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Children's Centres & Facilities
Aldenham & Radlett Children's Centre
We are pleased to announce that this new centre has been approved. Keep an eye on the website for more details.
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Activity Programme (January – March 2010)
Activities
for children under 5 and their parents and carers
We are in our second term of activities and I hope you have all enjoyed our sessions because the team and myself have all loved meeting you and your friends. We have introduced some more new sessions that we hope you will enjoy, but if for any reason it is not possible for you to attend a session you have booked for could you please let us know. As some of you may be already aware that all of our sessions are FREE – however we do have donation boxes available at all our activities and we would be most grateful if you would consider this when attending the groups as this will aid us to continue providing good quality activities.
If you would like to book onto a session but have not filled in a registration form, do not worry, just ring our office and we can send you a form or pop along to any of the drop in session and pick up a form, our staff will be on hand with any support or information you may need.
Browse activities by day:
Monday
Be Creative and weekly Toy Library Support Sessionat St John the Baptist, Aldenham
We will be providing an activity each week within the Toddler Group. Plus our staff will be available to provide information. Please note that there will be a small charge or donation for you to attend the Parent and Toddler Group.
Who: Recommended age 0-5 years with a parent or carer.
Membership: Required
Bookings: Not required - just drop in
Where: The Church of St John the Baptist, Aldenham
Time: 10:00 am – 10.45 am
Dates: 11th January – 29th March (not 15th February)
Toy Library
Where: Radlett Library
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dates: From the 11th January term time only
123 Cook with me – 3 week course
These three sessions are designed by a registered dietician as a way for families to explore and cook healthy foods together. There will be lots of hands on experience for adults and children and an opportunity to sit together and eat the food you have prepared
Who: Recommended age 3 – 5 years with a parent or carer
Where: St Johns Church, Please be aware there are no parking facilities at this site
Time: 1.30 pm –3.00 pm
Course 1 Dates: 18th, 25th January, 1st February
Course 2 Dates: 15th, 22nd, 29th March
Bookings: 020 8421 7140 or 020 8421 7113
Save a life - First Aid – 2hour course
This session will focus on family first aid and you will learn about resuscitation and how to manage emergency situations. Led by an Experienced First Aid Trainer
Who: For parents and carers of young children
Where: St Johns Church,
Please be aware there are no parking facilities at this site
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dates: 1st March
Creche: limited places available please book in advance
Bookings: Booking line
Behavioural Support and Information Group (Including ADHD,ASD and Autism)
Visit our drop in sessions and meet other supportive parents, speak with our qualified ADHD Behavioural Coach, access reading information and strategies. Available to parents of children up to 8 years who have concerns regarding their child’s behaviour.
Who: For parents and carers of children 0 – 8 years
Where: St Johns Church.
Please be aware there are no parking facilities at this site
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dates: 11th January, 8th February, 8th March.
Bookings: Not required – just drop in
Tuesday
Sticky Kids
Help develop your child’s listening skills through this interactive fun and lively music session. For children aged 2 – 5 years.
Who: Reommended age 2 – 5 years with a parent or carer
Where: Phillimore Community Centre
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Dates: 12th January - 9th February
Bookings: Not required – just drop in
Parenting Café and Weekly Toy Library
Please join us for a free cuppa and a chance to chat with other parents/carers. Children’s Centre staff will be on hand to answer questions and tell you more about the centre’s Programme
Who: For parents and carers of young children
Where: Phillimore Community Centre
Membership: Required
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Dates: 12th January - 30th March (Not 16th February)
Bookings: Not required – just drop in
Wednesday
New Mum’s Post-natal Group
This is a 2 hour 6 week bookable course for mum’s with new babies. First hour a Health Visitor will provide a weekly planned post-natal topic (Self-care, Exercises, Sleeping and Weaning etc). Second hour will be a relaxed environment for new Mum’s to sit and chat with new friends whilst your baby plays, dribbles and makes new friends.
Who: New Mum’s and their babies 0 – 3 mths
Where: Radlett Village Institute,
Please be aware there is limited parking on site
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Course 1: Dates: 6th January – 10th February
Course 2: Dates: 24th February – 31st March
Bookings: Booking line
Radlett Play and Stay
Come along to and enjoy a range of fun and stimulating early learning activities with your children. The session includes free nutritious snacks for the children. You will be encouraged to interact with your child/children. Children’s Centre staff organize and lead these sessions. Please dress your children suitably for messy sessions
Who: Recommended age 0 – 5 years with a parent or carer
Where: St Johns Church,
Please be aware there are no parking facilities at this site
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Dates: 13th January – 31st March (Not 27th January and 17th February)
Bookings: Not required – just drop in
Thursday
New Baby and Me Café – NEW
Come and chat to other new mothers over a cup of tea/coffee in our friendly café. Our Centre staff will be on hand for information and support.
Who: For parents and carers with babies 0 – 6 mths
Where: St John’s Church
Please be aware there are no parking facilities at this site
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Dates: 14th January – 25th March (Not 28th January, 18th February, 11th March)
Bookings: Not required – just drop in
Baby Rhyme Time with Radlett Library and their Staff
Rattle and shake. Come and join in with baby rhyme time.
Who: Recommended for under 5 years with a parent or carer.
Where: Radlett Library
Time: 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Dates: 7th January, 4th February, 4th March (First Thursday of every month)
Bookings: Not required – just drop in
Baby Massage – 4 week course
Baby Massage is run over 4 weeks by IAIM qualified instructors. You will learn: to massage your baby, using approved strokes and techniques about the benefits of massage
Who: Recommended age 2 – 8 months with parents or carers
Where: St John’s Church,
Please be aware there are no parking facilities at this site
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dates: 25th February – 25th March (Not 11th March)
Bookings: Booking line
Friday
Little Explorers
A session designed for 1 – 2 year olds. The sessions will offer the children the opportunity to explore and discover new activities without the worry of being knocked off their feet. We will be playing with lots of everyday objects which will help develop your little explorers imagination.
Who: For children aged from 2 – 3years old with parent / carers
Where: Phillimore Community Centre
Time: 9.15 am -10.30 am
Dates: 11th September – 18th December (not 28th October)
Bookings: not required
Fun with Stories
This session is to use your well known popular stories in a different way, watch and take part in making “Going on a bear hunt” come alive, “Elma the colorful elephant” can live in your home or decorate a biscuit for when “Tiger comes to tea”.
Who: Recommended age 0 – 5 years with a parent or carer
Where: Phillimore Community Centre
Time: 10:45 am – 11:30 am
Dates: 15th January – 26th March (Not 19th February)
Bookings: Not required – just drop in
Saturday
Save a Life - First Aid – 2hr course
This session will focus on family first aid and you will learn about resuscitation and how to manage emergency situations. Led by an Experienced First Aid Trainer
Who: For parents and carers of young children
Where: Phillimore Community Centre
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Dates: 13th February
Bookings: Booking line (No children permitted as there are no facilities for a crèche.)
Great news for Aldenham & Radlett!
There are plans for a new Children’s Centre to come into your area. Hertsmere Leisure has won the contract to set up and manage the centre that is coming to your area.
What happens next?
Firstly we need to find the right premises and we are working with Hertfordshire County Council’s building department. In most cases it will probably be a small extension or modification of any existing building. Watch this space for further developments.
What will my local Children’s Centre look like?
Every Centre will be different but you can expect to see a small office with a small meeting area for training and small groups. All activities for larger groups will be held in Community Venues spread around each Children’s Centre area to ensure that the majority of people will have easy access to our services.
Will local people have their views heard about the services on offer?
Absolutely right!
A consultation has been conducted with local parents, carers, children and everybody running services for children aged 0-5. You will have an opportunity to complete a questionnaire (which will also be available on line on this website); attend a focus group and local children will have the chance to get involved in a range of activities so that we can find out what they enjoy doing.
How much do your services cost?
Wherever possible our services are FREE, however we do encourage people to give a small donation.
What qualifications do the Children’s Centres staff have?
All our Children’s Centres staff have a level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education, they also complete training in First Aid, Safeguarding Children, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Baby Massage and Parenting Facilitation.
Will you be looking for new staff for the Centre?
Yes – over the next two years there will be a number of vacancies. All staff vacancies are advertised on our website.
When will you be opening?
The deadline is March 2010, however, we have already begun to put some services in to the new areas and as soon as the buildings are complete a full programme will be available.
Look forward to meeting you
Hertsmere Leisure’s Children’s Centres Team