Banner Making at Revoe Children's Centre

Banner making in half term with the children and staff at Revoe Children's Centre.

Sad news about Blackpool...

The Board of Trustees and Directors of Grumpy regret to inform our friends and members that on Friday 18th February 2011, Grumpy's centre in Blackpool will close its doors. We have not been able to secure revenue funds to sustain this project in the current climate of economic uncertainty. Members can continue to access all services from our Manchester and Salford centres, which are not affected by this decision. Grumpy will continue to support play networks and projects across the region and provide outreach services such as play and creative training and workshops for the local communities across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

Christmas Opening Times

Creative Training with the Girlguides

Creative adult training with the Rainbow, Brownies + Girlguide leaders of Lancaster West.

Festival of Central and Eastern European Culture

Grumpy was at the Festival of Central and Eastern European Culture in Blackpool for multicultural hat and mask making!

Summer at Grumpy Blackpool!

Barnados Parents with Prospects

Learning new creative craft skills and having fun with new friends

Blackpool Playing Out

Grumpy 'Playing Out' Training with Blackpool Sports Coaches and Play Teams -all learning to understand the importance of play, how to support children's opportunities to play out, develop attractive and challenging play spaces.

Communication Through Art Workshops

The Communication through Art Workshops have been set up for individuals who attend the Langdale Centre Blackpool who have difficulty verbally communicating, we use art as a means of communication to encourage self expression, individuality and choice.The Communication through Art Workshops believe that individuals whatever their sensory, physical or cognitive ability have strong and vital qualities which are a reflection of their individuality and self expression it is these qualities that we explore and make visable by using colour, shape collage and sculpture.
(S Davies Artist-in-Residence)

FREE Play & Creativity Course (Level 2)

Do You Work or Want to Work with Children and Young People ?

FREE

Grumpy Play & Creativity Course (Level 2) to ALL Members from the Voluntary Sectors in Blackpool. Grumpy Blackpool is offering a Free, Informal and Fun 6-week Training. By end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand how to support children’s spirit of creativity and imagination
• Appreciate the creative process of working with recycled materials and play
• Gain skills and confidence to support play opportunities
• Design & develop stimulating physical environment that promote choice & challenge
• Extend your knowledge and explore the nature of children’s play

New Start Date; Wednesday 15th July 09 (1st session)

(with 5 sessions to follow in September)

Interested ? Contact Ruth Northall Training Co-ordinator

Blackpool 01253 767 251 Salford 0161 737 1644 email ruthn@grumpy.org.uk

New Directions Skills Training

New Directions Skills Training at Grumpy Blackpool