Duchal Nursery School
On dry days the children have benefi ted greatly from being
able to play in the new outside play area and have been
doing PE in the hall at St Columba’s every week.
The children have had lots of fun doing their castles project
and have brought home wonderful cardboard forts and
castles. The nursery held a mediaeval banquet to learn about dining
in the Middle Ages (no table manners required!) and all the children
There are just a few dressed up as knights, princes and princesses for the occasion.
more weeks to go before
Duchal Nursery had a stall at the Kilmacolm show on 9th May and all
we break up for summer.
the children submitted entries to various classes at the show – either
Thanks to all who have
painted stones or models made out of egg boxes. They all had great
supported our many
fun making their various creations and a lucky few were rewarded
fundraising events over the year- we raised over £500 at our very well
with prizes and commendations. A big thank you to Elaine Currie for
supported Easter Egg Hunt. Julie Kennedy, our chief fundraiser for the
organising the Duchal stall at the show and to everyone who braved the
past two years, is leaving the committee this year. We all want to say a
wild weather to visit us on the day.
huge thank you to her for her enthusiasm, hard work and commitment.
Our AGM will be held later this month – details will be confi rmed at
The children are looking forward to sports day at the end of May plus a
Playgroup and Toddlers.
summer outing to Kelburn Country Park at the beginning of June.
Playgroup - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings 9.15am – 11.45am
If you would like to come and visit the nursery and meet the teachers
please contact Head Teacher Jean McCarthy on: Tel. 874358. Also visit
Suitable for children aged from 2 and a half. Children can attend
us at: www.duchal.com
the number of sessions that suit the parent, which makes it ideal to
combine with other pre-school activities. Lots of activities and themes
on a weekly basis. SPPA and Care Commission compliant. Places still
available for all 3 days, and our waiting list is open for children who
Kidston Kids
turn two and a half in the summer and who wish to start in August -
All groups take place in the
contact Susie: 01505 872797
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm.
Toddlers – Wednesday 10am – 11.30am
Toddler Group - Tuesday/Thursday 10am until 11.30am - contact
A great place to meet other mums, dads and carers for a coffee and
Katrina 01505 614513 for Tues and Kelly 07733324278 for Thurs
a chat while the little ones play. Children are welcome from birth to
toddlers.
the age of 3. Lots of toys and activities and a separate baby corner.
Toddler group is now free for all babies under 6 months old to enable
This is a very popular session so please contact Morven for more info
new mums to come along with no pressure of having to sign up for
01505 873555.
anything. Toddlers is a great way to meet mums/grandparents/carers/
All our groups are run in the St Columba Church, in the Lesser Hall. This
dads and to let your little ones socialise in the big hall and have fun
is located just off the village car park in Kilmacolm, or you can park on
with our huge selection of toys. The children have a healthy snack
Duchal Rd or Bridge of Weir Rd.
while the grown ups can relax with a nice hot cuppa and some friendly
chit chat! Kidston has a really lively and friendly group of mums and
you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome. We look forward to
Looking for a number?
seeing you at one of our sessions.
Details of our pre-school group
‘Mums who Moan’ Kidston Kids Playgroup -Mon/Wed/Fri 9.30am until 11.45am
contact details are on page 54.
Playgroup are very pleased to announce that the Toddle Waddle raised
Kilmacolm
£205.50 in aid of the Meningitis trust. A great total for a very worthwhile
Houston Primary
cause. Fiona and Anita would like to thank all those who came along on
Netmums meet-up
the day from playgroup, toddlers, crafties and music class. The sun was
School
shining and the children all had fun with the rangers who kindly showed
Have you recently moved to the
us the route round Castle Semple Loch. Playgroup are looking forward
On Saturday 25th April over 200
area? Are you stuck at home with
to another fun day out at Lunderston Bay and we hope the sun keeps
pupils and parents took part in a
children and looking to meet
shining. For anyone with a child of 2 and a half, who is interested in
sponsored walk from the school
people?
joining playgroup, please contact Paula 01505 700 700.
to Ardgryffe Park and back in the
We are a very informal group run by
Little Lullabies Music class - Mon 9.30am and 10.30am - Lullabies is an
warm spring sunshine. During
local mums, where you can come
exciting and lively music class for babies and children up to pre-school.
the walk the children completed
and have a natter, a coffee and a
There is a variety of instruments for the children to use and lots of fun
a nature quiz and were entered
moan with others. We appreciate
and songs for them to enjoy. Please contact Samantha 07737453584 for
into a prize draw. After the walk
that we all love our little darlings
more information.
everyone enjoyed refreshments
but it does help to chat to other
Crafty Toddlers Art Class for 18mth to 3yrs - Fri 10am until 11.30am
and games back at the school.
mums who appreciate our moans
Crafties is a fun lively group which allows children to get creative! We
A good time was had by all and
and frustrations. Our philosophy
have fun every week with sticking, painting, playdough, story time,
many parents
is to make sure that everyone
singing and our puppet Arty. If you have a child of 18 mths to 3 years
commented on
has someone to chat to and,
who like to get sticky, messy and explore their creative side then
what a relaxing
hopefully, get to know
contact Sue 01505 615594.
s o c i a b l e
like minded people.
morning it
Our next meeting will be
had been. The
on Monday 22nd June in St
school council
Fillan’s Church Hall, Moss
would like
Road, Kilmacolm between
to thank the
1pm and 3pm. Children
Gryffe Valley
of all ages welcome. We
Rotary Club
ask for a donation of £1 to
for their
go towards the cost of hall
support by
hire.
p r o v i d i n g
m a r s h a l s
For more information please
along the
contact Maureen on 872094
route.
or maureentodd06@aol.com
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