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Alford Children’s Centre term 1 timetable - Term 1 events at children's centres

Valid from
2 September 2024
Mondays

Potter and Play 0 to 5 years

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Baby Massage - starts 9 September

This five-week course offers a chance for you and your baby to spend precious time bonding through massage whilst meeting other parents with babies to form friendships.

To book onto this session please email AlfordCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Tuesdays

Potter and Play 0 to 5 years

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - starts 29 October

Universal Antenatal programme to support emotional health and wellbeing in the delivery of Solihull Approach groups for parents, with a focus on relationships and nurturing connected, sensitive and responsive interactions. 

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours


Early Explorers under 1s - No session 17 September

Babies learn through their senses. This session will provide a range of opportunities for babies to explore different messy play activities such as sand, water, gloop and cereals.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Parent led group - Little Wishes 

A relaxed family session for parents and their 0 to 5s. Run by volunteers who are parents themselves. Term-time only. if you are interested in volunteering to support or develop parent led groups, please contact your local centre.

Cost: free
Time: 9.15am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Thursdays

Little Explorers 0 to 5 years

A sensory play session encouraging children to explore a range of messy play activities such as water, sand, crafts, gloop and play dough.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Potter and Play 0 to 5 years

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 12.30pm
Duration: 2 hours

Fridays

Shining Start 0 to 5 years

Do you have a child 0 to 5 year old? Would you like to meet other families in the area? Are you pregnant or about to become a new parent? Why not come and join us for a coffee and a chat and play in our activity room. Your early years practitioner will be on hand to offer advice and information about your local children’s centre offer.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Saturdays
Other sessions and services

Borrow bags

Drop into any children’s centre to access the range of borrow bags. These include sensory bags, stories bags, treasure baskets and much more.


Free online sessions for parents and carers

Connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0 to 5. Share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other. Visit the .


Grow your own confidence

Email admin@eshconsultancy.co.uk to find out more, or when the next course begins.


Adult skills and family learning

Learning opportunities for adult residents of Lincolnshire. Visit  to find out about the courses available in your area.


Health and antenatal appointments

Available by appointment.


Solihull approach - free online courses for parents, grandparents, teens and carers

The courses provide support through all stages of bringing up children, from pregnancy and birth to caring for toddlers up to teenagers. They include specific courses for teenagers, and for parents and carers of children with additional needs. Parents’ courses can be accessed via the .


Sleep workshop  

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.


Behaviour workshop   

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.


Toilet Skills Development Workshop   

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.


Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: