Babies and pre-school
Early relationships and experiences are influential throughout our life course. Our nursery, Conkers, offers very high quality childcare and early education, while our various play sessions for parents and children, buggy walks and Breastfeeding Cafe provide support to parents during the crucial perinatal period and beyond. These are the groups currently on offer at the Centre.
Tea, Toast & Play!
Every Monday, 9.15am - 12.00pm, at The Balsam Centre
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Stay-and-play drop-in for parents and pre-school kids of serving armed forces families.
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Drop in and spend time with your children, chat with other parents and enjoy a cuppa and plenty of buttery toast. Lots of activities for all to enjoy, including games, crafts, drawing and more!
Tea, coffee, toast and squash provided.
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For parents and pre-school children of serving armed forces families. No need to book - just drop in. If you have any questions, please drop Sandra a line at sandrastevens@balsamcentre.org.uk
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Explore & Play Messy (term-time only)
Tuesdays during term time, 1.30 - 3pm, in The Nest at The Balsam Centre
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A drop-in play session for you and your child to come along and get messy in a relaxed and friendly environment. There will be gloop, sand, potion making, painting and mud - please come in clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
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You can also chat to our friendly team about parenting matters if you need some help or advice.
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For parents with children under five years of age. Term-time only. No need to book.
Healthy Little Ones
Thursdays, 10.30am - 12pm, in The Nest at The Balsam Centre
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Free drop-in group for bump to 5s, their parents and carers
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A friendly and fun drop-in session run by the Health Visiting team, where you can access free health and development advice, practical and emotional infant feeding support, breastfeeding support from trained peer supporters, self-weigh your under 5, meet other parents/carers, and play!
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Call 0300 323 0118 for more information.
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Get to know your Health Visiting Service
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Stourhead Buggy & Sling Walks
Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, 10am, at Stourhead Gardens (registering is essential)
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This walk through the gardens at Stourhead is available for parents/carers with children under 5 years of age living within a 10-mile radius of The Balsam Centre. Due to the popularity of this group, there is a limit of 14 walkers on the walk, so we run on a first-come-first-served basis.
Registering beforehand is absolutely essential. See our health walks page for more information.
Explore & Play Under 5s (term-time only)
Fridays during term time, 9.30am - 11am, in The Nest at The Balsam Centre
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A space for parents and children to come together to play, socialise and explore. We provide a relaxed environment with a focus on creative activities for you and your child to experience together. You may discover your own fun-loving inner child while learning how important play is to your child’s development.
Parents/guardians are required to stay with their children and help them to have fun with the activities on offer. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times.
Term-time only, with a donation each week. No need to book. If you have any questions, please call The Balsam Centre on 01963 31842 and ask to speak with Suzi.
Explore & Play Under 2s (term-time only)
Fridays during term time, 1pm - 2pm, in The Nest at The Balsam Centre
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A space for parents and babies to come together to play, socialise and explore. We provide a relaxed environment with a focus on creative activities for you and your baby to experience together. You may discover your own fun-loving inner child while learning how important play is to your baby's development.
Parents/guardians are required to stay with their children and help them to have fun with the activities on offer. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times.
Term-time only, with a donation each week. No need to book. If you have any questions, please call The Balsam Centre on 01963 31842 and ask to speak with Suzi.
Other family and toddler groups in the wider area
