Sunshine Autumn Calendar 2013 - Milton Keynes Council
Sunshine Autumn Calendar 2013 - Milton Keynes Council
Sunshine Autumn Calendar 2013 - Milton Keynes Council
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Special sessions this term<br />
19th & 26th September, 11.30am - 12.30pm, Employability Workshops – information<br />
on CV writing skills and interview techniques with a Careers Guidance Adviser. Free<br />
crèche provided.<br />
25th September, 10.00am - 11.30am , Smoking Cessation drop-in – free advice and<br />
support to stop smoking from the MK Stop Smoking specialist advisers.<br />
16th October, 10.00am - 11.30am, Healthy Eating Advice session – If you have a<br />
query on any aspect of healthy eating come along and meet with one of our<br />
community dietitians.<br />
22nd October, 11.30am - 12.30pm, Bin the bottle, dump the dummy session<br />
It is recommended to stop using a dummy or bottle by the time your child is 12<br />
months old. This session will give you ideas and tips on how to help your child switch<br />
to a lidless cup to promote language development and reduce oral health problems.<br />
1st November, 9.30am - 11.00am, Oral Health Information session - Did you know<br />
that one in three 5 year olds in <strong>Milton</strong> <strong>Keynes</strong> has filled, missing or decayed teeth?<br />
Come along and meet with the Oral Health Promotion Team and find out how to keep<br />
your children’s teeth healthy.<br />
15th November, 11.45am - 1.00pm, Healthy Eating for expectant & new Mums - this<br />
session from our community dietitians will give you information on breast and formula<br />
feeding and weaning for your baby and healthy weight management for you.<br />
21st November, 11.30am - 12.30pm, Weaning your Baby Information session – Are<br />
you confused about when to start weaning, portion sizes and what are the best foods<br />
to give to your baby? This session will give you all the information you need to start<br />
weaning.<br />
26th November, 11.30am - 12.30pm, Fussy Eating Advice session – do you find it<br />
difficult to get you child to eat healthy, nutritious meals? Come along for tips and<br />
advice and recipes to make meals interesting and fun.<br />
Job Centre Plus (JCP) and Children’s Centres are<br />
working in partnership to support lone parents.<br />
How to find Us<br />
Parent Forum and Advisory Board<br />
<strong>Sunshine</strong> Children’s Centre<br />
Dulverton Drive<br />
Furzton<br />
<strong>Milton</strong> <strong>Keynes</strong><br />
MK4 1EZ<br />
T: 01908 508566<br />
E: furzton.childrenscentre<br />
@milton-keynes.gov<br />
We always value your input in making future decisions so we get it right for you and<br />
your family and would invite you to join our Parent Forum or Advisory Board. For<br />
further information, please contact the centre.<br />
The Freedom programme<br />
Are you feeling safe at home in your relationship?<br />
Would you like to access help and support?<br />
Please speak to a member of the <strong>Sunshine</strong> team in complete confidence on 01908<br />
508566.<br />
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults<br />
Pebbles are committed to the safeguarding of all children and adults who<br />
use the centre and follows local safeguarding board procedures.<br />
www.milton-keynes.gov.uk<br />
<strong>Sunshine</strong> Children’s Centre<br />
Activity <strong>Calendar</strong><br />
September – December <strong>2013</strong><br />
Open : Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
www.milton-keynes.gov.uk<br />
Information sessions offering advice on finances, childcare options, CV writing,<br />
training, employability, and much more are being held at local children’s centres.<br />
All eligible lone parents will receive an invitation to attend. For information about the<br />
sessions please contact Lynne McLuckie on 01908 975254 or for other information<br />
about JCP services visit: www.dwp.gov.uk<br />
Available in audio, large print,<br />
braille and other languages<br />
01908 508566<br />
M13390
Welcome to <strong>Sunshine</strong> Children’s Centre<br />
The <strong>Sunshine</strong> team is:<br />
Anne Train<br />
Centre Coordinator<br />
Caroline McQuillan Family Support Worker<br />
Norma Runa<br />
Family Support Worker<br />
