Alford Children’s Centre summer holiday timetable - Summer holiday events at children's centres

Valid from
22 July to 30 August 2024
Mondays

Potter and Play 0 to 5 years - no session 26 August

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 to include siblings up to 8 years - Dippy About Dinosaurs - 22 July only

A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun. 

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour


Let’s Get Active 0 to 5 years - starts 29 July - no session 26 August

Children will be encouraged to be active in a range of activities such as running, jumping, balancing, climbing and throwing to develop their coordination. 

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour


The centre is closed on bank holiday Monday 26 August.

Tuesdays

Early Explorers under 1s

Babies learn through their senses. This session will provide a range of opportunities for babies to explore different messy play activities such as sand, water, gloop and cereals. 

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Pop up sensory room - 14, 21 and 28 August only

The sensory room is available for families to access with their child with lots of different sounds, lights and textures to explore.

Please email AlfordCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk to book your 45 minute slot. 

Cost: free
Time: 9am
Duration: 5 hours 

Thursdays

Little Explorers 0 to 5 years

A sensory play session encouraging children to explore a range of messy play activities such as water, sand, crafts, gloop and play dough..

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Fridays

Shining Start 0 to 5 years

Do you have a child 0 to 5 years old? Would you like to meet other families in the area? Are you pregnant or about to become a new parent? Why not come and join us for a coffee and a chat and play in our activity room. Your early years practitioner will be on hand to offer advice and information about your local children’s centre offer.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Other sessions

Grow your own confidence

Email admin@eshconsultancy.co.uk to find out more, or when the next course begins.


Adult skills and family learning service

Learning opportunities for residents of Lincolnshire aged 19 plus.  Information, advice and guidance to support you on your learning journey.  Visit the Aspire website to find out more.


Early Years Alliance

The Early Years Alliance also offer free online sessions.  For details see the Early Years Alliance website.


Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: