Fun for All the Family

• Jan. 28 by Emma Williams (0)

The Northfield Ecocentre opened it’s doors for the ultimate green after-school club last week.

They started Family Hour, a new scheme for 2010, last Thursday, January 21^st.

The activity afternoon, which will become a regular slot every Thursday at the centre from 3.30pm, is open to families from the Northfield area with young children.

Jane Baker, Groups Development Manager at the centre said:

“Northfield Ecocentre is all about giving local people simple skills that don’t cost anything, in order to help them live a more sustainable lifestyle. We hope that by teaching kids about sustainable living from an early age, they will then take those lessons with them in later life.”

The afternoon comprised of making crafts from recycled materials for the children and a chance to get some tips on sustainable living as a family for the parents.

There was also storytelling for the under sevens, with a difference. All the children’s stories highlight environmental issues, such as recycling.

Jane said on last week’s family hour: “Everybody who came seemed to really enjoy it. I think it was a success, and we will get a return of people this week.”

Northfield Ecocentre is always encouraging people to get involved, with chances for mothers to get involved with the story reading and volunteers to help out with the craft activities.

If you would like to get involved in Northfield Eco Centre’s Family Hour, you can attend every Thursday from 3.30pm at Northfield Ecocentre.