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Join in the fun for summer

Longtown and Bewcastle Sure Start Centre is hosting a number of fun events to keep children and parents entertained over the summer. The Mini Sure Start Programme targets extra money into pre-school and childcare services provision in rural and disadvantaged areas and are managed by Cumbria Early Years Development & Childcare Partnership. 

The Programme of events is as follows 

  • Busy Builders – Parent & toddler group every Tuesday from 1pm – 3pm 
  • Parent & Toddler Group – Group runs every Monday afternoon by the local Health Visitor from 1.30pm – 3pm for children 0 – 3 years. 
  • Happy Hour – Every Thursday during the holidays from 10am – 11am the Centre will be holding a fun activity for parents and carers with children under 4. 
  • Mini Movers – Sessions based in childcare settings in the Sure Start Programme area will continue to run in August 
  • Mobile Toy Library – The Library will be at several venues over the summer holiday period 
  • Mabie Farm Park, Dumfries – The Centre has organised a trip to Mabie Farm Park on Wednesday 6th August    

County Councillor Joan Stocker, Cabinet Spokesperson for Education says 

“The Longtown & Bewcastle Sure Start Programme has put together a wonderful programme of events to keep children and families entertained over the summer. One of Cumbria County Council’s main priorities is to extend early years education and childcare services and this includes during holidays as well as term time. The Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership works in partnership with local parents to improve how services are delivered locally and this summer programme will enable children to learn and have fun with their parents at the same time during the holidays.” 

Elaine Thomas, Longtown & Bewcastle Mini Sure Start Programme Manager says to all parents & families with babies and young children 

“The Sure Start Centre in Longtown is open and offers new services for families with babies & young children who live in ALL of the 9 parishes – Arthuret, Kirkandrews, Westlinton, Kirklinton Middle, Solport, Nicholforest, Bewcastle, Stapelton & Hethersgill. Come along with the kids this summer, take part and make your views known. Join in and help us to use Sure Start money to make a real difference to the community and your family. 

For more information about any of the events please contact the Sure Start Centre on 01228 792130