REFURBISHMENT
November 2003 - we were refurbished, thanks to a community project at GE Energy Systems in Bracknell. The entire toy Library has been redecorated from top to bottom, kitted out with new lights, extra power points, and new shelves. We've also been able to increase the space used to display toys.
Many thanks to everyone at GE Energy Systems who assisted on the project, some 30 people were involved in a "changing rooms" style blitz over just three days. Special thanks go to Stefan, the project lead, and GE's very own "Handy Andy", Steve.
We're overwhelmed with the change to the toy library. Why not come in and see the result?

OUR LATEST ACQUISITIONS
INCLUDE:
8 new dressing-up outfits:
pirate, cowboy, clown, fireman, policeman, policewoman, Thomas Tank and a pink tutu and feather boa!

Over 40 new videos, including:
Antz  Bugs Life
Men in Black  Mr Bean
Barney x2  Thumbelina
Letterland x2  Borrowers
Dr Doolittle  Fairytale
Hercules  Art Attack
Eyewitness - Skeleton
Bananas in Pyjamas x3
George of the Jungle
The Lion King - Simba's Pride



15 large toys ,incl.
2 TP folding trampolines
3 slides
2 Kettler tricycles with parent pole
3 pop-up tunnels and a pop-up cube, house and tent

Other items include:
new baby toys, games, puzzles, Brio Thomas characters, Little Tykes diggers and dumpers, etc., vacuum cleaners and yet another of the popular Fisher Price Big Action Garages.

SPECIAL NEEDS
We are always willing to listen to your suggestions for new toys in general. At the moment, we would be very pleased to hear from anyone who has any details about toys for children with special

needs. Do contact one of the committee if you have any interest/expertise in this area.

FLYERS
We have updated our flyers - there is now even a map on the back, so no-one will get lost trying to find us. Please take some for friends, local groups, etc.

ARE YOUR CUPBOARDS TOO FULL?
Members often ask if we would like donations of old toys their children no longer use. The answer is yes - on two conditions. Firstly, the items must be in good condition, and secondly, you won't be upset if we cannibalise certain toys for their parts!

CASH
Please buy raffle tickets sponsored by Bracknell Council for Voluntary Services in the run up to Christmas. There are cash prizes, and we keep a large percentage of the cover price of the tickets. The more we sell, the more money we have in the bank for the next round of toy buying.

FREE FERRARI!
Well actually I'm lying, but at least it will make you read this bit!
Please sign up for a Saturday am. rota duty. You won't get a free Ferrari, but you will get to borrow four toys free of charge. And you might even enjoy it!