Thursdays so we recently organised a comedy night and raised over £1,200 for the group - money that will be invested in new equipment and in ensuring the reserves can weather the downturn.
Join Us!
We do need more people involved so if you would like to help, please get in touch. Many hands make light work after all! You can do so by following the CONTACT link on the main menu.
Donation?
You are always welcome to make a donation to the group. The money is only ever used for the benefit of the kids. Alternatively, if you have any toys or books that you no longer use, we always welcome more provided they are clean and not wrecked!
But there is one thing we would prefer over a donation, it is you and your kid(s) coming to our little group. It is the best way to support us!
You can find out more about the group by visiting ticknalltoddlers.com
Registered Charity: Ticknall Under Fives, No. 1020093
