What's on at Buckland and Whitfield Children's Centre...
Toddler Fun
A group for families with children under 5 years old living with communication difficulties and/or complex needs. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, who can support you and your child to meet and have fun with other families. Feel free to drop in any time between 10am and 11.30am, every Wednesday at Buttercup Children's Centre's Sensory Room.
For more information call Lindsay on 01304 826110
Healthy Eating Workshop
We are starting a 4-session Healthy Eating Workshop starting in July, on the first Wednesday of each month, until the final evening session in October. Afternoon sessions are 10am-12pm. If you'd like more information on portion sizes, food labelling, fussing eating and want to gain some new food ideas then come along for a fun filled session of learning, cooking and eating! Book onto the whole course or chose which ones you'd like to attend. Dates and themes are on the calendar below.
Please book by calling us on 01304 826110
The Wonder Years
This is a 10 week course for parents/carers with children aged 0-4 years old. It is run by our qualified teachers and our speech and language therapy assistant, and gives advice on how you can support your children at home with play, how you can prepare your children for school, and teaches about early learning. There is a creche available (you will need to book a place). Every Wednesday (term time only) starting 19th September, final session on 28th November. 12pm-2pm.
Please book by calling us on 01304 826110
Book Worms
Come and enjoy our story telling group with various activities related to our book of the week. Now the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, starting 25th April (Term Time only) from 9.45am-11.15am. (see calendar below for dates) We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information please call us on 01304 826110
St Nic's Baby Clinic
This is a new group as Weigh and Stay is now cancelled. Come along to weigh your baby with the health visitor. Toys are available for children to play with while you wait. Every Tuesday from 12.30-1.30. Feel free to stay for Baby Massage!
For more information please call us on 01304 826110
Baby Massage
Drop in to our Baby Massage group, to help improve your baby's breathing, improve your baby's digestion, soothe, promote better sleep, relieve stress and reduce colic and also improve communication between adult and baby. Every Tuesday 1.30-3pm.
For more information please call us on 01304 826110
Walk and Talk (Buggy Walk)
Join Andrea, Vicky and the Health Trainer Penny to get fit and meet new people!
Starting Tuesday 1st May, then every Tuesday through to the end of September.
We meet at Crabble Athletic Ground at 10am, walk to Kearsney Abbey and spend about half an hour there before walking back to Crabble Athletic Ground. Feel free to bring a picnic and stay in Kearsney Abbey!
For more information please call us on 01304 826110
Baby Fun and Weaning
This is a drop in group for parents/carers who want to prepare their babies for the weaning process using the Baby Led approach. It is on the 1st Thursday of every month at the Buckland & Whitfield Children's Centre from 1.30pm-2.30pm. We hope to see you there!
For more information please call us on 01304 826110
Thursdays at St Nic's - YAPs and Mum 2 Mum Breastfeeding Group
Thursdays at Buckland and Whitfield Children's Centre are busy with the midwife clinic and two drop-in groups - one for breastfeeding mums and one for young mums.
Come along to the Mum2Mum group for a warm and friendly chat, we have trained supporters on hand if you would like some extra support, or just come to meet other breastfeeding mums and feed your baby in comfort. Every Thursday from 10am-12pm at Buckland and Whitfield Children's Centre.
YAPs is a drop in group for young parents. Come along for a laid back session of activities and to play with the toys. Chat to other young mums or get advice from the health visitor. Every Thursday at Buckland and Whitfield Children's Centre 12.30-2.30pm.
For more information please call us on 01304 826110
If you are unable to get to any of the groups or courses, please ask about our Children's Centre bus as transport may be provided.
For more information about our current groups, activities and events, please contact us:
The Buckland and Whitfield Children's Centre
St Nicholas Church, The Linces, Buckland, Dover, CT16 2BN
Tel: 01304 826110 Fax: 01304 212460 Email: ddscc@kent.gov.uk