FOXHILLS musings

Whilst listening to Woman's Hour on Radio 4 we heard about the Chatty Cafe Scheme. This initiative was started by Alex Hoskins and this is what she said: "The scheme was created on a wet and windy day when I was in a supermarket café with my four month old son. He wasn’t great company and I was feeling fed up. I looked round the café and saw an elderly lady who looked just as down as me and on another table sat a young guy with additional needs and his support worker both looking like they had run out...

This week I have been at Spring Fair. This is the biggest trade show of the year and is held at the NEC. I've been buying and sourcing not only for now, but also Christmas. I was delighted when Megan from Megan Claire agreed to sign for us this week. We love Megan's cards and from the sales in Papilio home, I know you do too! The Makaton Sign this week is for Family.    

In recognition of the Chinese New Year this week's sign is 'Dragon'. We have quite a few different cuddly Dragons from Jellycat currently in Papilio home so it felt only right to have one over Lizzie's shoulder. I love this Makaton sign for Dragon and the fact that you are signing the flames. Brilliant!

Another sporty sign this week thanks to Livy in Papilio coffee. This weeks Makaton sign is Rugby.

I prefer swimming to running, but I know a lot of our customers are avid runners. So this week's Makaton sign of 'to run' is perfect for them. Take it away Heather ....