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How Tinker Came to Be
My Story
Tinker was born out of two loves.
The love of my kids; and the desire to create an imaginative, curiosity-provoking space for them, and all babies and toddlers, to enjoy.
And my love of wanting a place to go to drink a warm coffee and soak up some relaxing café vibes. (Yep, with the kids in tow.)
Being a primary school teacher for over 12 years I missed setting up play opportunities for children to explore which provoked some curiosity and wonder.
I wanted to create a place that allowed children to get lost in their own world of play. That offered them the space to play without having to share (we all know that battle). A cosy place to take your new little bundle of joy that offers sensory experiences and the chance to catch up with other parents.
Once bambino number 2 came along and I was suddenly juggling a baby and a toddler, I found it got a bit trickier to find places where both the girls were able play in the same space, without me having to run around after them as they moved out of view.
I’ve designed Tinker to be as open plan as possible enabling adults to see as much of the play space as they can from anywhere in the room.
It’s not to say that you don’t want to be involved in your child’s play experience, but it hopefully will also allow you the chance to sit down with a warm drink, relax, and observe the wonder and delight of your little one exploring in their own little world too.
Also doubles up beautifully as a place for a play date, without you having to tidy the house.
Always a win in my eyes!
Hope to see you soon,
Abbie x
Our Team
Ian
Sheila
Sheila
You'll probably never see him, but Ian is the reason Tinker exists! Everything that possibly could be constructed was done so by Ian's fair hands.
Not normally one to be gushy but I couldn't be more proud of him! Thanks so much for being the world's best business cheerleader, construction man of the year and my rock!
Love, Abbie x
Sheila
Sheila
Sheila
Our naturally kind, caring and supportive Sheila has a history in customer focused roles. Highly skilled and motivated in providing helpful and friendly service.
Sheila enjoys spending precious time with her friends and family, including her 3 gorgeous grandsons. Weekends look like adventures in her motorhome or soaking up the sun on a re
Our naturally kind, caring and supportive Sheila has a history in customer focused roles. Highly skilled and motivated in providing helpful and friendly service.
Sheila enjoys spending precious time with her friends and family, including her 3 gorgeous grandsons. Weekends look like adventures in her motorhome or soaking up the sun on a relaxing holiday abroad.
We are so lucky to have the Sheila as a part of the Tinker team.
Emmy
Emily
Emily
Emmy has a long history within the women’s and childcare sector. She started her journey with a passion for young children and became a nanny at the age of 18.
Emmy then pursued her passion further and went into postnatal care, followed by 5 years in the neonatal intensive care unit as a nursery nurse and now a devoted mumma of two. Safe
Emmy has a long history within the women’s and childcare sector. She started her journey with a passion for young children and became a nanny at the age of 18.
Emmy then pursued her passion further and went into postnatal care, followed by 5 years in the neonatal intensive care unit as a nursery nurse and now a devoted mumma of two. Safe to say, Emmy has a love for supporting children and their families!
Emmy enjoys an active, healthy lifestyle and exploring the world with her family. She is a very caring, warm and considerate soul. She is always there when you need her and will always go out of her way to make you smile.
Emily
Emily
Emily
Emily has worked supporting families for over 13 years, as a Nanny, Maternity Nurse & a Maternity Support Worker.
She is a qualified Antenatal Educator and is currently studying towards becoming a Baby Massage Instructor to teach alongside her role at Tinker.
Emily has two little ones of her own who keep her busy and in her spare time she
Emily has worked supporting families for over 13 years, as a Nanny, Maternity Nurse & a Maternity Support Worker.
She is a qualified Antenatal Educator and is currently studying towards becoming a Baby Massage Instructor to teach alongside her role at Tinker.
Emily has two little ones of her own who keep her busy and in her spare time she enjoys exploring new places with her family, live music, and a decent coffee to keep her going! (Lucky she works at Tinker!)
She would describe herself as calm, caring, fun to be around, and a great friend.