What's on in and around our area.
Looking for activities for the family over Easter?
Easter Movie:
On Good Friday at 10:30 in the StoweAway, The Stowe Church will be showing an animated movie about the life of Jesus. Suitable for all ages, with hot cross buns.
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter story trail:
Easter Sunday, 10:30 at The Wichel Inn, the Stowe Church will host a community Easter egg hunt and Easter story trail.
Parents and carers stay with their children on both activities which finish by 12:00 midday.
For more information, check out Wichelstowe Residents and Friends FB page.
Dear Friend of Wiltshire Treehouse
We hope this update finds you well as we step into Spring. 2024 has already been busy for the charity and we have a lot of exciting things happening this year including our 10 year birthday celebrations. Please follow us on social media using the links at the bottom of this email if you haven’t already, to ensure you are kept up to date.
Wiltshire Treehouse Easter Trail – Saturday 30th March, Swindon
We will be holding our annual Easter Trail again this year in Town Gardens, Old Town. The event is a great excuse to get the family out in the fresh air and we love seeing lots of excited little faces as they claim their Easter prizes.
We expect this year to be popular and advise booking online in advance to avoid disappointment at the reduced cost of £3.50 per participant (£4.00 on the day). For further information and to book your place/s please see https://www.wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk/fundraising/easter-trail-2024.
NEW Wiltshire bereavement programmes
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding 2 further bereavement programmes in the Trowbridge area this year. This programme is for bereaved children in school years 6 – 11. For more information please visit Wilts NEST leaflet email version.pdf (wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk)
Swindon bereavement programmes
Our successful bereavement programmes have been running in Swindon for nearly 10 years. These programmes are suitable for children in the 6 – 18yr old age bracket. To find out more, including how to make a referral, please visit
Family Group leaflet - Aug 2023 EMAIL VERSION.pdf (wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk)
Swindon NEST leaflet email version 2023.pdf (wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk)
Come & join the Wiltshire Treehouse Team!
Wiltshire Treehouse could not continue supporting those who need us without our amazing volunteers.
We currently have vacancies for group volunteers and also on our Board of Trustees, to help support the charity as we continue to grow and expand our in-person support services into the wider Wiltshire area. No bereavement experience necessary as training will be provided. To learn more and for full role descriptions visit https://www.wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk/join-us/volunteer-opportunities.
And lastly… some very exciting news!
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Wiltshire Treehouse has been named ‘Charity of the Year’ at the 2024 Wiltshire Life Awards! This is a massive achievement and we truly could not have done it without the help of all of our team and supporters, who continue to dedicate their time, energy and passion to supporting grieving families. (Photo of a very excited Sarah just after she had been up on stage)!
🐣🎾EASTER TENNIS CAMPS🎾🐰
At Chiseldon tennis club this Easter we will be running tennis camps for ages 4-12yrs!
Perfect for regular tennis players and beginners to try something new this holiday.
Dates:
THURSDAY 4th APRIL
TUESDAY 9th APRIL
WEDNESDAY 10th APRIL
Venue: Chiseldon Tennis Club, Rec field, off Norris Close
Timings: 9.30am-2pm
Cost: £22 for members £24 for non-members
Details: Easter holiday camps 4-12years at Chiseldon tennis club. All abilities welcome to join in with our fun morning of tennis! Please bring suitable clothing, plenty to drink and snacks. Payments are to please be made when booking on to a camp to secure places.
To find out more or to book a place please contact head coach Lauren Prince on 07931308269 or laurenprince92@outlook.com
Lauren Prince Tennis Coaching
07931308269
As the Easter half term approaches, we have an exciting opportunity to keep your students engaged and entertained during their break. Our Easter Half Term Holiday Club is back, and we've got a fantastic lineup of activities and learning experiences planned.
🌟 Dates: 8th – 12th April
🌟 Where: Moose Hall, Eastcott Road SN1 3LS
🌟 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Daily
At our holiday club, we are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. Here's a sneak peek at what we have in store:
🎨 Arts and Crafts: Creative minds will flourish as children explore their artistic talents through various crafts and projects.
🌿 Outdoor Adventures: Let your students embrace the great outdoors with nature walks, scavenger hunts, and team-building games.
📚 Educational Workshops: We offer exciting workshops designed to enhance their knowledge while having a blast. Topics include science experiments, storytelling, and more!
🎯 Sports and Games: From football and basketball to board games and puzzles, we've got something for everyone to enjoy.
🍎 Healthy Snacks: We prioritise nutritious snacks to keep your students energised and refreshed throughout the day.
✨ Fun and Friendship: Our holiday club encourages social interaction and the development of new friendships in a supportive atmosphere.
Please find attached our marketing materials, including flyers and posters, to help you promote this opportunity to your students and their parents.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to share this opportunity with your students and their families as soon as possible. Together, we can make this Easter half term unforgettable for the children in our community.
Free Adult Learning
We have been contacted by The AIM Group who deliver Free Online Level 2 Accredited Courses to help better understand some key issues around young people's mental health and wellbeing, along with a range of other qualifications that may help with developing your own careers.
Here's some of the most popular subjects available:
- Neuroscience in the Early Years
- Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
- Understanding Autism
- Specific Learning Difficulties
- Bullying in Children and Young People
- Nutrition and Health
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Mental Health Awareness
- Counselling
- Team Leading
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Functional Skills - Maths
- Functional Skills - English
- Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People's Workforce (Must be in TA/LSA role)
These are just the popular qualifications, but they have over 30 available!
The qualifications are completed within a 6–12 week period in your own leisure. They are equivalent to a GCSE Grade C. You can do as many as you like, however you can only do one at a time.
The only criteria you must meet to be eligible, is:
Aged 19 or over on or before 31st August 2023
Have lived in the UK/EU for 3+ years
Not already on a Government funded course
If you are interested in undertaking one of these free online courses or would like further information, then please complete the following link ASAP. This will then allow The AIM Group to contact you to discuss and get you started on your chosen course: https://theaimgroup.co.uk/booking-form/001Q500000CCRrl
If you have any questions prior to expressing interest, call Samuel Hill-Lonergan on 0204 540 0894 or drop him an email at Sam.Hill-Lonergan@TheAimGroup.co.uk.
What's on for Dads
Local Clubs and Activities
Please click on the links below for further details.
Swindon Parenting Hub
Timetable of clubs and activities