April 2012

If you’re looking for advice or information relating to any aspect of family life, then pop along and see us - we have a wealth of knowledge and leaflets on a wide range of topics.

You can drop in to the Centre anytime (Monday-Friday, 9-5), come to any of our activities, give us a call or look on our website.

Welcome to April’s in:form!

This month, it’s packed full of information about what’s going on in and around the Centre – I hope you will find it useful.

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Duane Kirkland, Centre Manager.

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Next Dad’s Club is on

Sat 28th April.

Do you know someone who is

frightened, hurt or controlled by a partner or family member?

We may be able to help. Call:

01737 771350

www.esdas.org.uk email: support@esdas.org.uk

Between 9am- 4pm Monday- Friday

Domestic Abuse National Helpline (24 hour) 0808 2000 247

Surrey Domestic Abuse Helpline (24 hour) 01483 776822

In an emergency dial 999

Domestic Abuse is a crime.

Save the date…..

Furzefield Summer Fete Saturday 30th June

Friends of Furzefield

Post Natal Group

The next group begins on Wed 9th May.

Everyday Parenting

4 free, informal and interactive workshops designed to get the most out of family life. Starts 24th April. Book into as many workshops as you like. Crèche available.

Value of Play for Learning

3 week course aimed at parents, grandparents & carers of young children. Find out new ways of playing with your children and identify the benefits of play for children’s all round growth. Starts 17th April. Book direct with WEA on 0800 328 1060 quoting ref C3732064

Parenting Puzzle

The Parenting Puzzle is a 10 week course presented in a friendly informal way which encourages parents and carers to enjoy bringing up children and get the best out of family life. Starts 8th May.

Using the Centre…

To make sure that everyone who attends our sessions have a good time and is kept safe, we are asking all parents and carers to remember...

to sign in and out of the session.

that you are responsible for the supervision of your child at all times.

to encourage your child to take care of the toys and equipment.

to take your child home if they are unwell.

to keep the room tidy, and to tidy up with your children.

to use appropriate language, and not to shout.

to stay inside the session and not leave the Children’s Centre site.

Courses coming soon!

April’s activities:

Advice & Info

Drop in and see us if you have a question or need help on anything to do with raising a family, or if you need help with completing paperwork.

Free

baby baby

A small, friendly and open session for parents to drop in with their under 1s. Join us for coffee, chat & play.

50p per family

Baby Clinic

Drop-in to have your baby weighed or to see the health visiting team... then stay for a while and have a drink while your little one plays.

Free

Baby Massage

A 5-week course to teach you all you need to know about baby massage. It’s great for relaxation, bonding and communication. Call to book.

£5 per week

Dad’s Club

An opportunity for dad’s to bring their children to a session of play and activities. Open to children under 7, and their superheroes!

50p per family

Kids Zumba

Zumba classes for children aged 4 and over. Little Stars from 4pm- 4.45pm (ages 4-7 years) and Big Stars from 4.45pm- 5.30pm (ages 8-11 years)

£3 per week

Little Sports Stars

A drop-in active session with ‘Little Sports Stars’ – the specialists in children’s multi-sports and activities. Open to children aged 2-5.

£1.50 per child

Nature

Tots

A group for children (aged 3-5) and their parents to enjoy, explore and learn about nature, the environment & wildlife. Run with Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Free

Playlink

A popular drop-in stay and play session run jointly by Merstham Playlink (Welcare in East Surrey) and us. Runs at Age Concern, Weldon Way, Merstham

50p per family

Post Natal Group

A 4-week course for new mums introducing a wide range of topics including Baby Massage, First Aid, Feeding, Dentistry and more.

Free

SPLAT!

Come, stay, play & learn all together! Use all our facilities and equipment, meet others, take part in organised activities… There’s LOTS to do! SPLAT (hbc) – for home-based child carers – is on Mondays @ The Red Oak. SPLAT (Bletchingley) is open to all, and runs on a Wednesday @ St Catherine’s School, Bletchingley.

