1. 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:
Opening Hours
9.00am-5.00pm
Bishops Hall Community Centre
Doddinghurst Road Community Centre

2. Dads, Mums, Carers & Grandparents…….all welcome!!!
Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre Programme From February-March 2012
Please phone to book all activities in advance
Saturday/Sunday
Superdads FREE
(For Dad’s, Male carers and Grandads)
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
Tiny Tumbles
4 week Stay & Play course for Under 1’s
£1.50 per week
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
Please note due to increased demand for groups, payment will be required at time of booking. Thank you for your
co-operation
Homestart Family Workshops
By referral only
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
Crèche
Referral ONLY
Breast Friends Café
@ The Ark Children’s Centre, Sawyers Hall College, Sawyers Hall Lane
Breastfeeding support for ante-natal and breastfeeding mums
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
BabySign
Learn to communicate with your baby.
4 week course
£10 per course
Baby Massage
Phone (option 2) to book
Child Health Clinic
Baby weighing, support & advice with a health visitor pm
Yoga in Pregnancy
A 6 week course
From 12 weeks of pregnancy.
£42 per course
Call Anne
or to book
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 pm
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 (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.
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