Gainsborough, North Marsh Road Children’s Centre term 5 timetable

Valid from
20 April to 22 May 2026 - Centre Closed 4 May due to Bank Holiday
Mondays

Centre Closed 4 May due to Bank Holiday

Tuesdays

Moving On Up! 0 to 5 years

This session offers a range of fun activities to support children developing their independence and social skills through play.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Early Explorers under 1s

A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for babies to explore using their senses, giving them opportunities to learn, supporting their early development.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Baby Massage - starts 22 April 

This five week 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 NorthmarshroadCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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

Thursdays

Incredible Years Toddler (1 to 3 years) - starts 23 April

This evidence based parenting programme focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your child. For Parents with children aged one to three years. Please note that children are unable to attend, this is a parent only programme.

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

Cost: free
Time: 9am
Duration: 2 hours


Speech and Language drop in - 30 April and 28 May only

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: 12.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Fridays

Little Explorers 0 to 5 years

A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun filled opportunities for Children to explore using their senses, giving them opportunity to learn and develop.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Portage Stepping Stones Group

An invitation only targeted small group, for SEN pre school children and their parents and carers, led by Portage Practitioners and supported by Early Years and Family Educators.  Weekly sessions run over eight weeks focussing on specific areas of development .  

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

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. Visit the Family Corner website.


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.


Solihull approach - free online courses for parents, grandparents, teens and carers

The courses provide support through all stages of bringing up children, from pregnancy and birth to caring for toddlers up to teenagers. They include specific courses for teenagers, and for parents and carers of children with additional needs. Parents’ courses can be accessed via the Solihull approach website.


Sleep workshop  

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.


Behaviour workshop   

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.


Toilet Skills Development Workshop   

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.


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