Round Oak Robins

October 2010 saw our organization receive an award from the mayor of Dudley for volunteering excellence.This prestigious award is made annually to groups and individuals in the Dudley Borough in recognition of their service to the community. Our chairman, Martyn Barrett, collected the award on behalf of all our volunteers whose hard work and professionalism merited this recognition.

Round Oak Robins in the Stourbridge News:

'The windfall from BBC Children in Need will enable Round Oak Robins to continue its work supporting bereaved youngsters and their families across the borough, as it will meet at least half of the group’s financial needs for the next three years.

Chairman Adrian Barrett said: ''We are delighted with the award which will allow our volunteers to support even more children and families ...

Baggeridge Country Park was chosen for our brilliant summer fun day. Funding from Dudley Children's Trust meant that we could do so much more for our day out.  The Aerial Ropes Activity was really impressive. Many families supported each other, talking nervous participants through difficult bits and down the zip wire. It was truly inspirational to watch as families gained confidence. There were many congratulatory high fives and hugs at the end.

We are delighted to report that Round Oak Robins has been awarded a grant from BBC Children In Need for three years.  This is wonderful news and guarantees the continuation of the service provided for young people and their families.

We are pleased to receive a grant from Dudley Childrens Trust.  This will enable us to fund an outdoor activity day this summer, which should prove to be an exciting experience for the young people.

We celebrated ROBINS birthday at Baggeridge Country Park. 

The weather was kind to us as we explored the pond for wriggly creatures.  A firm favourite activity with families and volunteers alike.        

A tremendous effort was made by Carl to pull a truck at the Mighty Midlander competition Brierley Hill.

He did not let a tropical downpour deter him from raising a truck load of sponsor money in aid of Round Oak Robins.     

Carl seen here with Robins volunteers and of course... ROBIN!

Face painting again popular at our stall at this lovely park, another fun day meeting lots of interesting local people

An amazing maize maze at Kinver was a super idea for our summer fun day this year.

  Volunteers teamed up with families and flags waving set off through endless corridors of sweetcorn. The race was on as each team tried to find answers in the maze to fill their puzzle ...

We were invited to go along to this fun day which was a superb event.  The tombola was busy spinning, and again volunteers face painting skills were evident by the numerous smiling faces.  The pouring rain only caused more children to flood under the marquee.  Spider man ruled the day.

This big annual event at Wordsley provided an opportunity to make ourselves known more in the community.  Volunteers had fun with 'Test your skill' wire buzzer and a 'Find the key to open the door' games and of course a tombola.
Volunteers also found hidden talents in face painting, which proved to be very popular.

A 'Winter Bash' was held for all families.  Mainly just for fun, but also to prepare for the festive season.

First Annual General Meeting also held this month.

A fun day out for families was held by visiting "Conkers"

- a great success

.  Volunteers were keen to share their boatbuilding skills.

The first workshop was successful, the choice of venues proving to work well for our needs.  Lots of positive comments back from the families.

Many exhausted volunteers at the end of the weekend, but still smiles all round