Spring 2014
What’s On At Chorlton Library?
Chorlton library, Manchester Road, M21 9PN
0161 234 5664
Monday
Stay & Play 09.30am – 11.30a.m
Pre Book both sessions
Please telephone Friday prior to the
Monday’s sessions.
Stay & Play 1.00pm-2.45pm
Pre Book both sessions
(Except the last Monday of each month)
Foster Carer Support Group (Invite only)
(Last Monday of each month)
Newborn Network 10am-11pm
Tuesday
Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm
Parent Education Class 5.30pm-6.45pm (Pre-Booked)
Childminder Support 9am-12pm
Wednesday
Baby Play 1pm-3pm
(Please use side door to gain entry)
Benefit Support All Day (Pre-Booked- call 0161
234 3695)
Thursday
Friday
Stay and Play 10.30am-12pm
(Chorlton Leisure Centre) (£1 per family; Term time only)
Tiny Tots and Toddler Time 10.30am-11am(Term Time only)
For free advice, help and support you can call the family information service on 0800 083 7921
Saturday
LGBT Parents Group 2.15pm-4.15pm at Moss Side
Proud 2 B Parents Children’s Centre Phone Matt on
07506515932 for info
Spring 2014
Saturday Club Short Family 1pm-4pm (Pre-Booked every
Breaks Saturday) Contact Hazel on
0161 245 7621
Chorlton Sure Start Children’s Centre (Chorlton Library)
Group Descriptions
COME ALONG TO OUR ACTIVITIES AND GET TO KNOW OTHER CHORLTON FAMILIES
Stay & Play – Monday at 9.00am – 11.30am – NO SESSION ON LAST MONDAY EACH MONTH
A drop in play session for you and your child, with craft activities and story time, it is a great opportunity
for your children to play and for you to meet other local parents/carers.
Newborns Network – Tuesday at 10.00am – 11.00am
A relaxed and comfortable drop in session for you and your newborn to meet other new parents and
share tips and experiences.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesday at 11.00am – 12.30pm
In connection with the Newborns Network, we are joined by a breastfeeding support midwife, this drop
in support group is for new mums and mums-to-be to seek advice and support or just share
experiences.
Parent Education / Ante-Natal Classes - Tuesday at 5.30pm - 6.45pm BOOK A PLACE NOW 0161
291 2942
For those who are expecting their first child. The South Manchester Midwives will be running five week
Parent Education class at Chorlton Library.
Childminder’s Support Group – Wednesday at 9.00am – 12.00pm (NO SESSIONS OVER
SUMMER- ALTERNATIVE AT WHALLEY RANGE CHILDREN’S CENTRE, M16 8HE, TUESDAYS
10AM-12PM)
A support networking group for local childminders and an opportunity for their minded children to play
together.
Baby Play - Wednesday at 1.00pm - 3.00pm
A drop in play session for you and your child which can help to encourage movement in babies who are
getting around but haven’t found their feet – yet!
Chorlton Sure Start Stay & Play @ Chorlton Leisure Centre – Thursday 10.30am – 12.00pm
A drop in play session for you and your child with craft activities, it is a great opportunity for your
children to play and for you to meet other local parents/carers. (TERM TIME ONLY).
Benefit Support- Thursday all day. Appointment only, please call 0161 234 3695 to book.
Support with housing, council and education benefits.
Tiny Tots and Toddler Time – Friday at 10.30-11am
Come and share stories, rhymes and songs with your baby/child. These sessions can help children
develop their listening and talking skills, turn taking and develop their imagination. (Term Time Only).
Other sessions in Chorlton
SuperTots @ Chorlton Leisure Centre – Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9.30am – 11.30am
A parent/carer led soft play session with bouncy castle and slide. Contact 0161 861 0790
Parent & Baby Swimming Lessons (3mths – 3yrs) @ Chorlton Leisure Centre
Saturday - 9.00am – 9.30am Contact 0161 861 0790
Other Sure Start Centres available within the area:
Old Moat Sure Start – 0161 446 2131
Darley Avenue Sure Start – 0161 245 7013
Spring 2014
Nell Lane Sure Start – 0161 860 6039