LITTLE HARWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Contact the children’s centre for more information on (01254) 506910
unless otherwise stated
MONDAY
Antenatal
clinic
By midwifery appointment only. Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
8.30m – 4pm
0-2 years
Baby play
For children and families to come and play,
exploring a wide variety of activities.
10am –
11.30am
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 book on the group.
12noon –
1pm
Breastfeeding
group
A social, friendly group. Meet other mums. Trained staff if you need help.
Pregnant mums welcome.
1pm – 2.30pm
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.
North east child and family health team (01254) 283060
1pm – 3pm
TUESDAY
Health trainer
(by appt only)
Antenatal
clinic
Help with physical activity, healthy eating, stopping smoking and general
health and wellbeing. Lisa 07736 029052
By appt only
By midwifery appointment only. Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
8.30am – 4pm
2-4 years
Toddler play
For children and families to explore and learn, through
play and fun activities
St Michael with St John Primary School, Swallow Drive, Blackburn BB1 6LE.
9.30am –
11am
0-5 years
Story and
rhyme time
Come and join in listening to stories and singing rhymes
10am – 11am
Credit Union
Provides the local community with convenient and easy access to basic
financial services such as savings accounts and fair, low cost loans.
Cameron or Linda (01254)776611
12.30pm –
1.30pm
Fathers reading
every day
(FRED)
Fathers reading every day is a group for dads, granddads and all male carers
introducing reading and exploring books with children.
1pm – 2pm
Bump, birth
and beyond
Parental education for expectant mums, dads and supporting families.
4 weekly sessions starting the first Tuesday of every month.
Blackburn Birthing Centre, Park Lee Rd, Blackburn (01254) 733434
6.30pm –
8.30pm
WEDNESDAY
Ready, Steady,
Schools
Work club
2-4 years
Let’s play
together
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A new group with fun activities for extra support to help get the children
ready for school. Speak to a member of the geo team to book a place.
At Daisyfield Primary School, Clinton St, Blackburn BB1 5LB.
Help and advice for anyone looking for work.
Bangor Street Community Centre
Sabbir Patel (01254) 507720 at Audley Neighbourhood Learning Centre
10am –
11.30am
10.30am12.30pm
For children and families to explore and learn, through play and fun activities.
1pm -2.30pm
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Birth
Registration
and Declaration
Register your baby’s birth and declaration.
Contact the registrar to book an appointment on (01254) 588660.
2pm – 4pm
THURSDAY
2-4 years
Toddler play
For children and families to explore and learn,
through play and fun activities.
At Brookhouse Primary School, Troy Street, Blackburn BB1 6NY.
9.30am –
11am
2-4 years
Toddler play
For children and families to explore and learn, through play and fun activities.
10am –
11.30am
Antenatal
clinic
By midwifery appointment only. Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
12.30pm 3.30pm
1-2 years
Bookstart
Baby massage
group
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 book on the group
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.
1pm - 2pm
1pm – 2.30pm
Ready, Steady,
Schools
A new group with fun activities for extra support to help get the children
ready for school. Speak to a member of the geo team to book a place.
1pm – 2.30pm
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
At Barbara Castle Way Health Centre (01254) 617100
North west child and family health team (01254) 283110/ 283114
1.30pm 3.30pm
FRIDAY
Antenatal
clinic
By midwifery appointment only.
Midwifery team (01254) 733434.
9am – 12noon
The children’s centres are now on Facebook.
Log on and like us at
www.facebook.com/Little Harwood Children’s Centre
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