ASKaND Easter Playscheme

From 4th -6th April, the first ASKaND Easter Playscheme for children aged 6- to 12-years-of-age took place. It offered fun and educational activities for all who attended; and, from the feedback received, we feel we can safely say, a good time was had by all.

Throughout the 4 days, the children were well fed and engaged fully with the arts and crafts and creative games. The children had fun and gained confidence in a safe and secure environment that we created.

Over the 3 days, the children had the opportunity to:

• Design and cut out the patterns for their hats.

• Paint the individual sections of their hats and work with our dedicated seamstress and youth worker (Miss Khamlyn), to create their own unique tie-dye t-shirt.

• Complete their hat creations and decorate a pre-made bonnet. Both creations were to be worn on Saturday and at the Sunday church service.

On Saturday, the children had a chance to showcase their creations at the Easter Market with all our stallholders present to cheer them on with gusto! Each child gave their best cat-walk poses, as they strutted and shimmied to the delight of

everyone who saw them!

Then finally, on Easter Sunday the Playscheme concluded with our children having the opportunity to parade their bonnets and hats at the Hall Green United Community Church, along with the children who normally attend. ASKaND members took the opportunity to help the children in the church to decorate Easter bonnets, ready for the end of the service parade. Reverend Lorraine Shorten led the children by the hand around the church so all attendees could see their hard work.

During the week. we were well served by our ASKaND volunteers who kindly offered their help and support. Several volunteers took responsibility for a wall-art project to which the children added their contribution to. ASKaND would like to thank our volunteers for their involvement and the commitment they showed for the duration of the playscheme.

In addition we want to thank all our stallholders who came out and supported us at our Easter Market. Once again it was fantastic to see so many more children there the day. Finally, one last “thank you” to the children who came to the Playscheme and made those three days so much fun!