Jeanna Cooper<br />
Administrator<br />
We are situated next to Merebrook Infant School on Dulverton Drive, Furzton and we<br />
are here to offer information and support to all families with children under 5 in our<br />
local area: Furzton, Emerson Valley, Knowlhill, Shenley Brook End and Shenley Lodge.<br />
Anyone who is expecting a baby or who has a child under five years old in their family<br />
is welcome to use our services.<br />
We will ask you to register with us as this helps us plan our services and also helps to<br />
keep you up to date with what we have to offer.<br />
We recognise the importance of the early years of a child’s life and the essential part<br />
that families play in this. Our aim is to give every child the best possible start in life by<br />
working in partnership with parents, carers, family support, health, training, education<br />
and childcare services.<br />
We offer a range of activities and services at the children’s centre and local venues in<br />
our reach area. Our sessions are a good opportunity for families with children aged 0-5<br />
years to play and learn together and make new friends. If you require any more<br />
information on any of our activities please contact us. Some of the sessions must be<br />
booked in advance for safety reasons and we also welcome a voluntary contribution<br />
towards costs.<br />
Our family support team can help when family life becomes stressful by offering 1:1<br />
support either at the centre or in your home. We can also signpost families to a variety<br />
of support services, including employment support and childcare options. We can<br />
support you to access free early education and childcare for 2 year olds subject to<br />
certain criteria. Local childminder information can also be obtained from the centre.<br />
We promote healthy eating and a healthy snack and drink will be available for your<br />
children at most of our sessions and we would ask that you support us with this.<br />
We work closely with our neighbouring children’s centres – Little Owls at Oxley Park<br />
and Seedlings at Grange Farm. This enables us to share resources and staff expertise,<br />
thus providing effective support to more families.<br />
Booking line: 07920 576679<br />
For all sessions that are bookable, please ring or text on Friday between 9am-<br />
1pm for sessions held the following week (text preferred).<br />
Please give your name, child’s name, area you live and session(s) you wish to<br />
book. We will text you back from 2pm on Friday.<br />
Priority will be given to families who live in the reach area.<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>Sunshine</strong> Mums Matter NEW TIME<br />
Now fortnightly on 1st and 3rd Mondays starting<br />
7th October<br />
10.00am - 11.30am<br />
In partnership with Women and Work. This<br />
group is for you if you want to meet other<br />
parents and learn new skills and build selfconfidence.<br />
Free crèche available.<br />
This is a bookable session.<br />
Ragdolly Annas<br />
10.30am - 11.15am<br />
at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End<br />
Road, Shenley Brook End MK5 7AA<br />
Music and play session for babies and children<br />
0-5 years and their parents.<br />
Suggested contribution of £1.00 welcomed.<br />
This is a bookable session.<br />
Women Together NEW DAY<br />
Fortnightly group starting 9th September<br />
The 2nd and 4th Monday<br />
11.00am - 12.30pm<br />
If you are suffering from or have suffered from<br />
antenatal or postnatal depression this is a<br />
friendly, informal support group where Mums<br />
can discuss the joys and challenges of<br />
parenthood. Varied program of activities with<br />
crèche available at some sessions.<br />
Action Kids<br />
1.30pm - 2.15pm<br />
This is an activity session with parents and<br />
children working together to promote all<br />
aspects of physical development.<br />
Suggested donation of £1.00 welcomed.<br />
This is a bookable session.<br />
Parent Craft / Ante-natal classes<br />
6.30pm - 8.30pm<br />
These sessions must be booked through your<br />
midwife.<br />
Tuesday<br />
Baby Massage<br />
9.30am - 10.45am<br />
4 week course - starts 24th September<br />
Please ask for dates of further courses<br />
Please speak to your health visitor if you are<br />
