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A Bearded Dragon - just one of the fascinating creatures which visited the Hollies Playgroup in February 2010 as part of a Wild Roadshow. Find out more details on the news page and see photos of the giant creatures in the Wild Roadshow galleries - click here.

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"Thank you very much for all your efforts in making the Hollies Pre-School a happy safe and caring environment for Rachel to be in.

She has enjoyed her time with you and has learned such a lot. I am in no doubt that thanks to the things she has learnt and the skills she has developed she will do well at Lower Park. "

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St. Lawrence Nursery in Uganda Photos - Page 2

The Hollies Pre-School has supported Afuwa Nangobi and the Maria's Care Nursery in Kamuli since Gerry Hambridge got involved in charity work in Uganda in 2002 after she retired from her position as Supervisor of the Hollies after many years.

As a result Gerry has been instrumental in developing a special relationship between the Hollies and the nursery children in Uganda exchanging drawings, gifts and messages.

Even though the Hollies have had an enormous challenge raising money for their own needs they have always helped their friends in Uganda too.

Over the years the Hollies have refurbished a building used for a nursery, sent out gifts of clothes, books and educational materials and given the opportunity for many children to have a once in a lifetime day trip to and on Lake Victoria and the River Nile!

Here are a small selection of photos taken, mostly by Gerry, of the many memories the children of Uganda have shared with the Hollies.

	When I arrived at St Lawrence the children were wearing "Welcome Madam Gerry" and "Long Live Hollies Pre-School" hats and the children sang lots of lively songs to greet me.
Letters from The Hollies Pre-School were displayed on the wall.
	DEBBIE YOU ARE BOOOTIFOOOL!" This was Afuwa euphofic comment when I handed her the letter and photos from the Hollies!
I spent some of the money donated by the Hollies and other friends on this 'hand-washing facility' as it was the one thing that the Schools Inspector, who was at the meeting, had demanded they have. It cost the equivalent of £15 and means the children can was their hands much more easily now.
	The support that the Hollies Pre-School have given the school was mentioned many times during a meeting and Afuwa and Lawrence showed the parents and officials all the books and other educational materials that both the Hollies and others have helped to purchase.
We walked to the carpenter to view the bookcase to hold all the new books donated by Hollies Pre-School - I had held baby Abraham the whole time! My arms ached but I was proud to carry him and wanted to make the most of it before I left for the UK.
	Once finished it was a good size and had doors to keep the books clean of dust when not in use. This is the completed bookcase, all made of local wood by the carpenter in Kamuli - very posh - no sign of MDF here!
The children at St Lawrence draw round their hands to send to the Hollies.
	Head Teacher Afuwa and the other teachers draw round their hands to send to Debbie and the other staff at the Hollies.
The 'Hands of Friendship' all ready for their journey from the children in Kamuli to their friends at the Hollies in Poynton.
	The children at the Hollies receive their Hands of Friendship from Uganda!

ASANTE SANA! THANK YOU VERY MUCH to everyone at the Hollies for your friendship and support over the last seven years.
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