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Welcome to Open House

Parent/Carer and Baby/Toddler Group

Open House Returns On Tuesday 10th September at 10.30am

About Open House

Open House is our Parent/Carer and Baby/Toddler Group, open every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12 noon during the term time.

The committee consists of four members who are committed Christians and serve on a voluntary basis.

The Church is committed to the following:

The Home Office Code Of Practice Safe From Harm.
Safe to Grow Procedures as issued by the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
All our staff have been DBS checked.

At Open House we endeavour to provide a happy, safe and relaxed atmosphere for those who attend. It is an excellent way for children to learn to play together and make friends. The parents and Carers also benefit by having others to talk to and being able to share problems. The staff are always available to help if there is a need or problem to be discussed.

Open House Activities

1

THE LOUNGE

Play with toys provided. Refreshments.

Parents can relax and chat.

2

QUIET ROOM

Parents and children can read and do puzzles together in a quiet room and cosy atmosphere.

3

CRAFT ROOM

Different crafts each week from painting and play dough to creating something for a special occasion. Crafts are a big favourite with both parents and children.

4

OUTSIDE PLAY AREA

Weather permitting, this area is used all through the year.

5

SONG TIME

At the end of the morning we have a song time in the lounge when children can choose their favourite songs. We also teach them Christian Songs appropriate for their age group.

6

SPECIAL OCCASION

Special Christian events are celebrated throughout the year – Christmas, Easter and Harvest – And also our Open House Birthday Party. On these occasions we have a short service in the church followed by craft and lunch.

Open House parent and toddler group plants tree for the Platinum Jubilee

The Open House Parent and Toddler Group organised the ceremony at Findon Valley Free Church (Baptist).

Leader Christine Fairs said: "The children were poised to use their little spades to add their shovels of earth to fill the hole. What fun they had!" Christine started the ceremony by welcoming everyone, including members of the church. She explained the Queen’s Christian faith and said how thankful everyone was for her 70 years' service.

Rev Allie Moore used a sparkling silver spade to put the first shovel of earth around the Salix tree, followed by the Open House team and then the children.

After the tree planting, everyone went back into the church to make bunting and eat cakes with a royal theme, made by Linda Connelly.

Christine added: "The parents and carers were given the latest book by Catherine Butcher on the Queen’s faithful service. It was a very special and memorable morning."