January 12th, 2015 | 
Author: 2014 Mission Christmas was a huge success here at “Buttercup Lane Childminders – East Ardsley”
We raised a huge £1200 worth of presents and donations. Thanks to all that contributed .
See pictures here.
Listen to Karls Interview with Radio Aires Scott Makin for this years Mission Christmas – Cash for Kids campaign 2014 .
Check out the story of our recent Super Hero Exploits on our Cash for Kids – Radio Aire page.
As we plan on supporting Cash for Kids through all of their fund raising activities we will add our stories and events to this page.
East Ardsley Childminder Karl Stead as Superman
Tomorrow is SUPER HERO DAY !!
There is something very special happenning tomorrow here at luchtime and we can’t wait for the excitement – We are literally bursting with joy !!
Buttercup Lane Childminders In East Ardsley are going the extra mile to help Cash for Kids – Radio Aire !
Update to follow !!!!
We are doing it again ! – Yes Karl will be wearing one of his many Super Hero outfits. Don’t forget if you see him out and about in East Ardsley, Tingley or Morley – give him a massive Super Hero Wave – To Infinity and Beyond ! Please support the cause and donate as much as you can – Every single penny you donate stays in OUR community area.
Calling all Superheroes!
Radio Aire Cash for Kids needs your help on Friday 2nd May We’re raising funds to support disabled and disadvantaged children living in OUR local community, but to really make a difference we need your support. If your business, workplace or school would like to take part and dress as a superhero for the day – or just be a superhero by fundraising! – please register your support below for Cash for Kids Superhero Day.
What a result – One of our older Buttercup Babes was in the Yorkshire Evening Post on Monday 31st March. She was part of Sharp Lane Primary School that are demanding Pop Stars like Miley, Lady Gaga and the rest of the raunchy stars to clean up their act.
The youngsters want the stars to ditch the current trend to create provocative videos and become inspirational role models.
The school have handed out leaflets to parents to encourage them to be careful about what the children watch on television.
They have even written a song called “That’s what makes a Role Model” to the tune of One Direction’s “What makes you beautiful”.
The children themselves agreed that the videos that these stars create make them feel uncomfortable and they are wanting things to change. “Just because you are showing your body doesn’t mean you are popular and successful. If your talented then that should be enough and this is what they should be aspiring to”
Another class at Sharp Lane Primary in Middleton are raising money for Macmillan. The schools two campaigns are part of the nationwide Go-Givers project.
Well Done to all the School at Sharp Lane and our older Buttercup Babe for making a stand and to try and change how the media promote pop artists.
The school children are passionate about the projects and helped them feel empowered to make a difference when they get together whilst they are making very good use of the educational material that they are studying.
What a fantastic approach for the school to have – listening to the pupils and making lessons interesting something that will keep all the children interested in learning.
Leeds a child friendly city – a place where children are valued, supported, enjoy growing up, and look forward to a bright future – for children, young people and families in Leeds – just tweet @child_Leeds or use #child_Leeds.
We have a new company setup now for Fidelity Childcare Vouchers – Working parents can save £933 as individuals, If both parents join the childcare voucher scheme potential savings of up to £1866 can be made! Please see the link to them on the right hand side for more details !
Our 11 year daughter Kaia has become a Beat Bullying Jubilee Mentor.
Kaia took two days out of the normal school to study for this accreditation.
BeatBullying is all about young people helping and supporting each other online.
If you’re being bullied, or are feeling a bit low, or are maybe troubled by something and you’re not sure what to do or who to talk to, then BeatBullying is where you can go for help. It doesn’t matter how big or small you think the problem is, or whether you’re being targeted online or offline, our mentors are here to listen and support you.
The best thing about it is that mentors are young people too. Many young people have told us that they would prefer to speak to another young person about bullying. That’s why mentors are young people like you. They have been trained and are volunteering their time online to help you.
It’s still important to talk to your parents or teachers about bullying. If you don’t feel ready to do this, a mentor can help.
See the link on the right for more details.
What a night the presentation evening was – it was superb.
We were nominated for TWO AWARDS and what about these categories “Best Place in Leeds for Children and Young People Award” and “Looking after Children and Young People Award” . We are SO PROUD and chuffed to bits that people nominated US for these categories. Words are simply not enough of how humbled we feel that Buttercup Lane Childminders are thought of in such high praise.
We are so Proud about our nominations at the CFL awards
The whole performance was managed from start to finish by the children of Leeds that are part of CFL. It was amazing. Everything was thought of, The venue, the Red Carpet, The lighting, the Sound, the Acts that appeared – it was all controlled and delivered with such professionalism it was simply an evening of pride and passion for delivering everything that Child Friendly Leeds is all about.
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It’s the awards tonight and we are so excited to be going after we here at Buttercup Lane Childminders got nominated of Three Awards.
Although we don’t think we have been short listed we are so proud that we got nominated in the first place. Thanks to everyone that voted for us and its such a wonderful feeling of appreciation.
The awards is the very first one for Child Friendly Leeds and with the hundreds of people attending its sure going to be a special occasion.
People from all around the world have been voting since November for the four award categories and its our commitment to our business and having a real passion for Childcare that we believe people have seen just how much effort we put in and this has been rewarded by the nominations.
To get involved with CFL type Child friendly Leeds into Google.
Children are the future so get involved with them today to make differences for tomorrow that will benefit everyone’s lives .
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We have been to donate all the presents this morning. We met Rich and Naomi from the Radio Aire breakfast show. We took with us all the beautiful presents that we and our wonderful customers have donated to their Mission Christmas Cash for Kids Appeal.
A massive Thank you to all our Parents that contributed and your presents will make a childrens Christmas all that more special.