<font face="arial"><font color="red"><b>CAN WE BORROW YOUR CHILD!</b><br></font><p>
We have received over &pound;2000 from the Coop in Brookmans Park in the last 12 months as we were one of their featured charities. At 9:30am tomorrow (Sat) morning they are doing a short presentation to us to have over a cheque, however ideally we need a few members present to smile for a publicity photo. It would be for around 15 mins from 9:30-9:45am Sat morning if your child is free, is able to smile for a cheesy photo or two and would like a piece of cake please let James (james@nmyouth.org.uk) know.
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<font face="arial"><font color="red"><b>THANK YOU</b><br></font><p>
To all the members and parents who came along to help bramble pulling on Sunday. Our next community service opportunity is  our community litter pick on Sat 23rd March
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<font face="arial"><font color="red"><b>MESSY GAMES</b><br></font><p>
Taking place tomorrow (Sat) 3-5:15pm at the Scout HQ. Currently attending are Luke Bass, Dylan Bennett, Harry Ennis , Evie Jackson, Joe Jackson, Finley Kettel, Finlay King, Christopher Moore, Daniel Rexha, Louie Selby, Ben Waller   . We can take 6 more members, first come, first served. Cost &pound;5.<p>

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<font face="arial"><font color="red"><b>CHRISTMAS FAYRE</b><br></font><p>
Our annual Christmas Fayre again is next <b>Saturday 1st December, 2-5pm, at Brookmans Park School</b>. There will be an array of gift and food stalls, fun games and activities for children, and our ever popular Santa's cafe with hot and cold snacks and drinks available. This is the same day the tree lights go on and Santa visits the village green. This event raises critical funds for the Youth Project which enables us to continue providing the many and varied activities we offer. However, with just over a month to go, we need some vital help from parents. Can anyone spare some time to help with the following?
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Raffle</b><br>
We have sent via Royal Mail 2 books of raffle tickets to be sold. If you would like more books to sell please contact us. Our top prize this year is <b>£200 cash</b>, donated by Prolific Mortgage Finance Ltd, plus there are lots of other fantastic prizes to be won, including a <b>night for 2 people, including breakfast, in a superyacht hotel</b> based in Royal Victoria Dock in London <a href="http://www.sunbornhotels.com/london">http://www.sunbornhotels.com/london</a>, <b>1 month's gym membership at Revive Gym & Spa</b>, beauty, restaurant and activity vouchers, plus food and pet hampers. We are still on the lookout for yet more prizes and would love to hear from anyone who would like to donate a prize. our prizes will be promoted via our facebook page (see below) and our website, where a list will be added shortly and updated as our list of prizes grows. Raffle tickets can also be bought online at <a href="http://www.nmyouth.org.uk/fayre">http://www.nmyouth.org.uk/fayre</a>
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We also need some willing helpers happy to stand in the Brookmans selling raffle tickets on a Friday night (or indeed any local pub on any night!). Perhaps a group of friends could sell tickets to locals over a pint whilst their children are at the friday meeting? Again, please contact us if you are able to help.
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The raffle can be a huge earner - but we need to sell the tickets!
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Children's tombola</b><br>
This is a hugely popular stall, so we need lots of prizes! Why not have a clear out and donate any unused, unwanted children's gifts, large or small. gifts tend to include games, mugs, action figures, remote control cars, stationery, soft toys and loom bands. Collection bins will go up at the front entrance at Brookmans Park School after half term; alternatively you can deliver items to 36 Bluebridge Road, Brookmans Park (please leave inside the porch) or drop off at a Friday meeting. we are also happy to collect if you prefer.<p><b>

Jam Jar Hoopla</b><br>
Please collect and fill clean, empty jam jars with children's gifts - anything new or unused. Items have included toys, sweets (bagged no loose – no nuts please), badges, cars, loom bands and figures etc. please bring these along to a Friday meeting, or leave in the black bins at Brookmans Park School after half term.<p>
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Facebook</b><br>
We have a Facebook page to help spread the word and keep everyone updated about what's going on. please 'follow' and 'like' this page and share with all your friends. <a href="http://facebook.com/brookmansparkchristmasfayre">http://facebook.com/brookmansparkchristmasfayre</a><p>
If you can help with any of the above please contact the organising committee via: <a href="mailto:fayre@nmyouth.org.uk">fayre@nmyouth.org.uk</a>In the meantime, a big thank you to all of you who have already offered your time.
