Recent group meetings

Since we finished the Rainbow Light Project we've been lucky enough to have a huge stream of excellent speakers at group meetings, keeping the children interested in a wide variety of topics.

Firstly, we've had Sally from Benjamin Franklin House doing an excellent series of 3 sessions on different aspects of science with us. Despite the talks being more aimed at the older children, many of the 5s and over have been spellbound and fascinated too.

Then we had James from Medecins Sans Frontieres talking about the history of the MSF, the Red Cross and other aid agencies who do medical and humanitarian work in war-zones. We were a little twitchy before the talk, about how he would put this across sensitively for his young audience, but he was an excellent speaker who managed to engage the children and tell them the honest situation but never overwhelming or upsetting them.

We've also had a visit from one of the coaches from AFC Wimbledon who did a long and active football session on a very hot day until everyone was beetroot red and had steam coming out of their ears!

We then had another group visit to Horton Park Children's Farm - their group price is a huge bargain and the children thoroughly enjoy the free tractor ride which is part of the price, as well as the animals, play barn and fantastic wooden playground equipment and outdoor trampoline.

And most recently, we've been entertained by a visit from Janet the Storyteller who got children small and bigger up and taking part in her active stories.

And so, we continue on right through the summer when many other groups and activities stop for a summer break. There may be fewer families during this time, but that just makes for a more intimate atmosphere and a more bonding experience for those who are around.

See you there!