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Whats on in September

New to the Centre/Coming Soon 

Two sessions of Mum & Baby Yoga per week. The first on Tuesday mornings 11:15 – 12:00 noon for ages 6 weeks – 6 months and second on Friday mornings for ages 6 months – 18 months, £2.00

 
Accident Prevention Afternoon
Friday 29th October 1pm to 3pm (Cranbrook Fire Brigade will be visiting with their engine!)
 
NHS West Kent Focus Group
Tuesday 7th September 10a.m to 11.30a.m at Paddock Wood Children’s Centre
Come along and have a voice about the NHS Primary Care Trust.  Anyone welcome just let us know if you would like to come as limited spaces.
 
Weald Forest Ridge ‘Family Fun Project’
Wednesday 15th September 1pm to 4.30pm.  An illustrated talk for new parents on some of the fascinating background to our countryside

All about Me- 'All about Me' books are a creative way to make a keep sake book of your little ones achievements and unique story.  Starting Monday 16th August for 6 weeks 2pm - 3pm.  Creche places available (booking essential)

Want to stop smoking - Annemarie (our resident Creche Leader) is now a NHS qualified adviser and will be pleased to offer you help and support.

 

 

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Monday

Boddlers & Bedlam - 9am to 11.30am(0 to 3yrs)

Ante-natal 9am-12.00  (by appointment with the midwife)

Tuesday

Stay & Play - Every Tuesday during the Summer Holiday. 9:00am to 11:30am

Child Minder’s Drop In 9am-11am Alternate Tuesdays. Term time only. (Next few dates 31 Aug & 14/28 Sept)  Drop-in no need to book.

Toy Library/Stay & Play 9.30-11.00am Alternate Tuesdays (10/24th August) Drop-in no need to book.

Mum & Baby Yoga   11:15 - 12:00 noon (6weeks to 6 months)- Starting Tuesday 7th September, Booking essential.  £2.00 per session

Basic Numeracy -1.00PM - 3.00PM FREE (Term Time only) No need to book just come along.
Wednesday

 

New Parents Group
1pm-2.30pm  0-4months
2.30-4.30pm  4mths-1year                 No need to book just come along.

 
Thursday

Adult Literacy Group - FREE 9am-11am (Term time only) No need to book, just come along.

Toddle On (For the under 2's only) - Every Thursday 9:00am to 11:30am throughout the summer holidays.  No need to book just come along.

 Breastfeeding Support
1:00 pm—3:00 pm - No need to book just come along

Fit Mums & Tums - Ante/Post-natal Exercise - 1pm to 2pm & 2pm to 3pm      £2 per session  (Need to book weekly)
Friday

 Baby Massage      10.00am - 11.00am   Friday 23rd July (last session until September) Please phone or ask at reception to book a place.

Mum & Baby Yoga   11:00 - 12:00 noon (6 months to 18 months)- Starting Friday 10th September, Booking essential.  £2.00 per session

 

Messy Play  - 1.00-1.45pm Children under 2 yrs & 2.00-2.45pm Over 2 years  (if you have more than one child please attend the session suitable for the eldest child). No need to book just come along.  50p per session

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 About Our Groups

Boddlers and Bedlam -   For Parents, babies and toddlers under 3 years -   Come and join us for play, fun and meet new people at the Children’s Centre. 50p per session.

Childminders Drop In – A drop in group for childminders and children in their care.  This group meet on alternate Tuesdays.  A chance to meet other childminders, have a coffee while the children play.  50p per session

Toy Library/Stay and Play – Borrow toys from our Toy Library for up to two weeks at a time for a small fee.  Avoid buying toys that children will get bored of.  This is a drop in group that runs fortnightly on a Tuesday.  A chance for the children to play and for parents to have a chat over a cup of coffee.  50p per session

Mum & Baby Yoga – A relaxing yoga session for mother and baby.  Need to book weekly. 

New Parents Group – For babies up to 1 year and their parents.  Come and meet other new parents, chat, share ideas and get advice from the health visitor.  No need to book.

Adult Maths & English - West Kent College offers FREE adult maths and english courses at Cranbrook Children's Centre.  To give confidence to help your child with homework, gain a qualification, learn and refresh forgotten skills.  In small groups at your own pace over a cup of coffee.  FREE creche available.
 
Breastfeeding Support – Drop in for a chat with other breastfeeding mothers and get support and advice from skilled advisers on all aspects of breastfeeding.  No need to book just pop in. 
 
Fit Mums & Tums – Outdoor ante and post natal fitness classes with baby and buggies or on your own.  This group is run by Victoria Morten, a qualified personal trainer specialising in ante and post natal fitness.  Weekly booking essential for this popular group. £2.00 per class.  Free crèche available but again weekly booking required. 

Messy Play – For children under 5 and their family.  A chance for the children to be creative.  A different craft based/messy activity each week.  No need to book just turn up.  50p per family.

Baby Massage - For babies 8 weeks to 6 months (or until they are crawling).   Please note that Baby Massage can not be carried out within 3 days of injections or before the 8 week check.FREE.  Please ask at reception to book a place.

Soft Play - A time to play, tumble and roll on our soft play equipment. 50p per family.

Tatty Bumpkin - A fun music & movement class loosely based on yoga for 3 & 4 year olds.  Come and meet lion, frog and many more of Tatty's friends!  Classes are designed for parents to join in so you get a good stretch too! 50p per session - places are limited so booking essential. Starting again in November.

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