Merry Go Round Toy & Leisure Library http://mgrtoylibrary.org Sat, 05 May 2012 09:10:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Sponsored Toddle and Teddy Bears’ Picnic http://mgrtoylibrary.org/sponsored-toddle-and-teddy-bears-picnic?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sponsored-toddle-and-teddy-bears-picnic http://mgrtoylibrary.org/sponsored-toddle-and-teddy-bears-picnic#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 08:27:46 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=877 Come and join us in Belmont Park on Saturday 19th May from 11am-1.30pm!

There will be a sponsored walk/toddle for children of all ages to raise funds for Merry Go Round (sponsor forms available here or from either toy library), parachute games and rounders, circus skills and poi to play with. Bring a picnic and a teddy or visit the Cafe in the Park which will be open for drinks and refreshments.

Should be fun, rain or shine!

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/sponsored-toddle-and-teddy-bears-picnic/feed 0 Book Your Table Now! http://mgrtoylibrary.org/book-your-table-now?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-your-table-now http://mgrtoylibrary.org/book-your-table-now#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 08:14:18 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=873 Kids’ items to sell? Book a table at West Exe Children’s Centre’s Table Top Sale Saturday 30th June 10am-12noon. For the sale of baby equipment, children’s clothes and toys. Costs just £6 per table and all proceeds go to Carousel Toy Library. Tables booked on a first come, first served basis.

There will also be a cafe with yummy cakes and drinks – donations of cakes (nearer the time!), toys and children’s books needed for the toy library stall, just drop off at either toy library.

To book a table or for more information see Fiona in the toy libraries, use the contact page or contact Laura 07508171768 e: laurakerslake@hotmail.com

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/book-your-table-now/feed 0 Summer News Update http://mgrtoylibrary.org/summer-news-update?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-news-update http://mgrtoylibrary.org/summer-news-update#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:32:51 +0000 john http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=850 Here’s our latest diary dates to let you know what’s happening over the summer – there’s lots to do!  MGR Summer Update 2012

You can also download the sponsorship form for upcoming Sponsored Toddle on May 19th

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/summer-news-update/feed 0 Eastgate Rotary Club presents a cheque! http://mgrtoylibrary.org/eastgate-rotary-club-presents-a-cheque?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eastgate-rotary-club-presents-a-cheque http://mgrtoylibrary.org/eastgate-rotary-club-presents-a-cheque#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:23:46 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=862 Many thanks to Eastgate Rotary Club for collecting nearly £250 for the toy libraries! You can see a photo of the cheque presentation here.

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/eastgate-rotary-club-presents-a-cheque/feed 0 Committee Meeting http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-6?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=committee-meeting-6 http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-6#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:07:54 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=845 The next toy library committee meeting is on Thursday 26th April from 7.30pm at Exeter Scrapstore. All members welcome.

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-6/feed 0 Carousel closed for polling day http://mgrtoylibrary.org/carousel-closed-for-polling-day?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carousel-closed-for-polling-day http://mgrtoylibrary.org/carousel-closed-for-polling-day#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:06:43 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=843 Carousel will be closed on Thursday 3rd May as the hall at West Exe is being used for polling day.  Two weeks hire for the price of one for any toys borrowed over the closure!

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/carousel-closed-for-polling-day/feed 0 Runners Wanted! http://mgrtoylibrary.org/runners-wanted?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=runners-wanted http://mgrtoylibrary.org/runners-wanted#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:22:57 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=834 Run in

The Great West Run

Sunday 6th May

on behalf of

Merry Go Round &
Carousel Toy Libraries

Help raise funds to support us!

If you would like to run for us, contact the toy libraries direct or email admin@mgrtoylibrary.org

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! GOOD LUCK!

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/runners-wanted/feed 0 Easter opening times http://mgrtoylibrary.org/easter-opening-times?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easter-opening-times http://mgrtoylibrary.org/easter-opening-times#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:11:36 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=828 Merry Go Round Toy Library will be closed on Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th April.
Carousel Toy Library will be closed on Thursday 5th April.

The toy libraries will open as normal during the rest of the Easter break.

Special Offer! Two weeks for the price of one over the closure week!

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/easter-opening-times/feed 0 Committee meeting http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-5?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=committee-meeting-5 http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-5#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:03:23 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=802 Open to all toy library members – at Exeter Scrapstore on Wednesday 22nd February at 7.30pm.

We will be looking mainly at fundraising activities, so if you’d like to get involved, come along!

]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-5/feed 0 Committee Meeting http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-4?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=committee-meeting-4 http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-4#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:50:54 +0000 fiona http://mgrtoylibrary.org/?p=791 Hello all and a Happy New Year to you. Our next committee meeting is coming up soon on Tuesday 17th January at Exeter Scrapstore at 7.30pm. I hope lots of you can make it, all members of the toy libraries are welcome. ]]> http://mgrtoylibrary.org/committee-meeting-4/feed 0