DARWEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE
contact the children’s centre for more information on (01254) 778900
unless otherwise stated.
MONDAY
Midwifery
bookings
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
9am –12noon
Antenatal clinic
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
1pm – 4.30pm
2-4 years
Chatter Chums
To develop your child’s language and listening skills, turn taking, following
instructions and rhyme time. Places must be booked. Group runs for 6
weeks. Speak to a member of the geographical team to be booked on.
10am – 11am
0-5 years
Story and
rhyme time
Come and join in listening to stories and singing rhymes.
11am –
12noon
New Methodist
play group
New Methodist Church play group.
New Methodist Church, Bolton Road, Darwen.
1pm – 3pm
For children and families to explore and learn, through play and fun activities.
Speak to a member of the geographical team to book a place.
1pm -2.30pm
Messy activities for all the family to enjoy together.
3.30 – 5pm
0-2 years
Let’s play
together
0-8 years
Messy play
TUESDAY
Antenatal clinic
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team - (01254) 733434.
1pm – 4.30pm
2-4 years
Let’s play
together
For children and families to explore and learn, through play and fun activities.
Speak to a member of the geographical team to book a place.
1pm – 2.30pm
1-2 years
Bookstart
0-8 years
Family fun
Inspire the love of reading, by exploring books. Includes free resources to
take home. Places must be booked. Group runs for 4 weeks. Speak to a
member of the geographical team to be booked on
Fun activities for all the family, come and enjoy time together through play
and exploration.
2.30pm –
3.30pm
3.30pm 4.30pm
WEDNESDAY
Midwifery
bookings
Baby massage
group
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team - (01254) 733434.
By appointment only
A loving way to bond with your baby in a relaxed environment using a
combination of Indian and Swedish massage, together with reflexology.
9am – 12noon
10am – 11am
Fathers reading
every day
(FRED)
Fathers reading every day is a group for dads, grandads and all male carers
introducing reading and exploring books with children.
10.30am –
11.30am
0-2 years
Baby play
For children and families to come and play,
exploring a wide variety of activities.
1.30pm – 3pm
Family health
drop in
Come and get advice from the health visiting team and get your baby
weighed. All you need to bring is your child’s red book.
Darwen child and family health team: (01254) 283490.
2pm –
3.30pm
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THURSDAY
Antenatal
clinic
Credit Union
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
Provides the local community with convenient and easy access to basic
financial services like savings accounts and fair, low cost loans.
Cameron or Linda (01254 776611.
9am – 12noon
10.30am –
12noon
2- 4 years
Toddler play
For children and families to explore and learn, through play and fun activities.
1pm – 2.30pm
Midwifery
bookings
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team - (01254) 733434.
1pm – 4pm
FRIDAY
Antenatal
clinic
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
9am – 12noon
Breastfeeding
group
A group to help you prepare for feeding your baby and understand more
about how close loving relationships help your baby’s
physical and brain development.
9.30am –
11am
0-2 years
Baby play
For children and families to come and play,
exploring a wide variety of activities.
9.30am –
11am
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