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<lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:17:35 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title>June Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2026-05-29T18:16:19+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/435b971841a46c639801393fb33d0359-102.html#unique-entry-id-102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/435b971841a46c639801393fb33d0359-102.html#unique-entry-id-102</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Print it out, read over Pimms and use as fan in the ridiculous (and presumably illegal) heat.   It's the multipurpose June Newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2026-04-02T08:19:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/0bd0d7aac57f29a53d4297647ee5cd49-101.html#unique-entry-id-101</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/0bd0d7aac57f29a53d4297647ee5cd49-101.html#unique-entry-id-101</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you eating too much chocolate because the Easter Bunny has been? ...  You can't have too much of a good thing and the bunny wouldn't have left it if he didn't want you to eat it. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2026-03-04T06:58:13+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/7dd18558b01dd78309cdffa7910f853e-100.html#unique-entry-id-100</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/7dd18558b01dd78309cdffa7910f853e-100.html#unique-entry-id-100</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I couldn't believe it either.   Take a moment to enjoy the sunshine and the March newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2026-02-01T20:09:43+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ac2152e4770e049754a94145c11ccfae-99.html#unique-entry-id-99</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ac2152e4770e049754a94145c11ccfae-99.html#unique-entry-id-99</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[February and basically it's been raining now since *checks calendar*&hellip; the Middle Ages. ...  And as if you'd be any the wiser, having not seen the sun in the best part of 500 years.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2026-01-07T15:28:28+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/72d93eca912a4e6225b2e6a5a75177b7-98.html#unique-entry-id-98</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/72d93eca912a4e6225b2e6a5a75177b7-98.html#unique-entry-id-98</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bang on it in January.   One newsletter with Happy New Year wishes. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November and December Newsletters</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2026-01-07T15:18:28+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/9a8be620f5f113c7770436a013c94694-97.html#unique-entry-id-97</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/9a8be620f5f113c7770436a013c94694-97.html#unique-entry-id-97</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The start to term is a bit frantic, so let' just say we're adding these to the archive for your reference. :-)


...December]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome Back &#x26; October Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-10-01T07:50:39+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d831589e8631712b1f066ce417af230e-96.html#unique-entry-id-96</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d831589e8631712b1f066ce417af230e-96.html#unique-entry-id-96</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And so, another year begins and here is the October Newsletter to welcome those of you new and those returning.   A new prospectus and updated documents are on their way soon!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>July Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-07-04T08:38:24+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/0b986ce10eb08e4d8c4e653b0a3c0034-95.html#unique-entry-id-95</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/0b986ce10eb08e4d8c4e653b0a3c0034-95.html#unique-entry-id-95</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Another year's all but over and the long hot summer of the soul is incoming.   One last newsletter before we run off into the sunset.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-06-01T19:08:37+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/3ed85d8a525a0519a2b7ed8312ff08ca-94.html#unique-entry-id-94</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/3ed85d8a525a0519a2b7ed8312ff08ca-94.html#unique-entry-id-94</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[That's about half the year. ...  Time flies when you're, er, writing newsletters? ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-05-04T10:19:56+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a42946d8949645d6b2c98456b27900d3-93.html#unique-entry-id-93</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a42946d8949645d6b2c98456b27900d3-93.html#unique-entry-id-93</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sure Spring has spring now and not even a Bank Holiday can make it rain. ...  Ponder this and enjoy a cup of coffee with the May newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-04-02T16:34:23+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/733bb3b486c5a15b695bd749975ff104-92.html#unique-entry-id-92</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/733bb3b486c5a15b695bd749975ff104-92.html#unique-entry-id-92</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spring has sprung and sunshine fills the air.   Ice cream and a quick read of the newsletter probably the right thing to do. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-03-04T20:26:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8965096664d99b2a4c8b885d2a4931dc-91.html#unique-entry-id-91</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8965096664d99b2a4c8b885d2a4931dc-91.html#unique-entry-id-91</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Is it Spring or has the temperature of the rain changed? ...  I mean, it probably doesn't, but you won't know that until you read it, will you?]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-01-29T08:07:54+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/2766c7c44acb4e959a17210679768e96-90.html#unique-entry-id-90</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/2766c7c44acb4e959a17210679768e96-90.html#unique-entry-id-90</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And rain and wind.   Best stay inside and read the newsletter instead.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2025-01-05T20:07:24+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e686443b886aba221fcc27ce46f49898-89.html#unique-entry-id-89</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e686443b886aba221fcc27ce46f49898-89.html#unique-entry-id-89</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy New Year, everyone.   Here's the very first newsletter of a new year.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>December Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-11-30T15:51:32+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/628f2cc885114b01ea2b17e02d53988a-88.html#unique-entry-id-88</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/628f2cc885114b01ea2b17e02d53988a-88.html#unique-entry-id-88</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ho ho ho.


