Gainsborough, Market Arcade Children's Centre term 6 timetable - Term 6 events at children's centres

Valid from
2 June to 18 July 2025
Mondays

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

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

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

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

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

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: