A Harrogate nursery has raised almost £1,000 for Saint Michael's Hospice as part of its 12 Days of Christmas activities.
Partou Little Dragons has just wrapped up its traditional 12 Days of Christmas activities, which included carols round the tree and lots of reindeer-themed activities, including Reindeer Day.
Bambi Wainwright, Partou Little Dragons Nursery Manager, said:
“At Little Dragons, we aim to create a magical Christmas that is respectful to all the families that attend here without being too overstimulating for the children.
“Our 12 Days of Christmas includes carols round the tree, where the families come to sing with us rather than the children having to put on a show.
“We hold Christmas stay and plays, as well as our annual Christmas Around the World which seeks to encompass different Christmas traditions from our families’ cultures.
“The team organise a daily advent wish where the children choose an activity from the tree such as hot chocolate, Christmas playdough or gingerbread people."
Bambi added:
“A real highlight is our Christmas-themed charity event which this year was a Reindeer Day.
"Alongside lots of reindeer-themed activities, three members of the team used their remarkable baking skills in their free time to sell and raffle a fantastic reindeer cake.
"We raised £469 for Saint Michael’s Hospice and the whole day was so much fun for the families.”
Earlier this year, five Partou nurseries in Harrogate joined forces to raise more than £900 for Saint Michael’s Hospice which helps people across the district live with terminal illness and bereavement.
The Partou Pyjama Party saw team members and children spend a day wearing pyjamas and taking part in a host of activities to support the vital hospice services which benefit so many local families.
Isabel Ball, Saint Michael’s Hospice Community and Events Fundraiser, said:
“It sounds like everyone had a brilliant time at the Reindeer Day.
“Thanks to Little Dragons for their incredible support and for raising such an amazing amount.
“It truly makes a difference, helping us to provide vital hospice care and bereavement support for local families.”
Located at East Parade, a short walk from Harrogate station, Partou Little Dragons offers high-quality nursery care for families who live or work in the town centre.
Last year, the setting eclipsed competition from around the country to win the National Day Nurseries Association Award for Nursery Training and Development.
Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director, said:
“The 12 Days of Christmas activities at Little Dragons, which combine fun with learning, are looked forward to each year by the children and families.
“Under Bambi’s leadership, the nursery is held in the highest esteem for its charitable work in the local community.
“It is wonderful that their ongoing support for Saint Michael’s Hospice has received another boost through the team’s festive efforts.”
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