...In the meantime, the December newsletter is here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-10-04T09:55:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/6330b0baa73f8e3d011f58544a2be766-87.html#unique-entry-id-87</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/6330b0baa73f8e3d011f58544a2be766-87.html#unique-entry-id-87</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Available to download here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Key Diary Dates 2025</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-10-02T09:22:40+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/22d416b64fd53e2e59fa3a48a177b0ff-86.html#unique-entry-id-86</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/22d416b64fd53e2e59fa3a48a177b0ff-86.html#unique-entry-id-86</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Grab them here and add them to your calendar&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>September Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-09-03T08:12:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a20b784485742638de7fdee8a5256a57-85.html#unique-entry-id-85</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a20b784485742638de7fdee8a5256a57-85.html#unique-entry-id-85</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We look forward to the new school year and welcoming new faces and those coming back to us!   Here's the September newsletter to start off the year just right&hellip; ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June and July Newsletters</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-07-03T08:41:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8e517fbd84155356d14311ce232456bc-84.html#unique-entry-id-84</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8e517fbd84155356d14311ce232456bc-84.html#unique-entry-id-84</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[No one can actually tell.   Ponder the unfathomable British weather over the June and July newsletters.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-05-03T07:54:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/da6dbe703044716dd1562d8896224edd-83.html#unique-entry-id-83</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/da6dbe703044716dd1562d8896224edd-83.html#unique-entry-id-83</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You can tell what month it is by the temperature of the rain. ...  While we wait for any hint of some sunshine, here's the May newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-03-30T12:07:37+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a098fe81dd2b11b3b9caa0ee2f65285a-82.html#unique-entry-id-82</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a098fe81dd2b11b3b9caa0ee2f65285a-82.html#unique-entry-id-82</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spring sunshine and showers&hellip; except the sunshine seems to be missing. ...  That's a lovely ray of sunshine, right?]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-02-29T15:40:48+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/490b9757076dfada163aecbc58788c23-81.html#unique-entry-id-81</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/490b9757076dfada163aecbc58788c23-81.html#unique-entry-id-81</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Is it me or has February just flown by, like there aren't even as many days in it?   Ponder this and the March newsletter right here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-02-02T13:42:03+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/732196e5ed6f0dbca35edb0ebff20438-80.html#unique-entry-id-80</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/732196e5ed6f0dbca35edb0ebff20438-80.html#unique-entry-id-80</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Do the days seem lighter or is it just that Dry January is over?   Ponder these and other deep and meaningful thoughts over our February newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-01-03T11:10:31+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/31ccf5f05758c0d6b1887dab1261065a-79.html#unique-entry-id-79</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/31ccf5f05758c0d6b1887dab1261065a-79.html#unique-entry-id-79</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ease into the New Year with the January Newsletter&hellip; and try and forget just how much it's rained.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>December Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-12-01T15:20:11+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/71af1a8fbc461d2f4782ad443d8731e2-78.html#unique-entry-id-78</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/71af1a8fbc461d2f4782ad443d8731e2-78.html#unique-entry-id-78</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ho Ho holy freezing temperatures Batman, it's really quite cold out.   Something about a newsletter being hot off the press to warm you up&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-10-29T11:33:54+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/f03434cb39b57b364dc6357aeeea73d4-77.html#unique-entry-id-77</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/f03434cb39b57b364dc6357aeeea73d4-77.html#unique-entry-id-77</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was just thinking we should have a newsletter&hellip;.   Download it here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-10-06T11:09:12+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/907bd8bf8dafd3dd67fa06396b59f6b8-76.html#unique-entry-id-76</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/907bd8bf8dafd3dd67fa06396b59f6b8-76.html#unique-entry-id-76</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Download it here&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>September Newsletter&#x2c; Prospectus and Wraparound Care</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-09-17T17:42:35+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ad9080f73a2fc4160c58ef32d85987ca-75.html#unique-entry-id-75</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ad9080f73a2fc4160c58ef32d85987ca-75.html#unique-entry-id-75</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome back to the new school year!   We have an updated Prospectus for you here along with updated Wraparound Care information here and the September newsletter here. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>July Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-07-16T16:32:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/24cdfca3f7521d27f6a0ff39ee42ba2d-74.html#unique-entry-id-74</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/24cdfca3f7521d27f6a0ff39ee42ba2d-74.html#unique-entry-id-74</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy Summer holidays!   One July newsletter&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-05-31T11:38:43+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/792ff9c6a7148c43eb81fb48224aaf4f-73.html#unique-entry-id-73</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/792ff9c6a7148c43eb81fb48224aaf4f-73.html#unique-entry-id-73</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Waiting for summer and the holidays? ...  But until then, it's June newsletter time.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-05-03T11:32:25+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/14b76a4209ac4cfc553b41b751dd5e05-72.html#unique-entry-id-72</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/14b76a4209ac4cfc553b41b751dd5e05-72.html#unique-entry-id-72</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, for now anyway.   Enjoy the warmth and the May newsletter while you can&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-04-01T12:29:16+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d9e5d2c30f403e416aaaecb38b7458ed-71.html#unique-entry-id-71</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d9e5d2c30f403e416aaaecb38b7458ed-71.html#unique-entry-id-71</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The April newsletter has landed on the first day of the month and we're not even joking. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-03-03T09:46:24+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c652d2ec4bed14a020eab26fb4c82b44-70.html#unique-entry-id-70</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c652d2ec4bed14a020eab26fb4c82b44-70.html#unique-entry-id-70</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In an uncertain world, enjoy the certainty of this month's newsletter.   There's no need to thank me, I don't even write it. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-02-03T10:39:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/66f9e09fa3fdaf3475498307fe2aa7ce-69.html#unique-entry-id-69</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/66f9e09fa3fdaf3475498307fe2aa7ce-69.html#unique-entry-id-69</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dry January turning into wet February? ...  We only publish the newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nov and Dec Newsletters</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-01-03T08:58:34+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/228aa7d83b2d59097a4836994729f071-68.html#unique-entry-id-68</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/228aa7d83b2d59097a4836994729f071-68.html#unique-entry-id-68</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yes - between the cold weather and the Christmas excitement, we missed these off the website.   Sorry about that&hellip;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-01-02T09:35:57+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8c0aed3728fae247492d41022ce14ab1-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8c0aed3728fae247492d41022ce14ab1-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[2022: it's so last year.   Get with the now and read the January newsletter right here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-10-17T13:35:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a07e41aaf754a847c49f7b805cdf1621-66.html#unique-entry-id-66</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a07e41aaf754a847c49f7b805cdf1621-66.html#unique-entry-id-66</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Whilst the nights draw in and the silky moon is in the sky, enjoy the October newsletter with the pumpkin spice latte.   I hear they're delicious and all the rage. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>July Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-06-30T12:05:27+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1ff4894ae3e7fa8ed0dfab8c6e270744-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1ff4894ae3e7fa8ed0dfab8c6e270744-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the wise words of Shakin' Stevens, Woah woah July, if you love me, come read our very own newsletter.   Probably.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-05-08T15:42:01+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e19887ed4836e39ecd1959e9db377a54-64.html#unique-entry-id-64</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e19887ed4836e39ecd1959e9db377a54-64.html#unique-entry-id-64</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunshine and Bank Holidays, it could almost be summer.   Enjoy the May newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-03-23T10:29:29+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cd5e81e08b7892d2dacf4f0e96535265-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cd5e81e08b7892d2dacf4f0e96535265-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[April is here and the newsletter is available.   Happy (nearly) Easter, everyone!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-03-23T10:29:29+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/2c12d6b6d2ad58d3d70d223dba6a69fe-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/2c12d6b6d2ad58d3d70d223dba6a69fe-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It surely feels like it this week, but you just know it can't last&hellip; can it? ...  I just write these posts, but they don't let me near the actual newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-02-01T17:05:08+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/f861d8b91fd5c966e89b37bf990d06b5-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/f861d8b91fd5c966e89b37bf990d06b5-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Is it OK to call the diet done for the year or do we have to carry on?   Ponder that over a cuppa and the February newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-01-02T16:06:14+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8862b6d373fb9689615bb3843bad468b-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8862b6d373fb9689615bb3843bad468b-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's so last year.   Happy new year everyone&hellip; get with the now and download the January 2022 newsletter right here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>December Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-12-03T09:33:05+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d6c4873a22aa0d185b750985dbdae691-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d6c4873a22aa0d185b750985dbdae691-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A lot of shops have a lot of elf blood on their hands and that's pretty sad.   But what's not sad and is positively festive, is the December newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-11-01T09:20:23+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/3cb578ba750ab62a377bcadd8d991d37-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/3cb578ba750ab62a377bcadd8d991d37-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[November the 5th has come and gone


