THE Rosebank Centre at Lymm is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary and is looking for past and present children to join in their celebrations.
Hundreds of children from Lymm and surrounding areas think of The Rosebank Centre as their “home from home”, the place where they first met new friends, developed a love of reading and music, found their feet in games and creative play as well as exploring nature in the extensive gardens.
On September 24th, The Rosebank Centre will be celebrating 25 years of childcare with a special day. Past children are invited to drop in with their families and hopefully some will be second generation Rosebank families.
The Rosebank Centre has, historically, been a place for children for 90 years from the date that it became a Holiday Home for Jewish Mothers and Children in 1926. They would travel out on the train from Manchester and enjoy the country life in Lymm with fields running from the back of Rosebank down to the canal.
From the 60’s until 1990 Rosebank was a Children’s Home for Cheshire County Council. It was in 1991 that Margaret and Rod King purchased the property with a view to providing educational and development sessions for 3 to 5 year old children.
As a trained teacher Margaret brought all of her child development skills to the centre and a reputation was established for being a great place for children to “grow”.
Rod explained: “In 1997 our Garden Room extension was added and in 2009 the new Naturegarten log cabin was built in grounds adjacent to Ravenbank School for 3-5 year olds and after school children, whilst retaining The Rosebank Centre for under 3’s.
“Our child centred professional approach is being continued with the involvement of daughter Sadie Hopley as Director.”
Margaret added: “If you are a past or a present child we hope that you will drop in any time between 10am and 3pm when there will be refreshments along with a children’s entertainer at 12:00.
“Please join in the fun and help us celebrate past memories.”
To mark the occasion a new logo has been created for the business illustrating young people playing and learning in the outdoors.
For more details ring The Rosebank Centre on 01925 756900 or Naturegarten on 01925 758959 www.rngroup.co.uk
Picture “Fun days at The Rosebank Centre in the early 1990’s”
