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The Huddle Does PADS21Challenge
So I have created a challenge for us to join in with, to help raise money and awareness for Positive About Down Syndrome UK. World Down Syndrome Day is on 21st March. * Sunflower growing! Come in to The Huddle and plant a sunflower. Lets see how much they grow between planting and the 21stContinue reading “The Huddle Does PADS21Challenge”
SiMBA Fundraiser
Charity Fundraiser for SiMBA at The Huddle. Treats, Play and Raffle
Volunteer At The Huddle
The Huddle was set up, created and run by me Kizzy. It is located in Yeovil’s Quedam Shopping Center, with good road and public transport links. My heart is in parent support and play. I have absolutely loved the journey I have been on to grow and develop The Huddle. The Huddle is run asContinue reading “Volunteer At The Huddle”
Autumn New & Expectant Parent Event
We are back! It has been over 2 years since our last New & Expectant parent event. I love doing these events – it is where The Huddle grew from. A few hours where you can come along and meet local businesses, ask questions, access information and take advantage of exclusive offers! Now we haveContinue reading “Autumn New & Expectant Parent Event”
Partnership with Friends of Ham Hill
HAM HILL Country park Rangers Sessions for those with little ones from Walking to 4years. Enjoy a short walk followed by nature and craft based activities lead by Ham Hill Rangers. Free! Tuesday 14th Sept 10am Tuesday 28th Sept 10am Monday 4th Oct 10am Can’t get to Ham Hill? Transport can be arranged but limitedContinue reading “Partnership with Friends of Ham Hill”
Thank you Magic Little Grant!!
At the end of lockdown.3 I attended a social enterprise network event online. I met Ann, from Same Difference Dance. She shared the work she does in care homes, bringing joy through music! And my brain went into overdrive with ideas we could do to collaborate. In July we delivered a pilot project of Tots,Continue reading “Thank you Magic Little Grant!!”
Tots, Tunes and Traditions
The Covid19 pandemic has kept our little ones and older generations apart for over a year! Missing out on much needed love, connection and shared experiences that all generations benefit from when together. South West Bumps & Beyond C.I.C have joined up with Same Difference Dance to offer a one off Intergeneration Music session. BringingContinue reading “Tots, Tunes and Traditions”
Introducing our official Community Interest Company!
We did it! Sarah and Kizzy have created a community interest company “South West Bumps & Beyond C.I.C”. This means we are now a registered not for profit company and will enable us to access funding so that we can continue to support families across the South West. How did we get here? and why?Continue reading “Introducing our official Community Interest Company!”
Children of the COVID19 pandemic. Supporting our children’s emotional wellbeing.
Our children have been feeling a huge amount of emotions all at once due to Covid-19. Many sudden changes and life as they know it has changed over and over again the past year. The sleep survey, which I conducted, showed that the impact on children was significant. Many parents and professionals have expressed concerns over the long-term effect on children’s mental well being as a result of the pandemic.