First Opportunities

We shall be holding our @firstopps AGM by Zoom on Thursday 10th August 2023 at 7 pm If supporters and friends would like to attend, please DM for a zoom link 😊

New playgroup for children with special needs in New Milton @NewForestMencap @firstopps advertiserandtimes.co.uk/news/new-playg…

What a lovely day for our first Stay & Play @firstopps @NewForestMencap ! The children had fun playing in the sunshine. Some places still available so if your child (0-5) has additional needs, do join us at Nedderman Centre, New Milton - Tuesday 9.30-11.30

MyFun:D launches today! fb.watch/cnNGxt25qn/ via @FacebookWatch Wow! Closes on 26 April so something to think about over the Easter weekend

We are so pleased to be working in collaboration with New Forest Mencap and announce the start of a new Stay & Play group for babies and young children with additional needs and their parents or carers. At the Nedderman Centre, commencing on Tuesday 26th April

@sarahrix1 Thank you so much for taking the time to do this, Sarah 😊

@firstopps Completed 😊

We are currently gathering information/views from local users, supporters, health and early years professionals to assist in future decision making, following the closure of the preschool. Please complete the attached survey if you can: forms.office.com/r/kPTsZK2URQ

Although the preschool is no longer operating, the Trustees are still exploring options for the future support of young children with additional needs and their families. The charity’s AGM will be held online on Thursday 27th May ‘21. Please DM if you would like to attend

So proud to be a backing singer with @SweetCharityCh on Christmas of Hope song in aid of @HelpMusiciansUK with @MusiciansToget1 Please R/T Please buy a download bit.ly/3nbyW00 Please donate if you can To donate £5, text MUSIC1 to 70970 To help struggling Musicians

Massive thanks to @coopuk in the New Forest for supporting this small local charity all year. Their generosity helped us to carry on supporting the children and their families during these challenging times. So grateful! 💙

Hear more about the amazing @Paraorchestra and Lloyd’s work as their Associate Music Director, in Episode 7 of Performative 🎧 #podcast #arts #ClassicalMusic performativepod.buzzsprout.com/1185233/492034…

@sarahrix1 Thank you so much, Sarah. We were certainly lucky to have had such a great team 😢

@firstopps Very sorry to hear that. When I visited children there, I saw the amazing work going on. All the best to your wonderful staff 😍

A painful decision but, in the end, a combination of difficult circumstances has led to the closure of our special needs preschool @firstopps. You will see in our statement (below) that the charity will now concentrate on supporting young SEND children in other ways

Music is so important for young children. We see its effect @firstopps and recognise the impact on development and education generally. Covid-19 means no live performances. Music & Arts need support now #LetTheMusicPlay

@LymoTweetUp @NMTLADIESFC @Gooseberry13 @SthRgnWFL @HGYFL1 @LymTimesSport @HampshireFA @WomensFootbal15 @TBTVSport @savegrassroots @Ollie_Bayliss @FROMTHEOFFvlog @nolimitshelp @ItsYourChoiceNF @ItsYourVoiceNF @CFNF2 @NF_Disability @nf_rotary @LymHospFriends Thanks for thinking of us!

@NMTLADIESFC @Gooseberry13 @SthRgnWFL @HGYFL1 @LymTimesSport @HampshireFA @WomensFootbal15 @TBTVSport @savegrassroots @Ollie_Bayliss @FROMTHEOFFvlog This could be an opportunity for you @nolimitshelp @ItsYourChoiceNF @ItsYourVoiceNF @CFNF2 @firstopps @NF_Disability @nf_rotary @LymHospFriends 🌟🌟🌟

A wonderful gesture from our @Gooseberry13 Any charities interested? @SthRgnWFL @HGYFL1 @LymoTweetUp @LymTimesSport @HampshireFA @WomensFootbal15 @TBTVSport @savegrassroots @Ollie_Bayliss @FROMTHEOFFvlog #UpTheLinnets 🔵🔴🤝

We are recruiting!

So grateful to have received our first payment from the Co-op Local Community Fund. Many thanks @coopuk for topping up members’ donations with money raised from carrier bag sales. Such wonderful support at this difficult time! Stay safe and well everyone!

The 2.6 Challenge uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RaymondMurphy2… One of our lovely staff members, Jo, is running 2.6km every day for 26 days to raise money for @firstopps Thank you, Jo! Good Luck! 💙