Agenda Kids Club party a success
A party to celebrate the launch of the Agenda Kids Club was organised at the Playmobil Fun Park Hal Far recently. The launch party attracted a number of children already members of the Agenda Kids Club. The aim of this club is to start introducing children to various storybook characters while instilling in them the love of reading.
The Agenda Kids Club members who attended the party were first divided into different groups depending on their age, they then enjoyed and participated in various activities including story telling, puppet shows, shadow theatre, crafts, face painting and dancing. The children also enjoyed a healthy glass of Nesquik. There was also a band going round the Playmobil Fun Park courtyard, playing lively music.
Mikiel, the life-size Kids Club Mascot, was introduced for the first time during the launch party, and participated enthusiastically with the children in all the activities. Another highlight of the party was the surprise guest for the evening, Ira Losco, who spoke with all the children and handed out her personalised autographs.
The Agenda Kids Club invites all parents to sign their children up to the Kids Club at any of the Agenda outlets: Valletta Waterfront, Tel: 2122-7585; Embassy Valletta, Tel: 2125-2117; Plaza Sliema, Tel: 2133-3479; Pavi Supermarket, Qormi Tel: 2144-3013; Topline St Andrews Tel: 2137-7311; 91, Islets Promenade, Bugibba Tel: 2157-4866 and Malta International Airport Tel: 2369-6056.
Children who become members will be entitled to special offers and discounts on children’s books, free entrance to and participation in fun-filled events and storytelling sessions, free newsletters, free goodies upon registration and, most importantly, an insight into the wonderful and magical world of books. Over and above all this, the Agenda Kids Club also promotes educational and environmental awareness in collaboration with the Rural Affairs and the Environment Ministry and Tree for You. There are no registration fees to join the kids club. What the club asks children to pay is Lm1.50 that will contribute towards sponsoring a tree. Up until 31 January, the Agenda Kids Club is investing the money on behalf of its members, but after 31 January, each member will be asked to pay Lm1.50 for their tree.
Mikiel @ Panto
Mikiel, the Agenda Kids Club mascot, is making a special appearance in the annual MADC pantomime at the Manoel Theatre. During the show, children will be called up on stage to participate in a high-energy mini-Olympics hurdle race, after which Mikiel will be handing out gifts from Agenda Kids Club.
“A lot of investment and energy went into the creation of the Agenda Kids Club and Mikiel was created to encourage reading and literacy among children – this is the main objective behind the Agenda Kids Club,” explained Marketing manager for Agenda Bookshops, Simon Debono. “Being part of such an immensely popular show, with a captivated audience of youngsters, is a great opportunity to spread our message”.
MADC’s Hercules – The Panto is playing to packed houses until 14 January.