- Valid from
- 1 June to 24 July 2026
- Mondays
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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 1 June
This programme features ‘Talk Times’ to share 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. Younger siblings welcome.
To book onto this session please email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Learning Together Babies under 1s - starts 1 June
This programme features ‘Talk Times’ to share 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 please email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
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. (Please note that this session was previously advertised as Kids Creche)
For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk or complete ESLP Request for support form
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Baby Massage - starts 9 June
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.ukCost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 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: 11.30am
Duration: 2 hours
First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 7 July 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 First Bites Form
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Ready Steady Go to School - 14 July only
Join us for a short fun filled session aimed at children who will be starting school in September. Come along to explore practical activities and top tips to help your little one on their journey to school
To book please email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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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
First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 10 June 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 First Bites Form
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Parent Carer forum - 24 June only
Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services.
A sandwich and fruit picnic is provided. Please email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk to confirm attendance and any dietary requirements.
Cost: free
Time: 11.45am
Duration: 1 hour
Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - available at Fishtoft Road and Spalding - starts 27 May
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 22 weeks pregnant or over and would like to attend this funded programme, please register using the link below:
Cost: free
Time: 1pm (Fishtoft Road) and 6pm (Spalding)
Duration: 2 hours - Thursdays
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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
Early Voices under 1s
Babies are born ready to communicate. This session will support these developing skills through songs and rhymes.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 45 minutes - Fridays
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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
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 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
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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. 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.
Incredible years baby 0 to 12 months
This parenting programme that covers the child’s first 12 months of life. It is an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your baby.
It is recommended to gain the most from the course content that you sign up when your child is aged between 0 and 6 months old.
This course will be up to 12 weeks, depending on the needs of the group. To book onto this course email NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Incredible years toddler 1 to 3 years
This 13-week parenting programme an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your child. For parents with children aged 1 to 3 years children. Please note that children are unable to attend, this is a parent only course. To book onto this course email NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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: