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Got a toddler?

Take a look at the activities you could come along to:

Baby Brassiere                                           0-5 years                                        Drop in

Cafe style group with info and support for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers as well as social chat with other breastfeeding mums. Older siblings welcome. Breastfeeding Baby Shower every eight weeks. Joint with NHS 0-19 team.  


Childminders                                                                                                       Drop in

Run by childminders for childminders in Shefford and surrounding villages.  


Activ Tots                                                     1-5 years                                        Drop in

A world of lively fun: activities with equipment & action rhymes to encourage your little one to keep active and healthy  


Picnics                                                                                                                   Drop in

Bring your own picnic, we’ll bring toys and tunnels                                            Drop in


Me Too                                                        0-5 years                                         Drop in

Chill out and chat. Grab some me time. For all parents, including those with twins or a child with special needs. Bring your children or come alone – they’ll be toys to keep them busy  


Breakfast Cafe                                          0-5 years                                         Drop in

Join us for breakfast. Enjoy toast and a cuppa while the children play. Meet the children’s centre team.  


Story boxes/story time/story sacks    2-6 years                                         Booking required

Story based sessions with play, craft, stories and rhymes.  


RAVE bus                                                  0-6 years                                         Drop in

Hop on board to play, have a cuppa, meet the children’s centre team and find out what we do.  


Messy Play Roadshow                          0-5 years                                         Drop in

Play and explore with paint, water, shaving foam, custard, spaghetti ... Come prepared to get messy! Baby corner, snack, tea & coffee. Suitable for children 0-5 years. Older siblings welcome in holidays.  


Little Explorers                                         5 mths-walking                             Drop in

For older babies. Play and chat. Activity or information focus each week.  


Buggy Walk                                               0-5 years                                         Drop in

Enjoy a 50 minute walk followed by refreshments and play. Meet at the children’s centre.  


Rhyme Time                                              0-5 years                                         Drop in

Songs and rhymes, snack and refreshments.  


Action Dads                                               0-8 years                                         Drop in

Active play for children 0-8 and their dads, grandads, or male carers. Snack, games, construction, coffee.  

Check out our latest newsletter on the home page for times and venues

All our sessions are FREE.  All parents, grandparents & carers with children under 5 are welcome.

Unless stated, all sessions are at the children’s centre at Shefford Lower School, School Lane, SG17 5XA.

Also: Parenting courses; 1-1 support; info on childcare & schools; info & support for adult education; referral to smoking cessation; access to financial advice;

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