interested in attending this course.<br />
Grandparents Group<br />
10.00am - 11.30am<br />
This is a group especially for you if you are a<br />
grandparent caring for your grandchild and<br />
would like to meet with other grandparents<br />
and find out more about how to support your<br />
grandchild’s learning and development.<br />
This is a bookable session.<br />
Wednesday<br />
Stay and Play NEW TIME<br />
10.00am - 11.30am<br />
For children aged 18 months - 5 years (and<br />
younger siblings)<br />
This session is about parents and carers<br />
working alongside their children in a range of<br />
learning experiences and offers all round<br />
support to help your child’s development<br />
along with sharing ideas and supporting each<br />
other. Priority will be given to families living<br />
in the reach area. This is a bookable session.<br />
Citizens Advice Bureau NEW SESSION<br />
Fortnightly starting 11th September<br />
9.00am - 1.00pm<br />
If you would like free, impartial advice from a<br />
CAB adviser please call the centre to make an<br />
appointment.<br />
Speech and Language Support<br />
6th November<br />
9.15am - 11.45am<br />
Katie, a speech and language therapist will be<br />
here if you have any queries on your child’s<br />
language development. Please contact the<br />
centre to make an appointment to see Katie.<br />
Wednesday contd.<br />
Pyjama Drama NEW SESSION<br />
Starting 25th September<br />
1.45pm - 2.30pm<br />
At Long Meadow School, Garthwaite Crescent,<br />
Shenley Brook End MK5 7XX. Drama and<br />
creative play session for children 2 - 4 yrs.<br />
This is a bookable session.<br />
Socatots<br />
3.45pm - 4.30pm<br />
Socatots is a soccer-specific physical play<br />
programme for children from 2 to 4 years.<br />
It improves motor skills, balance and<br />
coordination as well as being fun.<br />
This is a bookable session.<br />
Thursday<br />
Baby Clinic<br />
9.30am - 11.15am<br />
An opportunity to meet with your Health<br />
Visitor and have your baby weighed. For<br />
babies up to 12 months.<br />
Breastfeeding support<br />
1st & 3rd Thursdays<br />
11.30am - 12.30pm<br />
For Mums-to-be who are thinking of<br />
breastfeeding and new Mums who are<br />
breastfeeding. This is a friendly, informal<br />
group where you can meet other Mums and<br />
share hints and tips and access information,<br />
support and guidance. Supported by one of<br />
our local Health Visitors.<br />
Nurturing Programme NEW COURSE<br />
Starting 19th September for 10 weeks<br />
At Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park<br />
12.30pm - 2.30pm<br />
Are you struggling with parenting? Would<br />
you like to learn to nurture yourself and your<br />
family? Free course with crèche provided. To<br />
find out more please call the centre on 01908<br />
508566.<br />
Thursday contd.<br />
Knitting Group NEW DAY & TIME<br />
2nd & 4th Thursdays<br />
11.00am - 12.30pm<br />
Do you knit or would you like to learn? Come<br />
and join our friendly group of knitters. All<br />
materials provided and children welcome.<br />
Friday<br />
Sunbeams for Babies and Toddlers<br />
NEW SESSION<br />
9.30am - 11.00am<br />
For children from birth to 18 months<br />
An opportunity to meet other mums and take<br />
part in activities with your baby and toddler.<br />
There are a wide range of activities for parents<br />
and children to take part in together to<br />
support your child’s development.<br />
Priority will be given to families living in the<br />
reach area. This is a bookable session.<br />
Family Finances NEW COURSE<br />
Starting 20th September for 6 weeks<br />
12.15pm - 2.15pm<br />
In partnership with ACE. This course is for you<br />
if you would like some support with managing<br />
your finances better. Free crèche and lunch<br />
provided.<br />
Saturday<br />
Monthly Group for Dads and<br />
working Parents<br />
3rd Saturday of the month<br />
(in conjunction with Seedlings CC, Grange<br />
Farm and Little Owls, Oxley Park)<br />
10.30am - 11.30am<br />
Join us for an Action Kids session<br />
21st Sept - <strong>Sunshine</strong>, 19th Oct - Seedlings,<br />
16th Nov - <strong>Sunshine</strong>, 14th Dec - Seedlings<br />
For more details please contact the centre on<br />
01908 508566.