...I held a banger in my hand
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>July newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-07-03T17:47:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/9f476d2e8ff4a1132882b0ca628c8d48-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/9f476d2e8ff4a1132882b0ca628c8d48-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer and the end of lockdown uncles ever closer.   To tide you over until freedom truly arrives, here's the July newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-06-01T19:23:36+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e7e7ac143c12f8333b70f5c71c6ea48f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e7e7ac143c12f8333b70f5c71c6ea48f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You're not going to read this one, because we all know, it's half term and you're all playing in the sunshine.   But we were thinking of you anyway, and did a newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-05-04T11:44:25+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/bc56bb404e1a0df7de28f148d1491ac5-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/bc56bb404e1a0df7de28f148d1491ac5-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[So few April showers that May seems to be instantly making up for it.   Take solace in the latest newsletter and know that summer is coming. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-04-05T08:59:46+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/04d3fd4fc98095826732fb5528f4dd18-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/04d3fd4fc98095826732fb5528f4dd18-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As spring does its thing, Easter comes around and the days get longer, here's to hoping we can look forward to a more normal summer as the vaccine rollout continues.   Whilst we wait for normality to return, here's the April newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-03-05T07:51:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e0d26c6aad47aec94bc75aa1d4adf303-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e0d26c6aad47aec94bc75aa1d4adf303-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Vaccine rollout and the thought of Spring around the corner. ...  Lockdown is slowly coming to and end and we're looking forward to seeing everyone again&hellip; here's the nursery outlook in the March newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-01-31T17:24:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/69aa0f8ed542eab3bab6a06d85633616-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/69aa0f8ed542eab3bab6a06d85633616-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[February and could it be there's light at the end of the winter tunnel? ...  We dream of summer holidays and a social agenda being on the cards again. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>December and January Newsletters</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-01-05T10:06:51+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/5d853b85243097b0686b4c7dd6a35873-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/5d853b85243097b0686b4c7dd6a35873-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Slightly belated Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to one and all.   Here's to hoping for a much better 2021 than 2020&hellip; let's kick off the year with the December and January newsletters.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-11-17T14:40:54+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/de11c279be054015c42aaaad95f16709-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/de11c279be054015c42aaaad95f16709-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[November 5th has come and gone, with more of a whimper than a bang this year.   Lockdown continues, the nights draw in, but it's the perfect excuse to close the curtains, curl up on the sofa and watch some TV with a nice cuppa. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-10-01T08:38:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/978a887b8c349e9f4193bb50683974ab-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/978a887b8c349e9f4193bb50683974ab-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[October and the last of the summer sun seems to be behind us, with a very autumnal feeling in the air.   We hope you are all staying safe and well as we get into the new school year.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to the New School Year</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-08-31T13:46:32+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/762e2c7e0b41b1458393b8a897f9fb61-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/762e2c7e0b41b1458393b8a897f9fb61-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[To say it has been a challenging time would be an understatement, but we are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the new school year.   We've had to make some changes to keep children, staff and parents all safe and we'll keep you updated via email as always. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We are back&#x21;</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-06-25T12:00:54+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/29b415f5ceca23f75b7923a60e984d67-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/29b415f5ceca23f75b7923a60e984d67-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For our current parents and children, we are delighted to be open again.   We're accepting inquiries for September for new families so do give us a call or write an email for further information. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We are closed and staff furloughed</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-04-02T13:34:35+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c7504ec6159f4bb03f30bf641aeb5595-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c7504ec6159f4bb03f30bf641aeb5595-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We hope to be back soon and wish you all the very best in the meantime.   Stay safe and lost of love from all the staff to you and your families.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-03-07T17:19:21+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/67ac70619f0315dcb3cf476a47f7272a-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/67ac70619f0315dcb3cf476a47f7272a-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Soon, the clocks will go forward, Spring may spring and lighter, longer days are ahead. ...  Whilst we wait for all that though, here's the March newsletter&hellip; ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-01-30T17:50:25+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/92639165a69a0273807f7ce64647c1a7-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/92639165a69a0273807f7ce64647c1a7-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Someone, somewhere, has to come up with these little notices and pop them on the website each and every month for your reading pleasure.   It's not easy, I tell you, making up stuff to keep such a discerning and demanding audience happy, and yet, somehow, another month and another download is right here for you to enjoy. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Janaury Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-01-08T18:05:32+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e6a453838fdaf95a0b16227939d473e4-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/e6a453838fdaf95a0b16227939d473e4-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It must be around 12 months since the last one. ...  Here's to a prosperous and happy one to one and all. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>December Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-12-03T19:46:35+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a57a894622b5f811ea1a8656e5ce4eb1-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/a57a894622b5f811ea1a8656e5ce4eb1-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Whilst you sit indoors on another dark evening, pondering in the long, dark teatime of the soul and vaguely wondering if it'll ever stop raining, why not download the latest newsletter and have a quick peruse. ...  All you have to do is click right here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-10-31T16:12:49+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/69c5c6bded3a8e0a5602ba0e70cdcb60-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/69c5c6bded3a8e0a5602ba0e70cdcb60-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Doorbell munchkins and carved out pumpkins.   Slightly less spooky, but obviously no less exciting, the November newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-10-01T11:12:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/68eff8389044739214bebd09e6b1cb5a-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/68eff8389044739214bebd09e6b1cb5a-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[October is here and that means a few things.   Autumn is properly incoming, you'll be trick or treating before you know it and there's a new newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to the New School Year</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-08-29T10:30:51+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/45aaa414f647d64354abb40661bf53d1-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/45aaa414f647d64354abb40661bf53d1-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We hope everyone has had a lovely summer and is looking forward to starting a brand new school year!   A few useful pieces of information are below to help you get started&hellip;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>July Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-06-27T07:49:14+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d2a4166d4a8c5fec2882aeb99b89d8ab-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d2a4166d4a8c5fec2882aeb99b89d8ab-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And now the end of term is near&hellip; but still time for the July newsletter and hopefully, the weather to get itself together and realise that it's getting on summer time and it should sort itself out.   Download and read on here&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-06-04T19:02:26+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/25ab62396b13256a1e6454aca664979a-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/25ab62396b13256a1e6454aca664979a-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer is just a few weeks away and it's time to think about holidays, time off and a few lazy days.   But before then, the June newsletter is here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-05-02T20:59:15+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/effe93577bcd87d9b48bcc4ffea72d58-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/effe93577bcd87d9b48bcc4ffea72d58-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bank Holidays and is it Spring? ...  The weather might not be able to make up its mind, but we're definitely and definitively letting you download a copy of the May Newsletter right here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scarlet Fever Information</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-04-02T19:49:54+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/5a200ceb173b2f93240e8219b324e291-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/5a200ceb173b2f93240e8219b324e291-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: 'We have seen more cases of scarlet fever in the last few years than we&rsquo;ve been used to &ndash; we&rsquo;re unsure why this is, but if a patient thinks that they, or their child, might have symptoms, then they should seek medical advice.'


