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.

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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