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Little Oaks Pre-School:
Little Oaks Pre-School opened in January 2003 and provides pre-school education for children from the age of two. The Pre-School is registered with Ofsted to provide care for up to twenty-four children.
Children learn through play and have the opportunity to enjoy creative work, role-play, arts and crafts, mathematics, communication skills and knowledge of the real world relevant to them.
A voluntary committee of parents manages Little Oaks and appropriately qualified and experienced staff provides care.
Little Oaks is open for five sessions each week throughout local school term times. We offer single sessions for two year olds and single or double sessions for children over three years of age.
Drinks and light refreshments are provided during the day but children should bring a packed lunch if they wish to attend a double session.
Funding for nursery education is available for every three and four year old in Shropshire. Currently three year olds receive one term's funding and four year olds receive three terms funding. This funding entitles a child to up to five free sessions per week during term time.
Little Oaks is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and is registered with the local Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership. The Pre-school contributes to the Partnership overall planning to provide education and care throughout the Foundation Stage.
More information can be obtained from Toni Preece, Chair of the Management Committee, on 01743 885090
Extensive Computer suite for local and community use with facilities for hire to business users. Drop in sessions Mondays 7-9, but available at any time by arrangement.
Halfway House Ladies Choir:
HALFWAY HOUSE LADIES CHOIR meet every Tuesday evening at the Wattlesborough Community Centre, Halfway House, on the main A458 Shrewsbury to Welshpool road. Soloists practice is from 7pm and full choir practice from 7.45pm until 9.30pm. Winners of the Ladies Choir Category in this years (2006) Minsterley Eisteddfod , we are a choir growing in number and reputation and in this our 30th anniversary year, what better way to make new friends and celebrate the gift of music?
Our current members come from Halfway House and the many surrounding villages and also from Shrewsbury so
lifts can usually be arranged.
We are always on the look out for new members - no formal auditions- and the best qualifications you need are to enjoy singing, have a sense of humour and lots of enthusiasm! Music is provided and soloists are very welcome.
We are regularly invited to perform at concerts, charity events, weddings as well as staging our own concerts and if you wish to enquire about engaging our services in 2007, please either email us on halfwayladies@aol.com or ring Rosemary Lewis on 01743 246488.
Halfway House Male Voice Choir:
The Male Voice Choir meets for rehearsal on Sunday evenings at 8pm. New members are promised a very warm welcome (with no audition). We perform a wide variety of songs and have a great time doing so. We perform at charity functions, and help organisers to raise thousands of pounds for good causes each year, if you think we could help you, please contact our Bookings Secretary. We can also provide music for weddings in Churches and Private venues.
Mothers and Toddlers
We are a group of mums, dads, grannies and carer's who meet for a chat and a cup of tea meet every Wednesday from 10-12 whilst the children play. Contact Jenny Baker - 01743 885296
NEWS - we have just received a grant of £2,300 worth of new toys - so why not come and see what a difference it has made. We have lots of new baby toys and facilities. So don't feel that your child has to be a toddler to enjoy it here.
Subs: £1.00 per family plus 50p per child over 1 year old.
Wattlesborough Beavers and Cubs
Beavers meet from 5:00-6:30 and Cubs from 6:30-8:00 on Mondays to have fun! Contact Linda Head on 01743 884775 for Beavers and Cal Thompson-Elliot on 01743 884604 for Cubs
Whist Drives
Every Wednesday at 8pm we meet to play Whist, meet friends and raise funds for local charities, the League of Friends and Hall Funds. Contact Beryl on 01743 884438 or Maureen on 01743 884564.
Ballroom and Sequence Dance Club
We meet on the fourth Friday of the month from 8:00pm-11:30pm to raise funds, but mainly to have a good time dancing to all abilities to live music. All are made most welcome. Contact Les on 01743 245794