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[email protected] Richmond Email:
[email protected]
Kingston Town Children’s Centre Phone: 020 8481 0640 Norbiton Children’s Centre Phone: 020 8949 6065 North Kingston Children’s Centre Phone: 020 8547 0187
Ham Children’s Centre Phone: 020 8734 3400 Barnes Children’s Centre Phone: 079 0455 6423 North Barnes Children’s Centre Phone: 020 3021 1990
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Kingston Town Spring Term 2nd January – 5th April Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Health Reviews***
Health Reviews***
Child Health Clinic*
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
9.30 – 11.00am
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Midwife Clinic***
Rhyme Time*
Stay & Play*
Crafty Tales*
Appointment only.
9.30 – 10.00am
Drop-in to see a Health Visitor and have your child weighed. Please bring your Red Book.
9.30 – 11.00am
10.00 – 10.30am
Starts 24th January
Starts 11th January
£2.50 per family
New booking system – Please call 020 8481 0640 every
8th
Stay & Play*
Starts
9.15 – 10.45am
Baby Rhyme Time*
Kington Borough families only.
Starts 7th January
10.15 – 10.45am
Breastfeeding Drop-in*
21 & Co***
Stay & Play*
Starts 8th January
10.30am – 12.00pm
11.30am – 1.00pm
11.00am – 12.30pm
Baby Play*
Breastfeeding advice from the infant feeding team.
17th January, 21st March
£3.00 per family
Sleep Talk*
Family Learning Arts & Crafts**
th
January
1.45 – 2.30pm
Starts 7 January
Thursday to book your place.
21st
February,
£2.50 per family
Starts 8 January
Kington Borough families only.
Homestart Group**
Baby Massage***
Busy Babies & Toddlers*
1.00 – 2.30pm
9.45 – 10.45am
1.30 – 3.00pm
17th January, 21st February, 21st March and 18th April
Weaning Talk*
Starts February 5th
1.30 – 2.30pm
To book contact Nafisa at 077 7384 4273 or email at
[email protected]. Additional costs apply.
Drop-in play session for young parents (up to 24 years of age) and their children.
Kington Borough families only.
th
Advice on how to introduce your baby to solid food. 7th
4th
January, February, March, 1st April
Kington Borough families only.
4th
1.30 – 2.30pm
Starts 9th January Getting Back to Work**
Get to Know Your Baby** 10.30am – 12.00pm 8th
January
Call to book your place on this four week postnatal course.
Thinking of going back to work? Need a boost?
Baby music & development (0-12 months).
9.30 – 11.00am A five week course starting 18th January. Please contact the centre to book your place. Over 18th months only Learn new ideas for crafts to do at home. Have fun with your child getting messy and being creative together.
Information Some Children’s Centre sessions carry a small voluntary contribution. While for others there is a set charge. Voluntary contributions are marked in green and set price marked in black. Play Pass A play pass is available for those families who find it difficult to make the recommended voluntary contribution. Healthy Start Vitamins Are available from Ham, North Barnes at Lowther School, Kingston Town and North Kingston Children’s Centres ask at reception. Courses Please ensure that if you sign up to a course you are able to attend every week as it effects crèche spaces and waiting lists.
*Drop-in sessions
Fresh Fridays** 12.45 – 2.45pm 5 Week course starting 6th March – 3rd April. Please contact the centre to book. Limited crèche spaces available.
12.30 – 2.30pm
** Contact the centre for booking details
Starts 1st February
*** Call alternative number
Invitation only. Domestic abuse support group.
North Kingston Spring Term 2nd January – 5th April Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Health Reviews***
Midwife Clinic***
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Invite only
Appointment only.
Crafty Tales**
Stay & Play*
Rhyme Time*
Stay & Play*
1.00 – 1.30pm
9.30 – 11.00am
Russian Speaking Stay & Play (Joy!)*
9.30 – 10.15am
Starts 7th January New booking system – Please call 020 8547 0187 every Monday morning to book your place.
Starts 8th January £2.50 per family
Starts 9th January
Starts Interactive fun music session. Walkers to 5 years. £2.00 per family
Baby music and development (0-12 months).
Baby Rhyme Time*
£3.00 per family
Starts 9th January
Child Health Clinic*
Interactive fun music session. Newborns to crawlers.
1.00 – 2.30pm Drop-in to see a Health Visitor and have your child weighed. Please bring your Red Book.
10.30 – 11.00am
£2.00 per family Messy Play* 1.00 – 2.30pm
Kington Borough families only.
9.30 – 11.00am
Starts 9th January A fun messy session with lots of dry and wet sensory and tactile experiences for your child to explore. Come prepared to get messy! £2.50 per family.
10th
January
Term time only Run by Russian speaking parent volunteer. Bring your children to play and let them experience the joy of communication in their native language! There will be an emphasis on the development of the Russian language in children through games and creativity. Игровые сессии “Радость” для руссковорящих в Лондоне. Приводите деток поиграться в развивающей среде и испытайте радость общения на родном языке! Формат “оставайтесь и играйтесь” + отдельный акцент на развитие русского языка у деток посредством игр и творчества.
9.30 – 11.00am Starts 25th January £2.50 per family
Information Would you like to develop your skills and experience? We need volunteers to help with: Running sessions Gardening Putting up displays Leaflet drops Translating information Please contact Laura at: laura.edbrooke@achievingfor children.org.uk Employment Advice & Guidance Employment advice. Professional help with CVs, job search and interview skills. Please call the centre to book an appointment Adult Learning We will be running English, Maths, DIY and Cooking courses during Spring Term. Please call the centre to
*Drop-in sessions ** Contact the centre for booking details *** Call alternative number
Norbiton & Kingston Outreach 2nd January – 5th April Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday Kingston Community School Stay & Play*
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
At Norbiton
At Norbiton
At Norbiton
Stay & Play for Twins and Multiples*
Stay & Play*
Practical Ideas for Happier Living***
£2.50 per family
9.30am – 12.00pm
At Kingston Community School
10.00am – 12.00pm Starts 14th January A Stay & Play dedicated to multiple birth families. Come and meet other parents in a fun environment.
9.30 – 11.00am Starts 8th January £2.50 per family At Norbiton Roar Music/Stay & Play*
Starts 9th January To book your place on this 6 week course please phone at 020 8547 6839 or email at
[email protected]
10.00 – 11.30am This group will now be self run by the families attending the group. Reception support will be given by the Children’s Centre staff.
Starts 15th January Additional costs apply.
Meet new people and develop new skills. Improve your mental health and physical wellbeing.
At 161a Clarence Street
9.15 – 11.00am Starts 17th January
Friday No sessions
Information Some Children’s Centre sessions carry a small voluntary contribution. While for others there is a set charge. Voluntary contributions are marked in green and set price marked in black. Play Pass A play pass is available for those families who find it difficult to make the recommended voluntary contribution. Healthy Start Vitamins Are available from Ham, North Barnes at Lowther School, Kingston Town and North Kingston Children’s Centres ask at reception.
At Norbiton £2.50 per family Sharing Stories** At Norbiton 9.30 – 11.30am Starts 27th February During this 5 week course you will be able to help your child with reading, make puppets and games, look at different books and improve your spoken English. Please contact the centre to book your place. At Norbiton
Parenting Courses If you would like any information about the parenting courses that are running across the borough, please call the centre.
*Drop-in sessions ** Contact the centre for booking details *** Call alternative number
Barnes Spring Term 2nd January – 5th April Monday Midwife Appointments***
Tuesday
Wednesday
Midwife Appointments***
Midwife Appointments***
8.30am – 4.30pm
8.30am – 4.30pm
To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
To book an appointment please call 020 8934 3316
Refuge Domestic Abuse Support*
Home Start*
Stay & Play*
9.00am – 5.00pm
10 – 11.30am
9.30 – 10.45am
8.30am – 4.30pm To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
8th
Multisports for Children**
Starts
10.00 – 11.00am
Breastfeeding Support*
Please contact the centre to book a place on this course. This is two 6 week courses. Please ensure you are able to attend all 6 sessions. The courses start:
11.00am – 12.30pm
With Speech and Language Support drop In.
Starts 8th January
£2.50 per family
7th January
January
Back every week in term time.
Stay & Play*
Baby Massage***
11.15am – 12.30pm
1.30 – 2.30pm
Starts 9th January
25th February Starts January English Conversation and Writing Group (LEAH)*
15th
Starts 14th January
To book contact Nafisa at 077 7384 4273 or email at
[email protected]. Additional costs apply.
Portage Group***
Parent and Baby Yoga*
10.00 – 11.30am
10.00 – 10.45am
Invitation only.
Starts 8th January
10.00 – 11.30am
Eco Workshop**
Starts 9th January
This is now a drop in session.
1.30 – 2.30pm
£2.50 per family
Thursday Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time - Under 18 Months* 9.30 – 10.15am Starts
10th
Friday Midwife Appointments*** 8.30am – 4.30pm To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
January
£2.00 per family
Baby and You*
Over 18 Months*
9.30 – 10.45am
10.30 – 11.15am
Starts 11th January
Starts 10th January
Sling Clinic* at Baby and You 18th January, 15th February, 15th March and 12th April
£2.00 per family Well Child Clinic*** 9.30am – 12.00pm To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679 Pictologue Toy Box & Toy Library*
Spanish Speaking Songs & Play* 10.15 – 11.00am 11th January, 1st February, 1st March and 5th April Stay & Play*
10.00am – 12.00pm
1.30 – 3.00pm
24th January,
Starts 11th January
7th
21st
& February, 14th & 28th March and 4th April
Information Would you like to develop your skills and experience? We need volunteers to help with: Running sessions Gardening Putting up displays Leaflet drops Translating information Please contact Laura at: laura.edbrooke@achievingfor children.org.uk Employment Advice & Guidance Employment advice. Professional help with CVs, job search and interview skills. Please call the centre to book an appointment Adult Learning We will be running English, Maths, DIY and Cooking courses during Spring Term. Please call the centre to book.
£2.50 per family
*Drop-in sessions ** Contact the centre for booking details
£5 per session 4th February Please contact the centre to book.
*** Call alternative number
Ham Spring Term Monday
Tuesday
Health Reviews***
Midwife Appointments***
9.30am – 12.00pm
9.00am – 12.00pm
To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679
To book an appointment please call 020 8934 3316
Baby Massage***
Stay & Play*
1.30 – 2.30pm
9.30 – 11.15am
Starts 14th January
Starts 8th January
To book contact Nafisa at 077 7384 4273 or email at
[email protected]. Additional costs apply.
£2.50 per family
Wednesday Midwife Appointments*** 9.00am – 5.00pm To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316 Multisports for Children** 9.45 – 10.45am
Baby Play: 0 – 18 Months*
Please contact the centre to book a place on this course. This is two 6 week courses. Please ensure you are able to attend all 6 sessions. The courses start:
2.00 – 3.00pm
9th January
2nd January – 5th April Thursday
Friday
Midwives Appointments***
Music and Guitar with Marc*
9.00am – 5.00pm
9.30 – 10.00am
To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
Starts 25th January
Stay & Play* 9.30 – 11.15am Starts 24th January Speech and Language Support Drop In. £2.50 per family
£3.00 per family Messy Play with Toy Library* 2.00 – 3.00pm Starts
11th
January
£2.50 per family Parent Forum* 10.00 – 11.30am
Parent & Baby Yoga***
Starts 8 January
27th February
Mobile Babies 9.45 – 10.45am
Well Child Clinic***
Adult Fitness Class**
Non mobile babies 11.00am – 12.00pm
2.00 – 4.00pm
With supervised play for your children as you exercise.
Courses start:
To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679
11.00am – 12.00pm
7th January (5 week term)
Weaning Workshop**
25th February (6 week term)
12.30 – 1.30pm
Please contact Amelie to book a place on this 6 week course. Additional costs apply. Call at 078 3781 2152 or email at
16th April
[email protected]
th
Please contact the centre to book a place on this course. This is two 6 week courses. Please ensure you are able to attend all 6 sessions. The courses start:
Please contact the centre to book a place.
9th January
Infant Brain Development Seminar**
Creative Coaching**
For parents of babies 0-12 Months 2.00 – 3.00pm 12th February
27th February
January 18th Come and share you views about the Children’s Centres activities. Help us improve and plan fun events for the future.
Information Some Children’s Centre sessions carry a small voluntary contribution. While for others there is a set charge. Voluntary contributions are marked in green and set price marked in black. Play Pass A play pass is available for those families who find it difficult to make the recommended voluntary contribution. Healthy Start Vitamins Are available from Ham, North Barnes at Lowther School, Kingston Town and North Kingston Children’s Centres ask at reception. Parenting Courses If you would like any information about the parenting courses that are running across the borough, please call the centre.
*Drop-in sessions ** Contact the centre for booking details
12.45 – 2.45pm This is a 6 week course starting 9th January. Please contact the centre to book your place. Crèche available.
*** Call alternative number
North Barnes & Outreach 2nd January – 5th April Monday
Tuesday
Crafty Tales for Toddlers: 12 – 30 Months*
Singing & Sensory: 0 – 24 Months*
9.30 – 10.00am
10.00 – 11.15am
Starts 7th January
Starts
22nd
January
Wednesday Well Child Clinic***
To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679 At Lowther
Crafty Tales for Babies: 0 – 12 Months*
At Kew Riverside
Weaning Talk**
Sing & Play*
12.00 – 1.00pm
2.00 – 3.00pm
27th February
£3.00 per family Mini Stay & Play*
th
Starts 8 January £2.00 per family At Lowther
Please contact the centre to book your place. At Lowther
Friday Stay & Play* 9.15 – 10.45am
9.45 – 12.00pm
£2.00 per family
Starts 7th January
English Conversation Group (ESOL)*
9.00am - 12.00pm
£3.00 per family
10.30 – 11.00am
Thursday
Starts
10th
Starts 25th January
January £2.50 per family
At Castelnau Community Centre
At Windham Nursery Roar Music/Stay & Play* 9.30 – 11.30am Starts 25th January Additional costs apply. At St. Richard’s Church Health Reviews***
11.00 – 11.45am Starts 7th January A small selection of Stay and Play/Baby Play activities for toddlers and babies will be available At Cambrian Centre
9.30am – 12.00pm To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679 At Lowther
Information Would you like to develop your skills and experience? We need volunteers to help with: Running sessions Gardening Putting up displays Leaflet drops Translating information Please contact Laura at: laura.edbrooke@achievingfor children.org.uk Employment Advice & Guidance Employment advice. Professional help with CVs, job search and interview skills. Please call the centre to book an appointment Adult Learning We will be running English, Maths, DIY and Cooking courses during Spring Term. Please call the centre to
Little Castles Stay & Play* 9.30 – 11.30am
*Drop-in sessions Starts 21st January Additional costs apply
** Contact the centre for booking details
At Castelnau Community Centre
*** Call alternative number
1 and 2 Year Health Reviews These sessions are run by our local health visiting team who will invite you to book your child’s 1 or 2 year check. 21& Co Third Thursday of the month -21 & co is a support group in Surrey and South West London dedicated to giving support to families who have children with Down Syndrome Adult Fitness A whole body workout and the children can come along too, they can exercise with you or be supervised by staff. Art and Craft Course Come along with your child to our new arts and crafts course. Learn new ideas for crafting. Have fun getting messy and creative with you child. Antenatal Classes Please book through your midwife. Advice for you and your partner to prepare for labour, birth and early parenthood. Baby and You A group for families with babies who are not yet walking. It is an opportunity to get to know your baby, discover how they learn and develop, and meet other parents and carers who also have young children. We also welcome pregnant parents-to-be who may want to learn more about bringing up babies or make friends with local parents who have little ones. Baby Play Meet other families with babies under 18 months, pregnant mums welcome! Social, Sensory and Discovery play for babies under 18 months.
