What s On In The Sedgefield Area?

What s On In The Sedgefield Area? s Middlestone Moor Children s Centre Fishburn Children s Centre Activities and groups for mams, dads and carers caring for a child/ren under 5

Chilton Children s Centre 01388 721259 Chilton Allsorts (Free) 1.30 3 pm - Chilton Children s Centre An active learning environment were toys and equipment is accessible to children Childminder Chat (Free) 9 11.30am - Chilton Community College - Get together with other childminders in the area for discussions, advice, support and training Twinkle Time (Free) 1.30-3pm Sensory stimulation with fibre optics and textures for babies 0 to crawling Wednesday Tuneful Tots (Free) 1.45 2.45pm Chilton Children s Centre Children under five years enjoy music and rhyme to encourage speech, language and development Mind, Body & Fitness for Dad s and Male Carers Free for 12 weeks, then 2 per session, 6 8pm Chilton Children s Centre - Basic skills and fitness training Baby Massage Course Free Chilton Children s Centre - alternates with Dean Bank (check with the Centre for details) Breast Feeding Support Group (Free) 1.30-3pm Chilton Children s Centre - Information and support Library Toddler Time (Free) 10 11.15am - Chilton Library. Call 01388 720251 Toddler Group 50p per session 9.30 11.15am Play session (term time only) Citizens Advice Bureau 9 12noon - Chilton Children s Centre Saturday Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Fun activities, information and refreshments. For more information contact Susan on 01388 777613 (1st Saturday of the month at Shildon Children s Centre)

Dean Bank Children s Centre 01740 658080 Early Years Group - 9 11.30am waiting list applies Ferryhill Station Family Centre Toy Library & Toddler Group 9 11.30am (term time only) Ferryhill Station Family Centre Citizens Advice Bureau 9 12noon - Ferryhill Station Family Centre Allsorts (Free) 9.30 11am Dean Bank Children s Centre - provides an Active Learning environment, where all toys and equipment are accessible to children (term time only) Ante Natal Drop-in (Free) 2 4pm Dean Bank Children s Centre - Midwife run clinic where women and their partners can get information and advice during pregnancy Pre-School 9 11.30am - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Pre-School 12.15 2.45pm - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Play Group 12.30 2.30pm - St. Luke s Church. Call 01740 651438 Early Years Group - 9 11.30am waiting list applies Ferryhill Station Family Centre Toddler Group 9.30 11am - Ferryhill Leisure Centre Toddler Talk 10 11.15am referral only Playgroup 9. 30 11.30am St. Luke s Church Pre-School 9 11.30am - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Pre-School 12.15 2.45pm - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Twinkle Time (Free) 1.30 2.30pm - Ferryhill Station Family Centre sensory session with fibre optics and textures. For babies 0 to crawling Toy Library & Toddler Group 1 2.45pm (term time only) Ferryhill Station Family Centre Citizens Advice Bureau 1 4pm Dean Bank Children s Centre Baby Allsorts (Free) 1.30 3pm for babies 0 to toddling. Dean Bank Children s Centre Saturday - Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Contact 01388 777613

Dean Bank Children s Centre 01740 658080 Wednesday Early Years Group - 9 11.30am waiting list applies Ferryhill Station Family Centre Jabadao (Free) 9.30 11am - To improve development in young babies and children through movement and play Dean Bank Institute Pre-School 9 11.30am - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Pre-School 12.15 2.45pm - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Toddler Group 9.45 11.30am term time only St. Luke s Church Playgroup 12.30 2.30pm term time only - St. Luke s Church Allsorts (Free) 1 2.30pm Ferryhill Station Family Centre - provides an Active Learning environment, where all toys and equipment are accessible to children (term time only) Mind, Body & Fitness for Dad s and Male Carers Free for 12 weeks, then 2 per session, 6 8pm Chilton Children s Centre - Basic skills and fitness training Early Years Group - 9 11.30am waiting list applies Ferryhill Station Family Centre Pre-School 9 11.30am - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Pre-School 12.15 2.45pm - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Allsorts (Free) 9.30 11am Dean Bank Children s Centre - provides an Active Learning environment, where all toys and equipment are accessible to children (term time only) Toddler Group 9.30 11am - Ferryhill Leisure Centre Breast Feeding Support Group 9.30 11.30am Ferryhill Health Clinic Early Years Group - 9 11.30am waiting list applies Ferryhill Station Family Centre (term time only) Baby Allsorts (Free) 9.30 11am for babies 0 to toddling. Dean Bank Children s Centre Pre-School 9 11.30am - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121 Pre-School 12.15 2.45pm - Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Waiting list applies (term time only) Call 01740 654121

Fishburn Children s Centre 01740 629773 Pitter Patter Play Session (50p) 9.15 11.15am - Fishburn Children s Centre Toys, games, snack time, stories, song time and much more Toddler Talk (Free) 1.30-2.30pm Fishburn Children s Centre this is referral only session that helps with speech development, but if you d like to put your name down, please call the Children s Centre to be added to the list Wednesday Baby Clinic (Free) 9.30 11.30 am Fishburn Children s Centre Twinkle Time (Free) 10 11am Fishburn Children s Centre - Sensory stimulation with fibre optics and textures for babies 0 to crawling Mini Movers (Free) 1.30 2.30 pm Fishburn Children s Centre - Using the sensory equipment and open space, providing a stimulating environment and room to develop movement and play Citizens Advice Bureau (Bi-weekly) - FREE, impartial and confidential advice Jabajingle (Free) 1.30-3pm Fishburn Children s Centre this is a mixture of Tuneful Tots and Jabadao. Soft play, music and instruments. Baby Massage (Free) 1.30 2.30pm A chance to relax and bond with your baby, learn massage techniques and the benefits for your baby Saturday Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Fun activities, information and refreshments. For more information contact Susan on 01388 777613 (1st Saturday of the month at Shildon Children s Centre)

Middlestone Moor Children s Centre 01388 819037 Young Parents Group (Free)( Free lunch provided) 11am 12.30pm Middlestone Moor Children s Centre A group for young mums, dads and carers to come along and spend quality time with their child, take part in lots of fun activities and make new friends. Twinkle Time (Free) 1.30 3pm Middlestone Moor Children s Centre - Sensory stimulation with fibre optics and textures for babies 0 to crawling Baby Massage (Free) Starts 6 January 2010-1.30 3pm Middlestone Moor Children s Centre 5 week course. Toddler Group (A voluntary contribution of up to 50p) 1 2.30pm Middlestone Moor Children s Centre Come along and play alongside your children. Ages 0 4. Term time only. Toddler Talk (Free) 10 11.15am Middlestone Moor Children s Centre this is referral only session that helps with speech development, but if you d like to put your name down, please call the Children s Centre to be added to the list Breastfeeding Workshop (Free) 1.30 3.30pm Middlestone Moor Children s Centre 10 December only. To book your place call 01388 819037 Sticky Play (Free) Starts 8 January 2010, 9.30 11.15am Health Drop In (Free) Starts January 2010, 2 3pm. Saturday Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Fun activities, information and refreshments. For more information contact Susan on 01388 777613 (1st Saturday of the month at Shildon Children s Centre

Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre 01325 319753 Tuneful Tots Session (Free) 1.30 2.30 pm, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre - Music and rhyme for children under 5 years. Contact: Jill or Rabindra on 01325 319753 Health Visitor Drop-In Clinic (Free) 9 am 11.30 am, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre. Babies weighed and health visitor support and advice. Contact: 01325 319753 (0 5 years) Jabadao (Free) 9.30 11am, Stephenson Way Nursery - To improve development in young babies and children through movement and play. Contact: Jill or Rabindra on 01325 319753 (0 5 years) (term time only) Toddler Talk - (Free) 1.30 2.30pm, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre A referral only session of activities to help your child to develop language and listening skills and improve concentration. Contact: 01325 319753 (18 mths 5 years) Wednesday Stephenson Way Toddler Group (20p per session) 9.15 11.15am, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre - Contact: 01325 300324 (0 5 years) (term time only) Citizens Advice Bureau - 9 12pm, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre - Contact: Linda Hornsby on 01388 420147 Messy Play (Free) 1 2 pm, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre - Contact: Jill or Rabindra on 01325 319753 (0 5 years)

Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre 01325 319753 Stephenson Way Toddler Group (20p per session) 9.30 10.45am, Stephenson Way Primary School - Contact: 01325 300324 (0 5 years) (term time only) Library Toddler Time (Free) 10.30 11.30am, Newton Aycliffe Library. Contact 01325 312856 (0 5) Young Parents Group (Free) 11am 1.30pm, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre. Contact: 01740 658080 Young Mums Group (Free) 11am 12.30pm, Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. Contact: 01740 658080 Breast Feeding Group (Free) 1.30 3 pm, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre - Breastfeeding information and support. Contact: Pat Poinen on 01325 319753 (0 5 years) Parent & Toddler Group ( 1 per family) 12.30 2.30pm, Agnew Community Centre, Morrison Close, Newton Aycliffe (0 5) Contact Mr Mitchie on 01325 301033 Twinkle Time (Free) 10.30 11.30 am, Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre - Sensory stimulation with fibre optics and textures for babies 0 to crawling. Contact: Jill or Rabindra on 01325 319753 Burnhill Baby and Toddler Group ( 1 per family) 1.00 2.30 pm, Burnhill Methodist Church - Contact: 01388 777613 (0 5 years) Stephenson Way Toddler Group (20p per session) 1.15 2.45pm Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre - Contact: 01325 300324 (0 5 years) (term time only) Saturday Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Fun activities, information and refreshments. For more information contact Susan on 01388 777613 (1st Saturday of the month at Shildon Children s Centre)

Shildon Children s Centre - 01388 777613 Musical Messy Tots ( 1 per family) 9.30 11am - Jubilee Fields Community Centre - Painting, gluing and other messy play activities plus music and rhyme Contact: Gillian on 07850468799 or Tracey on 07799344277 (0 5 years) Jabajingle (Free) 9.30 11am Sunnydale Leisure Centre Movement with purpose, songs and rhymes, music and games. Contact: Joanne on 01388 777613 (0 5) Wednesday Shildon Toddler Group ( 1 per child) (term time only) 9.30 11am - Methodist Church Hall, Shildon - A range of play experiences. Contact: 01388 777613 (0-5) Jubilee Fields Toddler Group - 9.30 11am - Jubilee Fields Community Centre ( 1 per child). A range of play experiences. Contact: Cathy on 01388 774547 (0-5) Breast Feeding Group (Free) (every 2 weeks please check with clinic for exact dates) 1.30 3 pm - Shildon Health Centre - Breastfeeding information and support. Contact: Janet Thompson on 01388 774668 (0 5 years) Mind, Body & Fitness for Dad s and Male Carers Free for 12 weeks, then 2 per session, 6 8pm Chilton Children s Centre - Basic skills and fitness training Citizens Advice Bureau - 10 1 pm - Jubilee Fields Community Centre - Contact: Linda Hornsby on 01388 420147 Library Toddler Time (Free) 10 11am - Shildon Library. Contact 01388 772203 (0 4) Toddler Talk - (Free) 10-11 am - Shildon Health Centre A referral only session of activities to help your child to develop language and listening skills and improve concentration. Contact: Joanne on 01388 777613 (2 5 years) Twinkle Time Substitute - (Free) 2-3 pm - Shildon Health Centre - Sensory stimulation with fibre optics, bubble tubes and textures for babies 0 to crawling and also songs. Contact: Joanne on 01388 777613

Shildon Children s Centre - 01388 777613 Jubilee Fields Toddler Group - ( 1 per child) 9.30 11 am - Jubilee Fields Community Centre. A range of play experiences. Contact: Cathy on 01388 774547 (0-5) Baby Massage (Free) 1 pm - Shildon Health Centre. 5-week courses are run to teach gentle skin stroking techniques to help with relaxation and colic. For details of when courses are running contact: Lynn on 01388 774668 (0 1) Saturday Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Fun activities, information and refreshments. For more information contact Susan on 01388 777613 (1st Saturday of the month at Shildon Children s Centre)

Tudhoe Moor Children s Centre 01388 827458 Child Health Clinic (Free) 9.30 11am Tudhoe Moor Children s Centre a chance to speak to a Health Visitor and get you baby weighed Tuneful Tots (Free) 1.30 2.30pm Tudhoe Moor Children s Centre Children under five years enjoy music and rhyme to encourage speech, language and development Tudhoe Moor Early Years (waiting list applies) 2.50 per session - 1.15 3.10 pm term time only. 2+ years. For an application form call 01388 827458 Tudhoe Moor Early Years (waiting list applies) 2.50 per session 9.15 11.10am term time only. 2+ years. For an application form call 01388 827458 Saturday Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Fun activities, information and refreshments. For more information contact Susan on 01388 777613 (1st Saturday of the month at Shildon Children s Centre)

West Cornforth Children s Centre 01740 657722 No sessions yet Citizens Advice Bureau (Free) 9.30 11.30am West Cornforth Children s Centre Wednesday Chatterpillars (Free) 1 2.30pm - West Cornforth Children s Centre Different sessions every week. Lots of things for children to do while mums, dads and carers have a chance to meet up and have a chat (term time only) Toddler Talk (Free) 10.30 11.45am - West Cornforth Children s Centre Twinkle Time - (Free) 10-11.30am West Cornforth Children s Centre - Sensory stimulation with fibre optics, bubble tubes and textures for babies 0 to crawling and also songs. Health Visitor Drop-in 10am 12 noon Jabadao 1 2pm (Free) A chance for your child to develop movement and play. Saturday Dad s Group (Free) 11am 1pm (Shildon) Fun activities, information and refreshments. For more information contact Susan on 01388 777613 (1st Saturday of the month at Shildon Children s Centre)

Where To Find Us Chilton Children s Centre Chilton Primary School Chilton DL17 0PT Tel: 01388 721259 Fax: 01388 721619 Dean Bank Children s Centre 12 Beaumont Street Ferryhill DL17 8PH Tel: 01740 658080 Fax: 01740 656520 Ferryhill Station Family Centre Ferryhill Station Ferryhill DL17 0DB Tel: 01740 657208 Fax: 01740 656520 Fishburn Children s Centre Fishburn Stockton-on-Tees Cleveland TS21 4AU Tel: 01740 629773 Fax: 01740 629773 Middlestone Moor Children s Centre, Rock Road Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7DA Tel: 01388 819037 Fax: 01388 814370 Newton Aycliffe Children s Centre Stephenson Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7DD Tel: 01325 319753 Fax: 01325 328911 Shildon Children s Centre Byerley Road Shildon DL4 1HN Tel: 01388 777613 Fax: 01388 778684 Tudhoe Children s Centre Tudhoe Moor Nusery Spennymoor DL16 6EX Tel: 01388 827458 Fax: 01388 814634 West Cornforth Children s Centre West Cornforth Primary School High Street West Cornforth DL17 9HP Tel: 01740 657722 Fax: 01740 657114 Sure Start County Durham Children & Young People's Services County Hall Durham DH1 5UJ Tel: 0191 3833955 Fax: 0191 3835653

Other Contact Numbers Woodham Burn Out of School Club 01325 300080 Bright Buttons Nursery Ltd. 01740 629908 Cherry Tree Day Nursery 01740 620095 Chilton Library 01388 720251 Newton Aycliffe Library 01325 312856 Ferryhill Library 01740 651236 St. Luke s Church 01740 651438 Shildon Library 01388 772203 Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre 01325 300800 Stephenson Way Primary School 01325 300324 Trimdon Library 01429 880433 Sedgefield Library 01740 620103 Little Tykes Ltd. 01429 883304 Ferryhill Leisure Centre 01740 654121 Spennymoor Leisure Centre 01388 815827 Spennymoor Library 01388 814694