Mid Sussex Central
Covering Haywards Heath and the surrounding villages
Haywards Heath CFC
Rural Haywards Heath CFC
Summer Programme
July - September
2017
Contents
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Programme Contents & Five to Thrive
Introduction to Children and Family Centres
Programme Guide
Weekend & Extra Activities
Child and Family Health
Programme and Parent and Toddler Group Pull-Out
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Child and Family Health
Get Involved
Work and Finance
Professionals Support and Useful Links
Early Years Hub
Where to Find Us and Opening Times
Five To Thrive
Five to Thrive is an initiative that was launched in 2016. It is
designed to promote positive behaviours that helps build
baby brains and develop loving attachments. Recent research
shows that how a parent behaves around their baby in the
first three years of life has a direct impact on how their
baby's brain develops. This is the foundation of how the brain
will work as the child grows up and becomes an adult, so if a
baby's brain develops healthily they are more likely to be
happy and successful as older children and adults.
This model and its ethos has been adopted county wide by all
professionals who work with children 0-5 years.
Have you done these 5 things today?
RESPOND CUDDLE RELAX PLAY TALK
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Welcome to the Mid Sussex
Children & Family Centres
On the 1st April we became part of the Integrated Prevention
and Earliest Help service. This means we are now working with
families from conception until their children reach the age of 19 (25 if
they have additional needs). We will still be providing the services that
you have told us you know and love, like our Giggles and Wiggles and
Tiny Explorers sessions. We will also still be working with our Health
partners to provide the Child Health Clinics and other services.
You may see changes in our staff teams and some new faces that you
might not yet know. Over the coming months we will be developing our
new Mid Sussex Hub services which we will keep you updated about.
We look forward to welcoming you at any of our services or activities!
Don’t forget to keep us updated!
Moved house? Changed your mobile number or email address?
Had a baby?
If any of your details have changed, please do remember to
keep us informed so that we can keep you up to date with our
communications about services relevant to you.
We treat all children and families with dignity and respect,
recognising that everyone is different and individual.
All services are developed and delivered to ensure equality of
access for all. We are always interested in receiving feedback
about our services; please send us an email or telephone us
if you have any comments.
Thank you.
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Programme Guide
Bumps and Babies
An antenatal and postnatal group for parents aged up to 19 years. This is a fun session
supporting the preparation for parenthood. There is also the opportunity to attend the
young parents drop in play session after baby is born.
Child Health Clinic & Breastfeeding Support Group (for children 0-5)
A drop in clinic to see the Health Visitor for weigh in and advice on your child's development. CFC staff will also attend the clinics with CFC services. Please see page 6 for more
information.
Drop in and Play (for children 0-5)
Come and enjoy a fun and free playtime in the Children & Family Centre.
Giggles & Wiggles (for children 0-1)
A session for parents and babies including playing and singing together. We also have
Toy Library, guest speakers, information, advice & guidance plus support from staff and
other families. A wonderful way to encourage your child's development in a warm and
friendly environment.
Information, Advice & Guidance
Our trained staff offer support and can signpost you to access a wide range of information covering topics such as childcare provision, healthy eating, parenting, feeding,
child behavior, local activities & groups, free entitlement and much more.
Oral Health Products
Each centre holds a collection of oral health products, including toothbrushes for all ages,
doidy cups and Tommee Tippee cups.
Twins/Multiple Birth Group
A group for parents of twins, triplets or more to meet up to share the pleasures,
problems and top-tips for parenting more than one baby at a time.
Play & Learn Plus (for children 0-5 with additional needs)
Please see page 11 for more information.
Play & Learn Together (for children 0-5)
Our Play and Learn session offers play-based learning opportunities, including messy
play, while we explore with parents how children learn and develop through play and
how we can support their learning. Please note, due to Health and Safety restrictions on
the size of the rooms, these sessions have a maximum capacity for number of children.
Stay & Play (for children 0-5)
Come and enjoy a drop in session in the community, with an opportunity to have some
fun/messy play experiences with your child/ren.
