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123 Magic:
Free crèche is available and booking is essential.
123 Off We Go:
This activity is for 2-3yr olds not attending pre-school. For more information contact Julie on
01670 541 150
Antenatal Baby & Child First Aid Sessions: Booking is essential for these sessions.
ASD Family Group:
Support group for Dads, Mums and Carers who have a child on the autism spectrum (for children
under 8yrs). We offer activities for the whole family as well as a chance for parents to get
together and gain support from each other. We can also invite professionals to come and talk to
the group on certain topics. Siblings are welcome to attend the group with their parents. Term
time only and free transport is available.
Autumn Arts: Learn new creative techniques, and support the work of children’s Centres by
helping to make resources. There is free transport and crèche available. Booking is essential and
the group runs term time only.
Baby & Child First Aid: Learn basic first aid techniques at this free 1.5 hour session. These
sessions are suitable for parents, carers, grandparents and babysitters. Free crèche is available
for daytime sessions. Booking is essential.
Baby Club:
This is an informal drop in for parents/carers with babies 0 – 9 months. Offers a great opportunity
for babies and their families to meet and make new friends. The group has a regular programme
of activities and information sharing. Come along, have fun and relax. Baby Club runs term time
only, and there is no need to book.
Baby Massage: Booking is essential, and you can get further details from your Health Visitor.
Basic Cooking Skills: Learn a range of new basic recipes you can cook for you and your family.
Booking is essential, and there is free crèche and transport available.
Boy Boys Boys Course:
Learn techniques to manage challenging behaviour in boys 18 months - 5 years. The focus is
on mothers, as dads being the same gender as sons may already have an insight into their son’s
behaviour and development. Free crèche and transport is available and booking is essential.
Breastfeeding Beyond Babies: Come and join us in a relaxed and friendly environment to find
out the benefits and more about breastfeeding your older baby.
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter Training: Free crèche is available and booking is essential.
Please contact Abigail on 01670 79 8800/ 07557 748 579 for more information.
Breastfeeding Support Group: This informal group for pregnant and breastfeeding Mums is an
opportunity to gain advice and support from health professionals, other Mums and trained Peer
Supporters. There is no need to book, just drop in.
Breastfeeding Workshops: See just how easy and beneficial breastfeeding can be for you and
your baby. For more information or to book, please contact your midwife.
Buggy Bootcamp:
Activities for parents with babies in buggies who want to get more active. If you need ‘gentle
encouragement’ to push yourself, then this could be the class for you! There is a £1 charge per
adult.
Activities suitable for:
Age 0 to 9 months
Age 9 months to 2 years
Age 2 years to 3 years
Age 3 years to 5 years
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Childminders Drop In:
Come and meet other childminders and share experiences. This group runs term time only.
Community Kitchen Garden:
Come along and have some outdoor fun in our Community Kitchen Garden at Seaton Delaval
Hall. Families welcome to enjoy gardening in our vegetable plot. Free transport is available and
booking essential. Contact your local Children’s Centre for further information.
Cooking with Toddlers: Come along and have fun cooking with your child. Booking is essential
for this course.
Creative Kids Drop In:
A parent organised session for fun and creative play. Term time only. All welcome. Cost 50p per
child.
Culture Club:
This group is for members of the community from black, minority and ethnic cultures. All
welcome, and there is free transport available.
Early Talk:
Free crèche is available and booking is essential. Ring Nicola on 01670 541 160 for more
information.
Employability Workshops: Our workshops are available for parents/carers needing advice and
support on job-seeking, help with CVs, application forms and interview techniques, guidance on
training courses and qualifications for various careers, volunteering opportunities, etc. The
workshops are informal and relaxed and give you an opportunity to share experiences with
others. There is free crèche and transport available and booking is essential.
Fakeaway: Free crèche and transport is available, and booking is essential.
Family Budgeting: Free crèche is available and booking is essential.
Family Computing: Free crèche and transport available and booking essential.
Family Time ASD Group: This group meets in Colgate Cottage and runs term time only. Please
contact Vicky on 01670 798 804 for more information.
