Gainsborough, Market Arcade Children's Centre summer holiday timetable - Summer holiday events at children's centres

Valid from
22 July to 30 August 2024
Mondays

Early Talkers 0 to 5 years - no session 26 August

This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes


The centre is closed on bank holiday Monday 26 August.

Tuesdays

Time to Play - 23 July and 20 August only - referral only

For children with disabilities and complex health needs in their early years up, until they transition into statutory full-time education.
For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Incredible Years Baby (0 to 12 months) - starts 18 July

This parenting programme covers the child’s first 12 months of life. It is an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your baby. It is recommended to gain the most from the course content that you sign up when your child is aged between 0 and 6 months old. This course will be up to 12 weeks, depending on the needs of the group.

To book onto this course email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours


Stay and Play under 1s

Sessions will offer activities to encourage babies to grow and learn through treasure baskets, messy play, singing and sharing stories

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding - 7 and 21 August only

Come and join us in a relaxed, friendly environment, chat and meet other breastfeeding mums and get some support and advice. A member of the health visiting team supports the group.

Cost: free
Time: 11am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


The Early Days - no session 28 August

A programme to support families and their new babies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Opportunities to meet other new parents, take part in activities such as singing, sharing books and provide mini taster activities, sharing with you what might be on offer in your local Children’s Centre.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Thursdays

Holiday Fun 0 to 5 to include siblings up to 8 years - 25 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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Little Explorers 0 to 5 years - no session 25 July

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


Speech and Language drop in

Drop-in for parents and carers to chat with a speech and language assistant where they may have concerns about their child’s speech and language development. 

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

Fridays

Let’s Get Active 0 to 5 years - no session 9 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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 to include siblings up to 8 years - 9 August 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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Other sessions

Mini children’s library

Borrow a book to take home. All books come with a puppet, story prop or musical instrument. 

Cost: free
Time: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday


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