Monday

Citizens Advice Bureau

Where: The BECC
Time: 9.00am – 12.00 noon
Booking: Ring 0844 826 9703 for appointment

Stay, Play & Sing

A fun filled session which brings together all your children’s favorite activities. This session will encourage and support your child’s development in a safe and stimulating environment whilst also being a great opportunity for you and your child to make friends. Each week we will finish with a fun interactive half hour ‘Rhythm and Rhyme; music session. The aim of this is to encourage young children to listen to and join in with rhymes and songs, whilst exploring instruments and the sounds they make.

Where: Farriers Hall
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Dates: 9th January – 2nd April
Booking: Just drop in. Speech & Language Assistant attending 23rd January, & 5th March

Baby Massage

Baby Massage is run over 5 weeks by IAIM qualified instructors. You will learn: to massage your baby, using approved strokes and techniques and about the benefits of massage.

Where: The BECC – Community room 1
Time: 12.45pm – 2.45pm
Dates: 9th January - 6th February
Bookings: Booking required

Crèche

Crèche sessions are available for children aged 0 – 4 years whose parents/carers are attending services at the BECC Children’s Centre. It is essential that all parents/carers must remain on site while your child/children are in the crèche £ 1.00 per child per session is payable at The BECC Reception. A completed Children’s Centre registration form is required for each child prior to the session. Creche places will be confirmed 24 hours prior to your requested session. Priority will be given to children of parents attending services within the BECC.

Where: The BECC
Time: 12.45 pm - 2.45 pm
Dates: 9th May – 18th July (Excluding 30th May)
Bookings: Bookable only for parents/carers attending bookable courses.

NCT Baby Café Local

The Baby Café is a network of drop-in sessions which support breastfeeding mothers. We believe that every breastfeeding mum deserves free, top quality help and support.

Where: Elstree Room @ The BECC
Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Dates: All year round

Jumpstart Practical Parenting

A practical 4 week parenting programme for parents and children. Parents/carers and are encouraged to view their home as a positive learning environment for their children. Staff give parents ideas of how we can use everyday resources at home to extend their children’s learning and development whilst having fun with no expense what so ever.

Where: The BECC – Community Room
Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Dates: 5th March – 26th March
Bookings: Places need booking

Funkey Monkey Movers (2–5 yrs)

A fun interactive physical session for parents and their children which will help develop the children’s co-ordination, spatial awareness and listening skills through music, movement & dance.

Where: Farriers Hall
Dates: 9th January – 26th March
Time: 1.30pm – 2.15pm
Bookings: Just drop in

Tuesday

Borehamwood Market Stall

Need some advice or support and don’t know where to go? Stop by our stall and have a chat with our friendly staff and find out more information on what the Children’s Centre has to offer you and your family.

Time: 9.00am – 12 noon
Dates: 10th January, 7th February & 6th March
Bookings: Drop by for support advice

Stay, Play & Sing

A fun filled session which brings together all your children’s favorite activities. This session will encourage and support your child’s development in a safe and stimulating environment whilst also being a great opportunity for you and your child to make friends. Each week we will finish with a fun interactive half hour ‘Rhythm and Rhyme; music session. The aim of this is to encourage young children to listen to and join in with rhymes and songs, whilst exploring instruments and the sounds they make.

Where: Shenley Chapel
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Dates: 3rd January– 3rd April
Bookings: Just drop in. Speech and Language Therapist will be attending on 31st January & 27th March.

Child Health Clinic

The Child Health Clinic is run by the local Health Visitor Team. It is an opportunity for you to receive support and advice on a wide range of family health issues.

Where: The BECC
Time: 9.30 am – 12 noon and 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Dates: Throughout the year
Bookings: Just drop in

Toy Library

It works as an ordinary library enabling people to hire toys and equipment for short periods of time at very reasonable costs. To find out how to become a member pick up one of our Toy Library leaflets or speak to one of the Children’s Centre staff to find out more. You can pre-order toys and even get Home delivery!

Where: The BECC
Time: 9.30am – 12 noon Twilight session 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Dates: 3rd January – 17th April.
Bookings: Just drop in

Breastfeeding Social

This service is run by volunteers trained by the Breastfeeding Network. Come along and meet other new mums, breastfeed your baby. Information and advice available as well as a book borrowing service.

Where: The BECC
Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Dates: All year round.

Practical Parent Helpers Course

This course will give parents/carers background information on how to become an effective parent helper within a school setting. This course will give you up todate information on how Schools work and the role of a parent helper. An excellent opportunity to those of you who would like to get back to work within an educational setting

Where: The Venue
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Dates: 28th February – 27th March
Bookings: Please book places 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550

Save a Life First Aid Course

Learn how to save a child or baby’s life. You will be given an opportunity to practice doing Baby & Child Recovery, Baby & Child CPR and Baby& Child Choking – plus lots of relevant and important information regarding burns, cuts, head injuries etc.

Where: Shenley village Children’s Centre
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Dates: 27th March
Bookings: Required. 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550

Where: The BECC
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Dates: 7th February.
Bookings: Required. 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550

Wednesday

Parenting Support

Come along and join other parents to discuss and support the development of your children. This group gives parents a chance to meet and talk about how their child is developing. A great opportunity for parents to get the chance to share information and give other parents valuable tips and strategies on how we can make parenting as enjoyable an experience as possible.

Where: The BECC
Time: 12.45 pm - 2.45 pm
Dates: 4th January – 28th March (Excluding 15th February)
Booking: Crèche Places Need Booking

Understanding Relationships Course

The BECC – 9.45 – 11.45 am
25th January – 14th March (excluding 15th
February). Please book Crèche

Crèche

Crèche sessions are available for children aged 0 – 4 years whose parents/carers are attending services at the BECC Children’s Centre. It is essential that all parents/carers must remain on site while your child/children are in the crèche £ 1.00 per child per session is payable at The BECC Reception. A completed Children’s Centre registration form is required for each child prior to the session. Creche places will be confirmed 24 hours prior to your requested session. Priority will be given to children of parents attending services within the BECC.

Where: The BECC
Time: 9.45 am – 11.45 am
Dates:4th January – 28th March (Excluding 15th February).
Bookings: 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550

Child Health Clinic Elstree

Elstree Liberal Synagogue
9.30 am – 11.30am . Throughout the year
(Excluding 28th December)

Parenting Puzzle (3–7 yrs)

The Parenting Puzzle is a course which is run over 8 weeks. It encourages parents/carer’s to enjoy bringing up their children and how they can get the very best out of family life. It will enable parents/ carer’s to understand how our emotions can influence our actions and facilitators offer many practical ways of guiding children so they learn to handle their feelings and control their behaviour. Best suited for parents/carers of children aged 3 years and over.

Where: Shenley Village Children’s Centre
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Dates: 1st February – 28th March (Excluding 15th February).
Bookings: Required and for your crèche places 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550

Baby Massage

Baby Massage is run over 5 weeks by IAIM qualified instructors. You will learn: to massage your baby, using approved strokes and techniques and about the benefits of massage.

Where: The Venue
Time: 12.45pm – 2.45pm.
Dates: 11th January – 8th February, 22nd February – 21st March
Bookings: Booking required

Funky Monkey Movers (2–5 yrs)

A fun interactive physical session for parents and their children which will help develop the children’s co-ordination, spatial awareness and listening skills through music, movement & dance.

Where: St Michaels and All Angels Hall
Dates: 4th January – 28th March
Time: 2pm – 2.45 pm
Bookings: Just Drop In

Thursday

24/7 Tools for Young Parents

Practical Parenting Workshops aged 25 years and under. You will meet the Children’s Centre staff and a local Health Visitor to share your ideas and experiences with other young parents. Learn how to input your own ideas and cover topics that you feel are relevant to your own individual needs. We will also cover basic parenting skills, self care, ages and stages development, creative play ideas and healthy cooking.

Where: St Teresa’s Church Hall
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon.
Dates: 5th January – 29th March

Crèche

Crèche sessions are available for children aged 0 – 4 years whose parents/carers are attending services at the BECC Children’s Centre. It is essential that all parents/carers must remain on site while your child/children are in the crèche £ 1.00 per child per session is payable at The BECC Reception. A completed Children’s Centre registration form is required for each child prior to the session. Creche places will be confirmed 24 hours prior to your requested session. Priority will be given to children of parents attending services within the BECC.

Where: The BECC
Time: 12.45 pm - 2.45 pm
Dates: 5th January – 29th March (excluding 16th February)
Bookings: Bookable only for parents/carers attending bookable courses 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 755

Support for Parents of children with additional needs

Is your child’s behaviour a problem? Are you worried about ADHD, Autism/ Aspergers, or additionals Needs? If you would like to talk in confidence and meet other parents experiencing similar challenges, then come along to this support group. Your child does not need to have a diagnosis or statement to attend this group. We are here to help and support you and your child.

Where: The BECC
Time: 12.45pm – 2.45pm
Dates: 19th Jan, 16th Feb, 15th March

Stay, Play & Sing

A fun filled session which brings together all your children’s favorite activities. This session will encourage and support your child’s development in a safe and stimulating environment whilst also being a great opportunity for you and your child to make friends. Each week we will finish with a fun interactive half hour ‘Rhythm and Rhyme; music session. The aim of this is to encourage young children to listen to and join in with rhymes and songs, whilst exploring instruments and the sounds they make.

