Christmas Opening!

The main Scrapstore will close on Saturday 22nd December at 4pm and re-open on Wednesday 2nd January at 10am until 1pm.

Barty's in Lacock will be open as usual up until 23rd December.  Barty's will be CLOSED on 24th, 25th & 26th December.  We will re-open from 11-4.30pm on 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th.  The 31st of December, we will be open from 11-3pm

We will will back to our usual working hours at Barty's from Wednesday 2nd January.

We hope you have a fabulous Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Christmas Greetings!

http://www.wiltshire-web.co.uk/scrapstore/christmas/index.html

Autumn Newsletter!

Make and Play bookings now being taken!

Make & Play - have you booked your place..........?

Bank Holiday opening times!

The main Scrapstore at Bowden Hill will be closed on Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Monday 27th of August.  Barty's shop of beautiful-ness in the village of Lacock, will be open all over the Bank Holiday period.  We look forward to seeing you!!

Summer Newsletter

Summer Art Club!

It's that time of year again, when we all start thinking about the Summer Holidays.  Get at least one morning a week booked up with our Summer Art Club!  Book for any day you like!  Give us a call on 01249 730011

Summer Storytelling!

Join children’s author and storyteller

Neil Griffiths

for a

sizzling summer holiday

storytelling event!!!

at the Wiltshire Scrapstore

Unit 5 Griffin Farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2PP

on Wednesday 25^th July

10.30 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 2.30

These workshops include a storytelling session with Neil and a creative workshop, £4.50 per child.

There will be an opportunity to purchase Neil’s latest books which he will happily sign.

Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited

Call 01249 730011 or email jane@wiltsplay.org.uk

Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Charity no: 1077193     www.wiltsplay.org.uk

Our star's trek is over...

On Saturday, 30 June, Julia completed her trek around Mont Blanc in aid of The Wiltshire Scrapstore.  She'd walked 105 miles over a nine day period and her last day involved a climb of nearly 6,000 feet.  We can now reveal that she didn't travel alone!  She was accompanied by our very own Barty as these pictures show.

There's still time to donate to Julia's fund by clicking here.  All donations will go towards helping to keep the Scrapstore running.  We've had significant funding cuts due to the economic climate and we are striving to find alternative sources of income so we can keep the Scrapstore working hard for the community.

Well done, Julia and thanks from everyone at the Scrapstore!

BBC Wiltshire visits the Scrapstore

This week is Small Charity Week and we held an open day at the Scrapstore today so that our suppliers, supporters and friends could come along and see what we do.  BBC Wiltshire visited and reporter Marie Lennon interviewed our director, Jane Wheeler, live for the Mark O'Donnell Show.

You can hear the interview by clicking here  and then click on "Listen Now" within the next seven days.  Then go to about one hour 29 minutes into the programme and hear Jane explain the work of the charity and some of the challenges we face and why we need your support.  Mark set Marie a challenge - to come up with a costume made out of resources at the Scrapstore in just 30 minutes.  You can hear the result at two hours 9 minutes into the show and you can see the result below. 

Marie also interviewed Julia, one of our volunteers, who is embarking on a solo trek around Mont Blanc in order to raise money for the Scrapstore.  The trip will take nine days and cover 105 miles - almost all of it not on the flat!  Please support this trek and the Scrapstore, by making a donation.  There are donation forms at the Scrapstore or you can make a donation online here. Listen to Julia explain the venture at two hours 12 minutes.  You can see more about the Mont Blanc route here.

Trekking 105 Miles, Climbing 33,000 feet over 9 Days?

That's right, our Julia is going on a little stroll to raise funds for us!!

Julia's solo trek around Mont Blanc; 105 miles, climbing 33,000 feet, 9 days, starting 20th June 2012, in support of Wiltshire Scrapstore.

Description

A solo trek around Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland; 105 miles, climbing 33,000 feet, trekking from mountain refuge to refuge over 9 days, leaving on 20th June 2012.

Support the Wiltshire Scrapstore by visiting the website (www.wiltsplay.org.uk) to do some shopping, create something crazy or just click on the donate button there, to sponsor Julia on her trek.

"I love the wild, unspoilt places of our world, so a local charity with a mission to protect our environment gets my vote every time. The lovely people at Wiltshire Scrapstore are really creative at finding ways to re-use all that stuff we ...would have just thrown away. If you want to find out more about the Scrapstore or sponsor me in my trek, visit www.wiltsplay.org.uk and support them by buying some of their marvelous products or by donating." says Julia

You can donate to this cause via your PayPal Account

https://www.paypal-donations.co.uk/pp-charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=45791

Jubilee Weekend Opening Hours

The Scrapstore will be open on Saturday 2 June as usual, and then be closed for the two Jubilee Public Holidays on Monday (4 June) and Tuesday (5 June).  Back to normal opening hours on Wednesday.

Barty's of Lacock will be open every day as usual.

Getting creative in Corsham!

We've been out in the community again!  This time we were invited to the annual Corsham Sci-Fi Day!  Exterminate, Exterminate!!

http://www.corshampeople.co.uk/Corsham-Gets-Creative-Wiltshire-Scrapstore/story-16011329-detail/story.html

Sci-Fi in Corsham!

If you are into your Sci-Fi, come and see us on Saturday 28th April at Corsham Community Centre from 10am!  Make your own dalek or monster from space!  Admission is £3.00 for Adults and £2.00 for children under 16 - we look forward to scaring you!  For more info: http://www.corshamscifi.co.uk/

Easter Storytelling - Monday 2 April

Come along to the Scrapstore on Monday 2 April for an Easter Story telling Extravaganza.  There are two sessions; one from 10.30am and the other from 1pm.  Both last for an hour and a half and are just £4.50 per child.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Not only is Neil Griffiths a highly successful children's author and skilled story teller, but he's also our wonderful patron.  There will a chance to buy a signed copy of Neil's latest books.

Make and Play Workshops - Book Now!

Make & Play workshops are alternative stay and play sessions for parents and toddlers aimed at encouraging creativity in the early years.

“Every session is an adventure!”

Each week the room is transformed into a magical world where different materials are provided to enable exploration, expression, creativity, and skill development.

These workshops are aimed at children aged 18 months - 4 years (but younger children are also welcome!) A free goodie bag of scrap and a snack are provided at each session. Workshops run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for 6 weeks at a cost of £27 (that’s only £4.50 per session!) Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Workshops will start on:
Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th April 2012 and run until Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th and Friday 25th May 2012 (10.00-11.30)

To book on to these workshops or for more information please contact us on 01249 730011
or email jane@wiltsplay.org.uk

Easter Art Club

This Easter event is always very popular, so if you'd like to come to the Scrapstore and get involved in this creative activity, call us on 01249 730011 or email jenny@wiltsplay.org.uk

There are sessions on Wednesday 4th April, Thursday 5th April as well as Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th April.

£4.50 per child per workshop and children must be accompanied by an adult.

The sessions run from 1030 to 1200 Noon.

Wiltshire Scrapstore gets major award!!

We at the Scrapstore are very proud to have been nominated and to receive a HIGHLY COMMENDED for Outstanding Contribution, at the Wiltshire Wildlife Corporate Green Awards.  Director, Jane Wheeler said "This award really puts Wiltshire Scrapstore on the environmental map.  Our staff and volunteers work so very hard  on a daily basis and for us to get this recognition is truly wonderful."

SCRAPMOBILE VISITS

01.02.12 - Elim Children's Centre, Salisbury - 10-11.30am
01.02.12 - Alderbury Pre-School, 12 noon
06.02.12 - Mere Toddlers - 10-11.30am
06.02.12 - Westbury Children's Centre - 12.30
08.02.12 - Snapdragons, Corsham - 10-11.30am
08.02.12 - St Johns Primary School, Trowbridge - 2.45pm
09.02.12 - Little Fir Tree Nursery, Melksham - 11am
22.02.12 - Collingbourne Village Hall - 2-4pm

07.03.12 - Elizabeth Hall, Salisbury - 10-12 noon
14.03.12 - Great Bedwyn Toddlers - 10-11.30am
14.03.12 - Calne Children's Centre - 1.30pm
28.03.12 - Westbury Children's Centre - 9.30-11.30am
28.03.12 - Zouch Primary School - 2-4pm

Any new dates and venues will be added as soon as we can, keep your eye on our Facebook page!

MAKE YOUR OWN BADGES!

BADGE MAKING MACHINE FOR HIRE!

£10.00 PER WEEK PLUS £20.00 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

CAN BE USED FOR FUNDRAISING, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SPORTS DAY ETC.

BADGES COME IN PACKS OF 50 FOR £8.50, PINNED OR PINLESS AVAILABLE. 

PINLESS CAN BE THREADED TO BE MADE INTO MEDALS FOR YOUR VERY OWN OLYMPIC GAMES!

Did you know?

Did you know?

That if you work with the Early Years (Childminder, Pre/Play School or Reception Class) you qualify to use our Library Resource Service. This is a COMPLETELY FREE way of introducing learning to the Under 5’s in your setting.  You can borrow up to four boxes for up to one calendar month.  Simply fill in your details on our website and we will have your boxes ready for collection at the Scrapstore.

Did you know?

That we run creative educational workshops for all ages?  We can come to your school to run workshops, we also do Make and Play workshops which are alternative stay and play sessions for parents and toddlers, aimed at encouraging creativity in the Early Years.  This is a six week course and each week, the room is transformed into a magical world where different materials are provided to enable exploration, expression and skill development.  Free goodie bag and snacks are provided in every session.  Why not try our Holiday Art Clubs?  These run every school holiday on a Wednesday, Thursday & Friday morning.  Book early to avoid disappointment!

Library Resource Boxes!

Did you know that if you work with the Early Years you can borrow FOR FREE our fabulous Library Resource Boxes?  We have a large array of these boxes that cover a wide range of topics and activities, which are stimulating and encourage learning in pre-school children.  You can borrow FOR FREE up to 4 boxes for up to a month!  Call Vicky for more info - 01249 730011