This week was our 2nd Bunnings Craft night, this time we had Coral from Bunnings at Nerang and Nickii from Bunnings at Burleigh Heads both on the Gold Coast. They came armed with another great fun craft activity – decorating sun visors with foam shapes, paints, lace and sparkling “jewels”. The studio was a hive of activity with busy fingers and loads of chatter & laughter.

Mums and dads got into the whole swing of things as well. There was a feeling of the “mutual admiration society” as everyone eagerly admired all the beautiful creations. Some Dads just can’t get enough of glue and paint!! When the dads weren’t busy being creative, they enjoyed the ping pong with the kids as well.

We had volunteer Catherine take charge of the radio, which bought mums, kids, Bunnings girls (and yes – the volunteers too) to their feet for some spontaneous dance moves.

Coral was very aware that the children confined to their rooms or to their beds should not miss out, so she organised to take down either the visor activity or some earring making kits (one of the nurses was so impressed with the handiwork of one of the isolation patients, she brought it in to the studio to show it off). Nickii kept the craft session rolling along smoothly in the studio with the help of the Tuesday night regular volunteers Bobbi and Garry.

Our newest Radio Lollipop volunteer Katrina was up to her elbows in sequins and glue, and didn’t stop smiling all night.

A special thanks to Coral’s son Nathaniel, for his help and great camera work!

A h-u-g-e thanks to our friends at Bunnings!!! … a great night was had by all with smiling faces all around.

SOUTH WEST HARLEY DAVIDSON OWNERS GROUP (HOGS) RIDE TO VISIT TO RADIO LOLLIPOP AT THE BRISTOL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Saturday 20 TH February 2009 – 2.00PM

The HOGS will be coming on their annual ride to the hospital to visit their chosen charity Bristol’s Radio Lollipop with gifts for the playroom and wards. Come and watch the spectacular bikes as they roar up to the Hospital and cause chaos parking outside the BRI!

They will be bringing the following items for the children:
£1000 is being allocated to purchase new arts and crafts materials
8-10 more TVs for the wards
2 trolleys for us to help with taking activites and games out on the wards
Large outside games like Connect4 and Jenga for the main play centre and other ward play areas.
Wooden mirror/activity boards that are wall mountable.

At Christmas, they also donated Christmas presents for all the children in hospital at the time. They have been great supporters of RL Bristol for the last three years, raising OVER £5000 pounds and are fundraising all the time at their events such as their charity auction at Riders, Brislington.

Jazzy Jas (aka Jasmine) and Mistletoe (aka Misty) have a sweet treat in store for the kiddos at Texas Children’s Hospital! They have completed training and will soon be on a floor near you! Let’s give them a round of applause for making through the grueling training process and coming out with hearts a flutter. Kiddos these ladies are a special Valentine’s Day treat! You can try to catch Jazzy Jas on Terrific Tuesday, but you’ll need to bring your best pair of running shoes! When she’s not at Radio Lollipop she is attending the University of Houston where she is a Track and Cross Country Star! Let’s not toss out Mistletoe on Thrilling Thursday! She is a guru of all things waste or was it accounting? She is a CPA for Waste Management based right here is Happy Houston. Radio Lollipop Texas is excited to welcome them to the team.

A glamour-filled fundraising dinner will take place in aid of the Great North Children’s Hospital Appeal on Friday 26 March 2010 at 7.00 pm.

The venue will be the Centre For Life in Newcastle Upon Tyne and all are welcome to attend.

Cost is £35.00 per head for a three course dinner & coffee and the after dinner speaker is Tricia Stewart, the originator behind the Alternative W.I Calendar as featured in Calendar Girls .

Telephone 0191 2137700 for more details & an application form.

The proceeds of the Great North Children’s Hospital Appeal go directly to 7 charities who will be based at the new children’s hospital on the current RVI site, including Radio Lollipop.

Your support is very much appreciated on behalf of the children.

Due for completion in Spring 2010, the new £100m children’s hospital will offer the very highest level of care to all youngsters, from toddlers to teenagers. Part of the ongoing transformation of the Newcastle Hospitals, this stunning building will be a beacon of excellence for the treatment of children in the North East and beyond.

With its circular, copper-clad exterior the building is sure to be as iconic a landmark as the Tyne Bridge and its neighbour, St James’ Park. Inside, the hospital is equally dramatic with its spectacular six-storey central atrium, coloured, curved corridors and multicoloured windows combining to create a real sense of space and light.