We’re about helping to give children in Devizes the best start in life.
We want Devizes to be the best place to raise a child, and the best place to be a child.
Simple really!
What’s on at the Children’s Centre – last updated November 7th
More activities are being added all the time, so keep checking!
There’s more information about each activity below the schedule
| MONDAY | Every week 9am -12 noon. Talk time. Drop in or phone in session with the centre manager –FREE 10-12 noon Referral Stay & Play session – FREE 1pm - 2.30pm Parent & baby yoga with Belle Wiles. Next course starts June 1st. Call Belle to reserve a FREE space on 07980 182823. 1ST Monday in the month 4-6pm Young Parent Education with the midwifery service (invitation from midwifery service) |
| TUESDAY | Every week 9am -12.00 Devizes Childminders group (term time only) 10 -11am (term time only) Baby Signing & Singing - FREE 11 -12 noon (term time only) Baby Signing & Singing - FREE 12.30- 2pm NCT Bumps and Babies group |
| WEDNESDAY | Every week 1pm - 2.30pm Bosom Buddies – Breastfeeding Support Group - FREE 1.30pm – 3.30pm Young Parents Group 2 – 4pm Antenatal and Postnatal Stop Smoking clinic 1st Wednesday in the month Childminding support drop in for childminders & parents – FREE (term time only) 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the month 1.30pm – 5pm Young Parents Ante-natal Clinic – (invitation from midwifery service) 3rd Wednesday in the month Lavington Childminders’ Group |
| THURSDAY | Every week 9 -1pm 8 month checks with the Health Visitors (by invitation through the Health Visiting team) 9.30am - 2.30pm Children’s café with Tori Eardley. FREE with refreshments to buy. 9.30 – 11.30am The Sycamore Centre for if you’re in a pregnancy crisis – free and confidential help & support. *NEW* 1.30 - 2pm Rhyme Time with Children’s Librarian Wendy Beaver, in the Children’s Cafe 1st Thursday in the month Toy Library 1st & 2nd Thursday in the month - 7pm – 9pm Parent Education with the midwifery service – (invitation from midwifery service) |
| FRIDAY | Every Week 9.30 -11am Health Visiting Drop-in Clinic 10am – 12noon Referral Stay & Play Session at the Oportunity Centre, Belle Vue Rd. – FREE 10am Kids’ Konvoy Walking Group - FREE 1pm - 1.45pm Music Time with Lucy. – FREE |
| SATURDAY | 1st Saturday in the month 10am – 12 noon Saturdads’ café |
Bosom Buddies: Breastfeeding support group facilitated by trained staff. A warm and friendly atmosphere to breastfeed and share any concerns.
Childminders’ groups: This is a support and social group for local childminders to share practice and celebrate their role in providing good quality childcare.
Children’s Café: Local mum and children centre champion Tori Eardley runs a drop in café each Thursday to support parents looking for a safe, welcoming environment, enjoy home cooked food and learn about healthy eating in good company.
Family Caring Trust Parenting Course: A great opportunity to take time out to think about your role as parents.
Family Learning courses: We have ongoing opportunities for families to come together in a fun and learning environment. Ask us about courses planned. We are just planning a programme of parenting courses. Contact us if you would like more information or to be placed on our waiting list for the next course.
Kids’ Konvoy: Tori, Belle and their families have started a group that leaves the Centre at 10am and ventures out into the wilds of Devizes. You can join them to push your buggy or toddle along so there’s exercise and fresh air for everyone. A great social way to get active with your child and explore the many places to walk and play in Devizes.
Music Time: For children aged 1-3 yrs and parents / carers to experience and enjoy music.
NCT Bumps and Babies: Local mums run a self supporting group every week in the café.
Parent & Baby Yoga: See our separate leaflet on this. Local mum and children centre champion Belle Wiles offer a 6 week yoga course for mums, dads & babies under 1.
Stretchy Bugs: Active session for mobile babies and children up to 3yrs.
Saturdads’ café: Café for dads and their children. A fun, welcoming environment where dads can play with their children whilst munching on a bacon buttie. Run by local mum Tori Eardley.
Stay & Play: Mandy our family support co-ordinator runs a referral stay & play session aimed at parents that may not or cannot access toddler groups and would welcome an opportunity to meet others and let their children play.
Talk Time: An opportunity for you to pop in and talk to Trixie (centre leader) and find out more about the centre whilst your child/ren play. Very informal drop in. For anyone to access.
The Toy library: Join the library and hire a range of toys for a month or more.
Yoga in pregnancy: Call us or Annie on 01380 870223 to find out about our new yoga session for pregnant mums who are over 15 weeks into their pregnancy. A real opportunity for any mum who has never done yoga or even thought about it. After you have had the baby you can join Belle in the baby yoga sessions.
Young Parents Group: A social group for young parents. Advice and support on hand from the youth development staff.
Our Vision
We want to raise expectations and aspirations so that every child, every parent and the local community are encouraged to enjoy new opportunities for developing and achieving.
Every baby, toddler and young child has a parent and or family member who
o loves them and expresses that love freely and effectively
o reads to them regularly.
Every baby
o grows strong through the right food at the right time
o is talked to daily,
o has safe surroundings to grow up in, explore and play in.
Every Toddler
o mixes comfortably with other children of their own age
o enjoys playing freely with their parents and other children
o has a parent/adult able to care for them consistently – even (and especially) when they are having a tantrum.
Every Young Child
o is able to talk clearly and effectively
o has access to a wide range of suitable and enriching activities
o makes right choices about how they behave and what they do
o is healthy in mind, body and outlook
What do you think about our vision? Get in touch with us to join the discussion.
