Bus routes – 73, 73A and 261 Larchwood Gardens Pilgrims Hatch Brentwood Phase 2 Children’s Centre Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre Bus routes – 73, 73A and 261 Larchwood Gardens Pilgrims Hatch Brentwood Essex CM15 9NG Telephone: 01277 374912 Opening Hours 9.00am-5.00pm http://www.swessexcommunity.nhs.uk/your-services/our-services/children’s-centres.aspx Bishops Hall Community Centre Doddinghurst Road Community Centre

Dads, Mums, Carers & Grandparents…….all welcome!!! Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre Programme From February-March 2012 Please phone 01277 374912 to book all activities in advance Saturday/Sunday Superdads FREE (For Dad’s, Male carers and Grandads) 10.30-12.00 Saturday 28th January Fun activities, then cooking around the bonfire @ Thriftwood Scout Campsite Orchard Avenue CM13 2DP Events Volunteering Opportunities If interested contact Carol Steff Children’s Centre Co-ordinator at either Children’s Centre First Aid Course 1.30pm-4.30pm @ Cherry Trees Children’s Centre CM13 2AZ £5 Per Adult Booking essential Supporting families when parents have separated An 8 week course held at The Ark Children’s Centre, Sawyers Hall Lane, CM15 9DA starting 30th January, please contact 01277 356940 10.00-11.00 Tiny Tumbles 4 week Stay & Play course for Under 1’s £1.50 per week 1.00-2.00 Baby Weight Classes Taster Session on 17th February Bring your baby and get fit at the same time. £2.00 for Taster session Call Leigh to book on 07530 158174 Please note due to increased demand for groups, payment will be required at time of booking. Thank you for your co-operation 10.00-1.00 Homestart Family Workshops By referral only 1.00-2.30 Topsy-Turvy Thursday Structured stay & play with messy activities & snack Suitable for 0-5 year olds £1.50 per child over 1 Under 1’s free 10.00-12.00 Crèche Referral ONLY 12.30-2 Breast Friends Café @ The Ark Children’s Centre, Sawyers Hall College, Sawyers Hall Lane Breastfeeding support for ante-natal and breastfeeding mums 1.30-3.00 Jumpstart Stay & Play for families with children with additional needs. Referral via Specialist Health Visitor. 1st Wednesday of month 1st February 7th March Speech & Language Group Referral only 10.30-11.30 BabySign Learn to communicate with your baby. 4 week course £10 per course 2.00-3.00 Baby Massage Phone 01277 220510 (option 2) to book 2.00-4.00 Child Health Clinic Baby weighing, support & advice with a health visitor 7.00-8.30pm Yoga in Pregnancy A 6 week course From 12 weeks of pregnancy. £42 per course Call Anne 07507 859521 or 01277 245000 to book 9.30-11.00 Busimums Network Relaxed child friendly networking for mums in business, just turn up. 30th January 27th February 26th March Chill and Chat Drop In Drop In to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child/ren with qualified children’s centre staff 7.00-9.00pm Becoming A Family Ante-natal classes for expectant couples. FREE Phone to book Friday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday FREE VOUCHERS AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED Speech & Language Drop In 1st Monday of month at Cherry Trees Children’s Centre. 1pm-2.30pm. Discuss any concerns about your children’s speech. No appointment necessary. 6th February, 5th March Baby Massage 4 week course at various venues on various days and times. Phone 01277 220510 (option 2) to book your place. Parents’ Voice Gives parents in the community the opportunity to discuss, advise and influence the services that the Children’s Centres provide. Meetings are held at Brentwood Children’s Centres. The information in this document can be translated or made available in alternative formats on request. SOME SESSIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE