What's On at Prudhoe Children's Centre

View a printable version of the What's On Guide  May - August 2012

Regular Activities and Sessions

•  Childminder Drop In - Every Wednesday, 9.30am - 11.30am

A fun play session for all childminders and their minded children.

• Stay and Play - Every Wednesday, 1.00pm - 2.30pm

A chance for parents and carers to come along with their child and engage in a wide range of activities and play opportunities, arts and crafts, songs and outdoor play.  An ideal opportunity for your child to mix with other children and enjoy new experiences.  No need to book, just drop in!

• Baby Group - Every Thursday, 11.30am -1 2.30pm

Come along and meet other mums and dads whilst having fun with your baby.  Activities include treasure baskets, messy play, water play. Suitable from birth to 12 months.

• Breast Buddies - Every thursday 12.00 - 1.00 pm

• Story Time, Crafts and Rhymes - Every Friday,  10.00 am - 11.30 am

Sessions will begin with a story and followed by creative activities, songs and music for children aged 0 - 5 years. No need to book, just turn up!

• Lending Library -

Encourage your child to read - children's books available to borrow during 'Stay and Play' and 'Storytime'.

•  Blokes, Bairns and Breakfast  - Second saturday of the month     10.00am - 12.00noon

A fun group for Dads, Grandads or any male carer to bring their children along. Activities are provided for children aged 0-5 years but older siblings are very welcome.

• Twins Group - Second and Last Friday of each month 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Do you have twins?  Are you expecting twins?  Come along and meet other families with twins. Light refreshments provided.

• Coffee, Tea and Time for Me  - First friday of the month 12.45 - 2.45 pm

 A small friendly group for parents, run by parents.  Axctivities include:- jewellery making, card making, fitness sessions.  Relax and have some time to yourself. 

•  Parents Group - Third friday of the month 12.45 - 2.45pm

 Have your say in the running of your Children's Centre.  An opportunity for families to meet with Children's Centre staff to plan activities. 

Courses, Activities and Services

Please note, the following Courses and activities are running in addition to the regular groups listed above.

• Music and Movement sessions  4 week course  (ongoing programme)

Monday afternoons 1.30 - 2.30 pm

Suitable for children 8 - 30 months. Help your child to develop their movement skills through this exciting fun play session. Please contact Prudhoe Children's Centre for the date of the next sessions and to book your place.

• First Aid (Babies and Young Children) -  Date to be arranged

A course for parents and carers of babies. Learn how to tackle emergencies and what to do if an infant chokes.

Please contact Prudhoe Children's Centre for more information and to book a place. 

• Relate - Free counselling service Wednesdays 10.00 am- 12.00 midday

Please contact Prudhoe Children's Centre for more details or to book an appointment.

• JobCentrePlus Surgery

An advisor from JobcentrePlus will be available to give advice on work, training and benefits.  The next sessions are:-

Friday 1st June 9.30 - 11.30 am

If you wish to make an appointment, please contact the Children's Centre.

• Information, Advice and Guidance  Sessions 

On the following Wednesdays 

21st May, 18th June, 4th July and 8th August

Carol or Nicola will be available during 'Stay and Play' on these dates to answer any queries and provide information, advice and guidance on subjects such as Child Safety, Housing and Benefits, Childcare and more.

• Triple P Positive Parenting Programme 

 An 8 week copurse providing simple practical solution to make parenting easier.  Current strategies not working? Want proven parenting advice?  Contact us to find out more.

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