Sure Start
FREE Dad’s Event at The Edge Play Gym
Field Lane Children’s Centre will be holding a FREE Dad’s event on Saturday 24 November 2018, 9:30am-11:15am at The Edge Play Gym, Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT.
This event, suitable for children 0-8 years of age will give free access to the gym as well as party games, snacks and other activities.
Whilst the event is free, places are limited so please call Field Lane Children’s Centre on 01484 386621 to book a place.
Halloween Event at Holywell Green Children’s Centre
Join a FREE Halloween event at Holywell Green Children’s Centre on Thursday 1 November, 4:00pm-6:00pm. Suitable for ages 2-5 year old there will be an entertainer and some food.
Places are limited so booking is essential by calling Elland Children’s Centre on 01422 266197.
All Aboard the Playbus!
FREE events from Sure Start Children’s Centres NHP suitable for ages 0 – 8 years.
No need to book – just climb aboard!
Bus schedule:
- Monday 29 October – Field Lane Children’s Centre, HD6 3JT. 1pm – 2.30pm.
- Tuesday 13 November – outside Rastrick High School in the lay-by. 4.30pm – 6pm.
- Wednesday 28 November – Springfield Road car park, Elland, HX5 9EN. 10am – 11.30am
For more information please phone Field Lane Children’s Centre on 01484 386 621.
Sure Start Children’s Centres Autumn Newsletter
Sure Start Children’s Centres, North Halifax Partnership have published the Autumn Newsletter which includes information about the family learning courses that are taking place September – December 2018, along with the accredited courses on offer. It also includes their What’s On Guides, which shows the weekly groups on offer across the Children’s Centres and services provided by partner agencies. The newsletter can be downloaded here.
This has also been uploaded to the website, along with a booking form. To book onto the courses you can either complete the booking form electronically on the website or contact the Family Learning Team on 01422 266197.
Dad’s Event with Elland Children’s Centre
All dads, male carers and their children (3-10 years) are invited to join Elland Children’s Centre at C I Adventures, The Boiler House, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax HX3 9EZ on Saturday 29 September, 12:45pm-3:00pm for a FREE fun activity afternoon.
Activities include low ropes, bouldering, archery and indoor caving.
Booking is essential so please book your places by calling 01422 266197.
Teddy Bears Picnic at Holywell Green Children’s Centre
Join Elland Children’s Centre on Thursday 2 August, 11:00am-1:00pm for a Teddy Bears Picnic at Holywell Green Children’s Centre.
Suitable for children 8 years or under, a picnic lunch is provided and there is no need to book your place just turn up on the day.
Don’t forget your teddy!!
Volunteering, is it for you?
Bored? Need a new challenge? Meet new people – Gain work experience – Increase your confidence.
At Creations Community Children’s Centre, Albert Road, Pellon on Tuesday 4 September, 11:30am-1:30pm.
This session will provides you with all the information you need about becoming a
volunteer with North Halifax Partnership Sure Start Children’s Centres.
Refreshments (tea and coffee) will be provided.
To book, please ask at you local Children’s Centre or call on 01422 251090.
Advisory Board Members – Your Local Children’s Centre Needs You!
Sure Start Children’s Centres North Halifax Partnership want to work with parents and our partners to ensure that all children in North & East Halifax and the Lower Valley achieve their full potential. To help us achieve this vision we need to be listening to the views of parents/carers who use our services.
What’s in it for you?
- Your opinions and advice will be valued and listened to at the meetings
- An opportunity for you to help develop local services for local families
- Knowledge that you have helped make a difference to other families
- We can offer you free childcare while you attend the meeting if you need it and refreshments
- £10 voucher for attendance at every meeting
What would be expected of you as an Advisory Board member
- You will receive support and a handbook to help you fulfil your role as a parent representative
- You will be able to give your views and be listened to
- You will be involved in helping Children’s Centres to plan and develop services
- Attendance at a meeting twice yearly
For more information contact Diane Coenen on 01422 251090 or email info@nhpltd.org.uk
Baby Massage for Dads at Holywell Green Children’s Centre
Baby massage for dads is a 4 week course designed to teach parents all the skills of baby massage, how it may aid relaxation, sleep and assist with the symptoms of colic. Learners will be provided with everything apart from you will need to bring a towel each week.
Being hosted by Holywell Green Children’s Centre, Stainland Road from Saturday 5 May- Saturday 26 May, 10:00am—11:00am.
Suitable for babies aged 6 weeks to crawling.
Book a place by calling 01422 266197 or book online.
Positive Parents – Confident Children
Starting on Thursday 3 May, 12:30pm—2:30pm at Field Lane Children’s Centre, Rastrick – this is a 4 week adult learning course around toddler behaviour and the science of toddler behaviour including tantrums, clingy behaviour, picky eating and sleep problems.
Learn how the brain develops and how to cope and have happier toddlers and parents.
To book a place call 01422 266197 or book online.
