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Thank you to Anna Scott, Daniel


Etherington, and all the PTA members who have shared their stories this issue. Special thanks to Richard Saunders for his contribution to the summer fair guide.


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Agenda 07 News: Fabulous fundraising ideas and a dose of inspiration


08 Roundup: Expert advice, competitions to enter, welcoming new parents and thanking volunteers


11 Diary of a PTA: An account of one PTA’s busy term


12 COVER Outdoor projects: Transform your school’s green space


16 COVER Giveaways: Win resources for your school


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Running a PTA 27


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Unincorporated associations: The lowdown


COVER Hotspot:


Improving volunteer visibility is a win/win for the PTA


33 Writing a press release Wish list


Diversity essentials: How to make your PTA an inclusive space


53 Usborne author


visits: An easy way to bring stories to life


54 PTA top buys: Give your library a makeover


56 The write stuff: Foster a love of reading


School’s out 58


Worth sharing: Heartwarming stories pta.co.uk SUMMER 2022 5


19 COVER Summer fairs: Our back-to- basics guide tells you everything you need to know


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From fi eld to fair: Create and implement a logistics plan


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Fundraising 35 Back to school: How a former pupil and the PTA now work together


36 We did it: Three stories of fundraising success


39 Non-uniform days: Make the most of this easy fundraiser


41 Meet the funder: The Nineveh Charitable Trust


Events 43


Our fun-fi lled picnic was a hit! 45 Summer fun: Five event ideas


46 COVER From fair to festival: Simple ways to upgrade your summer fête


51 Raise more: Increase your takings


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