Tiny Explorers (for children 0-2)
A session for parents and their under 2’s including sensory experiences, and playing
together. We also have Toy Library, guest speakers, information, advice & guidance plus
support from staff and other families.
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Toy Library, Sensory Toy Library
Borrow up to 2 toys at a time and keep for 2 weeks. The range of toys are developed to
support your child's learning and development. We also offer specialist equipment and
sensory resources to help children with additional needs. Please visit the website to look at
our catalogue: www.westsussex.gov.uk/toylibraries £2 joining fee for families, £5 for preschools and childminders.
You can also access the Toy Library at your local Library! You just need to be a
member of the Library Service in order to borrow the toys.
Weekend and Extra Activities
Saturday Singalong Special rhyme time sessions for Dads/Carers, Grandads, Uncles
and their babies and toddlers. All sessions are free.
Haywards Heath Library,
Boltro Rd, RH16 1BN
10:30am – 11:00am
Second Saturday of the
month
Burgess Hill Library,
The Martlets, RH15 9NN
10:30am – 11:00am
Second Saturday of the
month
East Grinstead Library,
32-40 West Street,
RH19 4SR
11:00am – 11:30am
Last Saturday of the
month
Mid Sussex Play Days
The theme for this year’s events is ‘Wheels in Motion’.
Come along and join in the fun!
Tuesday 1st August, 11am-3pm
Victoria Park, Haywards Heath
Burgess Hill - Wednesday 2nd August, 11am-3pm, St John’s Park.
East Grinstead - Wednesday 9th August, 11am-3pm, King George’s Field.
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Child and Family Health
Child Health Clinics
Nightingale Primary Care Centre, Haywards
Heath, RH16 4BN
Tuesdays 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Fridays 9:30am – 11:00am
United Reformed Church Hall, Lindfield,
RH16 2HL
The Gattons C&FC, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SL
Thursdays 10:00am - 11:30am
Sidney West C&FC, Burgess Hill, RH15 8HS
Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am
Hurstpierpoint Health clinic, BN6 9UQ
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 am
Hassocks Health clinic, BN6 8LY
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am **
Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am **
**From 1st May 2017—these clinics will not have a Health Visitor in attendance. Weighing
scales and mats will be available for you to weigh your baby. For more information please
ask your local CFC or see your red book.
How often do I need to get my baby weighed?
Your baby should be weighed in the first week as part of the assessment of feeding.
Weighing your baby too often may cause unnecessary concern. Unless otherwise asked by
your Health Visitor the frequency of weighing your baby depends on their age.
Between the ages of 2 weeks to 6 months, you should get them weighed once a month,
between 6-12 months you should have them weighed once every 2 months, and over 12
months of age, every 3 months.
Breastfeeding Support
Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath,
RH16 4EX
Lindfield Child Health Clinic, United Reformed
Church Hall, RH16 2HX
The Gattons CFC, RH15 9SL
Wednesdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm
East Grinstead Blackwell CFC, RH19 3JL
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30am
Thursdays 10:00am – 11:30am
Mondays 9:30 - 11:30am
Introducing Solids Sessions
For information regarding these sessions
Nightingale Primary Care Centre,
please call the Nightingale Centre.
Haywards Heath, RH16 4BN
All sessions are booked via the Nightingale Clinic on 01444 414100
Having a baby
Visit www.bsuh.nhs.uk/maternity/ for lots of information for not only your
pregnancy, but the birth and what to expect after you give birth.
To book antenatal classes with your midwife go to: www.mypregnancymatters.co.uk
C Card
Having a C-Card means if you are aged 13-21, you can get free Condoms,
confidential advice and a Chlamydia testing kit from any distribution site
displaying this logo. This now includes your local Children & Family Centre.
Check out http://www.sexualhealthwestsussex.nhs.uk/ for more information.
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Child and Family Health
Speech and Language
For general advice and guidance
from a Speech and Language
Therapist.
Play & Learn Together at Haywards Heath Children &
Family Centre, 51 Penn Crescent, RH16 3HP.
Mondays 10:00-11:00am
3rd July, 7th August, 11th September
(Please let us know on arrival
that you would like to speak to
the therapist during the session)
Lindfield Child Health Clinic, United Reformed Church
Hall, Lindfield High St., RH16 2HX
Thursday 10:00-11:00am
6th July
For information on times and
dates that the Speech and Language Therapy team will be
available elsewhere in the community, please see this website:
http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/salt/
salt-ws-advicesessions.htm
Please note - If you are not the child’s parent you will need written
consent from the parent before discussing the child with the therapist.
If you have any concerns about your child’s speech and language development you can
also speak to your health visitor or childcare staff, who will be able to make a
referral to the Speech and Language Therapy team for you.
CHILD SAFETY
Every day lots of babies and toddlers are
rushed to hospital because they have been
hurt in accidents. Most of the accidents
happen at home because that’s where they
spend most of their time.
To find out how to keep your little ones safe
pick up some information from your local
CFC or visit:
www.capt.org.uk
Time To Talk
Are you feeling down, anxious or stressed.
Are you finding it difficult to cope with all
the little problems in life? Time to Talk is a
discreet counselling service which can help
you tackle these issues and regain control
of your life. To get an appointment either
contact your local GP or call 01444 251084
or visit:
www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/
Smoking Cessation
More than 17,000 children under the age of
five are admitted to hospital every year
because of the effects of second-hand
smoke. To find out more about quitting and
to get support, please speak to your local GP
surgery.
IMMUNISATIONS
Since immunisation was introduced in the
UK, the number of children catching
diseases is low. But if children do not
continue to be immunised, the diseases will
come back, as seen with the recent high
numbers of measles and mumps cases. The
diseases are still around in Europe and other
parts of the world and, as people travel
more, and more people come to visit this
country, there is always a risk that the
diseases will be brought into the country and
your child will catch them. To find out more
information visit:
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations
timetotalk
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Get Involved
Volunteering and Back to Work Programme
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Are you thinking of returning to work or changing career?
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Would you like to volunteer?
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Do you want help job searching?
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Would you like some help writing a CV or application form?
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Do you need to develop new skills?
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Are you lacking confidence or experience?
To find out more visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/PVP or contact our Volunteering & Employment
Co-ordinators: Sharon Attfield-Davis - 07894809121, [email protected]
Suzanne Mark - 07590001483, [email protected]
We are also holding two events to promote the help and support that we can offer:
East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, RH19 4SR Wednesday 27th Sept, 10am-12pm.
The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SL Friday 29th Sept ,10am-12pm.
Jobs Fair
In partnership with Job Centre Plus
We are currently planning a jobs fair for September and we will be in touch
with details nearer the time. If you would like to register your interest please
contact Sharon or Suzanne on the above details.
Mid Sussex Wellbeing
Mid Sussex Wellbeing offers you
information, advice and guidance on things
to do with your health and
wellbeing ranging from becoming more
active, losing weight, dealing with stress,
quitting smoking or finding ways to
improve your emotional and mental
wellbeing. To find out more about the
services available visit
www.midsussex.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk
HEAT FOR HEALTH
The project aims
to support eligible
households with
people over 65 and children under
five to keep warm in the home. It
offers free information and advice
on how to keep energy bills affordable and much more. For more
information contact
01444 477191 or
[email protected]
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Work and Finance
National Careers Service
Help to choose or change career ◊ Skills tests ◊ Course search ◊ Personalised help from careers
advisers ◊ Benefits of volunteering ◊ Job search advice ◊ Preparing to return to work. For more
information contact : www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk ◊ 0800 100 900
Aspire Sussex Adult Education
A community-based Adult Education to enable people to achieve their personal aspirations,
whatever their starting point, and inspire them to learn, enjoy and achieve.
Information on courses is available from [email protected] 01444 810710
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by
providing free, independent and confidential advice.
Advice Line: 0344 4771171 or 03444 111444. Monday-Friday, Drop in or Appointment; 9.30-4.00
Haywards Heath: Oaklands, Paddockhall Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1HG.
CAP Money Course
The free CAP Money Course is a revolutionary money management course that teaches
people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that really works. This course will help
anyone to get more in control of their finances, so they can budget, save and prevent debt.
The course runs over 3 sessions at various places in Haywards Heath including Bolnore Village,
The Yews Centre and Sussex Road.
For more information and to register your interest, please visit: www.capuk.org or contact Alex
Browning on 07508 394499 (Bolnore) or Richard Vesey on 01444 414346 (Haywards Heath)
Mid Sussex Debt Advice Centre, Burgess Hill
Struggling with debt and not sure which way to turn? The Mid Sussex Debt Advice Centre may be
able to help. This service includes:
 Free and confidential advice to all
 Debt advice and budgeting advice
 Negotiation with creditors
 Help with court forms
The Debt Advice Centre is open on alternate Monday and Wednesday evenings 7.30 -9.30pm and
other times by prior appointment.
They also run a 4 week Money Course which gives you skills and tools to manage your money.
For more details on the course go to www.themoneycourse.org. If you would like more details
about either the Mid Sussex Debt Advice Centre or the Money Course, phone 01444 232444
(24hr answerphone) or email [email protected]
Credit Union
Low cost, high quality financial service including flexible savings accounts offering competitive
rates of return and affordable loans backed up by an ethical approach to personal finance.
www.westsussexcreditunion.co.uk
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Professionals Support
Family Support, Outreach Service
and Parenting Courses
Reaching out to families in the community: Being a parent or caring for children can
be incredibly rewarding and one of the most joyous experiences imaginable. At times it
can also be difficult and challenging and, let’s face it, how many of us had any training for
the job? Maybe you just need someone to listen when everyone else seems too busy, or
your problems seem to be piling up. If we can’t support you to change things yourself, we
will probably know someone else who can.
What is the Family Support Service? It is a West Sussex service where our friendly
team of Family Support Workers can provide personalised support including home visiting
for families with children and young people.
Who is the Family Support Service for? The team will work with parents/carers with
children up to age 19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND) to explore strategies and
solutions to everyday family issues and introduce you to local family activities.
Are there any parenting courses? We run a 10-week Solihull programme for referred
families. This helps to identify and understand what is causing challenging behavior and
develop helpful strategies for dealing with it. If you are interested in learning more about
the Solihull approach, you can access the website solihullapproachparenting.com where
you can also access an online course.
To find out more, call your local Children & Family Centre or speak to your
Health Visitor, GP, Midwife or Pre-School.
Childminders
Useful Links
Our Early Years Advisors offer
support to local Childminders. You
are invited to attend the termly
Childminder Network Event or request targeted
setting support on business or
Inclusion topics.
CHILDCARE & FAMILY
INFORMATION
www.westsussex.gov.uk/fis
01243 777807
Advisors will also help you
sign-up to deliver Free
Entitlement and be ready for 30
hours funding!
If you are interested in
becoming a childminder please
visit
www.westsussex.gov.uk/beco
mingachildminder
FREE ENTITLEMENT
(EARLY YEARS PROVISION)
www.westsussex.gov.ukfreechildcare
EARLY SUPPORT
www.westsussex.gov.uk/earlysupport
JOBS IN CHILDCARE
www.westsussex.gov.uk/childcarejobs
TOY LIBRARIES
www.westsussex.gov.uk/toylibraries
CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTRES
www.westsussex.gov.uk/cfc
LIBRARY SERVICES
www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries
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Our Early Years Hub for Families with
Children with Additional Needs
As the Early Years Hub for Mid Sussex, we are able to provide more
specialist information, advice and guidance, and sessions such as
Play and Learn Plus, specifically for children with additional needs and
their families.
Play and Learn PLUS
Our PACT Gold Award winning drop-in play session on Fridays from 10:00
– 11:30am at Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road,
Burgess Hill, RH15 8HS. We offer a range of sensory activities, including
messy play and singing, specifically for children with additional needs.
Siblings are welcome. This group is teacher-led and includes Toy Library,
information, advice and guidance plus support from other families and
professionals.
Kangaroos
A bi-monthly Saturday Stay and Play sessions for
children aged 0-5 years old with additional needs.
Siblings aged 0-5 are welcome and parents/carers are required to
stay. Refreshments available for children, parents and carers. £5.50 per
family. To book or to find out about future sessions please email
[email protected] or call 01444459108.
Free Disability Benefits Advice
Do you have a child with a disability or additional needs and feel that you
need some support to access the right DWP benefits?
If so, please contact Robert Hayes on 07850 240874 or email
[email protected]
Alternatively, Robert will be at the Early Years Hub. Please contact the hub
for dates and details.
Springboard group
A baby a toddler group run by The West Sussex Sensory Team, providing
help for parents with deaf children, attendance is by invitation. For more
information on services please contact Sidney West CFC on 01444 255493
or [email protected]
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Where to Find Us & Opening Times
Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre
01444 255499
haywardsheath.c&[email protected]
www.westsussex.gov.uk/haywardsheathcfc
51 Penn Crescent
Haywards Heath
RH16 3HP
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:30am – 1:00pm
Open for specific services
9:30am – 4:30pm
9:30am – 4:30pm
Open for specific services
Visit our Facebook page for regular updates,
information, activities and events!!
http://www.facebook.com/MidSussexCFC
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Mid Sussex Central Programme Pull Out
Please refer to page 4 of the programme for more information on any of those sessions or call your local Centre.
Activities at Penn Crescent
Monday
morning
Monday
afternoon
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9:30–1:00 Information, Support and Toy Library
10:00-11:30 Play and Learn Together with Speech
and Language Therapist – 3rd July, 7th August, 11th
September.
Open for specific services and training only, whilst
our team are out in the community
Community Activities
Sessions run by CFC Partners or elsewhere
(A speech and language therapist will be present until
11:00 at our Play and Learn Together sessions during
this term to support parents with general speech and
language advice - 3rd July, 7th August, 11th September)
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Tuesday
morning
Tuesday
afternoon
Wednesday
morning
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Open for specific services and training only, whilst
our team are out in the community
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Open for specific services and training only, whilst
our team are out in the community
We are in attendance at the Nightingale CHC on
the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
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Wednesday
afternoon
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9:30–4:30 Information, Support and Toy Library
(centre closed 20th September)
Development Checks with the Health Visitor – by
appointment only
1st August – come and see us at the Play Day in
Victoria Park (details on page 5).
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12:00–4:30 Drop In & Play (centre closed 20th
September)
Information, Support and Toy Library (centre
closed 20th September)
Development Checks with the Health Visitor – by
appointment with Health Visitor
Thursday
afternoon
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9:30-1:00 Drop In & Play
9:30-4:30 Information, Support and Toy Library
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10:00 – 11:30 Tiny Explorers alongside the
Lindfield CHC 13th July, 10th August, 7th & 21st
September. Fun sensory play session for children
aged 0-2yrs.
Speech and Language Therapist until 11:00 on 6th
July for general speech and language advice.
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1:30-3:30 Breastfeeding Clinic at Princess
Royal Hospital, RH16 4EX
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10:00–11:30 Child Health Clinic
Lindfield United Reformed Church
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Information, Support and Toy Library
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Friday
morning
Friday
afternoon
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Open for specific services and training only, whilst
our team are out in the community
Open for specific services and training only, whilst
our team are out in the community
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1:30-3:00 Child Health Clinic held at the
Nightingale Primary Care Centre
10:00-11:30 Play and Learn Together with Toy
Library available, The Scout Hut, Stocklands
Close, Cuckfield, RH17 5HH – 19th July, 16th
August, 27th September.
We will be joining Tiddlers P&T group on the dates
overleaf and supporting with a Rhyme Time.
Please note, the Children & Family Centre will be
closed all day on 20th September for staff training.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Thursday
morning

9:45-10:15 and 11:00-11:30 Baby Rhyme Time
Haywards Heath Library
10:00-11:30 Story Time – A story session for
children 0-5 yrs at Saltworks Café, run by the
Bentswood Community Project and is
specifically for local residents – 11th July, 8th
August, 12th September.
We are in attendance at the Nightingale CHC on
the 1st Friday of the month.
9:30-11:00 Stay & Play, Woodside Centre,
Bolnore Village – 14th July, 8th September.
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2:00-3:30 Bumps and Babies- A group for
young parents - The Gattons C&FC RH15 9SL
9:30-11:00 Child Health Clinic held at the
Nightingale Primary Care Centre
10:00-11:30 Play and Learn Together Plus for
children with additional needs/disabilities and
their families at Sidney West CFC.
9:45 – 10:15 Toddler Time Haywards Heath
Library.
Parent and Toddler Groups
As part of our Mid Sussex Outreach work, we will be visiting some of the following groups over the coming months. Please contact your local Centre for more details.
Contact
Fri
9:30 11.30am
Sophie
Grieves
07932 065733
Mon &
Thurs
10:00 –
11:30am
01444 417013
Tues
9:30 –
11:30am
01444 473531
Mon
1:30 –
4:00pm
01444 412367
Tues
2:00 –
3:45pm
01444 456782
Tues
10:00 –
11:30am
01444 244215
Wed
9:3011:30
Wed
10:00 –
11:30am
stpaulshh@
dabnet.org
Area
01444 454618
Wed
9:45 11:45am
info@lesfrangl
ophones.co.uk
Wed
1:30 –
3:00pm
01444 453726
10:00 –
11:30am
01444 459980
Thurs
Visit from
C&FC
14th July
8th Sept
Haywards
Heath
Time
Horsted
Keynes
Saplings Baby &
Toddler Group
The Woodside,
120 Middle Village,
RH16 4GG – Fri
Cuckoos Parent &
Toddler Group
Tudor Hall,
The Old School,
RH17 5JZ
CBC Under 5s
Baptist Church Hall,
Polestub Lane,
RH17 5EU
The Yews Parent &
Toddler Group
55 Boltro Road,
RH16 1BJ
St. Wilfrid’s Chuch
Parent & Toddler Group
St. Wilfrid’s Way,
RH16 4QH
Little Fishes
Clair Hall,
Perrymount Road,
RH16 3DN
St Paul’s Church
Toddler Group
Hazelgrove Road,
Haywards Heath
RH16 3PQ
Tadpoles Parent &
Toddler Group
United Reformed Church,
South Road, RH16 4LX
Les Franglophones (for
French-speaking families)
Ashenground Community
Centre, Southdown Close,
RH16 4JR
Tiddlers
Ashenground Community
Centre, Southdown Close,
RH16 4JR
Saltworks Tots
Christ Church,
New England Road,
RH16 3B
Day
Lindfield
Groups
5th July
6th Sept
Scaynes
Hill
Haywards Heath
Cuckfield
Bolnore
Village
Area
Groups
Day
Time
Contact
Chatterbox
Baptist Church,
7 Sussex Road,
RH16 4DZ
Wed &
Fri
10:00 –
11:30am
01444 628139
First Steps
The Martindale Centre,
Station Road,
RH17 7ED
Wed
9:30 –
11:30am
01825 790467
Noah’s Ark
The Stable,
All Saints Church,
RH16 2HS
Stepping Stones
(0-3yrs)
United Reformed Church,
High Street,
RH16 2HL
Rainbow for 1st time
mums & their babies
The Stable,
All Saints Church,
RH16 2HS
Tues &
Wed
9:30 –
11:00am
01444 482405
Tues
10:00 –
11:30am
zoe@mcquillin
.co.uk
Wed
2:30 –
3:30pm
01444 482505
Great Walstead School
Toddler Club
East Mascalls Lane,
RH16 2QL
Thurs
10:00 –
11:15am
01444 483528
Great
Walstead term
time only
Tots Club
Evangelical Free Church,
Chaloner Road,
RH16 2NQ
Twins Club
The Stable,
All Saints Church,
RH16 2HS
1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of
the month
St Augustine’s CEP
School Toddler Group
Vicarage Lane,
RH17 7PB
Fri
9:30 –
11:00am
01444 483576
Fri
10:00 –
11:30am
01444 482405
Mon
9:00 –
10:30am
01444 831371
Visit from
C&FC