Little Rays Day Nursery Provides fully inclusive day care from 3 months to rising 5’s, 51 weeks of the year, open from Monday to Friday. For Further details contact Little Rays Nursery on 01233 622307 Attention Dads Starlight Studio Training for Dads to be held on Saturday 23rd November at The Ray Allen Centre. Please enquire at reception for times or phone The Ray Allen Centre for more information: 01233 620495. The Ray Allen Centre Bulletin October, November, December 2013 Ray Allen Children’s Centre Stanhope Road Stanhope Ashford Kent TN23 5RN 01233 620495 01233 642363 [email protected] www.kentchildrenscentres.org.uk Visit the popular, family friendly Light Bites Café, which is open to the public weekdays, 8am until 3.30pm. Enjoy delicious, good value snacks, breakfasts, lunches and drinks Please note Family Club will now be closing its doors at 11.15am, so everyone can be seen by a Health Visitor before the end of the session at 11.30am. Stay and Play on Thursday’s is now only for under 2’s Everyday English Course 11 week courses for parents to update English skills. An optional test is held on the 11th week to achieve a level 1 or 2 qualification. Crèche spaces are available. Call the Centre or visit reception for details. * Crèche places for all courses are limited so please contact the Centre to request a crèche booking form and book your space! FUN, FREE and LOCAL Open: Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm 11:30am - 1:30pm A toy loaning service for children aged from birth to 5 years held in the main hall. It costs £2.50 for annual membership and from 50p to borrow a toy. Toy Library will be open again on Tuesday 4th February 2014. Oct 1st,8th,15th,22nd,29th Nov 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Dec 3rd Oct 22nd, Nov 5th, 12th, 19th. Toy Library Baby Massage 9:30am - 11:00am Enjoy Sensory and messy play activities, lots of toys and space for your under 2’s to enjoy, as well as a comfy baby area. Nov 22nd. Sept 28th Oct 5th Nov 2nd, 23rd Dec 14th Swap Shop Bulgarian Community Hub Come and use our community garden, which is open all day everyday during the week. Have a picnic with the children , let them do some gardening, or have a run around in a safe secure place. There’s also a fab pirate ship for some imaginative play. Free to use at anytime. Please remember your children need to be supervised and remain your responsibility at all times. Bring along your unwanted children’s items in good, clean condition up to one week before the Swap Shop. Please contact reception prior to bringing large items. Come along on the day and fill your bags for free! Autumn Fun Thursday 7th November 1pm-2.30pm Come and enjoy dome fun craft and activities book your place at reception. Photographer here on Friday 15th November. To book your slot please see reception or call The Ray Allen Centre 01233 620495 Christmas Party. Thursday 12th Dec 12.30-2.30pm To avoid disappointment book your place with reception or call 01233 620495 10.00am - 1.00pm A cultural hub to present and promote the Bulgarian and other ethnic minorities, language and cultural life in the local area. Call Georgi for more information on : 01233 620495. 1:00pm - 2:00pm 9:30am -1:00pm Oct 25th Nov 22nd Dec 13th Childminder Drop-in Childminders get together to share good practice and take advantage of play opportunities at the Centre. 9:30am - 10:30am Drop-in to the centre to see Julie Waissen our Employments and Benefits Officer. Employment & Oct Benefits Advice 3rd,10th,17th,24th,31st Nov 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Dec 5th, 12th, 19th Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Nov 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Dec 5th Stay & Play Drop-In Under 2’s (Term time only) Drop-in to Light Bites Café to see Jenny Pullen from The National Careers Service about CV writing, interview techniques, looking for jobs and confidence building or career advice. For babies 8 weeks to 6 months. A 4 week course which can help to enhance bonding, reduce sleep problems and reduce colic. Booking essential, please phone The Ray Allen Centre to book a place with reception. 9:30am -12:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 12:45pm - 2:45pm A group for parents under 20 to enjoy activities with their babies and toddlers. A free lunch is provided. National Career Oct 10th and 24th. Service Nov 7th, 21st. Dec 5th, 19th. Ray Allen Community Garden Sat Fri Thurs Nov 26th, Dec 3rd, 10th, 17th 9:30am - 11:30am Enjoy craft activities and benefit from the large range of play equipment or the baby area. Your child can also enjoy a snack and song time at the end of the session. Oct 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd Nov 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Dec 3rd, 10th Stay & Play Drop-In (Term time only) Tues Oct 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Nov 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Dec 2nd, 9th, 16th Young Parents Group 9:30am - 11:15am Offering health advice, baby weighing, and the opportunity to meet other families in a fun, safe environment for your child. Oct 7th,14th,21st,28th Nov 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Dec 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Family Club Information Mon Time Date Name of Group Day