Barnes Parent & Baby Yoga Baby yoga is a fun class for mums to bond, connect, play and relax with their babies while regaining flexibility, strength and stamina. This class is designed for infants from 8 weeks - before they crawl and mums who feel ready to start exercising gently. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket for your baby and a few of your baby’s favourite toys.
Creative Coaching A 6 week Creative Coaching Art course for parents wanting to de-stress and express themselves. You will learn new art techniques, create your own work and spend time reflecting as a group. Creche provided on a first come first serve basis.
Baby Rhyme Time and Rhyme Time Interactive music and rhymes for children and their parents/carers.
Cooking with Kids - Parents and children prepare and enjoy a meal together. Focus on budget friendly healthy eating. Please call to book a place.
Breastfeeding Drop In Parents are offered support and advice on breastfeeding by a trained breastfeeding counsellor.
Eco Workshop Learn how to reduce household waste, your carbon footprint and do your bit for the environment.
Baby Massage Baby massage has health benefits for you and your baby – it is great fun! Please contact Nafisa to book on 07773844273 or email at
[email protected] £25 course. If the cost is difficult for you please speak to a member of Children’s Centre staff.
English Conversation Group (ESOL) – Come and practise speaking English while making new friends. Crèche available.
Busy Babies and Toddlers For young parents (up to 24 years of age) and their children, drop in play session Child Health Clinic This is run by our local Health Visiting Team for your child’s routine growth monitoring – Drop In Crafty Tales Baby Music & Development (012m): Discover why parents are simply amazing in this unique early phonics music session. Learn why it doesn’t matter if you can’t sing in tune, how party lights lead to early reading, why wiggling your fingers promotes early speech, and much, much, more every week.
English Conversation and Writing Group (LEAH) Improve your English reading and writing skills in a small and friendly class for adults. With crèche. Run by volunteers from the Learn English at Home charity. Fresh Fridays A safe group for women who have experienced domestic abuse, where you will be able to share your experiences with others and guided through a process of identifying your own needs and setting personal goals. Getting Back to Work Thinking about returning? Come and build your confidence in this informative and practical workshop. Share ideas in a trusting and supportive environment and identify your skills and talents.
Get to Know Your Baby This is run by our local health visiting team. It covers attachment, sleep, and baby massage. Please book your place through the Children’s Centre. Kingston borough parents only. Ham Parent and Baby Yoga A playful class mixing yoga for baby and mum, supporting your baby’s development and your post-natal recovery. Home Start Play session with additional support for families run by volunteers from the Home Start charity. Infant Brain Development Seminar Learn all about how your baby’s brain develops in the first few months of their life, and how we can give them the best start in life. Little Castles – A fun stay & play that includes physical activities such as slides, trampolines and ride-on-toys. Includes a safe dedicated area for babies and young children. Multisports for Kids A fun and enjoyable session for children who can walk and run to play different sports and games together with their parent. To book please contact the Children’s Centre.
