- Valid from
- 2 June to 18 July 2025
- Mondays
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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: 9am
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Little Explorers 0 to 5 years
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
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
Baby Massage - starts 23 June
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 StgilesCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Tuesdays
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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: 9am
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Early Explorers under 1s
Babies learn through their senses. This session will provide a range of opportunities for babies to explore different messy play activities such as sand, water, gloop and cereals.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour
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: 11am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Wednesdays
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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: 9am
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Portage Drop-In Group - 11 June, 25 June and 9 July
Portage Drop-In Group is a stay and play open access opportunity for Portage families only, who are currently receiving or have previously received support through the Early Learning and Portage Support Service. The group is run by Portage Practitioners, and families can access the group up until the term before their child starts school. The Drop-In Group provides an opportunity for families with SEND children to meet and share experiences and also receive information and signposting to other services where appropriate.
Referral only.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour - Thursdays
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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: 9am
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - Starts 5 June
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 StgilesCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
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: 1.30pm
Duration: 45 minutes - Fridays
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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: 9am
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Big Cook, Little Cook 0 to 5 years - starts 6 June
Children and parents will work together to prepare nutritious food. There will be lots of chopping, mixing, stirring, measuring and following a recipe.
Weekly booking required. Please email stgilescc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Top Tips for Babies 3 to 4 months - 20 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.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Saturdays
- Other sessions and services
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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.
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.
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.
Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: