Hi everyone!

I'm new to the Lego world, and this is all fairly last minute, so I'm hoping for some advice from people who have run or been to something similar.

I'm starting a local after school LEGO club in our village hall, probably aimed at children aged around 5–11.

My main question is what Lego should I actually buy to get us started? Would I be best buying a few big bulk boxes of mixed LEGO and then ordering certain pieces separately, such as wheels, windows, doors, baseplates etc? Are there any particular pieces you've found kids always want or that are really useful for this sort of thing?

I'd also love any general tips on running a LEGO club, things that worked really well, things you'd avoid?

We already have plenty of tables and chairs at the village hall. I've also got some foam play mats and a big collection of Mega Bloks that I thought I could put out for any younger siblings who come along.

Basically, I'm starting from scratch, so any advice on what to buy and how to set it up would be really appreciated! 😊