- Valid from
- 5 January to 13 February 2026
- Mondays
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Early Talkers 0 to 5 years
This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
SEND Drop In Session
A safe space for parents and carers to discuss concerns, ask questions and explore available support with a trained children and family services professional.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours
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: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Tuesdays
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Time to Play
Delivered by Early Years Alliance, Time to Play, provides opportunities for children with disabilities or complex medical needs (in their early years up until they transition into statutory full-time education) to learn and explore through play, whilst providing a short break for their parents/carers.For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk or ESLP Request for support form(Please note that this session was previously advertised as Kids Creche)Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
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: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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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 each week, email Gainsboroughcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The Early Days (from newborn)
This programme is for families attending the Children’s Centre for the first time with their new baby, where families can meet other new parents in a relaxed and friendly environment. The programme will provide the opportunity to make a variety of ‘keepsake’ items and a taster of what is on offer for you and your baby in your Children’s Centres.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Thursdays
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Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding
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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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
Little Explorers Plus
A drop-in stay and play session for families of children with disabilities or complex medical needs, that will provide play and learning opportunities that meets the needs of all children. To ensure we provide the best opportunities for your children, we would encourage you to contact our team so we can understand a bit more about your child's needs, to do this please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins - Fridays
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Time to Play
Delivered by Early Years Alliance, Time to Play, provides opportunities for children with disabilities or complex medical needs (in their early years up until they transition into statutory full-time education) to learn and explore through play, whilst providing a short break for their parents/carers.For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk or ESLP Request for support form(Please note that this session was previously advertised as Kids Creche)Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Baby Massage - Starts 16 January
This 5-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 Gainsboroughcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Saturdays
- Other sessions and services
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Sensory room
The sensory room is available for families to access with their child with lots of different sounds, lights and textures to explore. Please email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01427 617767 to book.
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: