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<strong>Hastings</strong> & St Leonards Children’s <strong>Centres</strong><br />
What shall we do today?<br />
Your guide to local activities for the under-5s,<br />
their families and for parents-to-be<br />
AUTUMN & WINTER 2012
02<br />
Welcome<br />
Welcome to the Autumn and Winter<br />
2012 edition of our activity guide. We<br />
hope you find it useful. In this edition<br />
we would like to introduce some more<br />
members of <strong>Hastings</strong> and St Leonards<br />
Children’s <strong>Centres</strong> team.<br />
Hello, our names are Mary Allsopp<br />
and Lynne Roberts. We are the Early<br />
Years Teachers for <strong>Hastings</strong> and St.<br />
Leonards Children’s <strong>Centres</strong>. It’s our<br />
role to support your child’s<br />
development and learning across the<br />
foundation stage in settings, groups,<br />
crèches and in their transition to<br />
school.<br />
This year has seen the launch of<br />
Language Checkers. These checkers are completed by yourself and the group<br />
leader to find out how your child is developing with their communication<br />
skills. You will then receive helpful leaflets with ideas for things you can do at<br />
home. Every 6 months, you will be invited to do another Language Checker to<br />
ensure that your child is on track with their communication skills. Please ask<br />
for a Language Checker next time you attend one of the Children’s Centre<br />
groups.
Inside this issue<br />
p04/ ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
Details of weekly play & learn sessions<br />
near you.<br />
p24/ FOR NEWBORNS AND BABIES<br />
Details of Clinics and support<br />
groups in your area.<br />
p26/ ECONOMIC WELLBEING<br />
Help with finding work, Money & Debt<br />
Advice, plus Adult Learning Courses<br />
near you.<br />
P29/ GROUPS OF COMMON INTEREST<br />
Details of activities for adults and<br />
children in similar circumstances<br />
P31/ HOW TO CONTACT US<br />
Contact details for your nearest<br />
Children’s Centre<br />
WATCH OUT FOR<br />
See our new Groups<br />
Uplift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8<br />
Sensory Room Session . . . . . . page 12<br />
Starlings Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4<br />
Community Parents Course . . page 28<br />
Key<br />
To make it easy to follow we have set out<br />
pages by day and then in the order of the<br />
time the activity begins. Each activity has<br />
a series of icons to guide you:<br />
In North St Leonards<br />
Hollington, Tilekiln,<br />
Mayfield & Robsack<br />
In <strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
Ore, Ore Valley,<br />
Clive Vale & Old Town<br />
In South St Leonards<br />
Central St Leonards,<br />
Gensing,<br />
West St Leonards<br />
W<br />
In West <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
West Hill, Town Centre,<br />
Blacklands & Silverhill<br />
The activity is suitable<br />
for (and limited to)<br />
children in this agerange<br />
The activity is supported<br />
by <strong>Hastings</strong> & St<br />
Leonards Children’s<br />
centres. Typically the<br />
activity is free and<br />
led by trained and<br />
experienced personnel.<br />
The activity occurs<br />
every week in term time<br />
only (is not open during<br />
school holidays).<br />
There maybe a cost<br />
or donation expected<br />
to participate. Where<br />
possible we have<br />
shown costs.<br />
We advise that you<br />
contact the organiser<br />
before first attendance,<br />
because some activities<br />
have waiting lists -<br />
Contact details for each<br />
activity are shown.<br />
Accuracy?<br />
We have tried our<br />
hardest to make sure<br />
that the information<br />
is accurate and up<br />
to date. However we<br />
cannot give a cast<br />
iron guarantee that it<br />
is. Please feel free to<br />
contact us to check or<br />
to let us know of any<br />
errors. Thank you<br />
03
04<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
MONDAY<br />
Monday<br />
9.00-11.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Puddleducks Parent<br />
& Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
Open on inset days that fall on a Monday.<br />
Churchwood Children’s Centre<br />
Church in the Wood Lane,<br />
St Leonards, TN38 9PB<br />
☎ 01424 853334<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Music & Movement<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
A Parent & toddler drop-in supported by fully<br />
trained & qualified staff. As well as free play<br />
we like to involve parents and children in<br />
musical activities.<br />
Broomgrove Community Centre<br />
Chiltern Drive, TN34 3PY<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact: in2play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Christchurch Ore<br />
Parent & Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
Cost: £1.30 per family<br />
Christchurch Church Hall<br />
Old London Road, Ore, TN35 5LT<br />
☎ 01424 424147 (Brenda Ford)<br />
12.45-1.15 Babies WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
1.30-2.00 Toddlers WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Starlings Music<br />
Drop-in<br />
0-5<br />
A volunteer led group. Come and have a singa-long<br />
with other parents and under 5’s.<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
Brightling Avenue,<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5DB<br />
☎ 01424 423361 or 01424 726450<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
PALS Drop-in<br />
Play & Learn Service<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
Parent and toddler drop-in and play sessions<br />
providing inspiring play activities whilst<br />
encouraging early learning, friendship and<br />
fun.<br />
West St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
464 Bexhill Road, St Leonards, TN38 8AU<br />
☎ 01424 423683 Ext 35 (Maggie Watters)<br />
mwatters@felloshipofstnicholas.org.uk<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Flowerpots Parent and<br />
Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-4<br />
Cost: £2.50 per child, £3.00 per family –<br />
First session free<br />
Local parent fun group providing outdoor play,<br />
story time & painting. Fun Bus and Toy Libary<br />
every fortnight.<br />
Pett Village Hall, Pett Road, TN35 4HD<br />
☎ 01424 812056 (Donna Jones)
09.45-10.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Broomgrove<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
equipment suitable for under-5’s. Encourages<br />
play that is free, unconditional and fun.<br />
Broomgrove Community Centre<br />
Chiltern Drive, TN34 3PY<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
9.45-1.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Tiddly Winks<br />
Parent & Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
No cost but donations welcome.<br />
Oak Room<br />
St Leonards Parish Church, The Marina,<br />
St Leonards, TN38 0BE<br />
☎ 01424 435464 (Annette Passley)<br />
Together Time<br />
A group using play, music and<br />
interaction to promote child’s<br />
learning while focusing on<br />
communication development.<br />
Referral only. For more<br />
information please call Debra<br />
Cheesman on 07879 117566 or<br />
01424 726455<br />
Monday<br />
10.00-11.00 6 WEEK COURSE / BOOK<br />
Aquababes +<br />
W 0-5<br />
Swimming / Wating list<br />
Next sessions start September 2012<br />
A water confidence course for both Adult &<br />
Child. Have fun in the pool, splash around,<br />
sing songs and socialise with other families.<br />
With qualified pre-school instructor<br />
Summerfields Sports Centre<br />
Bohemia Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1ET<br />
An Active <strong>Hastings</strong> & Children’s Centre<br />
partnership project<br />
For brochure and application pack<br />
call 01424 726450 or email:<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
10.00-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Once Upon a Story<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Storytelling develops speaking and listening<br />
skills and engages children through<br />
experience, language and imagination. The<br />
thrill of a live storytelling performance is to<br />
be transported to other worlds.<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
Do you want to be<br />
a Children’s Centre<br />
volunteer?<br />
For details of our volunteer programme<br />
please contact Anne Harrington-Lowe<br />
on 01424 726440<br />
or email:<br />
anne.harrington-lowe@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
05<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES MONDAY
06<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
MONDAY<br />
Monday<br />
10.00-10.45 WEEKLY<br />
Tiny Stars Music Club<br />
0-5<br />
Cost: £5.50 drop-in or 10 Classes for £50 if<br />
booked in advance. Reduction for siblings.<br />
First class is a free trial.<br />
A music class for young children and babies.<br />
With traditional nursery rhymes, fun counting<br />
and action songs, a giant parachute, exciting<br />
instruments, tiny star and his fellow puppet<br />
friends and much more! Each week has a<br />
different theme so please come along for<br />
your free trial class! Please call or text before<br />
you go along.<br />
All Saints Church Hall<br />
All Saints Street, <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
☎ 07889 081800 (Katy-Jo)<br />
www.tinystarsmusicclub.com<br />
10.45-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
The Sanctuary<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W 0-5<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
equipment suitable for under-5s. It<br />
encourages play that is free, unconditional<br />
and fun.<br />
Sanctuary Housing Project<br />
13-15 Priory Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1UH<br />
☎<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk
10.45-1.45 WEEKLY / DROP-IN / JOIN IN<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics<br />
Club - Tumble Gym Sessions<br />
Drop-in and Play<br />
0-5<br />
Cost: £3.00 per child. Adults free.<br />
Open play sessions for all children under 5 at<br />
all times within the three hour slots!<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics Club<br />
Haywood Way, Ivy House Lane,<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>,TN35 4pL<br />
☎ 01424 444615 (Emma Ballancore)<br />
emma@summerfields-gymnastics.com<br />
