1. Welcome to Liz Hart (Childminding Improvement Officer).

2. Welcome to Amanda and Pam who are new members of the group.

3. Wendy and Gary brought lots of art and craft items from the local resource centre and some toys that one of their parents have donated to boost group funds.

4. Wendy asked for volunteers to sell the T.L.C badges and keyrings. Each badge sold equates to a teddy bear being given to a sick child in hospital. T.L.C teddies are to be given to children in cancer wards and so we could do with a boost in sales.

5. Congratulations to Dot who has already raised £152 from her very high mountain walk. There is more money due to be collected and this will boost funds for the Children's Christmas party.

6. Liz Hart kindly participated in a question and answer session.

7. Any childminder who recently attained Capital Grant funding is advised to spend their money quickly as the government may try and claim back any unspent monies.

8. Details of trips for Summer 2010 can be found here

9. Sarah Clarke Smith who works for the NCMA will be attending our next meeting to discuss the benefits of belonging to a network.

10. Barnadoes Toddle, could you please ensure that sponsorship monies are handed over the the Planl and Leggit as soon as possible. To date only £160 of the monies raised has been paid.

Next Meeting

Wednesday 4th August, 7pm at Nicola Main's house in Sandiacre. Please bring your own mug.