Get into the festive spirit with an evening of creativity, seasonal scents, and good company! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop this November.

✨ What to Expect:

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on session where you’ll learn how to craft your own beautiful, eco-friendly wreath using sustainable floristry techniques and reusable materials.

We’ll start with a friendly step-by-step demonstration—perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters. Then it’s your turn to get creative!

🛠 All materials are provided, including:

A willow wreath base

Natural moss and jute twine

Seasonal foliage, pinecones & dried orange slices

A reusable velvet ribbon to finish your wreath in style

🎄 Plus: Enjoy a festive drink and some relaxed time with friends as you make something truly special for your front door.

📅 Date: Friday 28^th November 2025

🕕 Time: Doors open:7.00pm Wreath making demo: 7.45pm

📍 Location: Cator Lane School Hall

🎟 Tickets: £35 each  book here: https://www.pta-events.co.uk/friendsofthelanes/index.cfm?event=event&eventId=103536&preSaleId=C4219439-77D6-482A-898A7E0F009EBFA6

Tickets include a free drink token and festive nibbles on the table.  A bar will be available from 7.00pm-10.00pm (card only).

Spaces are limited, so book your spot soon to avoid missing out on this festive favourite!

We can’t wait to see you there.

Who are we?

The Lanes Fundraising Group is made up of parents, carers and school staff who together organise fundraising events to benefit the school and entertain pupils, families and the local community. We meet (on average) a couple of times a term to organise these events and ensure they happen safely and successfully.

The Lanes Fundraising Group is a registered charity (No 518492) and all work done by the group is voluntary, with all the money raised going to the school.

Why join The Lanes Fundraising Group?

Without the support of parents and carers, the fundraising events would fail, the group would cease and the school would not be able to fund the wide range of activities currently available.

What kind of events and activities do we arrange?

• Fireworks night in November – a fantastic double display with hot food on sale
• Discos after school every term – at both sites, always a hit with the children
• Christmas Fayre – with that special festive guest
• Non-uniform days for tombola donations

Pupils and staff get involved in the preparation and running of events. This helps to create a real community feel as well as a sense of achievement for everyone involved.

How to get involved:

As children leave The Lanes, so parents and carers leave the fundraising group and we are always in need of new committee members and volunteers to help run a stall, help out at discos, fold raffle tickets, put up posters and numerous other tasks.

We know that people are very busy – we appreciate your help, whatever time you have available.

• Join the mailing list – Email friends@thelanes.notts.sch.uk and let us know you’d like to join the mailing list. We can keep you up to date with meetings and fundraising plans.
• Help us with new fundraising ideas - by email or catch us at an event, or better still come along to a meeting
• Come to a meeting – school advertise the meetings for us plus you’ll get an email with the date if you’re on our mailing list
• Volunteer at events – always a great way to get involved with the school and have fun

• Keep coming to events and supporting events with donations, bring your family and friends

Ways to get in touch?

Email: friends@thelanes.notts.sch.uk

Let us know if you have any skills/interests that would benefit our fundraising efforts e.g. design, marketing, catering, crafts, links with other groups, admin etc

We look forward to meeting you!