On Monday the children were very surprised………a new piece of furniture had arrived in Bumblebees.
It is a storytelling chair.
The children have already begun to use this chair, snuggling up and reading to themselves and others.
Thank you to Mrs Hobbs, who has generously spent time making the chair come back to life and to Mr Whiteley for purchasing it!
I am sure this special chair will get lots of use!!! 
What a lovely idea 😁
This looks like a great chair for getting comfy in for a good read. I wonder if any of the children have a favourite place at home where they like to read?
Looks very comfy
Thanks to everyone who made this possible for Mr Whiteley for buying an old chair that he knew would just right when he was able to find the person with the right skills to sand it and upholster it into the perfect ‘Applegarth Story Chair’.
To our amazing parents and grandparents for donating fabrics – upholstery fabric perfect for the job.
The person with the skills – Mrs Hobbs!
So much learning for the children about looking after things, recycling and donating. In addition to the valuable storytelling that will take place in the Bees.
Thanks all.