Egerton & Walmsley Playgroup/Pre-School

18/12/2025

To all parents, carers, and families who have been part of Egerton and Walmsley Playgroup over the years 💛

Since opening our doors in 1967, it has been our absolute privilege to welcome generations of children through the playgroup — sharing first friendships, first songs, first crafts, and so many special milestones along the way.

Today, we officially close the doors for the final time. While this is a bittersweet moment, we are incredibly proud of the memories made, the laughter shared, and the strong sense of community that has grown here over nearly six decades.

Thank you to every child, parent, carer, volunteer, and staff member who has been part of our journey. Your support, trust, and kindness have meant more than words can express.

Egerton and Walmsley Playgroup may be closing, but it will always hold a special place in our hearts and in the lives of those who passed through its doors. 💐

All the Aunties wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and good luck in the New Year to all our children in their new settings 🤗 🥰

Lots of love the Aunties

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18/12/2025

Thank you Father Christmas for visiting us today & thank you for our gifts.

18/12/2025

Santa claus is coming to Playgroup!!!

18/12/2025

Mark Daniel and Company - Magical Family Entertainment

Thank you so much for coming in today and for all those years. The children really enjoyed themself!!

18/12/2025

Following are Christmas fair I'd like to thank everyone that came to support us in some Christmas fun.
A big thank you to all the fantastic donations from parents and lots of local companies.

We would like to say thank you to; Happily Ever Teepee - Teepee parties by Laura , Bella's Bakes , Smithills Farm, Flower bowl , Dino Falls Adventure Golf, Village Boutique. Thank you so much.

25/11/2025

We are deeply saddened and devastated to confirm that we shall be closing our doors for the last time on Thursday 18th December. We are determined, as a team, to make the most of the last few weeks, making it as memorable as possible for our children. 💔 x

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

This week we are thinking about developmental milestones!

*Remember developmental milestones are a guide, and every child is different*

13/11/2025

This week we are thinking about speech sounds!

Following on from our advice earlier today, you could try a ‘listening walk’ with your child. We like this one from

13/11/2025

This week we are thinking about speech sounds!

have a great section on their website about speech sounds, including FAQs and top tips. You can view their information here: www.speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/resource-library-for-families/speech-sounds

13/11/2025

This week we were looking at changes! The children really enjoyed looking at frozen ice, how it melted and how the properties of it altered over time! ❄
Today the children enjoyed making Pudsey Bear masks! 🐻

13/11/2025

On Tuesday, Remembrance Day, the children enjoyed painting poppies on to stones and had fun exploring & investigating the resources 🌹🥰 We will remember them 🥰