Ruby & Blu

02/06/2025

Just a little reminder that there’s no Mini Makers at Croston Old School today due to some schools still being off!

We’ll be back next week though with our new weekly themes for this half term:

Farmyard 🐖🐄🐑
Space 🚀👽🪐
Rainbow 🌈
Garden 🪏🪴🫜
Dinosaurs 🦖🦕
Beach Party 🏖️☀️🐚

We’ll have themed messy play, crafts, Playdough and a story each week.

You can also now save by paying for the term.

Under 1s £10 | Over 1s £30

rubyandblu.com/workshops

27/05/2025

📚🧮✏️ TUTORING ✏️🧮📚

Summer term for our small group tutoring starts next Tuesday!

All our tutoring sessions are tailored to each child and allow them to access high quality teaching while gaining independent study skills in a friendly and creative environment. 😊

Our Key Stage 1 sessions focus on Phonics and Early Maths and our Key Stage 2 sessions focus on spelling, writing and more complex mathematical concepts. 🧮

📍Lancaster Way Community Centre, Buckshaw Village

Just £120 for 7 weeks!

We’ve only got a couple of spaces left in each group so click on the link to secure your child’s space!

rubyandblu.com/workshops

❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️

There's no excuse for being bored during the school holidays! Book your crafty kid on to one of our fabulous children's craft workshops now!

26/05/2025

Dive into Creativity this Thursday in Penwortham! 🌊🐬🐡🐳

Join Ruby & Blu for an Under the Sea Adventure on Thursday 29th May at Priory Lane Community Centre, Penwortham!

Choose from three fun-filled workshops:
1–1:45pm: 🐙 Clay Sea Creature Making
2–2:45pm: 🧼 Ocean Slime Making
3–3:45pm: 🎨 Under the Sea Crafts

Only £6.50 per workshop
2 workshops for £12 | All 3 for £15

⚠️ Spaces are limited and filling fast! ⚠️

Book now at 👉 rubyandblu.com/workshops

Perfect for little ocean explorers! 🌊🐠🐢

25/05/2025

☀️🎉 Ruby & Blu are back for Summer 2025, and it’s going to be our most colourful one yet! 🎨💫

We’re popping up at festivals and fun days across the region with slime making 🧪 and personalised bracelets 💖 for all your crafty little creators!

📅 Check out the dates, save them, and come join the fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

25/05/2025

🎨✨ Mini Makers is Going Termly! ✨🎨

From Monday 9th June, we’re switching to a 6-week block format - packed with even more crafty, messy fun! 🖍🧼📚

Each week features a brand-new theme with:
🎨 Themed messy play
🧡 Themed play dough
✂️ Themed crafts
📖 Themed story time

🌟 This term’s themes:
🐄 Farmyard | 🏖 Beach Party | 🌈 Rainbow
💐 Garden | 🦕 Dinosaurs | 🚀 Space

📅 Mondays 1.30–3pm
📍 Croston Old School, Main Hall
💰 £30 for over 1s | £10 for under 1s (full 6-week term)

Guaranteed weekly fun, fewer booking faffs — and as always, we do all the tidying up 😉

🎟 Book your spot now at: www.rubyandblu.com/workshops

24/05/2025

☔️ After weeks of sunshine, of course the rain arrives just in time for half term… but don’t worry – we’re ready for it!

Join us this Thursday 29th May for a splash-tastic Under the Sea Adventure at Priory Lane Community Centre, Penwortham – where the weather only adds to the theme!

Yes, it might be pouring outside, but inside we’ll be:
🐙 Making Clay Sea Creatures
🌊 Mixing up Ocean Slime
⭐ Crafting all things Under the Sea

Workshops are £6.50 each, or grab 2 for £12 / all 3 for £15 – the perfect rainy day escape for creative kids!

Book now at rubyandblu.com/workshops – because a little rain can’t ruin our underwater fun!

There's no excuse for being bored during the school holidays! Book your crafty kid on to one of our fabulous children's craft workshops now!

23/05/2025

🎉🌟 Happy Half Term! 🌟🎉

School’s out for the week and it’s time for some well-deserved fun, rest, and maybe a little adventure too! ☀️🎨🧁

Whether you're heading out on a day trip, staying in for crafts and cuddles, or joining us for some exciting workshops – we hope you have the best time this half term! 💫

We’ve got plenty of activities lined up to keep little minds creative and busy – so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

💬 Tell us your half term plans – we’d love to hear them! 💭👇

23/05/2025

📚✨ Small Group Tutoring – Starting After Half Term! ✨📚

Give your child the support they need in a fun, focused environment with Ruby & Blu’s Small Group Tutoring at Buckshaw Village – Lancaster Way Community Centre!

🗓 Starting the first Tuesday after half term
🕔 Key Stage 1: 5.15–6pm
🕕 Key Stage 2: 6–7pm
👥 Small groups (max 6 children)
💷 £120 for the 7-week half term – less than half the cost of 1-2-1 tutoring, but with the same great teacher!

🔍 Assessments available over half term – perfect for getting a head start!

📍 Book your child’s place now:
👉 rubyandblu.com/tutoring

Spots are limited – secure yours today and make the next half term count! 🌟

23/05/2025

☔ Rainy days ahead? No worries! Keep the kids entertained and dry next week with our Under the Sea Adventure workshops! 🐠🌊

Join Ruby & Blu on Thursday 29th May at Priory Lane Community Centre, Penwortham for a fun-filled day of creativity and ocean-themed crafts:

🦀 1–1.45pm: Clay Sea Creature Making
🌊 2–2.45pm: Ocean Slime Making
🐚 3–3.45pm: Under the Sea Crafts

💰 £6.50 per workshop
🎉 Book 2 workshops for £12 or all 3 for just £15!

Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on this perfect rainy day activity! 🌧️🐢

rubyandblu.com/workshops to secure your spaces today!

22/05/2025

🌊🐠 Looking for something fun this half term? 🐙🐢

Join Ruby & Blu for an exciting Under the Sea Adventure this Thursday 29th May at Priory Lane Community Centre, Penwortham! 🎨🪼

🦀 1 – 1:45pm: Clay Sea Creature Making
🧜‍♀️ 2 – 2:45pm: Ocean Slime Making
🐢 3 – 3:45pm: Under the Sea Crafts

💰 £6.50 per workshop
🎉 Book 2 for £12 or all 3 for just £15!

📝 When booking, the price will show as £0 – this reserves your place, and we’ll send you a payment link separately.

🎟️ Book now: rubyandblu.com/workshops

Perfect for children aged 3–11 – come and get creative with us under the sea! 🌊✨

💙 Spaces are limited – book early to avoid missing out!

20/05/2025

🎨✨ What’s On at Ruby & Blu! ✨🎨

From babies to primary schoolers, we’ve got a week full of fun, learning, and creativity!

Here’s what’s happening:
👶 Mini Makers – hands-on sensory and craft sessions for little ones (0–4 years)
🎨 Creative Club – themed after-school fun for primary-aged kids
📚 Tutoring – engaging, confidence-boosting support in English and Maths
📖 Coming Soon: Reading Crew – building a love of books through fun, group-based reading adventures!

📍 Find us in Croston, Buckshaw Village & Euxton
📅 Swipe to see the full weekly schedule!

🖱️ Book your sessions at rubyandblu.com/workshops

19/05/2025

🎨 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK – HAPPENING THIS AFTERNOON! 🎨

Mini Makers is back this afternoon at Croston Old School, and we’ve got a few spaces left!
Come along for a fun, creative session for little ones aged 0–4, full of hands-on play, art, and imagination. ✂️🖌️✨

📍 Croston Old School
⏰ 1:30pm – 3:00pm
🎟️ Booking closes soon – don’t miss out!

➡️ Book now at rubyandblu.com/workshops