Xmas Jumper Day Reminder

Don't forget, it's 'National Christmas Jumper Day' tomorrow so if you are coming to Little Chums, please wear yours. 

It's in support of 'Save the Children'. We are not collecting money for this charity ourselves, but if you are able to donate please visit the website, link below...

Xmas Jumper Day 2025

 

 

Christmas Preparations 2025

For the last week, all of the Little Chums elves (the children!) have been busy digging out the Christmas decorations and trees and decorating their rooms ready for Christmas! 

Are you ready for Christmas yet?!

Xmas preparation photos can be viewed in the album here...

Xmas Event Dates

Some important dates coming up over the next few weeks!

Click on the poster to the right to enlarge it! 

Early Xmas Gifts!

Here are a couple of exclusive, early Xmas presents from Little Chums to our children, their families and our friends!

How do you fancy decorating an online Xmas tree or designing an Xmas scene? With these Little Chums online apps you are guaranteed no advertising, no in-app purchasing and completely safe for children as they're on *our* website and made by us!

These work best on laptop/desktop computers, Chromebooks or tablets with larger screens. Some of the children at Little Chums have already been testing them on our interactive screens!  They can be used with a mouse or with touchscreens. You may need to use the zoom function of your web browser to fit the app windows to your screen! 

Use these links.

Xmas Tree Designer here... 

Xmas Scene Designer here... 

Have fun and please feel free to share with links with family and friends!

December 2025 Newsletter

Little Chums has emailed out a newsletter for December 2025! 

Didn't receive a copy of the newsletter by email or deleted it by accident already?!

Read it online here...

25 Acts of Kindness

Last week was 'anti-bullying' week. To focus on the positive, Preschool decided to challenge themselves to '25 Acts of Kindness'. 

Whether surprising someone with a gift, giving a hug, making someone smile, helping friends and adults, holding a door open and lots of other simple acts, there was plenty of kindness all round all day!

Preschools 25 photos of '25 Acts of Kindness' are in a photo album here...

Building Renovation

The previously mentioned building renovation at Little Chums, converting the small corner barn between our main building and the Preschool building, is due to start next week on Wednesday 26th November! 

We have been told that the project should take around 8 to 9 months and is being completed by G. Adams, the same company that completed the renovation on both the farmhouse and the Preschool building.  The workmen are known to us.

The first part of the project should involve installing two passing bays on the driveway, one near the entrance gate and the other on the bend halfway down the driveway.

The builders will be accessing the barn via our rear field through the gate at the bottom of the Preschool building. This does mean that Breakfast and After-School Club children need to be dropped off and collected via the main Preschool top door, as the access area is being fenced for safety.

We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this exciting time! 

Children in Need 2025

It's an absolutely horrible day outside, so it's a good job the children are in their pyjamas today in the warm doing all things Children in Need! 

It's been busy, with Pudsey themed toast, art, craft, sand, water, games and loads more!

Don't believe that such fun can be had even during such horrid weather? Check out the Children in Need 2025 photo album here... 

And don't forget, if you have a little cash you can spare, donate to the appeal using our 'JustGiving' page here...

Remembrance 2025

On Sunday just gone around the country, there were many 'Remembrance' events honouring soldiers who have died in various wars. 

The children at Little Chums have also learning and remembering in their own way by listening to and watching stories, playing with poppy themed sand and water, creating poppies in various medium and so on.

Photos of their activities can be found in a photo album here...

Children in Need Reminder

This Friday 14th November, we are raising money for Children in Need 2025 raising vital funds for children and young people across the UK who are facing significant challenges in their lives. 

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, yet many are held back by circumstances beyond their control. By supporting Children in Need, we can advocate for those who need our help the most. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of countless young individuals, providing them with essential resources and support they desperately need.

Together, let’s aim to raise £100 to make a difference in these children's lives. Every donation counts and brings us one step closer to creating a brighter future for them!

Please allow your children to wear comfy pyjamas or something spotty! We will be completing CiN craft & activities!

If you haven't done so already, please donate whatever amount you can by using our JustGiving page by clicking below:

DONATE HERE!

Bonfire Night!

After the extravaganza of Halloween, Bonfire Night was a little more pared back but there was still lots of action! 

The children enjoyed their various art and craft activities, along with making breadstick sparklers! Sophie and a few of our older children even found time to play around with our new green screen!

And of course, towards the end of the afternoon the children had fun waving sparklers around in the air!  We hope that those parents who wanted one, enjoyed their free hotdog!

As usual, photos explain more than words, so visit the Bonfire Night photo album here... 

Bonfire Night Reminder

Tomorrow is Bonfire Night and we will be doing some Bonfire Night art and craft and other activities! 

If the weather is dry, we have sparklers for the children to use in the late afternoon. If your child(ren) is attending on this day, please make sure they have gloves to use the sparklers! If you don't have gloves, an old (clean!) sock will do! 

And don't forget, for our hard working parents we have free hotdogs! When collecting your child at the end of the session, come to the main nursery door and ask for one! They will be available from 4pm, treat for adults only!

November 2025 Newsletter

Little Chums has emailed out a newsletter for November 2025! 

Didn't receive a copy of the newsletter by email or deleted it by accident already?!

Find it in our sharing folder and read it online here...

Halloween 2025

Wooooooooo! 

For good old fashioned Halloween fun, who ya gonna call? Little Chums!

Although our Halloween party took place today, so children didn't miss out there have been Halloween based activities all week! And what a busy, spoooooky week! Wooooo!

What have the children been up tooooooo?  Check out this list...

- Halloween art and craft, woooooo!
- Halloween games, fun and dancing, woooooo!
- Halloween cake/biscuit/apple making/decorating, woooooo!
- Pumpkin carving, woooooo!
- Fancy dress, woooooo!
- Strange substances in the sand/water trays, woooooo!

- Apple bobbing, woooooo!

- Halloween breakfast, woooooo!
- Halloween party lunch, woooooo!

- Mike's milk?!?! 

Some of the photos of your child(ren) enjoying the celebrations will be sent via the app but, in the meantime, see all the action in our Halloween 2025 photo album here... 

If your child came in fancy dress and if you haven't done so already, don't forget to donate to Children in Need using our JustGiving page!  Find that here...

Halloween Prep

It's our Halloween party tomorrow! 

We're already decorating inside and out in preparation! Preschool in particular are really going to town with a Monsters Inc. theme! You can see the Halloween decorations (like the photo with this post!) on our Facebook page here...

Don't forget, we are raising money for Children in Need in November, so if your child has already come in fancy dress this week or will be coming to the party tomorrow, please consider making a donation to the appeal via our 'JustGiving' page.

You can find our donation page here...