April 24, 2007

May Half-Term Week at Deckham Children's Centre

A wide range of fun events are taking place at Deckham Children's Centre during May half-term.

Hip / Hop Street Dance
£2.30 per session
Tuesday 29th May
10.00am - 11.00am for 5-7 year olds
11.00am - 12noon for 8-10 year olds
Learn new funky dance moves suitable for children of all abilities.

Soft Play, Bouncy Castle & Messy Play (under 7 yerars)
£1.00 per session
Tuesday 29th May 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Thursday 31st May 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Come and have a fun filled afternoon with the bouncy castle and soft play.

Trampoline Taster Sessions (4-7 years)
£2.30 per session (Book in advance as numbers are limited)
Wednesday 30th May
10.00am - 11.00am and 11.00am - 12noon

Mini Champions Sports Days
£2.30 (Book in advance as numbers are limited)
Multi games and fun sessions for children 4 - 7 years
Wednesday 30th May
1.00am - 2.30pm

Jumping Gyms 6 months - 4 yrs
£2.30per session
Thursday 31st May 9.30am - 10.30am and 10.30am - 11.30am
A fun activity guided by qualified coaches for parent and child, teaching basic skills of movement, sound and touch.

Call (0191) 433 6300 to reserve places or for more information.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 3:38 PM | Comments (0)

High Hopes Children's Centre Nursery New Telephone Number

The new telephone number for High Hopes Children's Centre Nursery is 01207 544799 following the move to the new PFI school.

Can you please ensure contact lists and any other relevant documents are amended accordingly.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 3:33 PM | Comments (0)

April 11, 2007

Stay and Play and Toy Box at Bede Children's Centre

Come along and enjoy fun activities with your child, including song time, free play and much more! Borrow a toy after Stay and Play from our selection of fun and educational activities.

Stay and Play and Toy Box take place at Bede Children's Centre on Tuesdays from 1.00pm - 2.30pm.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 8:09 AM | Comments (0)

Sensory Sessions at Bede Children's Centre

For children aged 0-18 months, sessions offer children a sensory experience through lights, touch and atmosphere.

Sensory Sessions take place at Bede Children's Centre from 10:00am - 11:00pm on the second Monday of each month starting Monday 14 May 2007.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 8:06 AM | Comments (0)

April 5, 2007

April News Bulletin Deadline

The deadline for copy for the April edition of the Early Years and Childcare Service News Bulletin is Monday 16 April 2007.

Suggestions for articles to be sent to Michael Hunt at michaelhunt@gateshead.gov.uk or alternatively post a comment on this Weblog.

Posted by Michael Hunt at 2:59 PM | Comments (0)

April 3, 2007

Money, Money, Money

Treat your child to a more secure future. Come along to Bensham Grove Community Hall, Sidney Grove on Wednesday 18 April 2007, 9.30 - 12.00 to find out how you could be better off.

The event is free for anyone with children under 16, and you can find out about: -

- How much better of you could be in work
- Training available
- Jobs locally which can fit around your responsibilities
- Childcare options
- Debt advice and how to manage your money better
- Free Children's Activities

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 9:13 AM | Comments (0)

April 2, 2007

Funtime Friday at Chopwell Children's Centre

Are you a parent with a child under 5 years of age? If so then why not come along to Funtime Friday and have fun with your child.

Funtime Fridays take place from 9.00am - 11.00am (term-time only) at Chopwell Primary School and include:

Play activities;
Arts and crafts;
Information and advice;
Free refreshments.

For more information please contact Tammy Archer on 07795 238 982.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 2:35 PM | Comments (0)

Working With Young Children NCFE Level 1 at Chopwell Children's Centre

Working With Young Children NCFE Level 1 commencing 24 April 2007 from 9.30am at Chopwell Fire Station.

This consists of 12 x 2 hour sessions from 9.30am - 11.30am.

Enrolment times are:

Friday 13 April 2007, 9.30am - 11.30am at Chopwell Community Office

Monday 16 April 2007, 9.30am - 11.30am at Highfield Community Centre

Limited childcare places are available on the Creche Mobile bus. For further information please contact one of the following:

Ann Blackie, Creche Mobile Project (0191) 477 3699
Jacqui Grimes, Highfield Children's Centre 07766 526 897
Rachel Nesbitt, Chopwell Children's Centre 07766 526 898

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 2:24 PM | Comments (0)

Child Trust Fund at Chopwell Children's Centre

Come along to our free workshop on 18 April 2007 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Chopwell Fire Station.

For parents and families with children under 1 our workshop can:

Guide you through the forms;
Help you understand the set-up;
Help you choose an account.

Phone or text to book your place on 07766 526 898.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 2:12 PM | Comments (0)