Boston, Norfolk Lodge Children's Centre term 3 timetable

5 January to 13 February 2026

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

CAB offer support and advice to families for money, benefits, housing or employment. open drop in.

Cost: free
Time: 9am
Duration: 7 hours

Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - Starts 5 January

A programme of sessions featuring a talk time to show how the little things a parent does make a difference to their child’s learning, together with a range of fun play activities, songs and stories. To book onto this session, email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Learning Together Babies under 1s - Starts 5 January

The session features a ‘Talk Time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their children’s learning, together with a range of fun play activities, songs, and stories. To book onto this session, email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

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 6 January

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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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

SEND Drop in session - every Tuesday

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: 11.30am
Duration: 2 hours

Supporting Families Employment Advisor (SFEA) Drop in

Supporting Families Programme drop in to help and support the family into employment and connect to services. For more information, please contact norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 3 hours

Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - starting 6 January for six weeks - held at Norfolk Lodge Children's Centre

Family Hubs - Universal Antenatal programme to support emotional health and wellbeing in the delivery of Solihull Approach groups for parents, with a focus on relationships and nurturing connected, sensitive and responsive interactions. If you are 28 weeks pregnant or over and would like to attend this funded programme, please register using the link below:

Antenatal Education Form

For more information, please contact norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours

Multinational Stay and Play 0 to 5 years

Fun activities for children and families to explore together, singing and sharing books to support children’s confidence, independence and language development. Supported by PAB Languages.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Let’s Get Active 0 to 5 years

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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 7 January and 11 February only

This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development. It’s a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family. To book, please click the link below.

https://forms.office.com/e/Vr7V7bZ7zz

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

The Early Days

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: 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. Drop in for parents 0 to 5 years. Open to all.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

Baby Massage - starting 8 Jasnuary for five weeks

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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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

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

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: 10.45am
Duration: 45 minutes

Portage Stepping Stones

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

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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 NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 843135 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: