Come and help write the Pimlico Toy Library song to celebrate our 30th year. We are recording a CD with our special song and other favourites. There are two more Mondays when you can get involved, on the 21st or 28th September. The music sessions will be held at normal times ( please arrive at 10am or 1pm) with extra sessions for 4-8 year olds from 4pm. We will perform the song you have written in front of the the
Read moreFrom the first moment she saw him play, my daughter Lucy was caught up in Steve Grocott‘s enthusiasm and love of music. It was not just her, Steve and The Drones create a magical atmosphere that draws children in and encourages them to get involved in the music-making. Now Pimlico Toy Library members will have a chance to experience the same magic! Music sessions, run by Steve and his fellow Drones member Una Coello, will be starting in July and
Read moreIt’s art day again at the toy library! This Wednesday, 1 July 2015, we will be modelling with play dough and clay so come prepared to get messy! Sessions are from 10am-12noon or 1pm-3pm. Please remember to arrive at the start of the session (either 10am or 1 pm) to ensure you get a place. Note: These sessions are only available to members. To have a free trial session or become a member please come and visit the toy library.
Read moreCome on our coach trip and enjoy a day at Southend-on-Sea! We have organised a coach trip on Thursday 23rd July 2015: – Depart from the Toy Library at 8.30am – Arrive at Southend-on-Sea approximately 10.30am – Coach leaves Southend at 3.30pm – Arrive back at the Toy Library approximately 5.30pm Stay on the beach making sand castles or dipping your toes in the water, visit the funfair or take a ride on the mini train along the pier –
Read moreAs part of this years South West Fest families from across SW1 are invited to a Peter Pan themed family fun day. It will be from 12 noon – 4pm this Sunday (28 June 2015) at Millbank Gardens, just behind the Tate Britain. Cakes and refreshments will be served by Peter Pan and his friends. Millbank gardens will be transformed into a magical Never Never Land for children and grown ups to explore. There will be storytelling, music, games and
Read moreWe have an opportunity to win £5000 for the Toy Library! This money will be used to redecorate the inside and outside of the building. But we NEED YOUR HELP!! All you need to do is vote for our project today (registration is required). We need as many votes as possible to make sure we win the money so please share this post with friends, family, colleagues and anyone else who might be able to help. If you want to
Read moreIt’s our 30th Birthday this year, so we will be doing some very special projects. One project is a piece of Mosaic Art which when finished will be fixed to the front of our building for everyone to see. It will be made up of 60 national flags which will represent our members and the Pimlico/Westminster community. If your child is old enough to follow simple directions then we’d love them to make a national flag, which we will keep
Read moreFussy eating problems? Want to know more about children’s balanced meals and portion sizes? Struggling for healthy snack ideas? If so, apply for the free 4 week programme for parents/carers and children aged 2-5 years to learn more about: – fussy eating management – balanced meals – portion sizes – healthy snack ideas – healthy recipes – reading nutrition labels There will be food tasting activities, engaging learning for the adults, and fun arts, crafts and active games for the
Read moreMax Stanford, one of our trustees, will live below the poverty line for 5 days to highlight the hardship that those in poverty in London and around the world have to live with every day of their lives. Max will have to survive on only £1 a day for food, drink only water and use no public transport from 4th – 8th May. To add to this challenge, Max will then run the Hackney Half Marathon on 10th May with
Read moreHere are the Easter activities at the Pimlico Toy Library for April 2015: Mon 6th: Bank holiday, Toy Library closed Weds 8th: Gardening sessions (10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00) at ‘The Lodge’ on the Ebury Estate. Booking and payment of £1/child in advance is essential. Weds 15th: Day trip to Hounslow Urban Farm. Booking and payment in advance of £5/family is essential. Families should meet at the Toy Library at 9am, to leave on the coach at 9:15 sharp, the coach should
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