Alford Children's Centre term 3 timetable - Term 3 events at children's centres

Valid from
6 January 2025
Mondays

Potter and Play 0 to 5 years

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


Baby Massage - starts 6 January

This five-week course course offers a chance for you and your baby to spend precious time bonding through massage whilst meeting other parents with babies to form friendships .

To book onto this session, email Alfordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Tuesdays

Potter and Play 0 to 5 years

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


OWL Babies under 1s 

Babies explore their environment through their senses which are vital for early brain development. These sessions will include discussions around baby’s brain development, the benefits of being outside, sensory play activities, singing and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Potter and Play 0 to 5 years

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: 9.15am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Thursdays

Big Cook, Little Cook 0 to 5 years 

Children and parents will work together to prepare nutritious food. There will be lots of chopping, mixing, stirring, measuring, and following a recipe.

To book onto this session, email Alfordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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


Potter and Play 0 to 5 years

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: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours

Fridays

Shining Start 0 to 5 years

Do you have a child 0 to 5 year 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

Saturdays
Other sessions and services

Borrow bags

Drop into any children’s centre to access the range of borrow bags. These include sensory bags, stories bags, treasure baskets and much more.


Free online sessions for parents and carer

Connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0 to 5. Share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other. Vist - Free online learning for all the family - Join our courses for parents of 0-5s | Family Corner


Grow your own confidence

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


Adult skills and family learning

Learning opportunities for adult residents of Lincolnshire. Visit the Aspire website to find out about the courses available in your area.


Health and antenatal appointments

Available by appointment.

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