03/07/2026
Next week, we celebrate Viv's retirement and 70th Birthday ππ₯³
After almost 50 years of dedication, care, and commitment to our playgroup, it is impossible to put into words just how much you have meant to us all. Throughout your remarkable career, you have touched the lives of countless children and families, creating happy memories that will last a lifetime.
As Manager for many years, you have led with kindness, patience, and unwavering dedication. Your passion for early years education has helped shape our playgroup into the warm, welcoming, and nurturing place it is today. You have inspired colleagues, supported families, and given generations of children the very best start in life.
Your laughter, wisdom, encouragement, and caring nature have made a difference every single day. For many of us, you have been more than a colleagueβyou have been a mentor, a friend, and the heart of our playgroup.
The impact you have made over the past four decades will continue to be felt for many years to come. The children whose lives you have influenced may never fully realise the gift you gave them, but the confidence, kindness, and love you helped nurture will stay with them forever.
While we will miss seeing your familiar smile and your reassuring presence, we are so grateful for everything you have given. You have earned this next chapter, and we hope retirement brings you the time to relax, make wonderful memories with family and friends, enjoy new adventures, and do all the things you've been too busy to do.
Thank you for your extraordinary service, your dedication, and the love you have poured into our playgroup for almost 50 years.
Congratulations on your retirement. Your legacy will never be forgotten, and you will always be a cherished part of our playgroup family.
With our heartfelt thanks, best wishes, and all our love for a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement π₯°