Cathy Spencer

Three Days of Christmas Cheer at Crabbs Cross

Christmas fun and games were enjoyed at a Bright Kids nursery when staff organised three days of parties for all the children. Staff at the Crabbs Cross setting had been busy putting up decorations and making festive food for the events, which took place last week. There was even a visit from Santa, with each

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A Crafty Christmas for Bright Kids

Parents and children put their artistic skills into action at a Christmas Workshop, organised by staff at the Bright Kids setting in Northfield. Glue, glitter, coloured paper and candles were used to make some wonderful creations including angels and Christmas trees. They also got busy in the kitchen making chocolate Christmas Puddings with marshmallows. Parents

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Christmas Celebrations at Crabbs Cross

A Christmas Bazaar proved to be a cracker of an event as parents, staff and children enjoyed a range of festive treats. The event on Saturday at the Bright Kids setting in Crabbs Cross saw Father Christmas welcoming guests into his grotto. There were also a whole host of exciting games and refreshments, which included

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Children in Need Fun for Bright Kids

Pudsey Power was in force at three Bright Kids nurseries as youngsters and staff raised money for Children in Need. Money from the fundraising is still pouring in to the nurseries, and so the final total isn’t known, but staff say they expect to exceed last year’s total. At the Crabbs Cross setting children were

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Rhyme Time for Crabbs Cross children

Nursery rhymes including Doctor Foster and Baa Baa Black Sheep led to a number of exciting activities at one Bright Kids nursery. Children at the Crabbs Cross setting enjoyed a week of rhyming to celebrate World Nursery Rhyme Week. They looked at a different rhyme each day, which included Incy Wincy Spider, Two Little Dicky

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Special wreath for St Laurence Church

A church in Northfield has thanked youngsters and staff at a Bright Kids nursery for their handmade wreath of poppies. Children at the setting on Norman Road in Northfield had been busy making the wreath to remember the soldiers who had fought during the different wars. With the help of staff youngsters made their own

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Nurseries Remember on the 11th of November

Poppies are being worn proudly by staff and youngsters at three Bright Kids nurseries today as they remember those who fought for their country. Youngsters have been learning about the meaning of Remembrance Day and have taken part in activities to mark the annual memorial day. Janette Moran, manager at the Northfield setting, said: “We

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Hubble Bubble Halloween Fun at Crabbs Cross

Young witches, wizards, vampires and skeletons descended on a Bright Kids nursery for some action-packed Halloween parties. The Crabbs Cross setting has been enjoying a series of parties to mark the spooky annual celebration, which takes place on October 31. On Friday morning the holiday club had their party where children dressed up as a

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Diwali and Halloween treats are just the trick

Diwali fun will be followed by Halloween antics at a Bright Kids nursery where youngsters have been getting into the spirit of the season. Children at the Studley setting enjoyed a range of activities to celebrate Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every Autumn. Youngsters at the nursery made their own

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