Where: Denbigh Lodge
Time: 1.15 pm – 2.45 pm
Dates: 5th January – 5th April
Bookings: Just drop in

Postnatal Toning

These classes are run by a qualified instructor and help mums ease back into exercise after the birth of their baby/babies. Sessions are designed to specifically target key areas and improve well being.

Where: The Venue
Time: 12.30pm – 1.45pm
Dates: 5th January - 5th April.
Bookings: Booking required 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 755

Toy Library

It works as an ordinary library enabling people to hire toys and equipment for short periods of time at very reasonable costs. To find out how to become a member pick up one of our Toy Library leaflets or speak to one of the Children’s Centre staff to find out more. You can pre-order toys and even get Home delivery!

Where: Shenley Children’s Centre
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Dates: 5th January – 29th March

Rhythm & Rhyme

Come and join us for a fun music session. These sessions will be run by Children’s centre staff and encourage young children to listen to and join in with rhymes and songs. We will also explore musical instruments and the sounds they make.

Where: Elstree Synagogue
Dates: 5th January – 29th March
Time: 10.00am – 10.45am

About Boys Course (0–5 yrs)

A four session programme for mothers with sons under the age of five. The course provides an opportunity for mothers to learn about their sons and to be able to recognise behaviours in their sons that may be as a result of being a boy, why boys do what they do and what motivates them. The course aims to give mothers increased understanding, techniques and confidence to support their sons through difficulties.

Where: Shenley Village Children’s Centre
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Dates: 12th January – 2nd February
Bookings: required

Friday

Crèche

Crèche sessions are available for children aged 0 – 4 years whose parents/carers are attending services at the BECC Children’s Centre. It is essential that all parents/carers must remain on site while your child/children are in the crèche £ 1.00 per child per session is payable at The BECC Reception. A completed Children’s Centre registration form is required for each child prior to the session. Crèche places will be confirmed 24 hours prior to your requested session. Priority will be given to children of parents attending services within the BECC.

Where: The BECC
Time: 9.45am – 11.45am
Dates: 6th May – 15th July (Excluding 3rd June)
Bookings: 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550 Bookable only for parents/carers attending bookable courses

Domestic Abuse Drop In

Where: The BECC
Time: 9.45am – 11.45am
Dates:13th January, 10th February, 9th March, 13th April.
Crèche places available

Singing and Stories

A relaxed session for children and their parents/carers. This session aims to encourage young children to listen and join in with rhymes and songs, whilst exploring instruments and the sounds they make. We will also be reading stories, this is a great session to get your child interested and excited about stories and books.

Where: Community Shop
Time: 10.00 am – 10.45 am
Dates: 6th May – 15th July (Excluding 3rd June)
Bookings: Just drop in

Parenting Puzzle (3–7 yrs)

The Parenting Puzzle is a course which is run over 8 weeks. It encourages parents/carer’s to enjoy bringing up their children and how they can get the very best out of family life. It will enable parents/ carer’s to understand how our emotions can influence our actions and facilitators offer many practical ways of guiding children so they learn to handle their feelings and control their behaviour. Best suited for parents/carers of children aged 3 years and over.

Where: The BECC
Time: 9.45am – 11.45pm
Dates: 20th January – 16th March (excluding 17th February)
Bookings: 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550

Music and Movement

An energetic and fun activity for parents/carers and their children aimed at developing physical skills such as body control, balance, spatial awareness and movement. Children will be given the opportunity to climb over, crawl through and under apparatus, practice balls skills and take part in fun obstacle courses. We will also be doing different activities involving Music such as Singing and Sticky Kids which is an interactive session to help develop your child’s concentration and listening skills through music and movement.

Where: Shenley Chapel
Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Dates: 6th May – 15th July (Excluding 3rd June)
Bookings: Just drop in

Bumps and Babies

An opportunity for mums to be and parents/carers of children under 18 months to meet up on a weekly basis in a safe and stimulating environment. Children’s Centre staff are available throughout the session to offer support and advice if needed. The session ends with a fun singing session and free refreshments in our Starjumps Café.

Where: The BECC – Community Room
Time: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Dates: 6th May – 15th July (Excluding 3rd June)
Bookings: Just drop in

Saturday

Dads Club (0–5 years)

A Stay and Play session for dads. A fun filled session which brings together all your children’s favorite activities and time for dad to play with the children in a safe and stimulating environment.

Where: The BECC
Time: 10.00 – 12 noon
When: 28th January, 25th February, 31st March
Bookings: Just drop in

Emergency First Aid

The sessions 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

Where: The BECC – Community Room
Time: 9.30 – 1.30 pm
Dates: 28th January
Bookings: 020 8386 4038 or 020 8236 7550