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Silverdale Playcentre, which was facing closure after almost 50 years of serving the community, is on a firmer footing.
Numbers had dropped to the stage where only four families were enrolled and a decision on its future was to be made at a meeting last month.
Silverdale Playcentre’s president, Sarah Abraham, says the response from Hibiscus Matters readers after a story in September 6 about the plight of the centre has helped ensure that it can stay open.
“We have had a huge amount of support come barreling into our centre – new members and kind messages,” Sarah says. “We are excited and incredibly grateful to everyone who is supporting us.”
She says the influx has meant that the centre is now slowly but surely meeting licensing requirements.
“We would however appreciate the public’s on going support as we are still a small centre in need of more families,” she says.
The playcentre, in Wainui Road, is also hoping for volunteers to help manage the property and maintain its gardens and lawns, including donations of equipment and resources. Sarah says she will approach local businesses for help in this regard.
“We have been discussing a ‘gravel pit’ with lots of diggers and bulldozers, bricks and roads to assemble for our first project, which will be popular for both boys and girls.”
Anyone who can help, individuals or businesses, can contact Silverdale Playcentre during term time on 426 3282 or email silverdale@playcentre.org.nz