First Steps Postnatal Exercise: Booking is essential for this activity. Please ring 01670 622 179
for more information.
Introduction to Makeup: There is a free crèche and booking is essential.
Keeping up with the Kids English: This course focuses on developing your English skills.
Booking is essential, and there is free crèche and transport available.
Keeping up with the Kids Maths: This course focuses on developing your Maths skills.
Booking is essential, and there is free crèche and transport available.
Let’s Dance:
This is a family activity, with a charge of 50p per child.
LGBT Family Group: A friendly group for parents who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or
Transgender. An opportunity to meet other families in the area and take part in family fun
sessions together. Please contact Dorothy for more info on 07951 838 328
Meet a Mum:
Activities suitable for:
Age 0 to 9 months
Age 9 months to 2 years
Age 2 years to 3 years
Age 3 years to 5 years
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Come along to this group with your baby to meet nursery nurses and other mums for an informal
group. Topics covered include weaning; oral health; sleep; and child safety. There is no need to
book. For more information contact Sarah on 01670 396 170.
Parenting Workshops: These workshops provide practical support and guidance for parents
and carers with children under 5yrs. Free crèche is available and booking is essential.
Photography Course: Learn how to produce fantastic photographs. Free crèche and transport
is available, and booking is essential.
Preschool:
Offers children the opportunity to socialise with their peers in a safe and stimulating environment,
staff provide activities based on the children’s interests and linked to the Early Years Foundation
Stage. Did you know that your two year old may be entitled to FREE CHILDCARE? Speak to
your health visitor, local children’s centre, or ring Northumberland Families Information Service
on 0800 0234 440/ 01670 623 563
Rattle the Rhymes:
Go along to Cramlington Health Centre to sing, dance, rattle and roll the afternoon away. No
need to book, you can just drop in. But ring Sarah on 01670 396 170 to check dates and times.
Ready Steady Parent: The course will help you prepare for your child’s birth and caring for your
new baby. Bring a friend, partner or come by yourself. From 30 weeks pregnant. Contact your
Midwife or local Children’s Centre to confirm dates and times.
Saturday Family Fun:
Fun activities for the under 5’s and their families – check out our website of watch the notice
board for details.
SPLAT - Stay & Play Learn All Together:
This is an informal drop in for Dads, Mums, Carers and children under 5yrs and offers a great
opportunity to make new friends. The group has a regular programme of activities and
information sharing. There is no need to book, just come along. There is a charge of 50p per
child, and runs term time only.
Story Time:
Stories, songs and rhymes for all the family. There is no need to book, just drop in. This activity
runs term time only, and there is a charge of 50p per child.
Tea Time Tales:
Stories, songs and rhymes for all the family. This activity runs term time only, booking is
essential and there is a charge of 50p per child.
Tiddlywinks:
Enjoy movement, play and imaginary adventures for children from toddlers up to 5yrs. This
activity runs term time only, and no booking is required. There is a charge of 50p per child.
Toddle Time:
A drop in session for parents/ carers and their children aged 9 months to 2 years. Runs term time
only.
Tots ‘n’ Teens:
Especially for parents/ carers under 20 yrs and their children. Have fun, chill and chat, do
activities and meet other parents. Also offers an opportunity to find out information on parenting,
housing, health and employment. Free crèche, refreshments and transport are available.
Activities suitable for:
Age 0 to 9 months
Age 9 months to 2 years
Age 2 years to 3 years
Age 3 years to 5 years
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Triple P: Gives parents/carers simple routines and small changes that can make a big
difference. It helps parents/carers to understand the way their family works and uses the things
they already say, and do in new ways, to improve their child’s behaviour. Free crèche and
transport is available and booking is essential.
Weigh and Stay:
This is a clinic with play activities and information about Children’s Centres activities. Just drop
in- no need to book.
Young Parents 2B: Support with pregnancy, birth and baby care at our Young Parents 2b
antenatal sessions. Contact Joanie on 01670 710 +080 for more information and to confirm
dates and times.
Activities suitable for:
Age 0 to 9 months
Age 9 months to 2 years
Age 2 years to 3 years
Age 3 years to 5 years