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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 3995 7990
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Kingston Town Summer Term 23rd April – 26th July 2019 Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Paediatric First Aid**
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Health Reviews***
Health Reviews***
Health Reviews***
Stay & Play*
Crafty Tales 0-12 months**
A 2 hour emergency first aid workshop.
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
Appointment only.
9.30 – 11.00am
10.00 – 10.30am
10.00am-12.00pm
Stay & Play*
Rhyme Time*
Child Health Clinic*
£2.50 per family
Please call 020 8481 0640
9.15 – 11.15am
9.30 – 10.00am
9.30 – 11.00am
Getting Back to Work*
every Thursday to book your place.
£2.50 per family
£2.00 per family
12.30 – 2.30pm
Homestart Support & Play**
Baby Rhyme Time*
Drop-in to see a Health Visitor and have your child weighed. Please bring your Red Book.
1.00 – 2.30pm Introducing Solids/Weaning Talk*
10.15 – 10.45am £2.00 per family Sling Clinic*
1.30 – 2.30pm
11.00am - 12.00pm
Advice on how to introduce your baby to solid food.
30th April, 21st May, 18th June, 16th July
13th May, 3rd June, 1st July
rd
9 – 23 May This is a 3 week course, please contact the centre to book your place.
Baby Massage***
To book contact Nafisa at 077 7384 4273 or email at
[email protected]. Additional costs apply.
Breastfeeding advice from the infant feeding team. Kingston Borough families only. Family Links Parenting Course**
Baby music & development (0-12 months). £3.00 per family
Crafty Tales for Toddlers: 12 – 30 Months**
Breastfeeding Drop-in* 10.30am – 12.00pm
9.45 – 10.45am Kingston Borough families only.
Kingston Borough families only.
th
Confidence and Wellbeing*
11.00 - 11.30am
12.30 – 2.30pm
Please call 020 8481 0640
6th June – 4th July
every Thursday to book your place.
This is a 5 week course, please contact the centre to book your place.
Saturday 18th May Please call the Centre to book your place. £10 per family.
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.
£3.00 per family
12.30 -2.30pm Get to Know Your Baby** 10.30am – 12.00pm 21st May – 11th June Call to book your place on this four week postnatal course.
Starts 8th May – 17th July Please call Karen Williams for more information and to book your space: 020 8547 6965
Baby Play* 1.45 – 2.45pm
077 7197 4388
*Drop-in sessions ** Contact the centre for booking details *** Call alternative number
North Kingston Summer Term 23rd April – 26th July 2019 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Midwife Clinic***
Health Reviews***
Midwife Clinic***
Paediatric First Aid**
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!)* - All Welcome
A 2 hour emergency first aid workshop.
9.30 – 10.15am
Please call 020 8547 0187 to book your place from 9.30am
£2.50 per family
Interactive fun music session. Walkers to 5 years.
All welcome!
£2.00 per family
Term time only
4th – 25th June
Baby Rhyme Time*
Run by Russian speaking parent volunteer.
To book contact Nafisa at 077 7384 4273 or email at
[email protected]. Additional costs apply.
10.30 – 11.00am
Baby music and development (0-12 months).
Baby Massage*** 1.30 – 2.30pm
9.30 – 11.00am
£3.00 per family Child Health Clinic* 1.00 – 2.30pm Drop-in to see a Health Visitor and have your child weighed. Please bring your Red Book. Kingston Borough families only.
Interactive fun music session. Newborns to crawlers. £2.00 per family Messy Play* 1.00 – 2.30pm
9.30am – 12.30pm
A fun messy session with lots of dry and wet sensory and tactile experiences for your child to explore. Come prepared to get messy!
Starts 10th June
£2.50 per family.
Practical Ideas for Happier Living**
Please contact the centre to book your place.
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 £2.50 per family Arts & Crafts**
10.00am-12.00pm Saturday 15th June Please call the Centre to book your place. £10 per family.
