Carbrooke Playgroup

Some pictures that were taken at the weekend.

Some of the people that helped make the weekend a success.

Ben and the Blenheim centre bar maids

What a fantastic weekend we had at our 2nd fund raising beer festival.

I would like to thank all of our sponsors as without them the event wouldn’t have been possible. You can find details of everyone that sponsored us at the bottom of this page and I hope you’ll use their services.

Many thanks go to the Blenheim centre for hosting the beer festival again this year and to the bar staff who worked hard all weekend.

I’d also like to thank all of the people that volunteered to staff the event as it couldn’t have gone ahead without them either and of course I want to thank everyone that came and supported us over the weekend and sampled the lovely beersand ciders.

If you have any comments to make good or bad or if you’d like to sponsor a beer or advertise with us next year please contact me on 07920 809288 or email chai…@carbrookeplaygroup.co.uk

We raised approximately £850 for the charities which is fantastic.

2009 Sponsors

Breckland Estate Agents: We are an Independent estate agency specialising in the sale of residential property within the Breckland area.

When buying or selling a property the speed and efficiency of the internet is unparalleled, high street estate agents are no longer able to offer the most cost effective service and buyers trends now reflect this.

We at Breckland Estate Agents are therefore able to offer a service with all the benefits of a high street agency without the costly overheads and in turn reflect this in our fees - starting from 0.75%.

Advantage Technologies: We provide audio visual, IT services and consultancy across the country they can be contacted on 01842 763131 or via email i…@advantech.co.uk

Jeyes Group Ltd manufactures, markets, sells and distributes household cleaning and hygiene products throughout the world in over 60 countries, generating sales of over £175m

Lloyd Engineering: At Lloyd Precision Engineering, we utilise our thirty years of experience and combine it with quality machinery and staff that are among the best in their field to create a professional environment that provides high-quality machined parts. However, we are still a family-run business so we can guarantee that we won’t be losing the personal touch that has helped us to establish our loyal and ever-growing customer base. 0800 7813871

Emerald: We are a specialised company based in Watton, Norfolk (close to Snetterton circuit and Lotus HQ in Hethel). We design, develop and manufacture the M3DK engine management system. 01953 889110

RAF Families Club: The club offers cheap drinks and various evening activities such as quiz nights, karaoke evenings and discos. Speak to the bar staff for more information on future events.

All of the rooms in the centre are available to hire for private functions and can accommodate up to 150 people. A cleaning service is also available for a small fee if requested.

For more information on bookings and availability contact the centre manager, or speak to a member of the bar staff.

Weatherill Brothers: As manufacturers of traditional marquees, clear span frame marquees and custom made structures as well as interior marquee linings, Weatherill Brothers Ltd have the capacity to produce a quality product to suit your requirements. 01953 882394

2009 Advertisers

Amplified Music Mobile Roadshow
For any occasion.
Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries etc…
01953 880133 - 07809 647229
http://www.norfolkdisco.net

Dereham Hire and Sales
Tool hire, sales & service
Dereham & Watton
01362 695557 & 01953 886516
http://www.derehamhireandsales.co.uk/

George Tufts And Son Limited
Timber merchants and building supplies
Mill Farm
Hale Road Bradenham
Thetford
England
IP25 7QR
01362 820365

Special Thanks

Many thanks to Warbutons who donated 200 rolls for the BBQ.

Sorry for the lack of updates recently.

The beer festival is back for 2009 and I hope even better than last year.

It is going to be held over the bank holiday weekend in August.

There will be a band playing on Friday night and Saturday night and we are hoping that Mid Life Crisis will be making a return as one of these.

Unfortunately Mid Life Crisis are unavailable for these dates but I have just booked local band The Chill for the Saturday night slot.

I am still looking for a band to play for us on the friday night though if you would like this to be you please call me on 07920 809288.

Also a BBQ will be available both nights as well.

There will be a good selection of beers again this year with the addition of some cider as well.

If anyone wants to sponsor a beer then please get in touch.

Ben Norcutt

Chairman

07920 809288

Well I think that the beer festival was a great success. The venue was packed out on saturday and lots of beer was drunk and the band were fantastic.

I’d just like to say a big thank you to all of the companies and people that sponsored the beer, everyone that provided raffle prizes and everyone that helped out.

