3Mers made a great contribution towards helping Play Café provide Easter themed Activity Packs this school holiday. Employees at the 3M manufacturing site on the Industrial Estate donated Easter eggs and treats and some super craft materials and jigsaws for families in Newton Aycliffe. Thanks go especially to Claire Bateman, who spotted Play Café’s appeal for eggs and organised the collection.
Play Café provided Healthy Breakfast Foods, ensuring a meal suitable for morning and before bed. This holiday most families have received vouchers to buy food to replace Free School Meals. Activity Packs distributed with the Easter Goodies make the days at home more interesting, and help families play and learn together. There was an Easter egg for every family member!
Volunteers worked throughout lockdowns, to pack and deliver from The Big Club, where Alan, Gary and the committee give us tremendous support. Thanks go to them all, and to Shirley, Tesco Community Champion, who make our efforts possible. The families were delighted with their packs.
Grateful thanks to everyone who donated this Easter holiday, Play Café Trustees and volunteers.
Photo: Claire Bateman of 3M and Alison Firby, Play Café volunteer
