Stamford Children's Centre term 6 timetable - Term 6 events at children's centres

Valid from
2 June to 22 July
Mondays

Pop in and Play 0 to 5 years

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: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Baby Massage - starting 2 June for five weeks

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 stamfordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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

Tuesdays

Pop in and Play 0 to 5 years - 3 June only

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: 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: 10am
Duration: 45 minutes


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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour


No EYA session on 3rd June

Wednesdays

Time to Play

For children with disabilities with 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@eyaliance.org.uk

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Pop in 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: 1 hour 30 minutes

Thursdays

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: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Learning Together Babies under 1s - starting 5 June for six weeks - no session 26 June

The session features a ‘Talk Time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their babies’ learning, together with a range of activities such as treasure baskets, messy play, singing songs and sharing books. To book onto this session, email stamfordcc@incolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Pop in and Play 0 to 5 years - 26 June only

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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Recovery College

  • Thursday 5 June - Regaining resilience for parents
  • Thursday 12 June - Living more in the moment
  • Thursday 19 June - 5 Ways to wellbeing
  • Thursday 26 June - Managing worries and fears as a parent
  • Thursday 3 July - Managing mood changes as a parent
  • Thursday 10 July - Being Dad

Free courses for parents and expectant parents to support mental health and wellbeing.

To book a place: Register at the Recovery College by completing the short online webform www.lpft.nhs.uk/our-services/adults/recovery-college/recovery-college-registration-form. If you have registered with the College for this academic year (from Sept 2024) then a place can be booked via our email lpft.recovery.college@nhs.net.

Alternatively, please telephone 01522 309333 and we can complete the form or booking with you over the telephone.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Fridays

Little Explorers 0 to 5 years

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


Pop in 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: 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. 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: