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Good morning all!

This week at the hall I am busy planning for our Summer Activity programme, which has now been printed. All last night I was pondering the Treasure Hunt, and how to turn the clues, into answers, into letters, into numbers, and finally into prizes! Turns out a good night's sleep really does help as I woke with the solution - hurrah! Now just the work to get it all organised and ready for August 5th.

Then we have our usual multi sports, which James takes the lead on - so I don;t really have to do much apart from spread the word. The Teddy Bear's Picnic is the first event I have to plan for on July 29th, and I am almost there. Just a few more teddy bears to go out and get tomorrow, the Lucky Dip is done but not wrapped (this afternoon's job) and then I just have to create the display on the day with a picnic blanket filled with teddies having their tea! Teddies will be available to buy on the day, as well as a children's Lucky Dip and a special children's menu.

Well, better get off now as I have over 100 ;lucky dip prizes that need wrapping...

Til next time,

Tracy x

I'm really looking forward to the NCT holding their July meeting at the Hall this month. Already great supporters of us here, they will be getting together at the end of the month for a big play date, and we shall be putting on a couple of craft activities just for them alongside the soft play. I have no problem in admitting I am baby and toddler-obsessed, my own children having grown up now, so the opportunity to have some fun with the little ones is too good an opportunity to miss! You will see lots of children-based activities being added to the Marshland Hall list of 'things to do' over the coming months, as it's what I feel I know and do best. So if you have a little person in tow please do come along to one of our upcoming children's events!

Til next time,

Tracy x

Thank you to everyone who came along to bingo last night where we raised over £500 for the Hall! A great night was had by all, with lots of new faces and all of our favourite regulars. Fantastic joint effort so thank you for coming and supporting us!

Tracy x

Good morning all!

I hope you've had a lovely weekend and are ready for the week ahead. There were grand plans in our household to get the garden sorted, have a BBQ, catch up on a box set or two - the reality was sleeping in a bit too late and then playing catch-up on all of the house things that didn't get sorted during the week while we were busy working! Oh well, there's always next weekend I suppose (I'm sure the weeds won't complain about another week of honing their trifid skills).

If you are looking for something to do this evening then come and join us at the hall for our Family Bingo Night. Doors open at 6:30, eyes down 7:15 and it's a really fun evening.

See you soon,

Tracy x

All of the Summer Holiday have now been confirmed and are up on all of our social networking pages! Here's a rundown of what we have planned...

Every Friday throughout the holidays - Multisports
Come along and enjoy Multi Sports with Aaron from Inspire Sports. Football, Table Tennis, Dodgeball & more. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Age 6-11, just £10 for the day. Booking required.

Monday 29th July - Teddy Bear's Picnic
Time for our Summer Teddy Bear's Picnic! We will have a selection of children's lunch deals in the Tea Room, as well as our much-loved menu if you fancy a toastie, coffee, or homemade slice of cake. Bring your own picnic blanket and spend the day on our playing field - hopefully enjoying the sunshine! Inside the Tea Room we will have a children's Lucky Dip and also a selection of teddy bears on sale for anyone looking for a new friend to join them for lunch! Throughout the Summer we also have free sports equipment that you can borrow for use on the field (we simply ask for a returnable deposit), so why not bring the family and start a game of rounders or cricket while enjoying your picnic. No need to book, just turn up anytime between 10am and 3pm.

Every Thursday (except August 15th) throughout the holidays - Nerf Warzone
Come and join our Nerf Warzone sessions throughout the Summer Holidays.Two sessions - morning for younger players and afternoons for older players. All equipment provided, £5 per session, booking essential.

Monday 5th August - Treasure Hunt
Calling all little pirates and adventure-seekers! Come and join us on the hunt for treasure at Marshland Hall. Somewhere close to us there is treasure to be found - can you solve all of the clues to unlock the treasure chest full of amazing prizes? Just £2 per child, and lots of fun to be had! Parental guidance required. No need to book, just turn up anytime between 10am and 3pm on Monday 5th August to take part. Fancy dress always a bonus if your little ones want to dress up! If you loved our Easter Egg hunt you won't want to miss out on this!

Thursday 15th August - Craft and Activity Afternoon
Our next craft and activities event, especially designed for kids this Summer. There will be lots of different activities for the children to get involved in and all tables will be child and parent-led so the kids are in charge! Lots of crafts and activities available. We will also have the soft play available for ages 4 and under, and the Tea Room will be open as usual so you can treat yourselves! Just £3 per child for the whole day so you can come and go throughout the day, making use of our fantastic playground too if the sun decides to shine! No need to book, you can just turn up - from 12noon until 4pm.

Hope to see you at one of our special Summer events!

Tracy x

Flyers will be given out to all local primary schools over the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye in children's book bags towards the end of term!

Is it just me, or do these Mondays roll around far too quickly! What a glorious weekend of sunshine it was - I didn't quite get round to getting the BBQ fired up but it was a nice relaxing weekend all the same. Hope you all did something lovely too.

This week kicks off with a birthday, as James the Centre Manager celebrates his today and becomes as old as me. I have a full 3 months on him so naturally I like to think that makes me wiser... We will be busy this morning in a Nerf Wars summit meeting as we plan our Summer programme for the kids, so that should be fun. Yoga is currently on in the hall for another half an hour or so (they are looking very relaxed), and Soft Play is happening too. Later on this afternoon we have Line Dancing as usual, as well as all of our regulars who like to pop in for a cuppa.

If you are nearby today then pop in and say hello - we have Gill in the Tea Room today who will be happy to serve you. She is currently cooking up some bacon baps which has reminded me it must be time for breakfast!

Til next time,

Tracy x

Another Silver Surfer session today with online Food Hygiene Certificates. If you want to volunteer with u,s you too will be able to gain your Food Hygiene Certification - and that goes for any older children who may want it to add to their CV's. Give us a call if you are interested.

It's busy Tuesday today - always a popular day in the hall. We have our usual Soft Play session until 1pm, and also our Home Ed Karate class takes place in the main hall. If you have a chance today then pop along for a cuppa in the Tea Room, we'd love to see you!

We are looking for volunteers to join our existing team of friendly Tea Room staff here at the hall. No previous experience is needed as full training will be given. You can also complete your Food Hygiene Certificate while working with us too. A variety of morning and afternoon shifts are available, and you can work a one-off shift as and when you have the time, or a regular shift if that suits. Don't forget there's also as much free tea and coffee as you can drink too! Give us a call or pop into the hall for a chat about how you can become our next volunteer!