Felsted Toddler Group Nearly New Sale
Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow
Sat 16 March 2013 10.30 - 12 noon
With the cost of raising
children soaring and parents spending up to 58% more than a decade ago (1) it's
no wonder that Mums and Dads are looking to make their pound stretch that
little bit further. Essex based Felsted Toddler Group is hoping to help local
parents to do just that with their Spring Nearly New Sale, being held to raise
funds for the playgroup.
The twice yearly sales are great for the large community of young families in Uttlesford.
Passing on items that children don't need any more helps declutter while
raising some extra cash and by recycling the sellers are helping the planet
too. Layla Andrews, Nearly New Sale Co-ordinator says "There is always
something for sale that you need and in these times of austerity it's a great
way to make the pennies go further. Volunteers who help out on the day get an
even better deal with pre-sale shopping and a reduced seller rate."
This year the Mums have been busy baking and there will be a cafe to raise extra funds for the playgroup too. Homemade cakes and tea and coffee will be available to eat in or take away. Jayne Reeve who is helping with the sale this year says "Our cafe will give Dads and children somewhere to sit while Mum has a good look round all the great quality nearly new children's clothes, toys, books and nursery equipment we sell for children age 0-8yrs".
Felsted Toddler Group is
also doing its bit to protect the environment by not sending paper-heavy
vendors packs out to potential sellers but instead enabling people to download
the information pack from its website at www.felstedtoddlergroup.co.uk. Volunteers interested in helping out
on the day can contact Layla Andrews at nns@felstedtoddlergroup.co.uk or call 07948 050993.
Felsted
Toddler Group is a volunteer run playgroup held on Thursday and Friday mornings
throughout the year from 9.30 - 11am, in the United Reform Church on Stebbing
Road in the picturesque village of Felsted. Parents and carers can come along
and take time out for a chat with other grown ups while their little ones have
a play. Layla Andrews continues "We are a small but friendly group,
always happy to welcome new people and make friends. We are also looking for
people to join our committee and really get involved too." The group's
Nearly New Sales raise money to support the running of the playgroup and fund
new toys, outings and events for the many local families who come along.
(1) According to the 2013 annual 'cost of a child: from cradle to
college' report by insurer LV=