Independent charity providing therapeutic play/education for babies/young children with additional needs in the New Forest
Joined December 2016
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21 Jul 2023
We shall be holding our @firstopps AGM by Zoom on Thursday 10th August 2023 at 7 pm
If supporters and friends would like to attend, please DM for a zoom link 😊
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First Opportunities retweeted
25 Nov 2022
New playgroup for children with special needs in New Milton @NewForestMencap @firstopps
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26 Apr 2022
What a lovely day for our first Stay & Play @firstopps @NewForestMencap ! The children had fun playing in the sunshine.
Some places still available so if your child (0-5) has additional needs, do join us at Nedderman Centre, New Milton - Tuesday 9.30-11.30
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14 Apr 2022
MyFun:D launches today! fb.watch/cnNGxt25qn/ via @FacebookWatch
Wow! Closes on 26 April so something to think about over the Easter weekend
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31 Mar 2022
We are so pleased to be working in collaboration with New Forest Mencap and announce the start of a new Stay & Play group for babies and young children with additional needs and their parents or carers. At the Nedderman Centre, commencing on Tuesday 26th April
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16 May 2021
We are currently gathering information/views from local users, supporters, health and early years professionals to assist in future decision making, following the closure of the preschool. Please complete the attached survey if you can:
HTTPS://forms.office.com/r/k…
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5 May 2021
Although the preschool is no longer operating, the Trustees are still exploring options for the future support of young children with additional needs and their families. The charity’s AGM will be held online on Thursday 27th May ‘21. Please DM if you would like to attend
First Opportunities retweeted
18 Dec 2020
So proud to be a backing singer with @SweetCharityCh on Christmas of Hope song in aid of @HelpMusiciansUK with @MusiciansToget1
Please R/T
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Please donate if you can
To donate £5, text MUSIC1 to 70970
To help struggling Musicians
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21 Nov 2020
Massive thanks to @coopuk in the New Forest for supporting this small local charity all year. Their generosity helped us to carry on supporting the children and their families during these challenging times. So grateful! 💙
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22 Aug 2020
Hear more about the amazing @Paraorchestra and Lloyd’s work as their Associate Music Director, in Episode 7 of Performative 🎧
#podcast #arts #ClassicalMusic
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10 Aug 2020
A painful decision but, in the end, a combination of difficult circumstances has led to the closure of our special needs preschool @firstopps. You will see in our statement (below) that the charity will now concentrate on supporting young SEND children in other ways
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2 Jul 2020
Music is so important for young children. We see its effect @firstopps and recognise the impact on development and education generally. Covid-19 means no live performances. Music & Arts need support now #LetTheMusicPlay
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2 May 2020
So grateful to have received our first payment from the Co-op Local Community Fund. Many thanks @coopuk for topping up members’ donations with money raised from carrier bag sales. Such wonderful support at this difficult time! Stay safe and well everyone!
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29 Apr 2020
The 2.6 Challenge uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Ray…
One of our lovely staff members, Jo, is running 2.6km every day for 26 days to raise money for @firstopps Thank you, Jo! Good Luck! 💙
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26 Apr 2020
Thank you to our wonderful supporters for taking part in our #2.6challenge quiz this evening. Your support for charities struggling in these challenging times is greatly appreciated. Love from all @firstopps
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First Opportunities retweeted
22 Apr 2020
We've launched a new survey on the impact of coronavirus crisis on the early years sector – including the latest updates on the CJRS & early years funding.
Your responses will help support our continued talks with the DfE and Treasury.
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/covidEY
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First Opportunities retweeted
22 Apr 2020
"This latest change is just another blow to a sector doing its best to support local families however they can in incredibly difficult circumstances."
See our full comments on the updated early years funding guidance from the DfE in @EYEearlyEd earlyyearseducator.co.uk/new…
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