Outings information

Ruth wrote:

I found it impossible to speak to someone about the Back to Backs trip so I have arranged an alternative trip for Wednesday 8th October. It is a visit to the Pen Room in the centre of town for 11 o'clock. The visit is free although donations are readily accepted. It will be for about an hour. It involves the discussing of different writing tools over the centuries and an opportunity for the children to have a go. Apparently it is a very interesting session. Because it is only an hour long it would be possible for those who could, to also pop in to the Museum.

The address is:

Pen Room
Unit 3
The Argent Centre,
60 Frederick St
Hockley.
B1 3HS

I have also organised a trip to the Needle Museum in Reddich . This an organised group run session involving roll play. Everyone needs to be there for 9.45 for a 10 o'clock start.
It will be about 2 hours in length and then we can eat in a room provided. We have the option of having the water wheel on which will help the children to imagine themselves back in the work shop even more but this is an extra £20 on top of the £30 for the session. I said yes assuming that each family would be willing to pay £10 each (that is if at least 5 families participate). If the group thinks this is too much then I can cancell the waterwheel but I think that would be a shame.
I don't have the address to hand. We need to have confirmation of who is interested so we know costs. It's a pay on the day arrangement.

I also arranged at the same place for the 6th of May an archeology morning as there is an abbey on the same site. This again will cost the group £30 and again is 9.45 for a 10 o'clock start.

I hope everyone is happy with what I have arranged so far.

I am also thinking of a trip to a Fire Station and I want to see if we can get to visit the old ambulances-if I can find out where they are based.

Meanwhile there is THIS EXHIBITION on at the Art Gallery. I realise this is hardly 'local history' but it does look interesting. I would need to check out how little child friendly it is. But if you're interested let me know. If conversely you think it's a bad idea-let me know too.

New Term timetable

Sept 24th Craft Karen/Val/Julie with Ruth on snack
Oct 1st Science Sally/Nicky with Julie on snack
Oct 8th OUTING
Oct 15th Challenge
Oct 22nd Craft Sally on snack

Oct 29th HALF TERM

Nov 5th Science Shariska on snack
Nov 12th OUTING
Nov 19th challenge Val on snack
Nov 26th craft Shariska on snack
Dec 3rd rehearsal Julie on snack
Dec 10th END OF TERM SHOW
Nov