End of Summer... means PARTY!

It is nearing the end of With Kids' Summer Programme for another year, and in order to celebrate the fun-filled summer we have had, we are going to throw another End of Summer Party!

Our End of Summer Party is one of the highlights in the With Kids calendar; a time where the kids, families and all of our supporters can relax, enjoy themselves and reflect on the good times we have shared.

And what good times we have had! Even though the sun has been posted missing for the majority of the summer, we have still had an amazing time visiting Glasgow Science Centre, The Riverside Museum, Kelburn Country Park and Edinburgh Dungeons to name but a few.

This year, our End of Summer Party will take place on Friday 3rd August at Reidvale Adventure Play Association, based in the heart of Dennistoun. ‘The RAPA’, as it is affectionately known, promotes 'integrational play' to all children and young people by providing a wide range of accessible play equipment, play activities and play resources both outdoors and indoors at their 'playground'.

Although we have this fantastic venue arranged, we are also looking for help in finding donations for party food supplies such as bread, sandwich fillings, cakes, sweets and crisps.

As a charity, we rely on the kind donations from our friends and supporters, and whether you are a local business or just a friendly neighbour, we would greatly appreciate any additional help.

Any donations, of any kind, will help us and ensure that the party will be as successful as possible. Can you help with party food supplies? Do you know anyone who could help? 

If you can help out in anyway, please contact Suzy by email on s.blair@withkids.org.uk or phone us on 0141 550 5770.

Please visit out website to find out more information on the work that we do to support families and children in the East End of Glasgow. You can also follow us on Twitter or join our Facebook community to keep up to date on all our activities and news.

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Any suggestions for our Summer Party Venue?

We're looking for a venue for our End of Summer Party in the East End of Glasgow. Does anyone have any suggestions on where we can hold the party? Ideally, we'd like to have a venue that has facilities for a BBQ and outdoor games but it would also be handy if there was some space undercover in case of the dreaded but almost certain Glasgow rain (fingers crossed it doesn't). Any advice/suggestions would be fantastic.

Our Summer Party is one of the highlights in the With Kids calender and marks the end of our Summer Programme. It's also a time where the kids and families and all of our supporters can kick back and enjoy themselves.

If you can think of avenue in the East End of Glasgow that has space for a BBQ and outdoor games then please let us know. Please post your suggestions on our Facebook and Twitter. Or you can email Suzy on s.blair@withkids.org.uk.

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End of Summer Party!

With Kids End of Summer Party on Saturday was so much fun! There was around 100 people there and everyone had a great time. For those of you who regularly read our blog will know that the party was held at Calton Fire Station on Saturday and we are pleased to let you all know that it was a success.

We are so grateful to Micro Supply Co. for their kind donation and want to thank them and many other companies including Epilepsy Scotland in helping us source donations through Twitter. We would also like to thank Mairi McMinn and Donna Henry for swamping us with homemade cakes. Mairi went out her way to get donations from Tunnocks and Kiplings, which went down a treat with the kids. Calton Fire Station staff were fantastic and the kids had a go at using the water hoses and loved the fire appliances. Allied Credit International (UK) sent 4 volunteers who were, as always, a huge help. And a big thank you to the staff and ladies who delivered the workshops and face painting, all of whom volunteered their own time. All of these kind donations are so greatly appreciated and meant that tour first ever End of Summer Party will be remembered as being such great fun.

We have added the photos from the party to our facebook page, so take a minute to take a look at all the fun we had!

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End of Summer Party! Can you donate any party supplies?...

It's the end of With Kids' Summer Programme and we are marking the occasion with a party! The kids and families have had such a great fun filled summer and the party will be a lovely ending to great times had. Many of our families have enjoyed trips to Kelburn Country Park, camping at Ardgartan Campsite as well as enjoying our Wednesday night cinema nights.

The summer programme would not have been the same without our fantastic volunteers from Allied International and we would like to thank them for all their help.

The party kicks off at 1:30pm this Saturday (13th August 2011) at Calton Fire Station and we expect between 60-100 people to be there. The kids can look forward to a tour of the fire station from the Fire Fighters as well as checking out the fire engines. We are so grateful to Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Services for being so kind and allowing us to hold the party at the station and we are sure the kids will have a ball.

Although we have the venue arranged we are also looking for help in finding donations for party food supplies. We have a fully functioning kitchen, meaning we have the facilities to prepare food. However, given our really tight budget we are looking for any donations of any kind that would help us make the party more of a success and would really appreciate any food donations. We are also looking for someone to help with our entertainment in the form of a magician or a juggler or any kind of kids entertainer. We fully appreciate that it is a lot to ask for someone to give up their time, however, we would really appreciate any help.


Do you know of anyone that can help us out with the basic party food supplies such as bread for sandwiches, ham/cheese for fillings, cakes or juice or any party food supplies? If you can help out in anyway please contact Suzy by email on s.bair@withkids.org.uk.


As a charity we rely on the kind donations from supporters and greatly appreciate any additional help. Thank you to all our current and future supporters. Please visit out website to find out more information on the work that we do to support families and children in the East End of Glasgow. You can also follow us on twitter or join our facebook community to keep up to date on all our activities and news.

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