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Bright Beginnings - by invitation only, a rolling programme for parents covering some of the key issues in the early days of parenting and the value of loving touch (baby massage).

Early Support - a group to support families who have a child with additional needs or who have concerns about their child’s development. Access to the sensory room and resources available.

Family First - a parent-led group to support carers who have a child with additional needs. A crèche is available.

Young Parents One Stop Shop - a drop in group for parents and their children to play and learn together and access a wide range of professionals - including health visitors, healthy lifestyles and housing.

Messy Play - an opportunity for parents, babies and children to learn together through creative play. Come and stimulate senses through a wide variety of fun activities suitable for children aged 0-5 years.

Sign, Rhyme & Storytime - join in with songs and stories and learn signs to encourage your child to express themselves and develop their communication skills. Open to all children from 0- 5 years old.

Stay and Play - an opportunity for parents, babies and children to play and learn together through exciting activities. Come and meet with other parents with children of the same age. Suitable for children aged 0-5 years.

The Sensory Room - spend time exploring with your child in our relaxing environment which provides an opportunity to stimulate your child’s senses. Available for private bookings (30 minute slots) Please call 01225 396858 to book.

TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

National Careers Service - John from the National Careers Advice is at Midsomer Norton Children’s Centre most Fridays between 9:30 – 4:00 for appointments. These sessions are free. To make an appointment please ring: 0800 100 900. John can help you with developing your CV, searching and applying for jobs, identifying your key strengths and skills, exploring career options, developing action plans, searching for courses/training schemes, understanding the local job market.

Job Centre Plus - Job Centre Plus offer their mandatory lone parent assessment appointments at Midsomer Norton Children’s Centre every Monday from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Drop in sessions are also available. To find out more call Job Centre Plus on 0845 6043719.

TBG - If you have a problem stopping you from working, the solution to that problem can be hard to find. If you or a member of your family is claiming a work related benefit then you can take advantage of numerous personal and employment support services. Your own allocated Key Family Mentor can support you to access a wide range of training courses to help you gain the knowledge and qualifications you need, find work experience opportunities. improve your interview skills, manage your money, manage health conditions so you can find lasting employment. Your Health Visitor, Parent Support Adviser or Children’s Centre Outreach Worker can help you access the Families Action Programme. Please contact them for further details or ring the Children’s Centre on 01225 396660.

Information, Advice and Guidance - Our Information and Advice Officer is available for one-to-one appointments regarding general benefits and childcare options. Call 01225 396660 to book an appointment.

Citizen’s Advice Bureau - Citizens Advice Bureau is available for appointments regarding legal and financial advice. For an appointment, ring 01225 396660..

The Family Information Service can help you if you are looking for information for your family about leisure activities, childcare choices, play opportunities in the Somer Valley Children’s Centre area for

children and young people aged 0 - 20. Call 0800 0731214, text 07980 998906, e-mail fis@bathnes.gov.uk or visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/fis

If you have difficulties accessing groups in your area please call us on 01225 396660 to discuss how we might support you to access them.

If you would like more information, to register with Children's Centre Services or have any comments or suggestions, either positive or negative, that would help us improve our services, please contact us on 01225 396660. We look forward to hearing from you.

for

Children (0-5 years) and their families.

A guide to activities at your local

Sure Start Children’s Centres

in the Somer Valley area

(Peasedown, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Paulton and surrounding villages).

April—July 2013 The next publication will cover September—December 2013.

Children’s Centre Services

Early education, childcare, health and support for children and their families.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Community Bus T 10:00am-12.00pm Beacon Hall, Peasedown St John

Community Bus T 1:00pm-3:00pm Congyre Hall, Timsbury

PLEASE NOTE:

• This information is correct at time of print.

• Due to circumstances beyond our control - e.g. illness and adverse weather we may need to cancel groups.

• Please bring a spare change of clothes to Messy Play groups.

Community Bus T 10:00am-12.00pm Beacon Hall, Peasedown St John

Sign, Rhyme & Story Time T £ 9:30am-10:30am Peasedown Children’s (& Youth) Centre

Bright Beginnings (Referrals Only) For further details please contact Louise on 01225 396660.

Stay and Play T £ 1:00pm-2:30pm Westfield Children’s Centre

Bumps N Babies T 1:30pm-3:30pm The Connie’s Tea Room, The Square, Timsbury

Job Centre Plus (Appointments and drop-in) 9:00am-3:00pm MSN Children’s Centre

Beacon Tots T (a community-led parent/toddler group) 9:30am-11:30am Peasedown Children’s (& Youth) Centre

Community Bus T 9:30am-11:30am 1st & 3rd Tuesday Haydon Que Club, Haydon

Childminding Group (For registered childminders) Contact Helen Black on 01225 396927 9:30am-11:30am alternate Tuesdays Radstock Children’s (& Youth) Centre

Drop-in Baby Clinic *** 10:00am-11:30am MSN Children’s Centre

Messy Play T £ 1:00pm-2:30pm Whisty Hall , Walnut Buildings, Radstock

Community Bus T 1:00pm-3:00pm Paulton Village Hall

Pre-school Speech and Language Therapy T (Appointments Only) MSN Children’s Centre For further details please call 01225 831800

One Stop Shop (Information sessions and group for young parents) Radstock Children’s (& Youth) Centre For further details please call Louise on 01225 396660

Great Expectations (Young Parents Antenatal Group) Radstock Children’s (& Youth) Centre For further details please call Louise on 01225 396660

Messy Play T £ 10:00am-11:30am Peasedown Children’s (& Youth) Centre

Childminding Group (For registered childminders) 9:30am-11:30am Alternate weeks MSN Children’s Centre

Drop-in Baby Clinic *** 10:00am-11:30am Paulton Children’s Centre

Bumps, Babies N Tots (Feeding support available) 10:00am-11.45am Radstock Children’s (& Youth) Centre

Drop-In Baby Clinic *** 1:30pm-3:00pm Starting 16th April Peasedown Children’s (& Youth) Centre

Postnatal Group *** T (Please contact the Health Visiting Team on 01761 408358 to find out about the next available programme) MSN Children’s Centre

Are you interested in volunteering?

We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available. To find out more, please call Jed Parsons on 01225 396660

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Building Addresses and Reception Opening times

• Midsomer Norton Children’s Centre, Pows Orchard, BA3 2HY Mon-Thur 8:30am-4:30pm Fri 8:30am-4:00pm

• Radstock Children’s Centre, Church Street, BA3 3QQ Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

• Peasedown Children’s Centre, Bath Road, BA2 8DH Mon-Wed 8:30am-4:30pm

• Paulton Children’s Centre, Plumptre Close, BS39 7QY Wed-Thur 8:30am-4:30pm

• Westfield Children’s Centre, Longfellow Road, BA3 3XX

Family Walk Talk & Explore T £ (For families with children aged 0-8 yrs, who are unable to access groups during the week) 10:30am-12:30pm 2nd Saturday 13th April 11th May 8th June 13th July To meet at Orchard Vale Community Hall, Woodside, Midsomer Norton For further details, please call 01225 396660

Other Services

Family Support Workers Our Outreach Workers and Early Years Practitioners: • provide information, advice and

support to families with children 0-11 years. • support and advice on aspects

of childcare and development • help you access other services

and professionals. For further details, please call 01225 396660.

My Time, My Space (For women experiencing antenatal or postnatal depression) For further details please contact your Health Visitor.

Sensory Room £ Available all day Wednesday and Thursday mornings at Midsomer Norton Children’s Centre. For further details or to book a 30 minute slot please call 01225 396858.

Healthy Start Vitamins Healthy Start Vitamins are available at your local Children’s Centre. Please see building opening times.

Healthy Lifestyle Services include support to: • Stop smoking • Manage your weight • Adopt an active lifestyle • “Cook It” programs Please call 01225 831852 for more details.

Parenting Programmes . • Incredible Years - for parents

and carers with children aged 3-8.

• Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities - for parents and carers of children aged 5-17.

Please call 01225 396660 for details.

First Aid courses Available in your area, please call Judith Parr on 01225 396660 for details.

KEY: *** A member of the Health Visiting Team will be present at every session T Term Time Only £ £1 contribution per family per session MSN Midsomer Norton

Paulton reach area MSN reach area Peasedown reach area Radstock reach area Westfield reach area

Breast feeding is welcome at all groups and in all centres. If you would like any support with feeding, please contact your Health Visitor.

Family First T (For carers of children with additional needs) 1:30pm-3:00pm 1st Thursday MSN Children’s Centre

Early Support Stay and Play £ (For children with additional needs) 1:30pm-3:00pm MSN Children’s Centre

Thursday Friday

Citizens Advice Bureau (Appointments and drop-in) At your local Children’s Centre: 1st Wednesday - Radstock 2nd Thursday - Midsomer Norton 3rd Wednesday - Peasedown 4th Thursday - Paulton For appointments, please call 01225 396858

Messy Play T £ 10:00am-11:30am Paulton Scout, Guide and Community Hall

Community Bus T 10:00am-12:00pm Westhill Club, Westfield.

Flutterbys Childminding Group T (Open to all childminders) 10:00am-2:00pm Wesley Hall, Paulton

Drop-in Baby Clinic *** A place to meet other parents 10:00am-11:00am Conygre Hall, Timsbury

Community Bus T 1:00pm-3:00pm 2nd & 4th Thursday Methodist Centre, High Littleton

Drop-in Baby Clinic *** 10:00am-11:30am Radstock Children’s (& Youth) Centre Twins Club T

10:00am-12:00pm, Alternate weeks Somer Centre, MSN For further details please call 01761 432077

Saturday

Stay and Play T £ 9:30am-11:00am School Hall, St Mary’s School, Writhlington

National Careers Service MSN Children’s Centre For more details please see over or call 01225 396858

Parent-led Stay and Play T £ 9:30am-11:00am MSN Children’s Centre