1.00 – 2.30pm 26th April - 24th May This is a five week course, please contact the centre to book your place. Open to Kingston and Richmond Borough families.
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
*Drop-in sessions ** Contact the centre for booking details *** Call alternative number
Kingston Outreach 23rd April – 26th July 2019 Monday
Tuesday
Sleep Talk*
Roar Music/Stay and Play*
1.30 – 2.30pm
10.00 – 11.30am
20th May and 22nd July
Additional Costs Apply
At Tolworth Children’s Centre
At 161a Clarence Street
Wednesday
Thursday Kingston Community School Stay & Play* 9.15 – 11.00am Starts 9th May £2.50 per family At Kingston Community School
Friday
Information
Dickerage Stay & Play*
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.
10.00 – 11.30am Term time only. £2.50 per family At Dickerage Youth & Community Centre
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 *** Call alternative number
Barnes Summer Term Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
23rd April – 26th July 2019 Thursday
Friday
Midwife Appointments***
Midwife Appointments***
Midwife Appointments***
To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time – Over 18 months*
To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
To book an appointment please call 020 8934 3316
9.20 – 10.20am
To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
Refuge Domestic Abuse Support*
Home Start Support & Play*
Stay & Play*
£2.00 per family
Baby Play*
10 – 11.30am
9.30 – 11.30am
10.15 – 11.30am
Breastfeeding Support*
Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time – Under 18 Months*
1.00 – 2.30pm
With Speech and Language Support drop in.
10.30 – 11.30am
Every week in term time only.
£2.50 per family
£2.00 per family
Childcare Course**
Employment Readiness and Careers Advice*
Well Child Clinic***
9.00am – 5.00pm Multisports for Children** 10.00 – 11.00am 29th
April –
20th
May
Please contact the centre to book a place on this course.
9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30 – 11.30am
Cooking with Kids ** 1.30 – 2.30pm One 5 week course starting 3rd June. Please call to book. English Conversation and Writing Group (LEAH)*
An 11 week course starting 30th April. There will be an assessment day prior to the course on 24th April. Please contact the centre to book your place. Beginner’s Sewing**
Baby Massage
1.00 – 2.30pm
1.30 – 2.30pm
Four week course starting 30th April. Please contact the centre to book your place. Limited crèche spaces available.
Paediatric First Aid**
th
15 May, 12 June and 3 July
rd
Getting Ready for School Workshop** 9.30 – 11.00am
10.00 – 11.30am
A four week course starting 17th June. Please call Nafisa on 077 7384 4273 to book.
th
26th June
9.30am – 12.00pm To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679 Pictologue Toy Box & Toy Library* 10.00am – 12.00pm 9th May, 20th June and 11th July
Midwife Appointments***
Sling Clinic* at Baby Play on 10th May, 7th June and 5th July Spanish Speaking Songs & Play*
Saturday Barnes Literary Festival – an interactive re-telling of Little Red Riding Hood with themed Stay and Play** 11.00am-12.30pm 11th May Please call the Centre to book your space.
10.15 – 11.00am 17th May, 14th June, 5th July
Forest School for Children 0-5 years old** 10am-12pm
Stay & Play* 1.30 – 3.00pm £2.50 per family
27th April 18th May 8th June 6th July Please call the Centre to book your space. £2.50 per family
*Drop-in sessions
1.00– 3.00pm
** Contact the centre for booking details
13th & 20th May
*** Call alternative number
Please contact the centre to book your place on this 2 day course.
