Pre-Schoolers’ Enjoy Pinocchio

There’s nothing quite like seeing a show at Christmas and our older children were beyond excited when they went to see a magical version of Pinocchio.

Pinocchio is the story of a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. A twist on the original tale, this version followed Pinocchio and Geppetto in search of a new home. Their adventures fired our little ones’ imaginations taking them on an enchanted journey to the ‘land of play’ and even inside a whale’s belly!

The children enjoyed singing along and playfully shouting back-and-forth with the actors in true panto style.

It was past bedtime for some (even our team!) but the children behaved impeccably throughout. Thankyou everyone, we hope you had a wonderful evening.   

Photo courtesy of stuff and nonsense theatre company.

Trip to Odds Farm

There’s one! Spotting farm animals

The pre-school and older pre-school children met the animals at Odds Farm in June.

As well as feeding an array of hungry pygmy goats (no fingers were nibbled!), the children had a chance to look after and brush the farm’s rabbits. The finale was a tractor ride across the fields before letting off steam in the huge play barn.

Brushing the goats

 

Our VIP Changing of the Guard Experience

We received an exclusive royal invitation to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony recently. One of our children’s relatives invited us to watch the event within the castle grounds.

Nikita, Nursery Manager, said: “The children loved seeing the ceremony close-up. They even tried on one of the guardsman’s bearskin hats.”

While we were watching something magical happened. Who did we spot peering out of one of the castle windows? None other than King Charles!

Thank you to everyone who made this trip a memorable occasion. The children are still talking about their royal encounter to this day.

 

Cillian wearing a bearskin hat

Watching the Changing of the Guard

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

The older pre-school children had a roaring time at the production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Held at South Hilll Park, Bracknell, the show featured the famous stripy-tailed, tea-guzzling tiger who comes to visit Sophie and her Mummy at home.

The children were captivated by the tiger’s on-stage antics and, we can confirm, sang along to all the songs with gusto. We hope you had a purrrrrrfect time.

Watching The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Pre-Schoolers’ Magical Trip to see Miki

The children were full of enthusiasm on their way to see the festive tale Miki at Norden Farm in December.

The story follows the enchanting tale of Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin who live in an icy world where nothing grows. One starlit winter evening they make a wish, starting the beginning of a magical journey.

The children loved the funny characters – including a very memorable crab with fancy footwear – giggling throughout. It was a fantastic evening, and the children behaved beautifully, on the coach and during the show.

Image courtesy of Norden Farm