Toy Library
Toy Library was set up to serve the local community, offering a warm space for parents/carers to come with their children to play, borrow toys or connect with others. There is a great wee community forming that supports each other.
Toy Library Play Sessions run fortnightly on Wednesday mornings during term time from 09.30 to 11.30 in The Kings Hall. Parents and Carers of 0 to 5-year old children, and of course the children themselves, are welcome to join for all or some of the Play Session.
We charge £2 (£1.50 if you’re a Member) each session to cover snacks and heating the building. Membership is £10 / year for those who want to borrow toys.
The toys, games, ride-ons and equipment are all set out in the main hall, and a warm welcome is provided to new and old friends. Varied and healthy snacks, tea, coffee and not so healthy biscuits for the adults are available throughout the two hours.
For most of the Play Session the children are given free play with all the toys, which they are also entitled to borrow. The hall is usually alive with colour and noise. Groups of parents hunker down, playing with their children and chatting to their neighbours, whilst children are role-playing, completing puzzles and zooming up and down the slide.
We end each session with a singing circle and musical instruments. The children are encouraged to suggest their favourite songs and join in with the singing and the actions.
Come along!
If you have, or care for, children between 0 and 5 years, please just come along and try the group. We will do our best to make you feel welcome and at home. Booking in advance, using the link is helpful, but not essential. Online payment is available to save having to carry cash.
Volunteering
If you are looking for volunteering opportunities, we always appreciate help with setting up the hall fortnightly on Wednesday mornings from 8.45am. During the play sessions help with cleaning toys, chatting to people, prepping snacks and clearing up afterwards are also really valuable.
Hopefully, we’ll see you there.
To ask a question
If you have any further questions, please contact Kathryn Hewitt or Hannah Hasson using the button above.