Ham Summer Term Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
23rd April – 26th July 2019 Thursday
Friday
Health Reviews***
Midwife Appointments***
Midwife Appointments***
Midwives Appointments***
Paediatric First Aid
9.30am – 12.00pm
9.00am – 12.00pm
9.00am – 5.00pm
9.00am – 5.00pm
9.30 – 11.30am
To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679
To book an appointment please call 020 8934 3316
Multisports for Children**
To book an appointment please contact 020 8934 3316
28th June & 5th July
Parent & Baby Yoga***
Stay & Play*
Postnatal Yoga with Baby 10.00 – 11.00am
9.30 – 11.15am
Contact the centre to book a place onto a course. Please ensure you are able to attend all sessions. Courses start:
Mother and Baby Yoga 11.10am – 12.10pm Courses start: 29th April (5 Week course) 3rd June (6 Week course) Please contact Amelie to book a place on this course. Additional costs apply. Call at 078 3781 2152 or email at
[email protected]
Singing Hands**
£2.50 per family Baby Play: 0 – 18 Months*
9.45 – 10.45am
24th 5th
April –
June –
22nd
17th
May
July
1.45 – 2.30pm
9.30 – 11.15am
Parent Forum*
Speech and Language Support Drop In.
10.00 – 11.30am 26th April
£2.50 per family
Adult Fitness Class**
Baby Massage 9.30 – 10.30am
2.30 – 3.00pm
With supervised play for your children as you exercise.
Well Child Clinic***
11.00am – 12.00pm
Music & Guitar with Marc*
2.00 – 4.00pm To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679 Introducing Solids/Weaning Workshop**
Contact the centre to book a place onto a course. Please ensure you are able to attend all sessions. Courses start: 24th April – 22nd May 5th June – 17th July
1.30 – 2.30pm Starts 29th April. Please contact the centre to book a place on this course.
Stay & Play*
Please contact the centre to book your place on this 2 day course.
12.30 – 1.30pm
Little Artists**
16th July
1.30 – 2.30pm
Please contact the centre to book a place.
12th June – 3rd July
A four week course starting 3rd May. Please call Nafisa on 077 7384 4273 or email
[email protected] to book. Additional costs apply. Employment Readiness and Careers Advice* 2.00 – 3.00pm 3rd May, 7th June, 28th June Messy Play with Toy Library*
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.
2.00 – 3.00pm £2.50 per family
*Drop-in sessions
Please call to book your place on the course. For children over 18 months.
** Contact the centre for booking details
Healthy Eating on a Budget**
*** Call alternative number
1.30 – 2.30pm 22nd May
North Barnes & Outreach 23rd April – 26th July 2019 Monday Crafty Tales for Toddlers: 12 – 30 Months*
Tuesday Little Artists**
Wednesday Kids Matter Parenting Course**
Crafty Tales for Babies: 0 – 12 Months*
9.30am – 12.00pm
11.15 – 11.45am
10.00 – 11.30am 9.30 – 10.00am Crafty Tales for Babies: 0 – 12 Months*
30th April – 21st May
Mini Stay & Play*
Please call 079 0455 6423 to book your place on the course. For children over 18 months.
9.30 – 11.45am
At Lowther
10.30 – 11.00am
At Cambrian Centre Little Castles Stay & Play*
Singing & Sensory: 0 – 24 Months*
9.30 – 11.30am
10.00 – 11.15am
Additional costs apply
No Session 14th May
At Castelnau Community Centre
£2.00 per family
Thursday
8th May – 19th June
Starts 2nd May
A 6 week course for parents with children aged 0- 10 years. An informal and relaxed group focused on positive parenting methods.
English Conversation Group (ESOL)*
At Ham Youth Club
9.45 – 12.00pm
Baby Massage
At Castelnau Community Centre
1.30 – 2.30pm
At Lowther
Friday Stay & Play* 9.15 – 10.45am £2.50 per family At Windham Nursery Roar Music/Stay & Play* 9.30 – 11.30am Additional costs apply. At St. Richard’s Church Well Child Clinic***
1st – 22nd May
9.30am – 12.00pm To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679
At Kew Riverside
Please call Nafisa on 077 7384 4273 or email at
[email protected] to book. Additional costs apply.
