15/10/2026
🎉🌟 EXCITING NEWS FROM ABINGDON CAROUSEL! 🌟🎉
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Abingdon Carousel has been awarded a Step Change Grant! 🥳💛
This fantastic funding will help us take a BIG step forward and launch THREE exciting new projects for local families and our wonderful community! 🌈
💬 YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! 💕
Following consultation with local families and our wider community, we identified three key areas where we could make a real difference.
Your feedback has helped shape these exciting new projects, ensuring that we're developing activities and services that reflect what local families really want and need. ❤️
And now, thanks to this funding, we can bring them to life!
🌿🐞 1. NEW FRIDAY NATURE CLUB 🦋🍃
Get ready for outdoor adventures, exploring nature, discovering wildlife and lots of hands-on fun!
Our brand-new Nature Club will run on Friday afternoons during term time, giving little explorers the opportunity to connect with nature, get curious and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌻🐛
📅 LAUNCHING FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2026!
🎟️ BOOKINGS OPEN THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER!
🧸🎨 2. STAY & PLAY THROUGHOUT ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ☀️❄️
We're delighted to be expanding our Stay & Play provision to run across ALL school holidays! 🎉
More opportunities for children to play, learn and make friends, and for parents and carers to connect, relax and enjoy time together.
📅 LAUNCHING CHRISTMAS 2026! 🎄
We're looking forward to welcoming families during the holidays and making Carousel a place to enjoy all year round! 💕
🥪🍓 3. NEW GRAB & GO LUNCHBOXES! 🥕🍼
We're introducing Grab & Go Lunchboxes for toddlers and babies, available throughout the week!
Designed to make mealtimes a little easier for busy families and help keep little tummies happy. 💛
📅 LAUNCHING MARCH 2027!
✨ THREE NEW PROJECTS. SHAPED BY OUR COMMUNITY. CREATED FOR LOCAL FAMILIES! ✨
We are incredibly grateful to have received this funding, which will enable us to respond directly to what families have told us they need and continue growing Abingdon Carousel as a welcoming, supportive and exciting place for everyone. 🎠❤️
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and ideas during our consultations. Your voices really do make a difference! 🌈
📣 WATCH THIS SPACE! We'll be sharing more information about each project, including how to get involved, very soon!
💬 Which of our three new projects are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
