--- title: "The Friends of WCLA are 30 Years Old!" url: "https://wclacademy.co.uk/news/2025-05-22-the-friends-of-wcla-are-30-years-old" school: "Wistaston Church Lane Academy" --- # The Friends of WCLA are 30 Years Old! ![Image of The Friends of WCLA are 30 Years Old!](https://files.schudio.com/wistaston-church-lane-academy/images/news/Picture1.png) 22 May 2025 On Friday 23rd May, we are excited to be celebrating 30 years of the Friends of WCLA! This wonderful group is made up of parents, carers, and grandparents of the children in our school—everyone is welcome to be a Friend. Over the years, the Friends have organised many fantastic events, from discos to film nights, bringing fun and smiles to our school community. They also play a vital role in raising much-needed funds, helping to provide water bottles for new starters, leavers' gifts, outdoor play equipment, laptops, new books, and library furniture. To mark the occasion, next Friday will be a non-uniform day—no contribution needed, just enjoy wearing your own clothes. Be ready… there may even be a birthday surprise! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the Friends over the last 30 years—here’s to many more! [ Crewe//Makes Artist Workshop with James Brunt](https://wclacademy.co.uk/news/2025-02-24-crewe-makes-artist-workshop-with-james-brunt) [Nantwich Foodbank ](https://wclacademy.co.uk/news/2025-06-17-nantwich-foodbank) ### News - [Latest News](https://wclacademy.co.uk/news) - [Newsletters](https://wclacademy.co.uk/newsletters) [![](https://files.schudio.com/wistaston-church-lane-academy/images/logo/Logo_file_for_footer_(2).png)](https://tlptrust.com) **Wistaston Church Lane Academy** Church Lane Wistaston CW2 8EZ admin@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk 01270 663619 Headteacher- Mrs Sarah Lees SEND Coordinator - Miss Anna Willington Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Steph Watson ![](https://files.schudio.com/wistaston-church-lane-academy/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer.png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company No.07538467 © Copyright 2024–2026 Wistaston Church Lane Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://wclacademy.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)