Courses and special sessions: Baby Massage 5 week course This will run for five weeks from Wednesday 14th January— 10-11.30am at St Marys Church Hall, Frensham GU10 3EA. Please call for more details and to book your place. Chatterbox A four week course aimed at 2.5—4 year olds focused on the development of your child’s speaking and listening skills. Monday afternoons from the 2nd February 2015 2—2.45pm at Elstead & Villages Children's Centre, St James Primary School. Booking is required. Tiny Talk A six week signing course run by sign language experts. To start on Wednesday 4th March 10.15—11.15am at Elstead and Villages Children’s Centre, St James Primary School. Booking is required. First Aid Course A two hour first aid course focused on babies and children up to 5 years. To be held on Wednesday 18th March 7.30—9.30pm at the Indigo Café, Lower Bourne GU10 3PX. Booking is required. TERM-TIME ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-5 Drop in Session with the Health Visitor The Health Visitor comes to the baby Play & Learn group on the first Monday of the month to have an informal chat with mums and offer advice/support. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Special Needs Play & Learn This is a small group supporting parent and child learning. Drop in sessions held at Potters Gate Children’s Centre monthly, call 01252 891250 for the next date. Internet Access and Support This session which will run at Wrecclesham Community Centre on the last Wednesday of the month 12-2pm where you can use the internet for free and get advice on finding a job, bidding for homes and sorting issues that may be affecting your family life. Please call the centre on 01252 706915 to make an appointment. ADHD Support Group: SPOOKS (supporting parents of one off kids) Held every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in Elstead, please see the website EVSSCC.org.uk for further information or call the centre. Run by parents for parents, this group is offering real support to anyone Holiday Activities: Keep an eye on our website for details of our fun holiday activities. Elstead & Villages Sure Start Children’s Centre St James Primary School Thursley Road Elstead Surrey GU8 6DH T: 01252 706915 E: [email protected] W: evsscc.org.uk The aim of the children’s centre is to improve: child development and school readiness; child and family health and life chances; parenting aspirations and parenting skills. Monday Wednesday (Activities at the Wrecclesham Community Centre, (all activities at the Children's Centre, Elstead): GU9 8TJ) 9.30—10.30 Toddler Play and Learn 1.00—2.30 Play and Learn run in partnership with Potters Gate Children’s Centre 11.00—12.00 Baby Play and Learn (pre-walkers) with a Health Visitor drop-in session on the first Monday of each month. This is an informal session where you can ask questions and share experiences regarding your children eg. sleep issues, weaning etc. Both of the above sessions are drop in interactive messy play sessions. Come along and explore new and exciting ways to play and get some great tips on what to do at home. No booking required, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All our Play and Learn sessions are run by our Outreach Worker, but we always welcome volunteers to help. Max number: 10 children 9.30—11.30 Advice, Information and Guidance available on any issues regarding your under 5’s and your family life. From finding a new job to coping with the stresses of parenting to checking you are getting all the help you need. Drop in and have a chat with Helen Owen our Advice, Information and Guidance Officer. No appointment necessary. Drop in interactive messy play session for children aged 0—5. Come along and explore new and exciting ways to play and get some great tips on what to do at home. No booking required, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Max number: 20 children 2nd Wednesday of the month: Advice, Information and Guidance — Advice, Information and Guidance available on any issues regarding your under 5’s and your family life. From finding a new job to coping with the stresses of parenting to checking you are getting all the help you need. Drop in and have a chat with Helen Owen our Advice, Information and Guidance Officer. No appointment necessary. Last Wednesday of the month 12.00—2.00pm: FREE Internet access & support for job hunting, accessing training or sorting benefits etc. Please call the centre to make an appointment. Saturday “Fun for the Family” Tuesday (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month) 9.30—10.30 Mums, Bumps and Babies Coffee Morning The Indigo Café, Frensham Road, Lower Bourne A mum to mum support group where you can meet other new mums, make friends and become involved in your community. Helen our Advice, Information and Guidance Officer will be there to answer any questions about raising a young family. . 10.00—11.30am at Wrecclesham Community Centre 21st February 2015 Come and have some fun - games and activities for all the family (children up to 5 years old) Please let us know if you are able to come along. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Max number: 20 children