Tilehouse Street Baptist Church, Hitchin
Tilehouse Street Baptist Church, Hitchin
April 2008: The Tilehouse Street Pre-School celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gathering for all who had been involved over the years up to the present. The occasion was also used to perform an official opening of the new outdoor play area by the MP for Hitchin, Rt Hon Peter Lilley.
The doors opened at 10 o'clock and within minutes the hall was full of people.
There were lots of sideshow stalls to amuse and raise more funds for the eventual roofing of the outdoor area. Here is Stephen, Chairman of the pre-school committee with an enormous version of the pre-school house. The challenge was to stick the handle on the door whilst blindfold. |
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There were displays of work done in pre-school both past and present. |
More games included throw the bean bag into the ladder to win a prize. Adults had to do it behind their back! |
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A challenge to guess the number of sweets in the jar. |
There were plenty of activities for the youngsters.... |
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.... even the smallest. |
The computer seemed to attract a lot of interest. |
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Refreshments were provided. Tea and coffee for the grown-ups and cake and juice for the younger members. |
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The outdoor play area looked deserted before the opening ceremony. The weather was kind and the sun shone for the event. |
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Peter Lilley arrived in good time and was able to chat with lots of people before the opening ceremony. |
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Finally the ribbon was cut to declare the outdoor play area officially open |
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The outdoor area was now full of people and children.... |
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... who soon put it to good use. |
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