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Lions’ presentation to Toy Library

July 16, 2019
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Frome Toy Library, a project run by Purple Elephant Productions, has a new toy cupboard –  thanks to the Lions Club of Frome.

The library, which is held at Portway Methodist Church, caters for up to 150 pre-school age children. They have a wide range of toys, books and puzzles, along with dressing-up clothes and play sacks containing a number of resources around a specific themes. Purple Elephant Productions aims to support the local community by running free or very low cost events in Frome, allowing all families to attend and enjoy activities.

Pictured t-r are Lion Gordon Lee, Sue Willis (Toy Library organiser) and Lions’ President Pete Rumming, along with helpers and a user.

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