Who we are. Where to find Plymstock Children s Centre. Addresses of other locations sessions are held; Children s Centre Staff: Midwives:

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1 Where to find Dunstone Primary School Shortwood Crescent Plymstock Plymouth PL9 8TQ Tel: Park in Southernway and walk through the pedestrian entrance. The Children s Centre is the first building you will see. Addresses of other locations sessions are held; The Staddy 144 Staddiscombe Road Staddiscombe Plymouth PL9 9LT Oreston Link Site Oreston Community Academy Oreston Rd Plymouth PL9 7JY Plymstock Clinic Horn Cross Road Plymouth PL9 9BU Tel: Hooe Baptist Church 29 Hooe Road Plymouth PL9 9QS Who we are Children s Centre Staff: Helen Caine - Children s Centre Manager Patricia - Outreach Worker Linda - Deputy Manager Netty - Support Worker Emma - Finance Officer Steph - Support Worker Amanda - Admin/Reception Karen - Admin/Reception Midwives: Sue Hancock - Lead Midwife Liz Wood - Dean Cross / Barton Surgery Jackie Saunders - Church View Surgery Pippa McFarlane - Church View Surgery Health Visiting Team: Amanda Wharton, Rachel Hamley, Sara Kirkup Lisa O Brien, Wendy Howe, Carol Collinson Malezi Worker: Danielle Dugdale Volunteer Workers Dorothy Teresa Kim PLEASE NOTE: Groups listed in this booklet are subject to change but we will try to keep it as up to date as possible.

2 Ante/Postnatal Sessions Free ante natal classes for you and your partner or supporter 18+ weeks pregnant Saturday dates AM Healthy Lifestyles, Talk to your Bump, Adjusting to Parenthood PM Breastfeeding Workshop All groups are Closed from 19th December 9th January 2012 (Latch On will only close 28th December). Most of the groups Start back from 9th January 2012 (Step by Step is back 5th January 2012). 32+ weeks pregnant Mondays 1-3pm Week 1 Preparing for Birth with the Midwife Week 2 Preparing for Birth with the Midwife Week 3 10 days and Beyond with Health Visitor After baby is born (dates TBA) Reunion Next Steps and Safety Workshop Baby First Aid Workshop Contact us if you would like more information or to book on any of the workshops Christmas Workshop Come and join us with your children making Christmas crafts on Thursday 15th December at am If you would like to come along, please contact us to book a place Bookings will help us to prepare enough resources, but don t worry, if you haven t booked and would like to come along on the day, give us a ring to check availability of spaces Look out for our Christmas newsletter with details of all our Christmas activities and parties! If you don t receive a copy of our newsletter and would like to be added to our mailing list, please see a member of staff.

3 Expecting a baby? TENS machine hire Baby + Me Tuesday 1.30pm 2.30pm Oreston Link Site A group for babies under 9 months old with information and support for new parents Encourage your baby to learn and develop through gentle play opportunities. We are able to offer you the hire of a TENS machine for use in labour. You can order one at any time during your pregnancy and it will be available for you at 37 weeks for a 3 week period. This can be extended by a further 2 weeks if you let us know in advance. The cost is 25 which includes a 10 refundable deposit. Treasure Baskets Sensory Play Tummy Time Rhyme Time Tumble Time 50p donation per session For more information or to reserve your TENS Machine, contact on Have your say! Monday 1.15pm 2.30pm at Oreston Link Site Parent s Voice is a group of parents who get together to discuss the future of the Children s Centre as well as to make suggestions and discuss ways of improving services provided. Why not come along and share your views with us? This is a group aimed at babies who are learning to crawl, up until they start to walk. All activities will help to promote your babies development through this stage including games and song time. 50p donation per session Dates to follow Phone:

4 Chatterbox r Chatte box Tuesday 10.30am - 12:00 Staddy Arms, Staddiscombe 0-5 years Drop-in Group for Parents and Children under 5. With active play, baby weighing, messy play and rhyme time, drop in and meet other parents and take the opportunity to talk to health professionals in an informal way. Family Information Service Free advice on a range of issues including childcare options and returning to work, tax credits and maternity benefits. Contact on for more details. Information and advice is available from a Jobcentre advisor through. All activities based around communication. 1 donation per session Worried about your child s speech and language development? Drop in for general tips and support Every Monday, Term Time only 10.00am am At Oreston Link Site Hold your child s birthday party in the Children s Centre! Contact us to find out more. Parent Volunteers Would you like to help in our groups, or set up a group of your own? We can offer support and training and it s a great way to meet new people and start to build a C.V.

5 Home Safety Workshop A one hour workshop to raise awareness of child safety and explore what you can do to reduce the risks for your children. Child safety how to reduce the risks. Safety advice tailored to your child s stage of development. Ideas and information on child proofing your home and garden. Free safety equipment for you to take home. Advice on buying toys and safety equipment. Thursday 26th January, 22nd March 1.30pm pm Thinking of doing something for yourself? Starting Thursday 12th January we will be offering a free 10 week course in Adult Numeracy leading to a level 1 or 2 qualification. For more information contact Plymstock Children s Centre on Latch on Group Wednesday 10.30am 12:00 A friendly and informal group for all pregnant or breastfeeding mums. Partners are also welcome. Come along to meet other breastfeeding mums and make new friends, as well as getting support from peers and advice from health professionals. Bra fitting may be available too. 50p donation per session Buggy Walking Every Thursday Morning (All year round whatever the weather) Meet at Saltram by the Notice Board at the entrance to the inner car park Any age child or baby in a buggy Enjoy the route at Saltram, the duck pond and the river Plym. Exercise with your child in their Buggy - you can enjoy the exercise with other people to talk to, while your child enjoys the relaxation of being outdoors in the fresh air!. Power walk with fatbusting and toning exercises, using bands and the buggy as resistance. Designed for all levels of fitness, particularly for those who have not exercised since the birth of baby. The class takes place on cycle tracks and pathways so does not need any specialist all terrain pram or buggy per session

