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Agenda 07 Seasonal Success: Wreath-making evening 09 Fundraising Focus: Seasonal solutions 10 News: Freebies and fundraising resources 13 Giveaways: 61 prizes, including a Rock and Roll Bingo kit and grotto decorations
Managing Your PTA 17 Boosting Support: Recruiting class reps 19 14 Years on the PTA: From washing cars to dressing up as a chicken, there’s not much Carol Edwards hasn’t done for her school!
20 The PTA Year Planner: Use our calendar to make the most of every month
23 Why You Should Try Crowdfunding! How to make a success of digital fundraising
27 FAQs Data Protection: Expert guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office
Fundraising 29 Fireworks Fiesta: How one PTA raised over £14,000 from their bonfire night extravaganza!
30 Awesome Events for Autumn: Readers share their tried-and- tested fundraising successes
34 A Beginner’s Guide to... Race nights 37 How to Run a Sponsored Matchbox Challenge: Could you raise over £1,000 from this easy-to-organise activity?
40 Christmas Card Success: Combine art, education and fundraising this Christmas
45 An Insider’s Guide to Christmas Fairs: Hand- picked advice from our Facebook community
50 Running a Raffle Has Never Been Easier! Join schools across the UK for The Big PTA Raffle and give supporters the chance to win a car
PTA Hot 53 Class Yoga: Perfect for improving focus and concentration
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Perk Up Your Playground! Six products that will give your outdoor space a facelift – all for under £1,000
Back Chat 58
Five Things You Need to Know About AGMs! Take control and make sure your Annual General Meeting runs smoothly
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