12.40-1.15 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
A mobile resource offering a rich variety of<br />
high quality resources and toys in your<br />
neighbourhood.<br />
Stepping Stones Nursery<br />
35 Sydney Close, St Leonards on Sea,<br />
TN38 9DD<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
11.45-12.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Lovat Mead<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
0-5<br />
Families may borrow toys and play equipment<br />
suitable for under 5’s. It encourages play that<br />
is free, unconditional and fun.<br />
Lovat Mead<br />
St Leonards on Sea, TN38 8EH<br />
☎ Contact In2play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk, www.in2play.org.uk<br />
Monday<br />
1.00-2.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Salvation Army Wriggletots<br />
Drop-in and Play<br />
W 0-5<br />
Cost: £1 per family including drink & biscuit.<br />
Come and join us for free play, to sing some<br />
songs and enjoy being together.<br />
Salvation Army<br />
St Andrew’s Square, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1SR<br />
☎ 01424 422595<br />
hastingscitadel@aol.com<br />
Babbling Babies<br />
This is a friendly session where you can get<br />
some top tips about early communication and<br />
play. It’s also an opportunity to find out about<br />
your local Children’s Centre and to get more<br />
information about activities for you and your<br />
baby such as baby signing, baby massage<br />
and Aquababes.<br />
New parents will automatically get invited<br />
around two months after the birth of the baby –<br />
but if for any reason you don’t and would like to<br />
come along then please call 01424 726450 or<br />
speak to your Health Visitor.<br />
07<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES MONDAY
08<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
TUESDAY<br />
Tuesday<br />
9.30-10.30 WEEKLY<br />
BabyGym Class<br />
Drop-in & Join in<br />
Cost: £2 per child<br />
From 16 weeks to cruising<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics Club<br />
Haywood Way, Ivy House Lane,<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 4PL<br />
☎ 01424 444615 (Emma Ballancore)<br />
emma@summerfields-gymnastics.com<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
PALS Drop-in<br />
Play & Learn Service<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
Parent and toddler drop-in and play sessions<br />
providing inspiring play activities whilst<br />
encouraging early learning, friendship and fun.<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
Brightling Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5DB<br />
☎ 01424 423683 Ext 35 (Maggie Watters)<br />
mwatters@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk<br />
12.30-2.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Uplift<br />
Drop-in and Play<br />
W 0-5<br />
Uplift is led by volunteers for families who<br />
have been affected by post-natal depression<br />
and who through their own experience and<br />
volunteer training are here to offer fun<br />
activities, music and messy play in a<br />
supportive environment.<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
Waterworks Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1RT<br />
☎ 01424 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
9.30-12.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
St. John’s Church<br />
Tuesday Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5 but older children welcome.<br />
Parent and toddler drop-in and play group<br />
St John’s Church Hall<br />
Brittany Road, St Leonards, TN38 0RD<br />
molliegreen@rocketmail.com<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
ADHD Support Group<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W<br />
0-5<br />
A support group for parents and carers of<br />
children with ADHD/ASD and behavioural<br />
problems.<br />
Churchwood Children’s Centre<br />
Church in the Wood Lane, St Leonards on Sea,<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Sussex</strong>, TN38 9PB<br />
☎ Contact Isobel Foreman on 07791 473603<br />
between 9:00am to 5:00pm<br />
10.00-11.30 WEEKLY / PLEASE BOOK<br />
TOTZ Klub<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
W 0-5<br />
Cost: £2.50 per family - up to 3 children<br />
Totz Club meets MOST Tuesdays in term time.<br />
Come along for a FREE taster session and to<br />
register. A waiting list may be in operation.<br />
Kings Church<br />
The <strong>Hastings</strong> Centre, The Ridge, TN34 2SA<br />
☎ 01424 755990<br />
totzclub@hotmail.co.uk<br />
www.kingshastings.org
10.00-12.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Young Explorers<br />
Drop-in & Play Parents and Toddler Group<br />
0-5<br />
A small admission charge - All welcome!<br />
a drop in group for pre-school children and<br />
their parents / carers Explore the natural<br />
environment with your child/children. Come<br />
and have a weekly, mini adventure!<br />
Adventure Playground<br />
Bottom of Fellows Road, <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
☎ Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
10.15-11.45 FORTNIGHTLY / DROP-IN<br />
Sign and Shine<br />
Parent and Child Activity<br />
0-5<br />
11th & 25th Sept, 9th & 23rd Oct, 6th & 20th<br />
Nov, 4th & 18th Dec.<br />
Volunteer-led activity; join us with singing<br />
and signing, arts and crafts. Just come along<br />
and have fun!<br />
The Fellowship of St Nicholas<br />
66 London Road, St Leonards on Sea TN37 6AS<br />
☎ 01424 726440<br />
hlscc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
10.30-12.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Teddy Bear’s Parent<br />
& Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
No cost but donations welcome.<br />
Parent and toddler drop in and play group.<br />
St Peter’s Church<br />
Coastguard Lane, Fairlight, TN35 4AB<br />
☎ 01424 813113 (Brenda Lewis<br />
Tuesday<br />
9.30-10.15 WEEKLY / PRE-BOOK<br />
Tinytalk Baby Singing<br />
& Music Group<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
Cost: £4.50 per class (Must be pre-booked &<br />
prepaid) Newborn – 2 years.<br />
The Learning Lab<br />
48 Bexhill Road, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN40 1AX<br />
☎<br />
for more details or to book your place<br />
please call Lisa on 01424 716205 or 07900<br />
911119. lisach@tinytalk.co.uk.<br />
www.tinytalk.co.uk/lisach<br />
10.00-11.45 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Inbetweenies<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Drop in and play sessions for parents and<br />
their babies who are not yet walking nd are<br />
at the ‘inbetween’ stage. Come along for<br />
messy/sensory play singing and support and<br />
to meet other mums and babies.<br />
Hollington Play & Support Centre<br />
Beauchamp Road, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN38 9JU<br />
☎ 01424 724320 (Trish Sherwood)<br />
trish.sherwood@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
YOUR VIEWS<br />
REALLY DO MATTER!<br />
Join our Parent Forum<br />
The views of parents and carers are very<br />
important to help us plan for future <strong>events</strong> and<br />
make changes to existing ones.<br />
If you would like to know more about how you can<br />
help us shape the future of Children’s <strong>Centres</strong> by<br />
joining your local Parent Forum, please contact:<br />
Sharon Gates, Russell Smith, Lesley Lambeth or<br />
Gary Storer on 01424 726450 or email<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
09<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES TUESDAY
10<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
TUESDAY<br />
Tuesday<br />
Speech and Language<br />
Therapy Assistants<br />
For a chance to get some good ideas and<br />
useful tips to support your child’s speech &<br />
language development.<br />
Come and chat with a Speech and<br />
Language Therapy Assistant who will be at<br />
various Children Centre Drop In/Activity<br />
Groups in the new year.<br />
Please see page 23 for dates and times or<br />
contact <strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre on<br />
01424 726440 or <strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> Children’s<br />
Centre on 01424 726450.<br />
1.00-2.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Bridge Babies<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
A drop in group for families with pre-mobile<br />
and crawling babies. Come for support, fun<br />
and early play.<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 2NW<br />
☎ Contact In2Play on 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
1.00-2.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Bebe Au Lait<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
For expectant parents through to toddlers.<br />
Come along for a chat whilst your children<br />
have fun playing and socialising. Open all<br />
year round. Donations welcome.<br />
St Johns Hall<br />
Brittany Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0RD<br />
☎ 01424 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
10.45-1.45 WEEKLY / DROP-IN /JOIN IN<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics<br />
Club - Tumble gym Sessions<br />
Drop-in & Join in<br />
Cost: £3.00 per child Adults Free<br />
Open Play sessions for all children under 5<br />
at all times within the three hour slots!<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics Club<br />
Haywood Way, Ivy House Lane,<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 4PL<br />
☎ 01424 444615 (Emma Ballancore)<br />
emma@summerfields-gymnastics.com<br />
12.00-1.30 WEEKLY / PLEASE BOOK<br />
Fun, Young, Informative<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
W<br />
Are you pregnant or a parent 22 and under?<br />
Do you want to meet new people?<br />
Take part in a range of fun activities?<br />
Need advice and support?<br />
Then come along to Fun Young & Informative<br />
Group! Hosted by the Family Outreach<br />
Service with free crèche provided.<br />
Silverdale Children’s Centre<br />
Perth Road, St Leonards, TN37 7EA<br />
☎ Lisa Noble on 01424 726450<br />
HSLCC@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
1.15-2.45 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Park Road Church Hall<br />
Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Cost: £1 per family<br />
Parent and toddler drop in and play group.<br />
