Thuir Natation Toy and Childcare Fair

A fair to benefit the swimming club

The Thuir Natation Toy and Childcare Fair is an annual event organized by Thuir Natation, a sports association founded in 2009 and heir to the Dauphins Thuirinois (created in 1973). The club, affiliated with the French Swimming Federation, welcomes children and adults for swimming, aqua gym and water polo. This fair represents an important source of funding for the club, allowing it to purchase equipment, fund competitions and welcome young swimmers in the best conditions.

A wide selection at the Jeantet Violet hall

The Jeantet Violet hall, a municipal facility in Thuir, welcomes exhibitors and visitors in a sheltered and comfortable setting. The fair offers a vast assortment: used toys for all ages (board games, figurines, stuffed animals, Lego, Playmobil, vehicles, dolls), childcare equipment (strollers, bouncers, high chairs, play mats), children's clothing in all sizes, children's books, bicycles, scooters and accessories. Deliberately affordable prices allow families to renew their children's equipment and toys without breaking the bank.

A solidarity and family event

Beyond its commercial aspect, this fair is above all a moment of solidarity between Thuir families. Parents deposit items their children no longer use and find them in the hands of other families who need them. Club volunteers mobilize to ensure the smooth running of the day: setup, reception, sorting, cash handling. The club's children, for their part, directly benefit from the funds collected. It's a fine illustration of the dynamic community life that characterizes Thuir.

Thuir, Catalan capital of the Aspres

Thuir is a commune of around 8,000 inhabitants located in the heart of the Aspres, about twenty kilometers southwest of Perpignan. Famous for its Byrrh cellars, one of the largest in the world, the Catalan town cultivates an authentic way of life between vineyards, scrubland and traditions. Thuir Natation club, based at the MJC on rue Pierre Semard, is part of the rich local community fabric. Thuir is also known for its many cultural, sporting and festive events that liven up the town throughout the year.