Groups & Activities

A number of groups take place in our community room and you are warmly welcome to attend. In groups we will be responsible for our own children, put the child first spend time with our child, welcome everyone. Use positive language, have appropriate conversations. Put our mobile phones away, keep other people’s confidences
Grown-ups come to the groups to spend one to one time with their child Have fun, Make friends Learn, Share ideas, Find out things.

Children come to the groups to spend one to one time with their grown up. Make friends, Learn new things, Have fun Have different play opportunities, Get ready for growing up!

We promise to:

Keep children safe,
Listen to what you need,
Give you chances to spend time together,
Be welcoming to everyone,
Share information about how your child learns,
Provide a quality environment and activities

Have fun!

Please speak to us if you need any advice or want to talk to someone, have any new ideas about the groups, want to get involved in making decisions about the centre or are worried about a child or adult.

We have to make sure the room is ready and safe for you before anyone is allowed in. This is why it is important to stick to start and end times.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Please see below for information about the wide range of activities and events we have available, and follow us on

 

Baby Group and Self Weigh (Alternating Tuesdays AM and Thursdays PM twice per month. See Facebook for dates and times) 

 

A baby group play session with self weigh facility available. This is a drop in session no need to book.

 

Sensory Play

This is for children 0-12 months, or non mobile to promote learning and development by exploring different senses. Places must be pre booked.

ÂŁ1 per family.

 

Sensory Tots

This is for children aged 12-24 months, this group is a follow on from sensory play, but we have messy play activities as well. Places must be pre booked.

ÂŁ1 per family.

 

 

Play and Learn

This is a fun monthly session, for children aged 18 months-4 years. Full of paint, crafts, role play and singing. Places must be pre booked.

 

Each session is ÂŁ1 per family.

 

 

Boogie Tots

This is a monthly session for parents/carers and children aged over 1 year. This group encourages confidence and self esteem through singing, dancing and movement to music - let's get active! Places must be pre booked.

 

Each session is ÂŁ1 per family.

 

 

Trips

We offer a range of opportunities throughout the year to join us during the school holidays (prices vary). Check out our Facebook page for up to date information. Places must be pre booked.

 
 

 

Family Theme Days

Explore our amazing outdoor area throughout the year at our Family Theme days. There are lots of fun, games and activities. Places must be pre booked.

(See Facebook for more information)

  

 

Potty Party

An information and support session looking at the when's and how's of toilet training your child. Places must be pre booked.

 

 

Dump the Dummy

An information and support session looking at how to get rid of the dummy. Places must be pre booked.

 

 
 Family Matters

*Parent/Carer only*

This is a 3 week course for parents/carers which provides strategies and techniques to implement successful boundaries and routines. Places must be pre booked.

 

 
 

For more information or to book a place, contact us via Facebook or contact the centre on 01709 834354 

 Watch this space for future events or 'like' our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thearnoldcentre/ for regular updates on new events/groups coming up!