- Valid from
- 2 June to 18 July 2025
- 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
Learning Together Babies under 1s - starts 2 June for seven weeks
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 gainsboroughcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Tuesdays
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Time to Play
Previously advertised as Kids Creche and ESLP.
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@eyalliance.org.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
Baby Massage - starts 10 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 gainsboroughcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
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: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding - running 4 and 18 June, 2 and 16 July
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
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 - 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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
For further information or to book a place CWDlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Fridays
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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: 10am
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 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. 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: