Tops Lymington raised £2,800 for UK Infantile Spasms Trust

Tops Day Nursery in Lymington, based at All Saints Church, held the event in honour of Barnaby, a child who attended the nursery, and raised funds for the UK Infantile Spasms Trust (UKIST).

The fundraiser was part of the nursery’s 10th-anniversary celebrations and featured face painting, a raffle, and the popular “splash the teacher” activity.

Charlotte, Barnaby’s mother, said: "Barnaby’s lovely nursery celebrated their 10-year anniversary on Saturday and held a fundraiser in memory of our lovely boy.

Tops Day Nursery Lymington recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a community fundraiser in memory of Barnaby, a much-loved child who attended the setting. The event raised an incredible £2,800 for the UK Infantile Spasms Trust. (Image: Tops Day Nurseries)

"There were so many people who attended, and everyone raised a huge £2,800 for UKIST, a charity so dear to our hearts.

"It was so much fun and so special and exactly how we see this nursery."

The day also included a visit from two miniature donkeys, Buddy and Little Legs.

Mags Pritchett, senior nursery manager at Tops Day Nursery Lymington All Saints, said: "To have been part of the Tops Family over the last 10 years has been a wonderful experience.

"We are delighted the fundraiser for UKIST in memory of Barnaby was a huge success.

"Barnaby was a ray of sunshine, whose smile illuminated any room.

"His spirit and resilience were infectious, and he touched the hearts of all who knew him, positively impacting the lives of so many."

The funds raised will help UKIST in its work to support families affected by infantile spasms, raise awareness, and fund research into the rare seizure disorder.