Ducklings

Sorry for the late post, but time flies! on Wednesday the 24th we had a Ducklings Summer party for the kids at the school. We hadn't organised one since before COVID!

It was a fantastic party attending by kids, staff, supporters and thankfully the weather just about held off. Included here are a few pics of the event.

So many thanks to all the volunteers that gave their time and helped make this day such a success... also to the performers (and the amazing Ice Cream from Poppy’s ice creams). Some of those involved were: Heroes Bringing Hope Foundation (with Superman and the amazing Spiderman), The East Midlands Garrison with Simon (Storm Trooper), Jayne (Jedi) and Alan (X-Wing Pilot), Freddie Wilkinson the Magician, our singers Steve McGill Steve McGill - Music, Frankie Tavoni, Steve Bloor and our very own Pete from the school.

Here are a few quotes from the day:

‘This is the best festival you’ve ever had!’ Mum who is regularly in hospital with her 8 yo son

‘I love my sparkly tattoos, they make me feel happy’
9 yo A, who was in for clinic

4 yo J- ‘I don’t want to go yet!’

One guest remarked ‘ is she a professional singer? She is amazing!’ Referring to Frankie one of our singers.

On having his picture taken with the Star Wars performers one young lad (only 6 1/2) said it was the best day of his life

Thanks so much for making this a very special event for the children at the school

Ducklings x

The lovely people at the Wollaton Park Rotary Club are raising money for us again this year, at their annual Art Exhibition. They are even exhibiting some work by students from our own school... really exciting! (and they do a brilliant free arts and crafts thing for kids on the day)

Full details of the event are on their website, put the date in your diary (28th October). And if you know any artists who might like to exhibit this year register on the website or get in touch with Richard ([email protected]) and share this (or the club's) post. Thanks 😀🎨

Online registration for Artists who would like to exhibit at this years Charity Art Exhibition on Saturday October 28th is now open.

https://wollatonartexhibition.co.uk/registration/

You can register online and find all the details on our dedicated event website.

Please pass this on and share with anyone who you think might like to be a part of what is always a fantastic and well attended event.

If you would like any specific information about the event, get in touch with Richard at: [email protected]

This year we will be raising money for Ducklings, The Nottinghams Children’s Hospital School.

Back in 1999 (when we all partied with Prince), we created our first ever Celebrity Cook Book as a fund raiser for the school... it was a massive success (we even got a whole day on Trent FM and even an interview on Jo and Twiggy's show)... I have a recording of it somewhere on an old tape! This was way before Ducklings. I found this old news article in the loft today and to save it getting lost, I thought I'd post it on here. As you can see it feature Kathy Harwood, Prince Charles and Delia Smith 🙂