...A table outlining the periods of exclusion from school due to infectious conditions can be downloaded here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/789369/Exclusion_table.pdf ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-03-31T18:26:56+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c3af116f2fffc3e6638b5124b81d6514-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c3af116f2fffc3e6638b5124b81d6514-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The clocks have gone forward and long lazy evenings in the garden beckon and as one 3 year old once said in response to "What time is it?", it will soon be "Pimm's o'clock!". 

...Anyway, enough from the rambling mind of the web development team&hellip; here's the April newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-03-01T16:25:47+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cdd0ee0104c969a0c4d85a9664dbab36-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cdd0ee0104c969a0c4d85a9664dbab36-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wasn't it just Christmas?   Basking in the sunshine before the storm of the incoming weekend, take a moment to enjoy the March newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-01-24T13:54:14+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/db01f5fa9e45f6a5dd964bc055741b08-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/db01f5fa9e45f6a5dd964bc055741b08-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[That's the name of the game. ...  But, whatever, early is the new on time, so here's the February newsletter.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January New Year Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-01-06T15:07:33+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/35435c702554e227de806e7aaec3a5b4-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/35435c702554e227de806e7aaec3a5b4-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy New Year everyone and welcome to another term and fresh new year.   Here's the January newsletter for you to download. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>December Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-12-03T08:08:06+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1919be255b6a822ba5c5fd2d4a60d607-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1919be255b6a822ba5c5fd2d4a60d607-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The newsletter for December is available&hellip; download it here.   Ho ho ho!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-10-28T17:36:29+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ba91407c30fd1f703d8eb9a14a725e89-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ba91407c30fd1f703d8eb9a14a725e89-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The newsletter for November is available&hellip; download it here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Leaving a Child At Home</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-10-12T07:54:59+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cba4a7769a64560a411f34ea3a5ef1c1-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cba4a7769a64560a411f34ea3a5ef1c1-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leaving a Child At Home


Advice on when it may be appropriate to leave your child home alone, as well as choosing an appropriate babysitter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-09-26T14:48:21+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ba33e9f663d27034c4dc7fa91d22954d-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/ba33e9f663d27034c4dc7fa91d22954d-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's been a busy start to the year!


Here's the October newsletter. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2018-9 School Year Information</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-08-26T10:44:24+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/34420f6df3e658517bf486c2eddc3e35-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/34420f6df3e658517bf486c2eddc3e35-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have some useful information for you for the beginning of the school year.


...Fees for September 2018: Download here.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Government Information 2018</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-07-16T16:52:04+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/83d7cf3c84162fc505b55395771b44b4-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/83d7cf3c84162fc505b55395771b44b4-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Can be downloaded here and what to expect from your child&rsquo;s learning in Foundation Years can be downloaded here.


Government Information on 30 Hours Free Child Care
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>July Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-06-26T19:54:59+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/df4c74a96e7a36987abda197e7772e27-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/df4c74a96e7a36987abda197e7772e27-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[So June's nice weather wasn't the entire English summer.   There's actual, real hot weather this week, but don't worry, our newsletter is as cool as ever. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-05-24T19:02:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/4303cb52147df1692a10e5de4ee8668b-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/4303cb52147df1692a10e5de4ee8668b-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[But it does have the latest info from the nursery, even if it doesn't predict the weather.


Download it here and also, a copy of the GDPR letter is here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-04-28T14:39:52+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c1640f0f742be81cbdd12f04d22f1e92-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/c1640f0f742be81cbdd12f04d22f1e92-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[April showers will hopefully give way to warmer weather and whilst we're waiting for that to happen, grab the May Newsletter&hellip; 


Download it here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March 2018 Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-03-04T16:15:47+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8dea825bf53ddecbd1375643cea309d2-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/8dea825bf53ddecbd1375643cea309d2-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Beasts from the East!   It's as unpredictable out there as next week's lottery numbers, but you know exactly where you're at with ANS, because we've got our monthly newsletter.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Feb 2018 Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-01-30T17:30:20+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1a116214643e848c655316bb40aec7e7-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1a116214643e848c655316bb40aec7e7-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There's simply no predicting what's going on meteorologically. ...  The newsletter tells you exactly what's up. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January 2018 Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-01-08T16:50:54+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d56f6dfde286373bd1d50aa05057f340-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d56f6dfde286373bd1d50aa05057f340-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We hope you've had a lovely Christmas break and wish you all the very best for the coming year.


Here's the January 2018 newsletter to start off the year&hellip;download it here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November and December Newsletters</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-11-30T08:03:25+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d21562ff119829192f98a9c0cdfb5563-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/d21562ff119829192f98a9c0cdfb5563-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[November and December are available for download.   You can find them here or all the year's newsletters under Parents Info.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter and 2017 Fees</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-10-16T16:43:21+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/3dd8ffb2153c3febb98f0ce2b9c31c71-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/3dd8ffb2153c3febb98f0ce2b9c31c71-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The October Newsletter and 2017 Feed are available.


