Shining Lights Halewood receives donation from housebuilder
'our new floor has transformed the space to a much more welcoming and cosier environment'
SAFE FLOORING: Fron left, Ariana, Jen Hargreaves, Connie, Linda Sedgwick, Leo, Edith, Raechel Lynch, Fred, Odeta Katiliute and Gracie.
The youngest members of a community now have a safe floor to explore thanks to funding from housebuilder Redrow.
Shining Lights Halewood, a community interest company based at St Mary’s Church, provides an affordable setting for childcare/early education and hosts a range of courses and workshops for families. The group, established by Jennifer Hargreaves in 2021, applied for Redrow’s Halewood Community Fund last year, requesting funds to purchase new flooring.
Jen Hargreaves, director of Shining Lights Halewood, said: “We have been working really hard to improve our space in order to register with Ofsted so we can open the nursery and provide quality childcare and Early Years Education for the community at affordable prices and employment opportunities too. We are so grateful to Redrow for their generous contribution, our new floor has transformed the space to a much more welcoming and cosier environment.”
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Redrow launched the community fund after starting work on two new developments in the town - The Finches at Hilton Grange, off Lower Road, and Grace Fields at Hilton Grange, off Greensbridge Lane. This voluntary gift to the community is over and above the statutory investment from Redrow linked to the Halewood planning consents.
As well as new homes, the developments will include green open spaces and wildlife habitats, providing places for future homeowners to enjoy nature on their doorstep. To support the growth of the neighbourhood Redrow has agreed to significant investment to improve local facilities, from healthcare and schools to highways, bus services and even equipment for the local leisure centre.
Sian Pitt, sales director at Redrow Lancashire, added: “Our community fund helps to support groups that do so many wonderful things in our communities. Jen and the team in Halewood are offering a great service and we were pleased to be able to help them purchase this much needed flooring.
“I hope it’s enjoyed by many families in the future.”
Shining Lights Halewood currently offers stay and play sessions every Tuesday and Friday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am for children aged up to five. A family ticket costs £4, which includes a snack for the children and a hot drink for a parent/carer.
The group also runs a baby bank, providing baby essentials and clothing to those who need help. For further information on Shining Lights Halewood email shininglightshalewood@gmail.com
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