A Sunny Day For Children's Centre Opening
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Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Nigel Betts cuts the ribbon
with fellow Falconwood and Welling Ward Members, Cllr Peter Catterall,
Cllr Val Clark and the Vicar of Bishop Ridley Church, Reverend Tim
Hatwell. |
The sun shone down on the official opening of the Falconwood Children's
Centre this week (6 May). Parents, carers and children gathered to watch
the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr
Nigel Betts cut the ribbon before they took part
in a range of fun activities.
Nearly 70 excited youngsters took part in the fun that included face painting,
bouncy castle, arts and craft activities, a play dough area, two Play, Sign
and Rhyme sessions and a special visit from PCSO Steve, the police mascot.
Based in the Falconwood Community Centre the Children's Centre joins together
an already successful Ofsted registered pre-school, two childminders groups,
a twins club, a dance club and an arts group.
Children's Centre status will see the services remain on the site, but will
enable local community groups and partners to provide local people with access
to healthcare advice, along with training and employment information.
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Children and PCSO Steve enjoying the sunshine at
the official opening of the Falconwood Children's Centre. |
"I am delighted to be able to welcome the Falconwood Children Centre
to our list of successful centres across the borough," says Acting Leader
of the Council and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Cllr
Teresa O'Neill. "A
children's centre provides a one stop shop for parents, carers and their
children, with access to information and support available under one roof.
We are lucky enough to be building on solid foundations at Falconwood. I
feel sure that new centre will prove to be every bit as popular as the others."
The Children's Centre is based at Falconwood Community Centre, Falconwood
Parade, The Green (Off Hook Lane) Welling.
For more information on Children's Centres in the London Borough of Bexley
or the facilities available at Falconwood Children's Centre, contact the
Family Information Service on 020 8856 5398 or email fis@bexley.gov.uk