If you enjoyed it please bring more people with you next year and if you didn’t enjoy it please let me know what we can do to make it better for you next year.

Once again thanks for your support.

Our fund raising beer festval is now happening over the weekend of the 15th/16th November 2008.

It is taking place at The Blenheim Centre, Tedder Close, Watton, IP25 6HX.

Sat 15th 5pm - 12pm

Music by Mid Life Crisis from 8pm

Sun 16th 1pm - 7pm

Disco and Karaoke

Entrance is £2 and the beer is £2.50 a pint or £1.25 a half.

We have 10 beers from all over the country for you to try so please come along and support us.

We are looking for local companies that would like to sponsor a firkin of beer and the cost is only £50 you will get your company name displayed on the end of the keg and also your advert in the programme.

For more details please ring Ben on 07920 809288

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our Beer festival which was planned for the 13th/14th September but we are planning on having it in November the date is yet to be confirmed.

We had our open day for this year on sunday.

A number of new parents came in to see us and to sign their children up for sessions.

We still have places available for September so pop in and see us to arrange a visit.

We are organising a beer festival to raise funds for the 5 carbrooke charities:

• Playgroup
• Village Hall
• New Village Hall
• Church
• Friends of carbrooke primary school

This will be taking place on the weekend of the 13th/14th Sepetember 2008

More information will be posted as we arrange things and work out the details.

If you would like to have an advert in the programme then please get in touch.

Any local breweries wishing to donate beer or equipment to help us please get in touch.

Carbrooke playgroup is run by an elected committee.

The committee for 2008/2009 is:

Chairman: Ben Norcutt

Treasurer: Genene Lloyd

Secretary: Jeanette Norcutt

Management and administration

Playgroup is run by an elected committee, which ensures that decision making is in the hands of parents who use the group.

The committee is responsible for reviewing both policy and practice and for the employment and appraisal of members of staff.

Our AGM, at which the committee for the following year is elected, is held in July and parents will be informed in good time so they are able to attend.

Policies

A full policy document outlining can be downloaded from the document section of the website.

They have been designed to offer the best possible experience for the children and families in the group. Our policies are reviewed on a regular basis (at least once a year) and comments/suggestions from parents are always welcome.

Parental support

Research shows that children learn better when their parents are involved.

Our rota system involves all parents in helping the group on a regular basis.

This helps maintain a high ratio of adults to children and guarantees individual care and attention for each child.

It also gives parents the opportunity to see what happens in Playgroup and to talk to their children about their experiences and gives children the chance to see their parents/carers in a new role.

If parents are unable to take their turn because of work of educational commitments then we ask them to donate some fruit or biscuits.

Alternatively if they have any other particular skill such as sewing painting or woodwork which they could contribute then let us know.

We encourage parents to be involved in all the aspects of running the group.

Parents are welcome at any Playgroup session - especially when helping children to settle in and are welcome at our committee meetings.

Parents also have access to training provided by the Pre-School Learning Alliance and the Norfolk Early Year’s Support Network.

Because we are a community group, fund-raising plays a vital role in keeping the Playgroup going and in giving us the extra money for things like new materials, equipment and extra activities.

During the course of the Playgroup year we run a number of fundraising events and we welcome the support and help of all parents in any capacity.

We also welcome any new suggestions for ways of raising money - so please speak to us if you have any good ideas!

Record keeping

A daily attendance register and comprehensive records are kept on each child. Our system of monitoring each child’s progress is based on the early learning goals.

These records are confidential. You may only see your own child’s records and these will be given to you when your child leaves the group.

It may benefit your child to pass them onto their new school but you do not have to do this.

Fees

Fees are currently £4.50 per session and bills are issued half-termly.

We are able to provide free places for three year olds (once they become eligible in the term before their fourth birthday) via the LEA’s Early Year’s Development Plan Funding Agreement.

Clothing

As many activities explore a range of materials such as paint, water, clay and sand it is best to send children dressed in older, easily washable clothes.

Simple clothing that is easy to handle will also enable children to be more independent in taking off and putting on clothes and in going to the toilet.

Collection procedure

It is vital that you notify Playgroup if your child is being collected by anyone other than those people named on the record sheet filled in when you start your child at Playgroup.

Children will not be permitted to leave with anyone for whom authorisation has not been given.