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March 2009 e-bulletin
Dear subscriber, *We would like to apologise if you have received a blank, test or duplicate email from us recently but we are in the process of migrating our e-newsletter system.* The e-bulletin is 2 years old this month! It has proved so popular, with over a thousand users signed up to receive it each month, the time had come to upgrade our e-newsletter system to support this increased usage. Thank you for patience during this changeover period! What else is new at Play Resource for spring?... An exciting fresh ‘new look’ in the Art & Play Shop following the refit with improved layout, signage and even better displays of the Ideas & Inspiration on offer. But don’t just take our word for it….come and see for yourself and browse the full range of stock for Mothers Day, St Patrick’s and Easter. Eager for new Ideas & Inspiration? Then stock up from our new range of Quick Ideas and step-by-step Craft Sheets created just for the seasons. Do you have an end of year Under-Spend? If so, Play Resource can offer a number of options for investing your hard earned budgets, especially those that need to be allocated before year end. Please note: Closing Date for St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday 17 March 2009 Back to top^Shop
It’s a whole new look for us in the shop and we hope you agree it is an all round improvement! The Art & Play Shop is packed with Ideas & Inspiration and all the latest stock for St. Patrick’s Day, Mothers Day and Easter which are all fast approaching! Click the link to take a look at the new Seasonal Price List to plan your shopping lists. To pick up the latest Quick Ideas for group activities this month, click the links and browse the latest selection including Shamrock Hama Bead Garden Chimes, Mothers Day Coat Hangers or Mothers Day Felt Purse, personalised Mum Photo-cube, and Easter Egg Cosy with decorated Wooden Egg Cups. They should provide a few creative ideas to get you started! Plus don’t forget we can assist with any large or special orders, especially if you need to invest your hard earned budgets before year end! Don’t miss the chance to top up your art, play and creative supplies from the Art & Play Shop at Play Resource. Back to top^Waste
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….So if you are giving your work or play space a spring clean, or a freshen up we have just what you need! Plus all the usual scrap favorites! If there is something in particular you are looking for but can’t see it – just ask one of the Warehouse Team who are happy to help! Back to top^Arts Programme
The Craft Sheet Library has just been extended to include new colour step-by-step Easter Craft Sheets including an Easter Basket with Little Hen and Chicks, or Decorative Paper Eggs. If you are eager for more Easter Craft Ideas for working with groups using scrap materials then follow the links to download these two new Easter Craft sheets or visit our website listing Publications for more ideas! Do you need to spend your hard earned budget before year end? Then Creative Paths could be the answer! We can tailor affordable workshops to suit your needs, offering an artist to work with your group on short one off workshops or extensive arts projects run over a period of time in community centres, youth groups, schools and nurseries. For more details contact Arts Officer, Bridget Lindsay on 028 9035 7542. Back to top^Membership News
Please note: Closing Date for St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday 17 March 2009. The ‘new look’ Art & Play Shop was unveiled this week with more space for stock, improved layout and signage, and better displays of all the Ideas & Inspiration on offer. We hope that you can find just what you are looking for more easily, and that you will have an even better shopping experience than before! Do you have an end of year Under-Spend? If so, Play Resource can offer you a number of options for investing your hard earned budgets, especially those that need to be allocated before year end. To discuss the opportunities available, or how we can put together a package for you contact Gail McGarvey on 028 9035 7547, Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 1.45pm. Back to top^Member to Member News
Join the Woodland Trust at their free event to celebrate ancient trees at Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast. It promises fun for all the family on Sunday 8 March 2009 from 1pm to 5pm. Learn how to find and record these ancient treasures, and join the hands-on creative activities like making creepie crawlies, drawing cartoons, storytelling and story walks through the magical woodlands! For further details download the flyer. Belfast City Council is holding a workshop ‘Making sense of self harm and young people’ open to workers and volunteers in the community offering a practical and humane approach to this difficult issue. The workshop on Friday 13 March 2009 from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Malone House is free to community groups in Belfast. Book a place now by contacting Blanche Thompson on 028 9027 0470 or email play@belfastcity.gov.uk. For further details download the flyer. Back to top^Feedback Forum
We would like to hear from you each month, to help us improve the services we offer to our members. Question of the Month: Have you booked the Training Room for your own event or workshop at Play Resource recently? How would you rate the facilities? Did it offer value for money? Respond via email to fiona@playresource.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Back to top^ |
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