Search for Queen’s Park Children’s Centre Queens Park Children’s Centre Queens Park activities, East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PU (opposite Bournemouth School for Boys) Westbourne activities, St Michaels School site, Bournemouth, BH2 5PF (entrance on West Hill Road) 01202 519727 Email: [email protected] www.bournemouth.gov.uk/childrenscentres April - August 2015 Activity Timetable (updated 27th May 2015) Supporting you and your child through the early years Activities at Queens Park Queens Park Children’s Centre, East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PU Tel - 01202 519727 Buses to Queens Park : No 3 from Castle Point, No’s 24, M1 & M2 from Bournemouth Square AM Monday PM Midwife Clinic (appointment only via Midwife team at the hospital) 9.00-12.30 Under 2’s * 9.30-11.00 Tuesday Midwife Clinic (appointment only via Midwife team at the hospital) 9.00-12.30 Childminders Group 9.45-11.30 (Term Time Only) Wednesday Midwife Clinic (appointment only via Midwife team at the hospital) 9.00-12.30 Breast Feeding Support Group 1.00-2.45 Life with Baby ** 4.00-5.45 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month Stay & Play 1.00-2.30 Pattern Changing ** 22nd April - 15th July Thursday Friday Saturday Under 1’s 10.00-11.30 Weaning Talk ** 9th July Play & Chat * 9.30-11.00 (Term Time Only also not on 12th June) Post Natal ** 3rd & 10th July Family Stay & Play 10-11:30 am 20th June, 18th July, 15th August * These sessions must be booked 2 days in advance, please ask at reception or call the centre on 01202 519727 ** To discuss the criteria for booking a place, please ask at reception or call the Children’s Centre on 01202 519727 Activities at Westbourne St Michaels School site, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5PF Tel - 01202 519727 Buses to Westbourne : M1 from Alum Chine, No;s 2a, 2b, 2c & M1 from Bournemouth Square PM Monday Living in the UK 1.00-2.30 (Term Time Only) Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Parenting Puzzle ** 23rd April - 2nd July Stay & Play 1.00-2.30 (not on 12th June) Health Clinic every Wednesday St Michaels Church Hall Poole Road Bournemouth BH2 5QU 9.30-11.00 Under 1’s including child health promotion topics 11.00-12.00 Health Visitor Advice Clinic 12.00-1.00 Post Natal Group for babies 0-12 weeks For further information call: Health Visitors Poole Road Medical Centre 01202 540782 Health Visitors Westbourne Medical Centre 01202 756252 Events Friday 12th June ‘Wriggle and Rhyme’ on the beach, between Bournemouth Pier and the Lifeguard Station (if bad weather the event will be at Pavilion Dance) Closures August Bank Holiday - 31st August Group Information Stay & Play This session includes a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, a snack and song time. An ideal opportunity to meet other parents/carers. Under 2’s A group for children between the ages of one and two years old. Early Years workers will provide support and guidance on child development. Create your own child’s scrap book, full of activities and learning carried out in the session. This is an ideal opportunity to support your child’s learning through play and exploration. Living in the UK Stay & Play with focussed activities and fun crafts for parents and children who have English as additional language Under 1’s Nursery nurses provide health advice and support within a relaxing environment. An ideal opportunity to meet other new parents and for your child to start socialising from an early age. Play and Chat A language and communication programme to help with your child’s speech and language development. We will encourage children to learn through play and show you how you can support them at home. Childminders A Stay & Play session for Ofsted registered childminders supporting early years children with their learning and development. Other Activities Breastfeeding Group Informal group with a local breastfeeding support worker and other mums for help and advice. You can also come along before your child is born. GroBrain Short workshops held in an informal, relaxed and baby friendly environment. Aimed at parents with children under 1 years old. Learn about baby brain development, “tuning in” to your babies signals and cries, the value of baby talk and practical ideas to continue at home Pattern Changing Group facilitated by BCHA. Please ask a Family Support Worker for more information about the course and referral criteria. Parenting Puzzle - Parenting Puzzle courses - because being a parent isn’t always easy! Referral is made by our Family Support team. Please speak to the Children’s Centre or your Health Visitor for more information. Bambeenies - A fun sensory learning programme for babies from birth to one year and their parents. Useful Telephone Numbers Children's Information Services - 01202 456222 Citizens Advice Bureau - 0844 4994105 National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000247 Samaritans - 08457 909090 Police (Non-Emergency number) - 101 Bournemouth Police - 01202 222222 NHS 111 - Tel 111 Parentline - 0808 8002222