Events by FoH
Coming up:
On Friday 24th November we will be holding our annual WINTER FAIR from 2-4pm.This year we will be celebrating Christmas around the world.
We hope to set up our own International Market, with stalls selling a range Winter and Christmas themed items, food from all parts of the world as well as music. We would love to see everyone dressed in their Christmas outfits.
We would also welcome contributions of the following:
Food – homemade or shop bought, biscuits, pastries, cakes, preserves, savoury dishes etc. We would love to feature Christmas foods from around the world.
Drinks and Refreshments– juice, water, squash etc.
Homemade gift items –
Clothing or bric-a-brac items in good condition.
School uniforms in good condition.
Raffle – tickets will be on sale on the day. Please remember to send in a contribution for the class raffle prize bags. Each class will prepare gift bags, which will, became raffle prizes.
Previous events:
FOH Meeting: Monday 9 Oct 6pm – 7pm, School main hall
A general meeting to discuss ideas for fundraising activities over the year and elect/re-elect committee members.
Everyone is welcome and feel free just to come along and listen to ideas – no need to commit to anything more! There will be an area for children if you need to bring them along.
(Early) Halloween film night – Thursday 19th October, School main hall 6.15pm
A fun evening for children to watch a movie with their friends together after school. Why not come in their PJs and bring cushions, sleeping bags, bean bags – whatever they would like to be cosy!
Entry: pay what you can (suggested donation £3)
Popcorn will be on sale on the night. Please bring water bottles.
Parents will be responsible for the children they bring on the night
Friday 14th July 2023
Time: 2pm – 4pm
LOCATION: Holmleigh Primary School Hall
stalls with handmade, homemade goodies and gifts.
WE WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP TOO!
We need items to sell on the class stalls and for the raffle
Homemade Food
Handmade Gifts
Second-hand books
Your help on the day
Games Night
Parents and children enjoyed playing some of their favourite games together at the Friends of Holmleigh games night on Thursday 25th May. Thank you David and your wonderful team for organising this. The children had a lot of fun, learned how to play new games and some even won trophies.
‘It felt really good playing. It doesn’t normally happen Is it going to happen next week? Ziyad Year 5.’
‘I really enjoyed the competitive aspect of it. I got to play with the children and the adults. It was fun.’ Umair.
‘I learned how to play backgammon’. Harvey Year 5
Did you know that playing board games stimulates the areas of the brain responsible for memory formation and complex thought processes?
In addition, playing board games teaches children about teamwork, patience, and how to win and lose gracefully.
Quiz Night
If you weren’t at the Friends Of Holmleigh’s quiz night on Wednesday 26th April 2023, you missed out an evening of laughter, teamwork and the occasional bit of brain gym. The questions ranged from: naming the Caribbean island which gained independence on 6th August 1962, to identifying the number of bones in an adult human skeleton.
There was even a ‘name that tune’ round, which was Mr Alex’s specialist topic. Ms Karima was particularly lucky on the night; not only did her team come first, but she also won prizes from the raffle. The prizes were great.
A huge thank you to the businesses who donated the raffle prizes: Spence Bakery, The Little Wine Shop, Shine Holistic, Rio Cinema and Whole Foods.
Friday 2nd December 2022
Time: 2pm – 4pm
LOCATION: Holmleigh Primary School Hall
Festive stalls with handmade, homemade goodies and gifts.
WE WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP TOO!
We need items to sell on the class stalls and for the raffle
Homemade Food
Handmade Gifts
Second-hand books
Your help on the day
Friday 6th May 2022
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Location: Holmleigh Primary School Playground
It’s just a nice excuse to get some flowers, raise money for the school and have a chat in the playground.
See you there!
Sunday 8th May 2022
How to book your place:
Add your name to a list at the school office or email friendsofholmleigh@gmail.com
Meeting place: Clapton Common Play area (by the pond) 10:30am
Suggested donation or more £5 per family but if you wish to donate more it will be greatly appreciated
Location: Marshes
Please join Friends of Holmleigh on a nature walk and scavenger hunt with prizes.
You can end the walk with a picnic lunch
(bringing our own food)
Bric-a-brac, books, toys, fashion, Kids clothes, arts and crafts and anything else you would like to sell
Date: Sunday 12th June 2022
Time: 12-4pm
£5 donation per stall
Please make your stall reservation by 10th June
To get your stall on the map
email friendsofholmleigh@gmail.com
Further information on how to join the Friends of Holmleigh School Jumble Trail 12 06 22
Location: Holmleigh road and surrounding area.
Jumble Trail Stall Map : https://bit.ly/3NFIX2U
Scan for Jumble Trail Map
Join us for a Holmleigh quiz night with refreshments, raffle and great prizes.
Have a fun evening whilst supporting Holmleigh.
Make your own team or join others on the night
All proceeds go to Friends of Holmleigh fundraising
Date: Wednesday 22 June
Doors open at 7pm
Tickets go on sale Friday 10th June.
See FoH representative in the school playground.
Tickets £4 in advance (or £5 on the door).
Location: Holmleigh Primary School
This is an event for adults only so please arrange childcare if needed.
Thank you to all the local businesses who contributed prizes to our quiz night and raffle.
Earlybird Designs
Rio Cinema
Shine Holistic
Date: 8th July 2022
Time: 2 till 4
Location: Holmleigh Primary School
Monday 31st October 2022
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
LOCATION: HOLMLEIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
Halloween Cake & Treat sale on Monday 31st October after school in the Main Playground.
Hope to see you there!