6 Baby Massage Wednesday pm at Oreston Link Site Contact to book on Massage can be beneficial for you and your baby. It is a wonderful way to get to know each other, deepening and strengthening your relationship. Massage helps to reduce stress and irritability, promoting relaxation for you and your baby. For babies from 6 weeks old. Cost: 5.00 per course Friday 17th February, 20th April am At Oreston Link Site 1.50 per session Baby First Aid Awareness Course This 2 hour course will cover various aspects of baby first aid including: Baby/child resuscitation Choking Breathing/unconsciousness To book your place contact on You are welcome to bring your baby with you! Home Safety Packs Baby Weighing & Health Visitor Thursday 1.30pm 3.30pm Plymstock Clinic Drop in to weigh your baby and speak to a Health Visitor. are able to offer FREE home safety packs to eligible families with children under 5 years. To qualify for a FREE pack families must be in receipt of benefits and meet the Sure Start vulnerabilities criteria. Contact Patricia or Linda at Plymstock Children s Centre on Items we may be able to offer could include: 2 x Safety gates 1 x Fireguard Window restrictors Non-slip bath or shower mat Locks for kitchen cupboards Corner cushions Cord winders We also sell Safety Gates, to all Plymstock families, at a special discount price of 20 each ( 10 each if you are in receipt of benefits. max. 2 per person) There are both types of gate available, tension or fixed. Tension is tightened up to fit a doorway whilst fixed is screwed to the wall.

7 Baby Signing Drop in for a chat with Patricia or Linda, our Outreach Workers, any time between 9 and 11am. No appointment necessary. I am always willing to listen and offer support and advice when necessary. Do drop in for chat! A problem shared is a problem halved. Patricia, Outreach Worker Wed 9am - 11am Oreston Link Site 0-5 years 2 week course Thursday 1.30pm 2.30pm Oreston Link Site You and your baby will be able to talk to each other using simple baby signs. Learn the signs and the background to Baby Signing. You will also sing fun songs with your baby whilst you get to meet other parents. Phone to book your place and find out dates! 1.50 per session Come and join Role of the Outreach Worker Providing support and guidance on any issue of parenting. They can offer advice on positive parenting, strategies regarding difficult behaviour, i.e. guidance and boundaries, routines, fussy eaters and any other topic you feel you need help and support with. They may also be able to provide support and help on a wide range of issues such as housing, debt, separation etc They are either available to talk to during Children s Centre sessions, community visits or can arrange home visits. Phone the Centre and ask for Patricia or Linda on A group for sitting babies (From about 6 months to a year) At Oreston Link Site 4 week course Thursday 1.30pm pm Time to play, time to chat, time to relax for parents and babies 1.50 per session Tel to book your place and for course dates

8 Weaning Workshop Come along to a one hour workshop for lots of advice and information about this exciting new stage in your baby s development. Welcome to Cook and Eat Do you want ideas, advice and support about how to cook fun and tasty food that your kids will love without breaking the bank? To learn practical cookery skills on a budget? Then this may be for you. Contact the Children s Centre to find out dates for the next session. Every Monday for 5 weeks starting: 1 per session Early Play Drop in session for babies and toddlers with their parents/carers. Lots of activities for your children to enjoy including Messy play and Rhyme time, also a snack cafe. So come along and join the fun!! Friday (Term time only) Hooe Baptist Church, Hooe Road Monday 16th January am am At Hooe Baptist Church Cost is 1.50 per session A crèche will be provided for your child/children until they are invited to come in and eat with us. Cost of crèche 1.00 a family per session. For further details or to book your place contact: Linda on at

9 Step by Step Together Thursday 9:30am - 10:45am 0-4 years Twins Club The Step by Step Together Groups are for children with any form of developmental delay and any form of additional need aged 0-4 years old with their parents or carers. The groups are run as drop-ins with weekly stand alone sessions that have a different theme every week designed to encourage the growth of all aspects of a child s development. Term time only. 50p donation per session. It is good to meet other parents who have children with similar problems and to talk about them. It is also good for the children to get together to play and develop together. Step By Step Parent Tuesdays at pm Term time only. Friendly drop in group for families with 0-5 year old twins and their siblings.

10 Tumble Time for Tots months Wednesday 9.30am 10am Tumble Time Wednesday 10am - 11:00am Meet at (however, we have use of Dunstone School Hall for this session) Active play with your toddler or young child, using soft play, games and activities. Help them to burn off all that energy while developing their confidence and co-ordination! Balance and slide; jump and climb; throw and play! The first half hour is for the younger children, followed by an hour session for the older ones. There are overlaps, but it gives the little ones a better opportunity to use the equipment. Experienced workers guide the children around the equipment and activities. Join in and encourage your child to stretch their skills. Term time only 1.50 per session Drop In and Play Wednesday 1:15pm 2.30pm 0-5 years Older brothers and sisters are welcome, but the activities are designed for under 5 s. Family Fun 10am th March Fun activities for one or both parents/carers and your children 1 donation per session Kids & Dads 28th January 10am - 12pm Come along to a play session with a difference! Just for dads with their children. 1 donation per session Drop in session for babies and toddlers with their parents and carers. Play session with messy play, rhyme time and outside activities when possible. 50p donation per session Different Fun Activities will be available during School Holidays. Look out for further information in our newsletters or check the diary page.