Park Road Methodist Church Hall<br />
Upper Park Road, St Leonards, TN37 6SJ<br />
☎ 01424 445117 (Rosemary Noble)
1.30-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
The Athelstan Nursery<br />
Two Years Plus Group<br />
Drop-in & Play Parent & Toddler<br />
Group<br />
Cost: £2 per session<br />
All Souls Church Hall<br />
Athelstan Rd, Clive Vale, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5JE<br />
☎ 01424 446105 (Lisa Miller)<br />
2.00-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Calm Farm Baby & Toddler<br />
Music & Sensory Group<br />
Drop-in & Join in<br />
Cost: £5.50 per child including refreshments<br />
(1st session free) AmicusHorizon residents<br />
go FREE – limited places so pre-booking<br />
essential - please call or email to register<br />
your place.<br />
Providing many different and stimulating<br />
experiences from amazing light projection<br />
to wonderful music and instruments,<br />
colourful puppets, millions of bubbles and<br />
much more.<br />
Free parking available behind community<br />
centre and in the surrounding area<br />
Southwater Community Centre<br />
2 Stainsby Street,<br />
St Leonards on Sea, TN38 6LA<br />
☎<br />
Rachel 01424 730859 or 07723 045220<br />
info@calmfarmtherapies.co.uk<br />
www.calmfarmtherapies.co.uk<br />
Tuesday<br />
FUNALERT<br />
Fed up of being told about<br />
the great family <strong>events</strong><br />
held in our town, after<br />
they have happened?<br />
Our free Fun Alert system lets you know<br />
whenever a family fun activity is being held<br />
locally. Whether its a drop-in, an event or<br />
holiday activities, there’s no need to miss<br />
out again because nobody told you or you<br />
didn’t see the poster! And it couldn’t be<br />
easier to join<br />
All you need to do is:<br />
Text ‘FUN’ followed by your full name,<br />
house number and postcode to 07797<br />
870323 Add this number to your phone<br />
contacts as Fun Alert. Or (if you regularly<br />
check your emails), Email ‘FUN’ followed by<br />
your full name, house number and<br />
postcode to HSLCC@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
Add this address to your email contacts as<br />
Fun Alert.<br />
Things you may need to know:<br />
Text messages sent to you in<br />
the UK are free to receive. If<br />
you reply using the system,<br />
this is charged at your<br />
normal network rate. It is not<br />
a premium rate service!<br />
Your address details are<br />
needed to alert you to<br />
activities near to where<br />
you live.<br />
You will not receive fun alerts<br />
if your phone is switched off<br />
or has no reception.<br />
Your Email alerts may go into<br />
a spam folder, if this does<br />
occur please let us know.<br />
We do not share this<br />
information with others<br />
however we may let you<br />
know about fun <strong>events</strong><br />
organised by our partner<br />
agencies.<br />
You can stop the alerts at any<br />
time by sending a ‘STOP’<br />
message and your details<br />
will be removed from our<br />
records.<br />
Upon receiving your details,<br />
we may need to contact you<br />
if we have;<br />
• Your mail / mobile details<br />
registered by another fun<br />
alert user,<br />
or<br />
• Other mail / mobile details<br />
registered at your address<br />
Our system is subject to <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Sussex</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Data Protection Policy, a<br />
copy of which can be sent to<br />
you upon request. Please<br />
remember to tell us if you<br />
sell your Sim Card so that<br />
we can remove it from our<br />
list.<br />
Please do not hesitate to<br />
contact us if you have any<br />
comments to make about the<br />
system, good or bad!<br />
11<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES TUESDAY
12<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
Wednesday<br />
9.00-10.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Halton Baptist Church<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
equipment suitable for under-5s.<br />
Encourages play that is free, unconditional<br />
and fun.<br />
Halton Baptist Church<br />
Old London Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5LU<br />
☎<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
9.15-11.45 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Elim Mums and Tots<br />
Drop-in and Play<br />
Cost: £1.00 per family<br />
Drop in and play parent and toddler play<br />
group.<br />
Elim Church Centre<br />
Elphinstone Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 2DJ<br />
☎<br />
01424 849840 (Caroline Wheeler)<br />
office@elimchurchcentre.org.uk<br />
www.elimchurchcentre.org.uk<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
PALS - Play and Learn Service<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Hollington Play & Support Centre<br />
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea<br />
TN38 9JU<br />
☎ 01424 423683 Ext 35 (Maggie Watters)<br />
mwatters@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / PLEASE BOOK<br />
Halton Baptist Church<br />
Parent & Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Cost: £1 per family.<br />
No waiting list but advisable to call before<br />
attending.<br />
Drop in and play group for parents and<br />
toddlers.<br />
Halton Baptist Church Hall<br />
Old London Rd, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5LU<br />
☎ 01424 424520 (Matt Carter)<br />
www.haltonbaptists.org.uk<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Crafty Elves - Messy Play<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
W<br />
A Parent & toddler drop-in supported by<br />
fully trained & qualified staff. As well as free<br />
play we like to involve them in messy play<br />
and craft activities.<br />
Silverdale Children’s Centre<br />
☎<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
12.30-3.00 WEEKLY / BOOK<br />
Sensory Room Sessions<br />
Parent and Child Activity<br />
W 0-5<br />
30 minute sessions giving an opportunity to<br />
explore a range of lights, bubbles, sounds<br />
and textures suitable for all children under 5<br />
in particular those under 2 or with SEN. Your<br />
first session will be an induction on how to<br />
use the room. Booking essential<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
Waterworks Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1RT<br />
☎ 01424 726440 hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk
9<br />
10.00-11.30 WEEKLY / PLEASE BOOK<br />
Smarties Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Cost: £1 per family inc fruit & cold drink.<br />
Drop in play group for parents and toddlers.<br />
Please call to arrange taster session and<br />
enrolment. Sometimes there is a waiting list.<br />
St Matthews Church Hall<br />
St Matthews Road, St Leonards on Sea,<br />
TN38 OTN<br />
☎ 01424 425863 (Pauline Blythe)<br />
pauline@stmatts.co.uk www.stmatts.co.uk<br />
11.00-11.45 WEEKLY / PLEASE BOOK<br />
Pregnancy Yoga<br />
Weekly/Book<br />
1.00-1.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Downs Farm<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play equipment<br />
suitable for under 5’s. Encourages play that is<br />
free, unconditional and fun.<br />
Down’s Farm Community Centre<br />
43 Brightling Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5EG<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
6 week yoga course for pregnancy.<br />
7th November for 6 weeks at<br />
Churchwood School<br />
Church in the Wood Lane, St Leonards on Sea<br />
TN38 9PB<br />
☎ Contact: 01424 433160 (Zowie)<br />
zowie.martin@yahoo.co.uk<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
Wednesday<br />
10.00-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Head, Shoulders, Knees<br />
and Toes<br />
Music Group Drop-in & Play<br />
Small admission charge<br />
For pre-school children and parents / carers.<br />
No booking necessary.<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
☎<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
11.00-12.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
11.00-12.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Active <strong>Hastings</strong> Tumble<br />
Active Gym Soft <strong>Hastings</strong> Play Tumble<br />
Gym Soft Play<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
Cost: £2 per child<br />
Low Cost: cost, £2 per fun, child safe, friendly playtime for<br />
Low parent cost, andfun, child safe, to share friendly time playtime together. for<br />
The parent facility and child is fully toequipped, share timewhich together. includes<br />
The a foam facility pit and is fully bouncy equipped, castle. which All theincludes more<br />
reason a foam pit to come and bouncy and play! castle. All the more<br />
Summerfields reason to come and Gymnastics play! Club<br />
Summerfields Haywood Way, IvyGymnastics House Lane, <strong>Hastings</strong>, Club<br />
Haywood TN35 4PL Way, Ivy House Lane, <strong>Hastings</strong>,<br />
☎TN35 01424 4PL 451051<br />
☎activehastings@hastings.gov.uk 01424 451051<br />
activehastings@hastings.gov.uk<br />
10.00-12.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Little Munsters<br />
Parent & Toddler Group<br />
0-5<br />
Drop-in and play group for parents/carers<br />
with babies or children under 5. £1 per family<br />
West St Leonards Community Centre<br />
Bexhill Road, <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
☎ 01424 721760 (Carie-Ann Jackson)<br />
13<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY
14<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
Wednesday<br />
11.45-12.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Oast House Close<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W<br />
A mobile resource offering a rich variety<br />
of high quality resources and toys in your<br />
neighbourhood.<br />
Oast House Close<br />
St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7UX<br />
☎ Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
12.00-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics<br />
Club - Tumble gym Sessions<br />
Drop-in & Join in<br />
Cost: £3.00 per child; Adults Free<br />
Open play sessions for all children under 5<br />
at all times within the three hour slots!<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics Club<br />
Haywood Way, Ivy House Lane, <strong>Hastings</strong>,<br />
TN35 4PL<br />
☎ 01424 444615 (Emma Ballancore)<br />
emma@summerfields-gymnastics.com<br />
1.45-2.30 10.00-10.45 WEEKLY / / PLEASE BOOK<br />
babyGROW<br />
Drop-in Parent & Child Join in Activity<br />
W<br />
Cost: £6.50 £5.50 or per book session, 8 weeks or £55 for for £36. 10First weeks<br />
payable class is free. in advance, 1st class free.<br />
Weekly classes for babies from newborn to to<br />
walking. The class includes signing, sensory<br />
experiences, massage and yoga.<br />
Freinds Friends Meeting House House<br />
5 South Terrace, <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 TN34 1SA 1SA<br />
☎ Laura 07833 723231<br />
Laura@babygrowdevelopment.com<br />
laura@babygrowdevelopment.com<br />
www.babygrowdevelopment.com<br />
12.30-2.00 WEEKLY / PLEASE BOOK<br />
Fun, Young, Informative<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
Are you pregnant or a parent 22 and under?<br />
Do you want to meet new people?<br />
Take part in a range of fun activities?<br />
Need advice and support? Then come along<br />
to Fun Young & Informative Group!<br />
Hosted by the Family Outreach Service<br />
with free crèche provided.<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
Brightling Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5DB<br />
☎ Lisa Lee on 01424 716608<br />
HSLCC@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
No one said raising children was easy!<br />
There are times in many families’ lives when things don’t go so smoothly and when<br />
it can be difficult to cope or know what next step to take.<br />
The Family Outreach Service can help you find the answers or make the changes to help you get<br />
back on track. Working with you and your family and other services our fully trained workers offer<br />
home visiting, guidance and support and a listening ear.<br />
If you would like to know more about the Family Outreach Service please call Sue Martin (Manager -<br />
Family Outreach Service) on 01424 726450 or email Sue.Martin@eastsussex.gov.uk
1.45-2.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
LinksProject-Concordia Hall<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
equipment suitable for under-5s.<br />
Encourages play that is free, unconditional<br />
and fun.<br />
Links Project-Concordia Hall<br />
Church Road, St Leonards, TN37 6HB<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
10.00-11.15 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Book Bugs<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
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Come and explore a book through play playat atyour<br />
your local local library. library. These These sessions sessions for children for children under<br />
under 3 include 3 include singing singing time and time lotsand of fun lotsand of fun ideas<br />
and<br />
for sharing<br />
ideas for<br />
stories<br />
sharing<br />
together.<br />
stories together.<br />
Book bugs runs during half term holidays<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
Waterworks<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town<br />
Road,<br />
Children’s<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>, TN341RT<br />
Centre<br />
Waterworks Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1RT<br />
Contact 01424 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
☎ Contact: 01424 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
Wednesday<br />
1.45-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Elphinstone Parent&<br />
Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-4<br />
Cost: 50p per family<br />
Drop in and playgroup for parents and<br />
toddlers.<br />
Elphinstone School<br />
Parker Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3TH<br />
01424 425670 (Jayne Ashworth)<br />
office@elphinstone.e-sussex.sch.uk<br />
www.elphinstone.e-sussex.sch.uk<br />
11.00-11.45 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
HATs! Drama for Early Years<br />
Weekly/Drop-in<br />
Cost: £4.50 (£2.00 siblings) £1 first session<br />
Sensory movement and storytelling for<br />
pre-school children and babies to experience<br />
with their parents/carers. Each session we<br />
go on an imaginary journey stimulated by<br />
puppets and words, props and costumes,<br />
pictures and music. Everyone welcome.<br />
HATs! Drama for Early Years<br />
Y Centre, St Pauls Road,<br />
St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6RS<br />
☎<br />
Contact: 07946 354027 (Becky Fifield)<br />
Outofthebagtheatre@gmail.com<br />
www.out-of-the-bag-theatre.co.uk<br />
15<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY
16<br />
THURSDAY ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
Thursday<br />
9.15-11.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Little Stars<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
£1.50 per family<br />
Drop in and play group for parents and 0-5’s.<br />
School hall is at the rear of the school building.<br />
Please use the main drive and double gate to<br />
enter with pushchairs.<br />
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School<br />
Old London Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5NA<br />
☎ 01424 813327 (Sara Heeson)<br />
9.30-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
PALS<br />
Play and Learn Service<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
Parent and toddler drop-in and play sessions<br />
Providing inspiring play activities whilst<br />
encouraging early learning, friendship and fun.<br />
Robsack Children’s Centre<br />
Bodiam Drive, St Leonards, TN38 9TW<br />
☎ 01424 423683 Ext 35 (Maggie Watters)<br />
mwatters@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk<br />
9.45-11.45 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Little Cherubs Parent<br />
& Toddler Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-4<br />
£1 per family<br />
Drop in and play group for parents and<br />
toddlers.<br />
St Ethelburga’s Church<br />
St Saviours Road, St Leonards, TN38 0AR<br />
☎ 01424 438411 (Judith Cottington)<br />
judycott747@btinternet.com<br />
10.00-10.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
West St Leonards CC<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
A mobile resource offering a rich variety of high<br />
quality resources and toys in your neighborhood.<br />
West St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
464 Bexhill Road, St Leonards TN38 8AU<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
10.00 ONWARDS WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Active <strong>Hastings</strong> @ Clambers<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
W 0-5<br />
Cost: £3 per child, adults free<br />
Register 10.00-11.00 and stay all day<br />
Join in the fun at Clambers. Parents and under<br />
5’s explore clambers together, roll around in<br />
the ball pond and climb the rope ladder.<br />
Clambers Play Centre<br />
White Rock Gardens, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1LD<br />
☎ 01424 451051<br />
activehastings@hastings.gov.uk<br />
10.00-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Come Rain Come Shine<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
A parent & child drop-in supported by fully<br />
trained & qualified staff. As well as free play<br />
we like to involve them in creative activities.<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk
10.00-12.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Parent & Toddler Group<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
A parent & toddler drop-in supported by fully<br />
trained & qualified staff. As well as free play<br />
we like to involve them in creative activities.<br />
West St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
464 Bexhill Road, St Leonards, TN38 8AU<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
11.30-12.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
The Bridge<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play equipment<br />
suitable for under-5s. Encourages play that is<br />
free, unconditional and fun.<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact In2play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
10.00-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
1.15-2.30 From 6th September<br />
Mum & Baby Yoga<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W 0-5<br />
Drop-in classes £7 per session.<br />
First session free with this advert.<br />
From 6-8 weeks after birth.<br />
Silverdale Children’s Centre<br />
Perth Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7EA<br />
☎ Contact 01424 432742 (Zowie)<br />
zowie.martin@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Thursday<br />
10.30-11.00 under 9 months WEEKLY / BOOK<br />
11.00-11.30 9 months plus WEEKLY / BOOK<br />
Aquababes<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W 0-5<br />
Please call us to be put on the waiting list.<br />
A water confidence course for both Adult &<br />
Child. Have fun in the pool, splash around, sing<br />
songs and socialise with other families. With<br />
qualified pre-school instructor.<br />
Summerfields Leisure Centre<br />
Bohemia Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1ET<br />
☎ Contact 01424 726450<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
12.00-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics<br />
Club - Tumble gym Sessions<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
Cost: £3 per child, adults free<br />
Open play sessions for all children under 5 at<br />
all times within the three hour slots!<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics Club<br />
Haywood Way, Ivy House Lane,<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>, TN25 4PL<br />
☎ 01424 444615 (Emma Ballancore)<br />
emma@summerfields-gymastics.com<br />
10.00-11.30 MONTHLY / DROP-IN<br />
Twins and<br />
Multiple Births Group<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
0-5<br />
1st Thursday of the Month<br />
Drop in and play group for parents and twins!<br />
Hollington Play & Support Centre<br />
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards, TN38 9JU<br />
☎ Contact 01424 724340 (Sally Hall)<br />
17<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
THURSDAY
18<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
THURSDAY<br />
Thursday<br />
1.00-2.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Play and Learn Together<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
W<br />
Parents and children can drop in and play,<br />
learn and do creative activities together.<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Museum<br />
John’s Place, Bohemia Rd<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1ET<br />
☎ 01424 451904 (Catherine Harvey)<br />
charvey@hastings.gov.uk<br />
www.hmag.org.uk<br />
1.45-2.15 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Museum<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
equipment suitable for under-5s. Encourages<br />
play that is free, unconditional and fun<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Museum<br />
Johns Place, Bohemia Road, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 1ET<br />
☎ Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
1.45-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Tiny Footprints Parent and<br />
Toddler Group<br />
Drop in and Play<br />
0-4<br />
Drop in and play group for parents/carers<br />
and 0-4 year olds<br />
St Helen’s Methodist Church<br />
The Ridge, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 2AA<br />
☎ 01424 440109 (Gillian Lambourne)<br />
9.15-10.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Little Ridgers<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W 0-5<br />
Drop in and play supported by fully trained and<br />
qualified staff. For parents and their 0-5 year<br />
old children.<br />
Little Ridge Community Primary School<br />
Little Ridge Avenue,<br />
St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7LR<br />
☎<br />
1.30-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Baby Time<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
Drop-in and play session for parents with<br />
pre-mobile and crawling babies. Come along<br />
for singing, sensory play and support!<br />
West St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
464 Bexhill Road, St Leonards, TN38 8AU<br />
☎ 01424 421834 (Sonia Michel)<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
9.45-11.15 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Buttons Group Parent<br />
& Toddler Drop-in<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
W<br />
Cost: 50p (+ donations welcome)<br />
Drop in and play group for parents and<br />
toddlers.<br />
Mendham Hall<br />
Vicarage Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3LZ<br />
☎<br />
Little Ridge School 01424 752266<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre 01424 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
01424 445184 (Christine Osbourne)<br />
Christine@emmanuelhastings.org.uk<br />
www.emmanuelhastings.org.uk
1.30-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
In2Play Drop In<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
Weekly play drop-in for pre-school children<br />
and families. Join us for play fun and laughter!<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
Brightling Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN35 5DB<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
Contact 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
10.30-12.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
PALS<br />
Drop-in Play and Learn Service<br />
Parent and toddler drop-in and play sessions<br />
providing inspiring play activities whilst<br />
encouraging early learning, friendship and fun.<br />
Little PALS is a nurturing session within this<br />
group that runs from 10am-11.15am for premobile<br />
and crawling babies<br />
St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
Clyde Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AS<br />
01424 423683 Ext 34 (Maggie Watters)<br />
☎<br />
0-5<br />
mwatters@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk<br />
10.00-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Come Rain Come Shine<br />
Drop-in and Play<br />
A Parent & toddler drop-in supported by<br />
fully trained & qualified staff. As well as free<br />
play we like to involve them in creative<br />
activities.<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
☎<br />
Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
Parenting courses<br />
Run by the Family Outreach Service in partnership with other<br />
agencies across the centres.<br />
For info or to book contact Karen Croucher 01424 724320<br />
karen.croucher@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
Thursday<br />
10-11.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Pregnancy Yoga<br />
Weekly/Book<br />
0-5<br />
6 week yoga course for pregnancy<br />
6th September for 6 weeks.<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
☎ Contact Zowie on 01424 433160 or<br />
zowie.martin@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Friday<br />
19<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES THURSDAY FRIDAY
20<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
FRIDAY<br />
Friday<br />
10.00-10.30 Babies / WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
11.00-11.30 Toddlers / WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Starlings Music<br />
Drop-in Parent & &child Play activity<br />
W<br />
W 0-5<br />
Run Come byand Volunteers. have a sing-a-long Come and have with other a sing-along<br />
parents withand other under parents 5’s! and under 5’s.<br />
Silverdale Children’s Centre Centre<br />
Perth Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN37 TN37 7EA 7EA<br />
☎ 01424 ☎ 01424 721651 or or 01424 01424 726440 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
12.00-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics<br />
Club - Tumble gym Sessions<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Cost: £3.00 per child; Adults Free<br />
Open play sessions for all children under 5<br />
at all times within the three hour slots!<br />
Summerfields Gymnastics Club<br />
Haywood Way, Ivy House Lane<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 4PL<br />
☎ 01424 444615 (Emma Ballancore)<br />
emma@summerfields-gymnastics.com<br />
1.30-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
First Timers Plus<br />
Drop-in & Play<br />
Cost: £1 including drink and biscuit<br />
Drop in and play group for parents and<br />
toddlers.<br />
The Salvation Army<br />
418 Old London Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5BB<br />
☎ 01424 431488 (Angie Bailey)<br />
graham.bailey@salvationarmy.org.uk<br />
www1.salvationarmy.org.uk<br />
1.00-2.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Storytelling Group<br />
Parent and Child Activity<br />
For families where English isn’t the first<br />
language. Come along and read a story, play<br />
games and have fun!<br />
St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
66 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AS<br />
☎ 01424 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
1.30-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
The Athelstan Nursery<br />
Two Years Plus Group<br />
Drop-in & Play Parent & Toddler<br />
Group<br />
W<br />
2-5<br />
Cost: £2 per session<br />
All Souls Church Hall<br />
Athelstan Rd, Clive Vale, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5JE<br />
☎ 01424 446105 (Lisa Miller)
2.00-3.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Salvation Army Wriggletots<br />
Drop-in and Play<br />
W<br />
Cost: £1 per family including drink and biscuit<br />
Come and join us for free play, to sing some<br />
songs and enjoy being together!<br />
The Salvation Army<br />
St Andrew’s Square, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1SR<br />
☎ 01424 422595<br />
hastingscitadel@aol.com<br />
2.30-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
2.30-3.00 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Turner MobileHouse Toy Library<br />
Turner House<br />
Parent and Child Activity<br />
Parent and Child Activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
with Families equipment may borrow suitable toys for and under play5’s.<br />
Encourages with equipment playsuitable that is free, for under unconditional 5’s.<br />
and Encourages fun! play that is free, unconditional<br />
Turner and fun! House, 6 Pevensey Road<br />
St<br />
Turner<br />
Leonards-on-Sea,<br />
House, 6 Pevensey<br />
TN38 0JZ<br />
Road<br />
☎St Leonards-on-Sea,<br />
Contact In2Play<br />
TN38<br />
01424<br />
0JZ<br />
433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
☎ Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
Friday<br />
3.30-4.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Merrimede Close<br />
Parent and Child Activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
with equipment suitable for under 5’s.<br />
Encourages play that is free, unconditional<br />
and fun!<br />
Merrimede Close, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0PD<br />
☎ Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
3.30-4.30 WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
Mobile Toy Library<br />
Merrimede Close<br />
Parenting<br />
courses<br />
Parent and Child Activity<br />
Families may borrow toys and play<br />
Run in partnership between<br />
with equipment suitable for under 5’s.<br />
Encourages Family Outreach play that isService, free, unconditional THERE<br />
and 4 FAMILIES fun! and Health teams<br />
across the centres.<br />
☎ Contact In2Play 01424 433611<br />
info@in2play.org.uk<br />
Contact Karen Croucher for info<br />
www.in2play.org.uk<br />
or to book 01424 724320 karen.<br />
croucher@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
Support Group for<br />
Family and Friends Carers<br />
Are you caring for a child in the family or a close<br />
friend’s child and would like support and to meet<br />
others who are in a similar situation?<br />
Are you considering a Residence Order<br />
or a Special Guardianship?<br />
Are you concerned about the future,<br />
overwhelmed by the responsibility or would just<br />
like someone to talk to?<br />
Come and Join us at our meeting<br />
on 21st September, 26th October, 23rd<br />
November and 21st December 2012<br />
from 10am till 12 noon<br />
at Hollington Play and Support Centre,<br />
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9JU<br />
Contact: Ann on 07957 970799<br />
for more information.<br />
Merrimede Close, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0PD<br />
21<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES FRIDAY
22<br />
ADULT WITH CHILD ACTIVITIES<br />
SATURDAY<br />
Saturday<br />
8.30-9.15 1-2Year Olds WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
9.15-10.00 3-4Year Olds WEEKLY / DROP-IN<br />
KickStart<br />
Parent & Child activity<br />
W<br />
Cost:£1per session<br />
Football skills based fun for children<br />
under 5. Led by Active <strong>Hastings</strong> trained<br />
and experienced instructors. Please note,<br />
parent/carers will need to be part of the<br />
session and get involved.<br />
Summerfields Leisure Centre<br />
Bohemia Rd, <strong>Hastings</strong>. TN34 1ET<br />
01424 451051<br />
activehastings@hastings.gov.uk<br />
10.00-12.00 MONTHLY /DROP-IN / DROP-IN<br />
Daddy Matters<br />
Parent Parent&Baby & Baby Drop-in<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
W<br />
Once a month: 18th 21stAugust, Apr, 19th 15th May, September, 16th June,<br />
20th 18th October, Aug, and17th 15thNovember Sept & 15th December<br />
An all male drop in infor forDads Dads and & carers carers with<br />
children under 11year year or or who are are not not yet<br />
walking. yet walking.<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre Centre<br />
Waterworks Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1RT 1RT<br />
☎ Contact: Contact Sharon on 01424 726450<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
Pregnancy Yoga<br />
For information on how Yoga can benefit you during<br />
pregnancy and details of courses near you.<br />
Please contact Zowie on 01424 433160<br />
or 07944 868563<br />
10.00-11.30 MONTHLY /DROP-IN<br />
Saturplay<br />
Parent&Toddler Drop-in<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
0-11<br />
2nd&3rdSaturdayofeach month:<br />
12th & 18th August, 8th & 15th September,<br />
14th, 21st April / 12th, 19th May<br />
13th & 20th October, 10th & 17th November<br />
and<br />
9th,<br />
15th<br />
16th<br />
December.<br />
June / 14th, 21st July<br />
11th, 18th August 2012<br />
A free bi-monthly drop in and play session<br />
for children and families (under 8’s must be<br />
accompaniedbya grown up). New and<br />
traditional play activities, indoor and<br />
outdoor, supportedbyqualified&<br />
experienced playworkers and activity<br />
organisers. Light refreshments provided.<br />
St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
Clyde Road,StLeonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AS<br />
Contact Play development 01424 451452<br />
lbeerling@hastings.gov.uk<br />
10.30-12.30 MONTHLY / DROP-IN<br />
Dads Inc.<br />
Parent & Toddler Drop-in<br />
Parent & Child Activity<br />
W 0-5<br />
Once a month: 1st Saturday of every month<br />
A FREE fun filled 2 hour session for Dads,<br />
Grandads, Uncles, Step-Dads and Male carers,<br />
with children 0-5 years.<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
Waterworks Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1RT<br />
☎ Contact: Russell on 01424 726440<br />
hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk
eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Sussex</strong> Healthcare NHS Trust<br />
Talking Tots<br />
Do you have any questions about your child’s<br />
communication development?<br />
Do you need advice about ways to support your child’s<br />
speech and language?<br />
Monday West St Leonards Children’s Centre 17 Sept, 8 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec 10.00-11.30<br />
Broomgrove Community Centre 10 Sept, 1 & 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Dec 10.00-11.30<br />
Tuesday Hollington Play and Support Centre 18 Sept 10.00-11.30<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre 11 & 25 Sept, 9 Oct, 6 & 25 Nov, 10.00-11.30<br />
11 Dec<br />
Wednesday Hollington Play and Support Centre 12 & 30 Sept, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec 10.00-11.30<br />
Silverdale Children’s Centre 19 Sept, 10 Oct, 28 Nov 10.00-11.30<br />
Thursday Bridge Community Centre 13 Sept, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 7 Dec 10.00-11.30<br />
Robsack Children’s Centre 20 Sept, 18 Oct, 22 Nov, 20 Dec 10.00-11.30<br />
Friday St.Leonards Children’s Centre 14 & 28 Sept, 5 & 26 Oct, 10.00-11.30<br />
9 & 13 Nov, 14 Dec<br />
The Bridge Community Centre 21 Sept, 19 Oct, 23 Nov 10.00-11.30<br />
Lynne Batten, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will be available at each group<br />
to answer any questions you may have.<br />
Contact: 01424 728360<br />
No appointment needed - just come along!<br />
23
24<br />
HEALTH & SUPPORT<br />
For Newborns and Babies & Parents-to-be<br />
Baby Massage<br />
Please use contact details below to book your place or<br />
to find out more about these courses and the benefits<br />
they can bring to you and your child (Aged from 7<br />
weeks to 6 Months). The course is delivered over 4<br />
weekly sessions and runs though term time.<br />
Please Note Waiting lists may apply. Sessions<br />
provided by Family Outreach Service and Health<br />
Visiting Teams. Please phone for information or to<br />
book.<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
Waterworks Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1RT<br />
Contact <strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
on 01424 726440<br />
Tuesday<br />
West St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
Bexhill Road, St Leonards, TN38 8AU<br />
Contact <strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> Children’s Centre<br />
on 01424 726450<br />
Wednesday<br />
Robsack Children’s Centre<br />
Bodiam Drive, St Leonards, TN38 9TW<br />
Contact <strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
on 01424 726440<br />
Thursday<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
Brightling Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5DB<br />
Contact <strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> Children’s Centre<br />
on 01424 726450<br />
Sign Time<br />
Our Sign Time courses are led by The Family Outreach<br />
Service and are a fun and easy way to learn to use<br />
baby sign with your baby. Together you will learn<br />
Makaton baby signs while having fun practising them<br />
in songs, games and activities!<br />
Why Sign? Signing while speaking has been shown to<br />
encourage the development of communication and<br />
language. It can help reduce your child’s frustrations<br />
and help you to understand your baby’s needs and<br />
wants. Signing gives your child an extra visual clue to<br />
help their understanding.<br />
Our courses run bi-monthly and consist of 4<br />
weekly sessions. They are held at various venues<br />
across the town for babies 6 months-1 year.<br />
If you would like to know more about Sign Time or to<br />
request a place on our next course please call<br />
Charlotte Palfrey-Martin on 01424 726450.<br />
Breastfeeding Support<br />
For information or support, or just to meet other mums<br />
who are breast feeding their babies. Just drop in.<br />
Tuesday 12.00-1.30<br />
Weekly / Drop-in<br />
Breastfeeding Support<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
Contact Jenny Dupont 01424 726474<br />
jenny.dupont@esht.nhs.uk<br />
Wednesday 1.00-2.30<br />
Weekly / Drop-in<br />
B.I.B.S.<br />
St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
Clyde Rd, St Leonards, TN37 6AS<br />
Contact Trish Sherwood 01424 724320<br />
trish.sherwood@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
Thursday 10.00-11.30<br />
Weekly/Drop-in<br />
M.O.M.S.<br />
Churchwood Childrens Centre<br />
Church in the Wood Lane, St Leonards TN38 9PB<br />
Contact Trish Sherwood 01424 724320<br />
trish.sherwood@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
Friday 10.30-12.00<br />
Weekly/Drop-in<br />
Breast Friends<br />
Friends Meeting House, South Terrace, <strong>Hastings</strong>.<br />
Join other breastfeeding mums for a chat and<br />
refreshments in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.<br />
Help and Information available from breastfeeding<br />
specialists.<br />
Contact Ros - 01580 859071
For Newborns and Babies & Parents-to-be<br />
Bumps for Lunch<br />
Tuesdays 12:00pm to 1:30pm at The Bridge<br />
Children’s Centre, 361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>,<br />
TN34 3NW<br />
Wednesdays 12:30pm to 2:30pm at<br />
St Leonards Children’s Centre,<br />
Clyde Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AS.<br />
Phone 01424 726450 or<br />
e-mail hslcc@eastsussex.gov.uk for more information.<br />
Child Health Clinic Drop-in<br />
and Baby Weighing Clinic<br />
Monday 9.30-11.00 - Term time only<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> Childrens Centre<br />
Chiltern Drive, <strong>Hastings</strong>,TN34 3PZ<br />
Contact Christina Carter 01424 726474<br />
Monday 10.00-11.00 - Term time only<br />
Silverdale Childrens Centre<br />
Behind the school, Perth Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>,TN37 7EA<br />
Contact Val Jury 01424 729470<br />
Wednesday 9.30-11.30<br />
Station Plaza Health Centre<br />
Station Approach, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1BA<br />
Contact Val Jury 01424 729470<br />
Wednesday 1.00-3.00<br />
Hollington Support Centre<br />
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards, TN38 9JU<br />
Contact Sally Hall 01424 724340<br />
Thursday 9.30-11.30<br />
Clyde Road, St Leonards, TN37 GAS<br />
Contact Theresa Carder 01424 448120<br />
Thursday 1.30-2.30<br />
West St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8AU<br />
Please note there is parking available in front of the<br />
centre and by the side of <strong>Hastings</strong> Garden Centre,<br />
Bexhill Road, TN38 8AR<br />
Contact Theresa Carder 01424 448120<br />
Thursday 2.00-4.00<br />
Ore Clinic<br />
Old London Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5BH<br />
Contact Christina Carter 01424 726474<br />
Bump and You<br />
Are you pregnant? 22 years old or under? or an<br />
expectant father? This group could be for you, to<br />
find out more contact either Mandy Whiting on 07917<br />
893728 or Michele Hyman-Wilson on 01424 726450<br />
Post Natal Group<br />
A postnatal group offers a great opportunity to meet<br />
other new mothers in the area, to swap birth stories, to<br />
find out who is getting the most and the least sleep and<br />
just generally have a good natter.<br />
Runs for 6 weeks for all parents around the time the<br />
baby is 6 weeks old.<br />
Please Note phone for information or to book.<br />
Monday 10.30-12.30<br />
Hollington Play & Support Centre<br />
Beauchamp Rd, St Leonards, TN38 9JU<br />
Contact Sara Brazier 01424 724340<br />
Tuesday 10.00-12.00<br />
St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