The fees information can be downloaded here and the October newsletter is here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2018 Prospectus</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-09-02T10:08:23+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/55545feb99c91ec32f942719b35f83ee-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/55545feb99c91ec32f942719b35f83ee-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2018 Prospectus is available


You can download a copy here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2017 - 2018 Information</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-08-31T17:44:50+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/2978d59042cf17cdf280eec985b499a2-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/2978d59042cf17cdf280eec985b499a2-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's some of the information you'll need for this coming school year


...Dates for your diary this year are here.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>After School Registration</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-08-17T17:28:06+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/9c59b250f421305fbe6e01c3f812bc5f-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/9c59b250f421305fbe6e01c3f812bc5f-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After School Registration 2017


Download the application form here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>July Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-07-03T21:46:35+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1ae24ac3a83c2d21a0d2e9bae4f7d033-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1ae24ac3a83c2d21a0d2e9bae4f7d033-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The July newsletter out along with sunshine and beckoning summer holidays&hellip; download a copy here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-05-23T20:22:40+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/0fee8a1dc36835943e4b4c4c6fde0959-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/0fee8a1dc36835943e4b4c4c6fde0959-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The June newsletter out much like the sunshine this week &hellip; download a copy here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>May Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-04-26T18:42:38+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1c569a95ea3475658c628932946c3015-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/1c569a95ea3475658c628932946c3015-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The May newsletter out&hellip; download a copy here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-03-31T11:20:51+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/719dd1ad1c4b5100e85102b7d9e61cb0-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/719dd1ad1c4b5100e85102b7d9e61cb0-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest newsletter is out.   You can download it here&hellip;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>February and March Newsletters</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-03-06T18:00:11+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/83655c0d9d447654297c113477ec807c-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/83655c0d9d447654297c113477ec807c-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You can download our latest newsletters here&hellip;


...March]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>January Newsletter &#x26; Job Vacancy</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2017-01-06T18:37:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/247105955b2597ffc8a61486fb826c7d-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/247105955b2597ffc8a61486fb826c7d-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The right person will have to hold an NVQ level III in Childcare or equivalent and preferably been in a similar post for 2yrs or more, and have an up to date DBS.


Alcester Nursery Studio Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects its staff and post holders to share this commitment. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>December Update</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2016-11-28T20:30:48+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/614a69735e848a82f72c2cffa30c63b5-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/614a69735e848a82f72c2cffa30c63b5-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's beginning to feel a little like Christmas, with the town getting into the festive spirit and decorations going up. 

...The Bingo Evening last month raised &pound;585 and the Christmas Cards and Mugs raised &pound;83. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>November Newsletter and more...</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2016-10-21T18:00:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/668fbfde24e964595b755209005e6d87-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/668fbfde24e964595b755209005e6d87-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's the latest newsletter for November and a halloween cake recipe we've been talking about. ...  Join us at the The Members Club in Alcester on 25th November for a fun night&hellip; details below!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October Newsletter and more...</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2016-10-04T18:02:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/b97bd6ec7e51f7314788de43bdb58072-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/b97bd6ec7e51f7314788de43bdb58072-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's update time!   Here's the latest newsletter for October, a recipe we've been talking about at Nursery and a Schema Information sheet you might find useful&hellip;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome Back BBQ</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2016-09-09T18:09:52+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/aac48099b053808cdebc0e9e5093981c-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/aac48099b053808cdebc0e9e5093981c-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're having a welcome back BBQ on Friday 16th September at the Nursery at 5.30pm.


There'll be free activities for the children and we look forward to seeing you all. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>National Children&#x27;s Food Festival</title><dc:creator>ANS</dc:creator><dc:subject>Latest News</dc:subject><dc:date>2016-09-08T10:15:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cd0788ed855d81ce15f6fa578d496613-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alcesternursery.org/blog/files/cd0788ed855d81ce15f6fa578d496613-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is something that we are looking into delivering on a long term basis, where staff and parents could bring in different foods for the children to try and explore.   We are even looking at obtaining a regular Veg Box, so if you grow your own foods, have anything in abundance or something that you think would be good for the children, then please do not hesitate to ask. ]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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