Messy Play Come and get messy and creative with your child. Have fun allowing your child to explore different textures with their senses. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy! Music and Guitar with Marc Join Marc with his guitar to sing and dance along to your favourite nursery rhymes, and learn some new songs too! Midwife Appointment only, to book call 020 8934 3316. Parent Forum Come and share you views about the Children’s Centres activities. Help us improve and plan fun events for the future. Pictologue Toy Box & Toy Library A specialist therapist will lead children through a toy box session encouraging communication skills through play. Especially suitable for those children experiencing some speaking and listening difficulties.
Roar Music/Stay & Play Music and singing for 0-4 years, followed by Stay & Play with snacks. Additional costs apply £3 - £4. Russian Speaking Stay & Play (Joy!) Bring your children to play and let them experience the joy of communication in their native language! There will be an emphasis on the development of the Russian language in children through games and creativity Rhythm, Rhyme & Story Time – Interactive play session to encourage communication and language. Come and learn some new songs! Sharing Stories A free parenting course to help with your child’s learning. Make puppets and games, look at different age appropriate books and improve spoken English by sharing your favourite books and experiences. Singing & Sensory – A play session to support your baby’s sensory development including action songs, rhyme and tummy time.
(PIFHL) Practical Ideas for Happier Living A free six week course to improve your mental health and physical wellbeing. Meet new people and develop new skills. To book your place on the course please phone at 020 8547 6839 or email at
[email protected]
Sing & Play – A fun singing session with music, finger puppets and more, followed by toys and fun!
Pregnancy Relaxation Relaxation, stretches & hypnobirthing techniques to support a calm pregnancy. Please contact Nafisa to book on 07773844273 or email at
[email protected]
Sleep Talk This is run by our local health visiting team once a month. This is a drop in service. Please speak to the Children’s Centre for more information. Kingston Borough parents only.
Refuge Domestic abuse support. Confidential. Call 02089438188
Strengthening Families Parenting Advisor Information and support including effective job searching, volunteering, CV writing. Please speak to staff for more information.
Sling Clinic – Expert advice on wearing your baby in a sling. Try on different types of slings and borrow the one that’s best for you. A small fee may apply. Spanish Speaking Songs & Play – Join us for fun stories, songs, dancing and games in Spanish. Run by Spanish speaking parent volunteers. Stay and Play A variety of activities to encourage your child to explore their environment and learn through play. Each session is planned using the Early Years Foundation Stage and follows your child’s interests. Please ask if you wish to start a learning journey to celebrate your child’s development. Stay and Play for Twins & Multiples A fun play session lead by parents for multiple birth siblings. Come meet other twins & multiples in an enjoyable Stay & Play setting. Toy Library – Term time only. Free membership and no borrowing fee. Borrow one or two items for up to three weeks. Weaning Talk This is run by the local health visiting team. This is a drop in service with advice on how to introduce your baby to solid food. Please speak to the Children’s Centre for more information. Please only attend the sessions in your borough.
Kingston Town Children’s Centre
North Kingston Children’s Centre
Villiers Road,
Latchmere Road,
Kingston,
Kingston
KT1 3AR
KT2 5TT
Norbiton Children’s Centre
Castelnau Community Centre
Kew Riverside Primary School
Stillingfleet Road,
Townmead Road Entrance,
Barnes,
Richmond,
SW13 9AQ
TW9 4ES
Kingston Community School
Ham Children’s Centre
St. Richard’s Church
King’s Oak Primary School,
Acre Road,
Ashburnham Road,
Ashburnham Road,
Dickerage Lane,
Kingston,
Ham,
Ham,
New Malden,
KT2 6EX
Richmond,
Richmond,
TW10 7BG
TW10 7NL
KT3 3RZ
Barnes Children’s Centre
North Barnes Children’s Centre
Cambrian Community Centre
Windham Croft
67B Lower Richmond Road,
Lowther Primary School,
1 Grove Road,
20 Windham Road,
Mortlake,
Stillingfleet Road,
Richmond,
Kew,
SW14 7HJ
Barnes,
TW10 6SN
TW9 2HP
SW13 9AE
