http://www.sunshinecharity.com en-gb sunshinecharity.com 2010-7-11T00:00:00Z sunshinecharity.com http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#70119 We were abel to share information about the charity and upcoming activities at this event today. Computer Beginners starts NOW Childcare starts September Health amp Social Care starts September 2010-7-11T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#66584 This event was held at the charity building and celebrated a Brazilian Theme with traditional Brazilian food and music. 2010-5-29T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#61228 2010-3-23T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#53093 2009-11-22T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#45342 As we near the end of phase two the offices are almost ready and having the final touches before the carpets are laid this week Work will then begin on the extension which will become our new creche together with an outdoor play area for the children. 2009-7-21T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#44022 2009-6-24T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#42888 A combination of food sales tombola making childrens windmills with stickers newsletters and balloons. Just a few of the things we had on offer at the Oxhey Village Fayre this year. We had half of the tent dealing with Sunshine Childrens Centre Charity and the other half with Sunshine Childrens Centre showing how the partners are working in combination to support families from our community. 2009-6-6T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#44021 The second cheque was presented to the Wellspring Church Centre today to help the construction of another new building ready to deliver more Parents into Work activities next year for all families. 2009-6-4T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#42367 Myths amp Masks Healthy Lunch 2009-5-27T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#41898 A new role of CaretakerCleaner is being advertised through JobcentrePlus initially for 1 hour a day rising to 2 hours a day once the extension and offices are complete. Rate of pay will be 1636 per hour please see www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk for details 2009-5-19T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#40924 The basement is now a lovely Early Years creche with new soft play equipment and play areas. 2009-5-2T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#40842 2009-4-30T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#40506 A new toilet has been installed into the basement. The basement will be the temporary creche until the purpose built creche is complete. In future the basement will be the Information Advice amp Guidance IAG area for our partners to prepare parents for the workplace. 2009-4-25T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#39633 2009-4-11T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#39625 The day went very well and 30 parents were assessed to see if they were able to join the class that starts on Monday 27th April at 83 Market Street. One of the joining conditions is that parents must have been in the country for over 3 years and have a reasonable level of English Language skills. Where English levels are slightly below the levels needed we refer parents to join ESOL classes at our partner sites ready for next year. 2009-4-8T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#39624 A cheque for 16378481.71 was handed over to Watford Community Church today in order to build anther new site for the Parents into Work project for families living in and around the Watford area. Parents will be able to sign up for NVQ Adminsitration ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages Family Learning Baby Cafe and much more. The cheque was presented by Sunshine Childrens Centre Charity Chair Person Mrs Sharon McGregor to Rev. Tim Roberts. 2009-4-3T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#39091 A huge thank you to parents who attended the Spring Assembley at Bushey amp Oxhey Infants School. After a brief information session at the end a collection was held which raised over 163153. 2009-3-31T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#38357 We have booked a double decker bus to be based on two sites on Friday 29th May as the finale of our National Family Week. 9.3011.30 will be at Sunshine Childrens Centre Eastbury Road Watford WD19 4RL 13pm could be at Central Primary School to be confirmed Places will be booked in advance for 20minute slots per child and must be booked in advance through the Charity Outreach Workers on 01923 482842. Two members of Sunshine Childrens Centre will be in the bus to supervise whilst parents wait outside as the fun unfolds. is a Double Decker Bus converted into soft play area for children aged under 5 year old to accommodate up to 20 children. The bus remains stationary throughout the party all you have to do is arrange for the children to arrive. 2009-3-18T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#37824 Plans are being put together for a National Family Week long range of activities that will springboard the activities of Sunshine Childrens Centre Charity. We intend offering the following Play Bus ball pond amp soft play within a double decker bus Masks amp Myths Play amp Talk Healthy Lunchbox Timetable to follow shortly names are being taken for the waiting list as these programmes will be extremely popular and of course are all free to parents amp children. 2009-3-8T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#37213 The new Parent Bus has been ordered and is being built to order and will include a disability tail lift full air condition automatic gears and 16 seats to bring parents into the site at 83 Market Street Watford WD18 0PT. Our first course in NVQ2 Childcare will start on 27th April 09 subject to building work being completed on time. 2009-2-24T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#36138 Today saw the charity lunch sell out of food in just half an hour. A special thanks to Alex Oliveira Elena Goni Nouria Fernandez Alex Quiroga Victoria Evora Perla Silva Elisena Lavecchia Dominique Dumanoir Salome Nunez Who raised an incredible total of 163284.06 in just over half an hour. 2009-2-5T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#36075 Due to recent heavy snow the Air France fundraising lunch has changed dates to Thursday 5th February 2009. This will enable those who are bringing foods to tread more carefully whilst carrying the precious fayre. We want to ensure everyone gets to sample the delicious menu. 2009-2-4T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#35825 2009-1-31T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#35595 At a recent Trustee meeting the logo below was approved for use on all publicity for Sunshine Childrens Centre Charity 2009-1-26T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#35525 The temporary signs are now installed and include the website address plus telephone number. We will be delivering the first of many projects NVQ2 Childcare from April. More to follow soon 2009-1-25T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34965 2009-1-13T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34962 2009-1-13T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34966 The photo to the left shows a wooden shed that will be removed. This is where the buggy park and secure access door to the creche will be. The existing door from the activity room will enter into a lobby area and stairs to the offices above before an additionl secure entrance to the creche area. The creche itself will will come out to the end of the grassed area and retain a small outside area that will be fully enclosed by fencing. The existing stairs will move back to the end of the neighbouring property leaving space below for childrens toilets and a wet area for staff to clean and tidy up. 2009-1-12T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34704 Well here are the first set of photos of the new building. Lots to do complete refurb and a new extension. This will be the classroom side door leading to the Meeting Room Hire Charge 16320 per hour 2009-1-7T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34476 Officially took over the building from Watford Community Church as the last of their belongings are removed from the site. Building work to start on Monday 5th January 2009 Had a site visit to look at computer equipment with Panrents into Work Consultant. Floor plans discussed for furniture and IT equipment. 2009-1-3T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34479 Parents into Work Meeting with Consultant Friday 2nd January 2009 11am 83 Market Street Watford WD18 0PT Agenda Progress with funding for EEDA target courses LVP o NVQ Admin 12th January meeting o NVQ Childcare o NVQ Health amp Social Care o Family Learning Bids AW o ESOL o IT o Basic Skills Funding applications to date o Links Foundation AW o Others ... 2009-1-2T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34483 A set of keys have been handed over from the previous owners of 83 Market Street Watford. They will remain in the building until Saturday 3rd January 09 2008-12-22T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34489 Finally completion takes place and 83 Market Street Watford WD18 0PT is now owned by Sunshine Childrens Centre Charity. Lets start the building work 2008-12-19T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34485 Mrs Yvonne Graves Head of Bromet Primary School hands over a donation from their fundraiser to charity Administrator Fiona Rawbone. 163563.50 was collected Thank you Bromet Primary School 2008-12-19T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34487 Our fabulous Sunshine Childrens Centre staff joined forces and helped raise funds for Sunshine Charity. By packing customers bags at the end of the tills they managed to raise almost 163300. Sadly no photos here but we look forward to the next big event. 2008-12-17T00:00:00Z http://www.sunshinecharity.com/page6.htm#34488 A successful launch took place at 83 Market Street to announce to the local community that the Charity is here preparing for the purchasem then opening of the new charity building. The property will be purchased including the freehold and owned outright by the charity as its new home. All political parties stood side by side to show full support for Sunshine Charity and its future plans. 2008-11-19T00:00:00Z