Monday

Rhythm and Rhyme (0–5 yrs)

This is a fun singing group where your child can learn new songs as well as develop their rhythm using a variety of musical instruments. This session will help to develop your child’s listening skills within a group setting.

Where: St.Mary’s Church Hall
Time: 9.30 am – 10.00 am
Dates: 9th January – 26th March (Excluding 13th February)
Bookings: Just drop in

Baby Rhythm and Rhyme (0–18 months)

Come and join us for a fun music session. These sessions will be run by Children’s centre staff and encourage Parents or Carers to interact with their babies through singing and movement.

Where: St.Mary’s Church Hall
Time: 10.15am – 10.45 am
Dates: 9th January – 26th March (Excluding 13th February)
Bookings: Just drop in

Parents Room

Parents and Carers of children under 5 are welcome to access our new parent’s room. There is a wide range of resources including books on child development and parenting. With FREE internet access parents will be able to search for jobs, write CV’s or research different topics. Talk to a member of staff for more information.

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Dates: 10th May – 19th July (Excluding 31st May)
Bookings: Just drop in

Tuesday

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: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 10.00 – 11.30 am
Dates: 10th January – 27th March (Excluding 14th February)
Bookings: Just drop in

Creative Play

A drop in class for you and your child to come along and enjoy a range of messy play activities. The activities will be provided and co-coordinated by a member of the Children’s Centre Team. Please dress your children in suitable clothing for messy play. Recommended for 1-5 year olds.“Despite appearances, creative play can make an enormous contribution to babies’ and young children’s cognitive and creative development” – Early years foundation stage

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Dates: 10th January – 27th March
Bookings: Just drop in

Wednesday

Play & Stay (0-5 yrs)

A fun filled session which brings together all your children’s favorite activities. Activities will encourage and support you child’s development in a safe and stimulating environment. Activities on offer will cover the six areas of learning and development (creative, physical, personal social and emotional, communication language and literacy, problem solving reasoning numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world) this is a great opportunity for you and your child to make friends with families in your local community.

• More information on Play & Stay sessions (pdf, 300k)

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre.
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Dates: 11th January – 28th March.
Bookings: Just drop in

Speech and Language– Advice sessions at Play and Stay

Where:PB1 Children’s Centre.
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Dates: 18th January and 29th February.
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: PB1 Children’s Centre.
Time: 9.30 am – 10.30 am
Dates: Every other week. Starting 11th January
Bookings: Just drop in

Post Natal Group

This is a 2 hour 5 week course for mum’s with new babies. Children’s Centre staff will be working closely with the Health Visitors to provide informative and useful sessions covering a range of topics including Mums well being, routines, minor ailments, safety and play. A health visitor will be present at the end of each session for parents to talk to. Refreshments will be available for the last half an hour giving mums the opportunity to talk to other parents and babies the opportunity to make new friends.

Where: Potters Bar Community Hospital
Time: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm.
Dates: Starting on 4th January
Bookings: 4 week rolling programme. Just drop in
Contact the Health Visiting team for more information 01707 653286

Child Health Clinic 0–5yrs

Baby clinic is run by our local Health Visitor team. It is an opportunity for you to receive support and advice on a wide range of family health issues.

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 2.30 – 4.00 pm
Dates: Weekly from 4th May
Bookings: Not required – just drop in

Thursday

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: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 10.00 – 12 noon
Dates: 2nd February – 29th March
Bookings: Just drop in. Limited crèche places available

Young Parents Group

Are you under 25? Do you want to be able to meet other young parents and share experiences? If the answer is ‘yes’ then this is the group for you. Each week the Children’s Centre team will set up a room full of exciting activities for you and your child to enjoy, from messy play to singing and stories.

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time:1.15 -2.45 pm. 5th January – 29th March
Bookings: Just drop in

Friday

Move it

This is a session designed to help children develop their physical skills. They will be given the opportunity to climb over and crawl under apparatus, practice their ball skills and take part in fun obstacle courses. This session is recommended Toddlers and above.

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 9.30 am – 10.30 am
Dates: 6th January – 30th March
Bookings: Just drop in

Mini Move It (1–2 yrs)

This session is similar to Move It but is aimed at children between 1 and 2 years old. Children’s Centre staff will provide a range of activities to help develop your child physical skills and improve co-ordination.

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 11.00 am – 11.45am
Dates: 6th January – 30th March
Bookings: Just drop in

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: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time:1.30 – 3.30pm
Dates: 13th January – 10th February

Saturday

Dads Play and Stay

This session will provide dad’s grandfathers and all male carers with a fun activity session on a Saturday morning. A wide variety of toys and activities will be on offer and we will even provide adults with a bacon buttie!!!

Where: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 10.00 am –12 noon
Dates: 21st May, 18th June, 16th July
Bookings: Just drop in

Family 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: PB1 Children’s Centre
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Dates: Saturday 21st January and 17th March
Bookings: Booking essential – ring the booking line.