The Sketchley Hill Menphys nursery was packed by pupils, past pupils, parents and staff who wanted to say thank you and farewell to teacher Moira Brooks.
Moira can claim that she was there from Day One – when the nursery opened in September 1992 and two of the pupils present on that first day, twins Chris and James, were there on July 12 2011 to wish Moira a happy retirement.
Her 19 years at Menphys ends 41 years in education for Moira, who started in Glasgow and then worked at the recently-closed Hinckley Family Centre.
Asked about her Menphys years, Moira said: “There have been so many successes. I love to see children continue to make progress after they have left us. It’s lovely to go out on a high, with the outstanding Ofsted report. I feel really very privileged to have been part of that achievement.”
Head Helen Johnston, also at the nursery since September 1992, praised Moira for being instrumental in the nursery getting its outstanding Ofsted report. The nursery was rated as outstanding in all 17 categories by the inspectors who visited in February 2011. Helen welcomed Moira’s children Mark and Sarah.
Moira’s leaving cake
“Thank you all ever so much for the wonderful memories I will take away,” said Moira, who intends to spend more time travelling – an ambition reflected in the many gifts she was given.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers and visitors who came along to support the Menphys Open Gardens at Belvoir Lodge on Sunday, a total of £2372 was raised – our best yet!
Menphys will be holding a cake stall to raise additional funds at this years Menphys Open Garden’s. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to bake a variety of cakes to be sold on the day.
If you are able to help, could you please contact Peter Coopey on Tel; 0116 282 7225.
Her Grace, Frances, Dowager Duchess of Rutland, has kindly agreed to open her gardens to members of the public, in order to raise funds for Menphys, the Leicester & Leicestershire charity which supports children and young people with mental and physical disabilities, their parents, carers and families.
The Belvoir Lodge gardens cover four acres of land with wonderful views over the Vale of Belvoir and includes herbaceous borders, a rose garden, a white garden and mature shrubs and trees. Belvoir Lodge overlooks the large courtyard where refreshments, cakes, ploughman’s lunches and, plants from the garden, will be sold.
Background entertainment will be provided by singer and keyboard player, Oonagh Walsh.
The entrance fee is £5 for adults, children under 16 free, and all proceeds will go to Menphys. The event will run between 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm on Sunday 14th August 2011.
Further information, is available on www.menphys.org.uk or contact the Menphys Fundraising Team by e;mail info@menphys.org.uk or telephone 0116 282 7225.
A huge Thank You to the wonderful volunteers who very kindly gave up their time to help with our bucket collection in Oadby last Saturday, we raised the fantastic amount of £361.39
A thank you also to the general public for their generosity.
