January 2013 What’s On At Chorlton? Chorlton Sure Start, Chorlton Library, Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9PN Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend Stay & Play 1st, 2nd & 3rd Monday of every month 9.30am – 11.30am Newborns Network 10.00am – 11.00am Childminder’s Support Group 9.00am – 11.30am Benefit Support (Appointments Only) Tel 0161 2343695 All day Tiny Tots and Toddler Time 10.30am-11am (Term Time Only) Family Arts Group Every 4th Saturday of the month 12.00pm - 2.00pm For children with disabilities and families. Non disabled children welcome At Moss Side Sure Start Children’s Centre CHORLTON LEISURE CENTRE 0161 861 0790 CHORLTON LIBRARY 0161 227 3700 Monday Breastfeeding Support Group 11.00am – 12.30pm For support with health, education, council and housing benefits. Parent Education Class 5.30pm – 6.45pm Pre-Book Only - Tel 0161 291 2942 SuperTots Fee Applies 9.30am-11.30am LGBT Parents Group Proud 2 B Parents 2.15 - 4.15pm At Moss Side Sure Start Children’s Centre Phone Matt on 07506515932 for more information Baby Play 1.00pm – 3.00pm SuperTots Fee Applies 9.30am-11.30am Chorlton Sure Start Stay & Play 10.30am – 12.00pm £1.00 per family / per session (Term Time Only) SuperTots Fee Applies 9.30am-11.30am Parent & Baby Swimming Lessons Fee Applies. Pre-book Saturdays 9.00am-9.30am Stay and Play Join us as for our Stay and Play sessions. For children under 5 and their parents/carers. For further advice, support and signposting please contact Chorlton Children’s Centre on 0161 234 5664 For free advice, help and support you can call the family information service on 0800 083 7921 Chorlton Sure start activities found in blue January 2013 Chorlton Sure Start Children’s Centre (Chorlton Library) Group Descriptions COME ALONG TO OUR ACTIVITIES AND GET TO KNOW OTHER CHORLTON FAMILIES Stay & Play – Monday at 9.00am – 11.30am – 1st, 2nd & 3rd MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH A drop in play session for you and your child, with craft activities and story time, it is a great opportunity for your children to play and for you to meet other local parents/carers. Newborns Network – Tuesday at 10.00am – 11.00am A relaxed and comfortable drop in session for you and your newborn to meet other new parents and share tips and experiences. Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesday at 11.00am – 12.30pm In connection with the Newborns Network, we are joined by a breastfeeding support midwife, this drop in support group is for new mums and mums-to-be to seek advice and support or just share experiences. Parent Education / Ante-Natal Classes - Tuesday at 5.30pm - 6.45pm BOOK A PLACE NOW 0161 291 2942 For those who are expecting their first child. The South Manchester Midwives will be running five week Parent Education class at Chorlton Library. Childminder’s Support Group – Wednesday at 9.00am – 12.00pm A support networking group for local childminders and an opportunity for their minded children to play together. Baby Play - Monday at 1.00pm - 3.00pm A drop in play session for you and your child which can help to encourage movement in babies who are getting around but haven’t found their feet – yet! Benefit Support- Thursday all day. Appointment only, please call 0161 234 3695 to book. Support with housing, council and education benefits. Tiny Tots and Toddler Time – Friday at 10am-10.30am Come and share stories, rhymes and songs with your baby/child. These sessions can help children develop their listening and talking skills, turn taking and develop their imagination. (Term Time Only). Other sessions in Chorlton SuperTots @ Chorlton Leisure Centre – Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9.30am – 11.30am A parent/carer led soft play session with bouncy castle and slide. Chorlton Sure Start Stay & Play @ Chorlton Leisure Centre – Thursday 9.30am – 12.00pm A drop in play session for you and your child with craft activities, it is a great opportunity for your children to play and for you to meet other local parents/carers. (Term Time Only). Parent & Baby Swimming Lessons (3mths – 3yrs) @ Chorlton Leisure Centre – Saturday - 9.00am – 9.30am