66 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AS<br />
Contact HV Team 01424 448120<br />
Thursday 10.30-12.15<br />
Ore Clinic<br />
Old London Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5BH<br />
Contact Jenny Dupont 01424 726474 or<br />
01424 726450<br />
Home Safety Session<br />
Learn how to make your home safe for<br />
your new baby.<br />
These monthly sessions help first time parents<br />
understand hazards in the home and how to reduce the<br />
risks to infants and toddlers. Pre booking<br />
is essential. They run at Redlake, Robsack and <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
Town Children’s <strong>Centres</strong> and <strong>Hastings</strong> Fire<br />
Station. Please contact your local Health Team for<br />
details of sessions:<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> Health Team<br />
01424 726474<br />
West <strong>Hastings</strong> Health Team<br />
01424 729470<br />
North St Leonards Health Team<br />
01424 724340<br />
St Leonards Health Team<br />
01424 448120<br />
25<br />
HEALTH & SUPPORT
26<br />
ECONOMIC WELLBEING<br />
Work & Finances<br />
Help to get into work<br />
Tomorrow’s People help break the cycle<br />
of unemploymentsothat people can take<br />
positive controloftheir lives and builda<br />
brighter future.<br />
Tuesday10.20-12.00 Drop-in<br />
The Bridge<br />
361 Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 3NW<br />
Tuesday12.30-2:00 Drop-in<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre<br />
Waterworks Road, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN34 1RT<br />
Thursday10.30-12:00 Drop-in<br />
St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
Clyde Rd,StLeonards, TN37 6AS<br />
Thursday12.30-2:00 Drop-in<br />
Robsack Children’s Centre<br />
Bodiam Drive, St Leonards, TN38 9TW<br />
PLEASE NOTE<br />
this is a drop-in session however, for your<br />
convenience you may book an appointment<br />
in advance.<br />
Contact Amy Fox07884 493947<br />
afox@tomorrows-people.co.uk<br />
www.tomorrows-people.org.uk<br />
Are youanemployer looking for well-trained<br />
and motivated local people?<br />
We also save employers time and money by finding<br />
them the right people for the right jobs.<br />
Need advice from the<br />
Citizens Advice Bureau?<br />
Your Citizens Advice Bureau helps people<br />
resolve their legal and other problems<br />
by providing free, independent and<br />
confidential advice. Come along to one<br />
of our general drop-in sessions- don’t<br />
despair, you can get help.<br />
You can contact theCAB on:<br />
01424 721420<br />
The Bureau is open for booked<br />
appointment visits from 9.30amto1pm<br />
Monday to Friday and open for telephone<br />
appointments from 1pmto4.30pm<br />
Monday to Friday.<br />
Do you need adviceorhelp with money<br />
worries?<br />
We offeranappointment service at<strong>Hastings</strong>Town<br />
Children’s Centreona Wednesday. Appointments<br />
arebyreferral onlybyHealth Visitors, Family<br />
OutreachTeam orother professionals.<br />
For immediate assistanceorenquiries please<br />
contact the Citizens Advice Bureau on:<br />
01424 721420.
The Bridge Community Centre<br />
and Café<br />
Priory Road, OreValley, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 3NW<br />
Contact (01424) 433611<br />
julie@thebridgehastings.co.uk<br />
The Bridge is an accessible, high quality<br />
building where local groups meet and community<br />
activities take place.Itoffers two training/meeting<br />
rooms,amain hall, a training kitchen anda<br />
children’s area offering a free after school club or<br />
crèche while mums and dads are training.<br />
Learndirect<br />
Learndirect at‘the Font’, <strong>Hastings</strong> Library offersa<br />
rangeofcomputer based coursesina warm and<br />
friendly atmosphere with qualified tutor support.<br />
Choose from free taster sessionstoa programme<br />
of courses leadingtoanationally recognised<br />
qualification in literacy, mathsorIT.<br />
Parking facilities and placesofrefreshment are<br />
nearbyinthe town centre.<br />
As an alternative visit our provision at the Bridge<br />
Children’s Centre, Priory Road, <strong>Hastings</strong> where<br />
courses are run each Thursday from 10.00 am to 3<br />
pm with crèche facilities availableinthe morning,<br />
so parents can learn while the children play!<br />
Please contactPatMorrison01424 434301 for<br />
further details.<br />
Finding Futures<br />
16 Havelock Road, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 1BP<br />
Contact (01424) 718984<br />
philippa.white@bht.org.uk<br />
Finding Futures offers a Personal and Social<br />
Development programme designed to help people of<br />
all ages develop the skills and qualifications necessary<br />
for collegeand/or employment. Finding Futures works<br />
with people in a maximum group size of 4; those<br />
who might need support with lackofconfidenceor<br />
motivationorwho just do not know wheretoturn for<br />
the help they know they need. Finding Futuresalso<br />
work withYoungPeople aged14 – 16 struggling with<br />
school and mainstream education.<br />
Adult Learning<br />
Robsack Community Learning –<br />
Autumn 2012<br />
The Autumn programme of free short courses<br />
commences in September at The Robsack Centre.<br />
Courses will include International Cooking – Learn<br />
to cook Chinese and Indian food from scratch!<br />
Assertiveness course – Learn to be more assertive<br />
and confident and Computers for the Terriffied –a<br />
3 week course on how to conquer your fears of<br />
computers. Other courses include administration,<br />
parenting, and festive arts and crafts. All our<br />
courses are free and have free preschool crèches<br />
(booking required).<br />
Go On sessions every week at the centre. Go On is<br />
a free online course for beginners. If you are<br />
lacking confidence and skills to go online or in<br />
emailing, this course would be great for you. We do<br />
not have childcare available for this course.<br />
Robsack Centre also holds free fun <strong>events</strong> for the<br />
family every month.<br />
For further information or to book a space for any<br />
of the above courses please contact Michelle on<br />
01424 855222 or email<br />
michellehooper56@yahoo.co.uk<br />
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Adult Learning<br />
FSN Robsack Community Learning<br />
Robsack Centre, Bodiam Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea,<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Sussex</strong>, TN38 9TW<br />
Contact 01424 855222 Ext 200<br />
michellehooper56@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.fsncharity.co.uk<br />
Robsack community learning also runs <strong>events</strong> every<br />
month.<br />
For information on upcoming <strong>events</strong> contact<br />
Michelle Hooper on 01424 855222 or email<br />
michellehooper56@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Fellowship of St Nicholas<br />
St Nicholas Centre, Lower Ground Floor<br />
66 London Rd, St Leonards TN37 6AS<br />
Contact Gill Ramsey 01424 423683 ext 30<br />
rambro@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Fellowship of St Nicholas is a registered UK Online<br />
Centre providing a range of IT skills courses.<br />
You can learn everything from how to get started<br />
with a mouse and keyboard through to shopping<br />
and online banking!<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Furniture Service<br />
6-10 Dorset Place, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 1LG<br />
Contact 01424 441112 info@hfs.org.uk<br />
HFS is a local registered charity that re-uses<br />
donated furniture and electrical goods, passing<br />
them on at affordable rates to low-income<br />
households. We developed our workshop-based<br />
course to help people who are out of work to learn<br />
new skills and release their creativity while<br />
revitalising some of our old wooden furniture and<br />
bringing it back into use.<br />
Community Parents<br />
Contact Tina Pelini 01424 855222<br />
tpelini@fellowshipofnicholas.org.uk<br />
FSN Robsack Community Learning runs the<br />
Community Parents Scheme with accredited<br />
Community Participation courses at the Robsack<br />
Centre.<br />
We are looking for volunteers to take part in an 18<br />
week Level 2 City & Guilds training course which<br />
will lead to volunteers carrying out home visits to<br />
local families with children under 5. This course is<br />
open to all parents who have an interest in working<br />
with children and families.<br />
The course runs once a week term time only from<br />
9.30-2.00pm, crèche spaces, lunch provided and<br />
expenses reimbursed. This is a fantastic opportunity<br />
and if you are interested please contact us for an<br />
application.<br />
Horizons<br />
Community Flat, 1&2 Churchill Court<br />
Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards<br />
Contact 01424 204136<br />
soniaplatohorizons@gmail.com<br />
The Horizons Community Learning Project offers a<br />
wide range of free learning and career advice to<br />
adults of all ages across <strong>Hastings</strong> and St Leonards.<br />
Learning is informal with free crèche in easy to<br />
access venues close to home. We offer over 40<br />
courses including qualifications such as GCSEs and<br />
NVQs. Join throughout the year.<br />
Shaw Trust<br />
Astec House, 10-12 Sedlescombe Road South<br />
St Leonards TN38 0TA<br />
Contact 01424 447310<br />
hastings_college@shaw-trust.org.uk<br />
Shaw Trust is a national charity that provides<br />
training and employment services to thousands of<br />
disabled and disadvantaged people each year.<br />
Courses will help to improve employability by<br />
developing positive work-related behaviour. These<br />
courses will help to improve your basic skills of<br />
literacy numeracy and oral communications and<br />
include an 8 week work placement.<br />
Xtrax<br />
The Access Hub, Harold Place, <strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 1JA<br />
Contact 01424 722524<br />
xtrax@tesco.netXtrax<br />
Xtrax is a safe place for all young people aged<br />
16-24.<br />
We offer cheap healthy food, good company ad<br />
advice on housing, benefits, debts, relationships,<br />
sexual health, self harm, mental health and<br />
substance misuse. Xtrax how offers young people<br />
opportunities for educational growth.
CHILD NOT SLEEPING?<br />
Need help and advice?<br />
Please call your local Health VisitingTeamto<br />
find out about local Sleep Clinics:<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> HealthTeam:<br />
01424726474<br />
West <strong>Hastings</strong> HealthTeam:<br />
01424729470<br />
NorthStLeonards HealthTeam:<br />
01424724340<br />
St Leonards HealthTeam:<br />
01424 448120<br />
LITTLE STEPS<br />
A parent led information-sharing group<br />
for parents and carers of pre-school<br />
children with multiple disabilities.<br />
This parent-led group meets at<br />
Robsack Community Centre every<br />
other Thursday at 12.30pm<br />
For details or more information<br />
please contact 01424 853334<br />
email HSLCC@ eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
SMOKING CESSATION<br />
Would you like practical advice<br />
and support to help you give up<br />
smoking?<br />
HSLCC host drop-in clinics runbythe<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong>&Rother Stop Smoking Service<br />
For details contact Amanda White<br />
08009178896 (Option 2)<br />
amanda.white@hastingsrotherpct.<br />
nhs.uk<br />
www.smokefree.nhs.uk<br />
GroupsofCommonInterest<br />
SPEECH AND<br />
LANGUAGE<br />
If you have any questions or<br />
concerns about your child’s listening,<br />
understandingortalking, please<br />
contact either <strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s<br />
Centre on 01424726440 or <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Children’s Centre on 01424<br />
726450 where advice about referrals<br />
to the Speech and Language service<br />
can be provided.<br />
ROEBUCK 2<br />
RESOURCE CENTRE<br />
Roebuck Street, <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
An innovative project set up to<br />
provide support and services for<br />
people with High Functioning Autism<br />
and Aspergers Syndrome.<br />
The centre offers a diverse range of<br />
workshops and also operates as an<br />
information and advice centre<br />
offering personalized support,<br />
parents workshops, children’s clubs<br />
and regular coffee mornings.<br />
For more information contact<br />
01424 773366 or email<br />
enquiries@autismsussex.org.uk<br />
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CHILDMINDER<br />
DROP-IN SESSIONS<br />
Free Drop-in and Play sessions for<br />
Childminders and their minded children<br />
(up to 8 yrs) Craft activities and a<br />
variety of play experiences provided.<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
9.30-11.30<br />
24 Sept (Lynne Batten, Speech and<br />
Language Therapy Assistant attending)<br />
29 Oct (Trish Drinkwater, from the Early<br />
Years Emotional and Behavioural<br />
Intervention Support Team attending)<br />
26 Nov<br />
Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
Brightling Avenue, <strong>Hastings</strong>, TN35 5DB<br />
Christmas Party at Robsack Children’s<br />
Centre on Friday 14 December from 10 til<br />
1pm. Father Christmas will be visiting!<br />
If you wish you can bring children’s snacks<br />
and drinks with you. Water will be provided.<br />
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DOWN’SSYNDROME<br />
CONTACT GROUP<br />
Parent-led contact group<br />
forParents of Children with<br />
Down’s Syndrome<br />
Meets on the first Wednesday<br />
of each month at Robsack Children’s<br />
Centre - PLEASE NOTE:<br />
This is not a support group<br />
For details or more information<br />
please contact Jackie Jordan on<br />
01424 431629 or email<br />
jordan1357@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Bookstart<br />
Did you know that every child age 3 and<br />
under in the UK is entitled to FREE Book<br />
start packs?<br />
•If your baby is between 0-12 months<br />
you are entitled to a Bookstart Baby<br />
Pack - FREE from your Health Visitor at<br />
his / her 4 month check<br />
•If your child is between<br />
3 and 4 years old you<br />
are entitled to a<br />
Bookstart Treasure<br />
Chest-free from your<br />
child’s playgroup /<br />
nursery / childminder<br />
If you have not received your pack please<br />
call Sue Stevenson 01323 416324, email<br />
bookstart@eastsussex.gov.uk or ask<br />
at your local library. For more<br />
information go to www.bookstart.org.uk<br />
THE LINKS PROJECT<br />
Support for Asylum Seekers and<br />
Refugees<br />
Wednesdays 10 - 4pm<br />
This weekly drop-in session can<br />
provide help and support for health,<br />
housing, education and employment.<br />
It is supportedbyHealth Visitors,<br />
Family Outreach&Crèche Workers and<br />
Children’s Centre Volunteers.<br />
Concordia Hall Church Road,<br />
St Leonards, TN37 6EF<br />
01424461225
1 Robsack Children’s Centre<br />
Bodiam Drive<br />
St LeonardsonSea TN38 9TW<br />
01424 853334<br />
Bus number: 20,21A<br />
2 Churchwood Children’s Centre<br />
Church in theWood Lane<br />
St LeonardsonSea TN389PB<br />
01424 853334<br />
Bus numbers: 20A, 21A, 22A<br />
3 Hollington Play & Support Centre<br />
Beauchamp Road,<br />
St LeonardsonSea TN38 9JU<br />
01424 853334<br />
Bus numbers: 20,21,22, 23<br />
4 Silverdale Children’s Centre<br />
Perth Road<br />
St LeonardsonSea TN37 7EA<br />
01424 853334<br />
Bus numbers: 20,21,22<br />
5 West St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
464 Bexhill Road,<br />
St LeonardsonSea TN38 8AU<br />
01424421834<br />
Bus numbers: 98, 99<br />
Email: HSLCC@eastsussex.gov.uk<br />
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies<br />
SMS text: 07797 870323 (max 160 characters)<br />
How to contactus<br />
6 St Leonards Children’s Centre<br />
66 London Road,<br />
St LeonardsonSea TN37 6AS<br />
01424 200604<br />
Bus numbers: 20, 21,22, 20A, 21A, 22A<br />
7 <strong>Hastings</strong>Town Children’s Centre<br />
Waterworks Road,<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 1RT<br />
01424726440<br />
Bus numbers:21,22<br />
8 The Bridge Children’s Centre<br />
361 Priory Road<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 3NW<br />
01424 433611<br />
Bus numbers: 22, 28<br />
9 <strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> Children’s Centre<br />
46-48 Chiltern Drive<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> TN34 3PZ<br />
01424726450<br />
Bus numbers:21,21A<br />
10 Red Lake Children’s Centre<br />
Brightling Avenue<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> TN35 5DB<br />
01424 423361<br />
Bus numbers: 20, 20A<br />
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east sussex.gov.uk<br />
You can contact us on the following telephone numbers<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> Children’s Centre 01424 726450<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> Town Children’s Centre 01424 726440<br />
Stay in touch, Stay informed<br />
If you would like to receive future copies of this activity guide, we will happily send<br />
them to you*.<br />
Please call us on 01424 726450, email us at HSLCC@eastsussex.gov.uk* or Text<br />
‘GUIDE’ followed by your full name, house number and postcode to 07797 870323<br />
*Please Note<br />
We can only provide this service to registered families in <strong>Hastings</strong> and St Leonards. We may ask you to register with us<br />
prior to sending updates. Email requests will receive a digital (10mb/pdf) version unless otherwise requested.<br />
Your Local Children’s Centre<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> & St Leonards Children’s <strong>Centres</strong> coordinate the delivery<br />
of services for families with pre-school children living in <strong>Hastings</strong><br />
and St Leonards. If you would like to know more about who we<br />
are and what we do, please do not hesitate to get in touch.<br />
See page 31 for details of your nearest Children’s Centre.<br />
<strong>Hastings</strong> & St Leonards Children’s <strong>Centres</strong><br />
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