9.00am – 5.00pm
Stay & Play*
At Lowther
At Lowther
2.00 – 3.15pm
Health Reviews***
Young Parents Group**
£2.00 per family
9.00am - 12.00pm
1.00 – 2.30pm
At Lowther
To book an appointment please contact 033 0058 1679
Midwives Appointments***
13th May – 10th July At Heatham House
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 Summer Term. Please call the centre to book.
At Lowther
*Drop-in sessions
Paediatric First Aid**
Introducing Solids/Weaning Talk**
10.00am – 12.00pm
12.00 – 1.00pm
** Contact the centre for booking details
10th & 17th June
5th June
Please contact the centre to book your place on this 2 day course.
Please contact the centre to book your place.
At Lowther
At Lowther
*** 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. Arts and Crafts 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. Please contact the centre to book your place. Antenatal Classes Please book through your midwife. Advice for you and your partner to prepare for labour, birth and early parenthood. 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.
Baby Rhyme Time and Rhyme Time Interactive music and rhymes for children and their parents/carers. Beginners Sewing Learn how to sew in this course covering the basics and how to make adjustments and repairs to items of clothing. Please contact the centre Breastfeeding Drop In Parents are offered support and advice on breastfeeding by a trained breastfeeding counsellor. 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.
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 Childcare Course A free level 1 award in working with Children. Available to Richmond families only. Please contact the centre for more information and to book your place on this course. Assessment date on the 24th April.
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 more. Confidence & Wellbeing A well being workshop for parents and carers to identify the causes of stress and introduce them to mindfulness. Please contact the centre to book your place. Cooking with Kids Parents and children prepare and enjoy a meal together. Focus on budget friendly healthy eating. Please call to book a place. Employment Readiness Learn tips on how to improve your CV, interview tips and how to prepare to get the job you want. English Conversation Group (ESOL) – Come and practise speaking English while making new friends. Crèche available. 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. Family Links Parenting Please contact the centre for more information.
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. Forest School for Children 0-5 years old This is a parent and child forest school session, where we will be outside digging, exploring, climbing and building children’s confidence outdoors. Please call to book a space. 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. Getting Back to Work Gain the confidence and information to get back to work. A trusting and supportive environment to share ideas and review skills and talents. Getting Ready for School Come to a workshop run by an education psychologist, focused on preparing your children to start school nursery and reception classes. Ham Parent and Baby Yoga A playful class mixing yoga for baby and mum, supporting your baby’s development and your post-natal recovery. Healthy Eating on a Budget All the meals in this workshop will be plant based. This workshop will focus on making affordable healthy meals for you to enjoy. Home Start Support & Play Play session with additional support for families run by volunteers from the Home Start charity. Kids Matter Parenting Course A 6 week
Little Artists Work with artists from Orleans House Gallery to make arts and crafts with your child using a range of techniques and materials to inspire creative ideas 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.
Parent Wellbeing Workshop A wellbeing workshop for carers. We will look at identifying causes of stress. Understanding our feelings and an introduction to mindfulness. Paediatric First Aid Covering all the first aid basics for children. Please contact the centre to book your place. Richmond is a 2 day course, Kingston is a 1 day workshop. 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. Practical Ideas for Happier Living Free six week courses to improve your mental health & physical wellbeing. You will meet new people & develop new skills. Please contact the centre to book. Pregnancy Relaxation Relaxation, stretches & hypnobirthing techniques to support a calm pregnancy. Please contact Nafisa to book on 07773844273 or email at
[email protected] Refuge Domestic abuse support. Confidential. Call 02089438188 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 Hands A Makaton signing group to help develop children's communication through music, songs, games and activities. Please book your space for the term. Singing & Sensory – A play session to support your baby’s sensory development including action songs, rhyme and tummy time. Sing & Play – A fun play session followed by singing with puppets, bubbles, parachutes, music and more! Strengthening Families Parenting Advisor Information and support including effective job searching, volunteering, CV writing. Please speak to staff for more information. 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. 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. Toy Library – Term time only. Free membership and no borrowing fee. Borrow one or two items for up to three weeks. 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,