Family and Early Years Little Vines Fun With the Under 5s Wednesday 9.30-11.30 during term time Little Vines is a parent/carer and toddler group with weekly themes delivered on a 4-week rotation: Week 1 Heuristic Play (children play with touchy feely natural and synthetic materials such as fir cones, hair rollers, wool etc). This is fascinating for both older babies and toddlers Week 2 Physical Play (children play with large play items such as cardboard boxes, slides, rocking horses etc) Week 3 Small World or Construction (children play with duplo, interstar, stickle bricks etc or cars, trains, dolls house) Week 4 Sensory Play (children play with play dough, paint, glue, shaving foam etc) At each session healthy snacks and drinks are provided. On a bi-weekly basis there is a Maracca Jacks session where a representative leads the group in music, singing, instruments. On other weeks the group sings together before going outside (weather permitting) to the play area, which is fully equipped with outdoor toys and activities. Price £1 per session or £2 on Maracca Jack weeks Crèche A friendly, Ofsted registered crèche is available for older siblings under 5 years.  Places are limited so please ask Kim, the creche manager, for more information, as a waiting list is currently in operation. Booking is essential Bumps and Babes Baby and expectant mums (and dads) group (for babies up to 9 months old) Thursday 9.30 - 11.30 during term time. Bumps and Babes is an opportunity to sit down and relax with your baby (or bump) and other mums and dads. It is a great chance to make friends with other mothers. Fathers also welcome too! There is the chance to speak to a breastfeeding counsellor and health visitor. On a bi-monthly basis there is a Maracca Jacks session where a representative leads the group in music, singing, and playing instruments to help babies language development. We also have baby weaning sessions. The group also offers second-hand equipment and clothing for sale. More info below. Price £1 per session or £2 on Maracca Jack weeks Stay and Play Fridays 9.30-11.30 during term time A parent/carer and toddler group with a selection of toys and activities. At each session healthy snacks and drinks are provided for the children. After snack children enjoy a singing session then - weather permitting - outside play. £1 per session. Toy Library - run by Community Playlink Wednesdays 9.30pm - 10.30pm term time only Come along and choose some toys. You can keep these for 1-2 weeks, and then change them.