HBC: £1 per child Bletchingley: 50p per family

Splodgers!

A chance to come and do all the arty, crafty and MESSY things you want to do with your children, but without the stress of doing it at home!

£2 for first child, then £1 each

CoCo… is having a break from our programme at the moment. If your child has any

additional communication and language needs and you require any support or information, please contact the office.

Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

27 March 28 29 30 31

0930-1100 SPLAT! (Bletchingley)

1000-1200 Post Natal (4)

1300-1500 baby baby

1545-1730 Kids Zumba

1000-1200 Playlink

1230-1415 Baby Clinic

1900-2030 HBC Cluster Evening

0930-1100 Splodgers!

1300-1400 Baby Massage (5)

1430-1500 Little Sports Stars

2 April 3 4 5 6 7

EASTER HOLIDAYS EASTER HOLIDAYS

0930-1100 SPLAT! (HBC)

1000-1200 Playlink

1300-1500 baby baby

1545-1730 Kids Zumba

1000-1200 Playlink @ The Red Oak

1230-1415 Baby Clinic

CENTRE CLOSED

9 10 11 12 13 14

EASTER HOLIDAYS EASTER HOLIDAYS

CENTRE CLOSED 1000-1400 Easter Activity Day & Picnic

1300-1500 baby baby

1545-1730 Kids Zumba

1000-1200 Playlink @ The Red Oak

1230-1415 Baby Clinic

0930-1100 Splodgers!

16 17 18 19 20 21

0930-1100 SPLAT! (HBC)

1000-1200 Playlink

0945-1145 Value of Play for Learning (1)

0930-1100 SPLAT! (Bletchingley)

1300-1500 baby baby

1545-1730 Kids Zumba

1000-1200 Playlink

1230-1415 Baby Clinic

1530-1700 Nature Tots

0930-1100 Splodgers!

1430-1500 Little Sports Stars

23 24 25 26 27 28

0930-1100 SPLAT! (HBC)

1000-1200 Playlink

0945-1145 Value of Play for Learning (2)

1330-1500 Everyday Parenting (1)

1900-2000 Wanted

0930-1100 SPLAT! (Bletchingley)

1300-1500 baby baby

1545-1730 Kids Zumba

1000-1200 Playlink

1230-1415 Baby Clinic

0930-1100 Splodgers!

1300-1400 Baby massage (1)

1430-1500 Little Sports Stars

1000-1200 Dad’s Club

30

0930-1100 SPLAT! (HBC)

1000-1200 Playlink

Bank Holidays- The Red Oak and Shining Stars pre-school will be closed on 6th and 9th April

These are the activities provided by the Children’s Centre (or by our partners) that are open to all our families with children aged 0-5. In addition, we host or run some groups or activities that are only open to some families, or which need an appointment to attend. These do not appear on the calendar, so don’t worry if you are coming to an appointment that isn’t showing! We reserve the right to change the programme at short notice and recommend you check before attending.

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May’s edition will be available on Tuesday 24th April…

Please recycle me when you pick up the next edition of in:form!

Pushchairs, Prams, Scooters and Bikes in the Centre

Please be aware that due to lack of space and issues around health, safety & hygiene, we request that you do not bring scooters, bikes, pushchairs or prams (unless your child is sleeping), into the Children’s Centre.

You are welcome to leave them, at your own risk, in the ‘buggy store’ outside.

We are now collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers & Tesco’s for schools & clubs. Please bring them to the centre and pop them in the boxes in reception. Thank you.

We are collecting used printer cartridges and toners to raise money for charity. Bring them to the centre and pop them in the box in the corridor between reception & nursery. Thank you.

The Mobile Children’s Centre will be making a visit to:

Nutfield Church (C of E) Primary School, Mid Street on Tuesday, 17th April & Tuesday, 29th May.

The bright blue ‘bus’ will be on the school playground from 0830am- 1100am the playground so pop on board & see us for a cuppa, a chat & a chance for your little one to have a play!