Bushy Leaze Family Support
Providing vital family support and outreach to families with children aged 0-5
in Alton and the surrounding area
News
Patti Snook - Chair
I have been a trustee since September 2020 but I have been associated with Bushy Leaze for much longer.
I was a teacher in early years for 30 years and had the privilege of being Head of Centre at Bushy Leaze from 2010.
I know how valuable the Family Support team is, and what a difference their support makes to the lives of very young children and their families, which is why I was instrumental in setting up the charity in 2016. We couldn’t stand by and let the Children’s Centre close.
I am delighted to see and support the team growing in strength and expertise. It is very satisfying to know we are helping to make a difference.
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Alton Summer Fun – Fundraisers
We have had a wonderful summer of fundraising this year. We kicked off with Pirates in the Park on Saturday 14th June, getting ourselves involved in the fancy dress and all the fun and games, raising money for our charity. On 22nd June, we showed up for another year...
Bushy Leaze Family Hub and Garden Grand Opening
On May 6th, the Bushy Leaze Family Support Team proudly hosted the official opening of their new garden. The event was officiated by The Town Mayor, Councillor Annette Eyre. The garden will serve as a year-round venue for toddlers, mother and baby groups, and...
Mikey May Band Night Fundraiser
A BIG THANK YOU to Mikey May for organising such a wonderful fundraising event on Friday 30th May. His band Copertura played, as well as Kingsmith and Simone Lane singing some favourite tunes. A good night was had by all with Mikey and the amazing bands / musicians...
Tantum Trust funds Cooking Sessions
Over the last few months, Bushy Leaze Family Support have worked with The Tantum Trust and Sophie Neish of Sophie Cooks to join forces to help parents learn how to wean their babies and cook healthy meals for their families. The Trust funded 4 sessions which were free...
Tom Budd sponsored walk to raise funds for Bushy Leaze
Tom Budd, along with some of his colleagues from the Balfour Beatty Hub, are kindly doing a sponsored walk around the coastline of the Isle of Wight in aid of Bushy Leaze. If you wish to find out more and donate, please go to the link below....
Live Music Charity Fundraiser
What better way to raise some money for worthy local charities than by having a gosh darn good time in the process?! Look no further than the Live Music Charity Fundraiser! No less than THREE wonderful live musical acts for you to enjoy, a bar serving alcohol, soft...
Supporting BBC Children in Need 2024
We are so grateful and honoured to have received a grant from BBC Children in Need this year and we can't wait to help support them. We will be running a week of pudsey bear themed activities and crafts in our stay and play groups between Monday 11th - Friday 15th...
What our families say about Bushy Leaze Family Support
Family Support weekly group sessions
During the period Sept 2023 - Aug 2024, Bushy Leaze Family Support team supported over 250 families in the weekly group sessions. These sessions ranged from baby and toddler stay and play, to Bushy Tales, a weekly targeted programme supporting the language and...
Bushy Leaze Family Support is awarded £250,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund
We are thrilled to thank The National Lottery Community Fund for awarding us with £250,000 over 5 years to enable the Family Support Team to continue to provide vital family support and outreach to families with children aged 0-5 in Alton and the surrounding areas....
Alton Victorian Cricket raises money for Bushy Leaze Family Support
A big thank you to everyone who went along to the Alton Victorian Cricket event that took place on the 23rd June 2024 and/ or supported it. A special thanks must go to the Alton Victorian Cricket committee who arrange this enjoyable community event and named Bushy...
Bushy Leaze Family Support awarded £44,400 by BBC Children in Need
Bushy Leaze Family Support has been awarded a grant of £44,400 over 3 years by BBC Children in Need. This grant will fund the enhancement of the programme of support groups and individual intervention for children with SEND, and help make a difference to the lives of...
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