Mouse Hunt
Mouse Hunt
join us for a magical outdoor adventure as we put on our wellies and stomp around the beautiful thistledown to try and help bear find his cheeky friend 'mouse'.
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along the journey, we are sure to find plenty to help us on our way....from parachutes to butterfly trees, ribbons galore and a beautiful craft or 2 to explore !
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join us for a magical outdoor adventure as we put on our wellies and stomp around the beautiful thistledown to try and help bear find his cheeky friend 'mouse'.
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along the journey, we are sure to find plenty to help us on our way....from parachutes to butterfly trees, ribbons galore and a beautiful craft or 2 to explore !
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Let's share a magical journey...
Creative, musical storytelling and imaginative play for little folk, within an ever growing community of parents and carers.
A warm welcome awaits...
latest news...
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If you would like to join one of our sessions mid term, please do get in touch and we will check availability for you xx
Musical Story Sessions & Peek-a-boo!
NAILSWORTH TOWN HALL
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
COTSWOLD PLAYHOUSE
THURSDAYS
SING YOUR WAY THROUGH MAGICAL STORIES.
JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL STORIES EACH WEEK, ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE MUSIC AND CREATIVE, SENSORY AND IMMAGINATIVE PLAY.
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ENCOUNTER POOLS OF PARACHUTES, DANCING RIBBONS, FELTED CREATURES, PLENTY OF BUBBLES AND MUCH MORE...
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THE LITTLE ONES SOAK UP THE HARMONIES AND THE COLOURFUL SIGHTS AND OLDER TODDLERS ENGAGE WITH THE STORIES AND JOIN IN WITH SONGS THEY KNOW, LEARNING NEW SONGS AND POEMS WHILE THEY EXPLORE AND PLAY.
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SESSIONS END WITH A LITTLE TIME FOR YOU TO CHAT TO OTHER PARENTS AND CARERS.
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK WHICH SESSIONS ARE MUSICAL STORYTELLING AND WHICH ARE PEEK-A-BOO (FOR UNDER 12 MONTHS)
Play Space
A SAFE SPACE FOR PARENTS AND LITTLE ONES TO PLAY AND EXPLORE.
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COME AND CELEBRATE THE SEASONS WITH WONDERFUL TOYS AND CRAFTS, MADE FROM AND USING NATURAL MATERIALS.
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU WITH A CUP OF TEA AND A CHOCOLATE BISCUIT AS WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN OUR PARENTING JOURNEY.
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THE SESSION FOLLOWS A GENTLE RHYTHM WITH PLAY AND SNACK TIME, FOLLOWED BY CRAFT AND SINGING.
'Let the circle be wide by the fireside
And we'll soon make room for you
Let your heart have no fear
There's no strangers here
Just friends that you never knew'
Tommy Sands
Contact
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WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU...
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HOW IT ALL BEGAN...
The Playcircle journey began seven years ago with a simple aim - to set up a parent and baby group that would bring together creative sensory play, music, singing and movement in a session that was inspiring, enriching and meaningful to both the child and care giver.
Armed with a teapot, an armful of instruments, a few scarves and a bear and a mouse, we began our very first group with a handful of enthusiastic mummy friends who were willing to be our guinea pigs. Together, we created a safe space where music and stories could be shared and we invited each other to join in freely and confidently in building adventurous and imaginative play. The focus was on creating a shared experience for all, which encouraged caring and loving interactions with our little people whilst supporting and looking after each other as well.
After the initial months of just us, our babies and 4 or 5 other mummies, our little play circle began to grow. The singing grew louder, the play more vibrant and the sessions felt fuller and more nourishing. We felt a real need for this group, a welcoming circle of friends. The Playcircle Family.
We continue to grow and learn together.
OUR PLAYCIRCLE TEAM
CHLOË
is a dancer and singer who worked as a facilitator in various settings including special schools until leaving to have her first baby in 2010. She moved to the Cotswolds shortly after and created Playcircle with Wendy. She envisaged a group with a teapot, cake and lovely stories and songs, parents supporting each other and creating beautiful experiences together for their babies.
WENDY
is a musician who trained as a Steiner Teacher and worked at the Acorn School before leaving to have her first baby in 2009. She met Chloe and the two decided to create a new kind of baby group that nurtured children and offered something creative and fulfilling to the adults who attended too. Wendy now runs Story Sessions in Devon.
MEL
is a musician and writer who trained as a teacher and worked in special schools before leaving to have her first baby in 2009. She attended the group and was able to help to run it when first Wendy then Chloe had their second babies. She also runs Singing Out, a monthly singing group with a similar supportive ethos and in 2018 she has had her first novel published!
RACHEL
has a degree in photography, an extensive background in business management and is a keen textile craftsperson, making vintage lampshade for shops in the Stroud area. Rachel coordinates all of the admin and finances for Playcircle as well as playing a key role in making many of our creative resources.. She began helping out in the early days when attending the group with her first child and now is able to enjoy more sessions with her 2nd child.
HOLLY
is passionate about bringing parents together and is involved in various groups that do just this. Her background and vocation in life is in support, both at a one to one and community level. Holly, a mother of three, has invested much of her time in supporting Playcircle, with the belief that the sessions help provide the nurturing connection and sense of 'holding' that is so needed for parents in our society today www.evakaria.com/mothers.
JESS
is a Playcircle old timer herself, enjoying sessions with her 2 young children for a number of years.. Jess gained a degree in Arts Management and went on to be a production manager in television and audio books until 2012 when she had her first baby. With an extensive and varied background in music, she describes herself as a 'jack of all instruments, master of none', but we think shes a bit of alright and thrilled to have her as part of our team. Jess is an experienced choral singer and has sung in many top choirs and 'not so top bands' and now fortunately for us shares her lovely voice and musical talents with Playcircle.