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Woodlands Childrens Centre
Information and Timetable
Children and Families
September 2013 - March 2014Primarily for families in Olney, Hanslope and the
surrounding villages of North Milton Keynes
01234 241837 www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/woodlandscc
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Mondays
Mum & Co with Woodlands Soft Play10.00am - 11.30am (Term time only)
Olney Youth Centre
2 pay as you go Friendly, safe and lively toddlerplaygroup for children up to 5 years old. Good
range of toys including ride-on toys and play
dough, baby zone for younger siblings.
Tuesdays
Haversham Toddler Time music and movement
and Stay and Play9.30am - 11.00am
Haversham Social & Community Centre,The Crescent, Haversham MK19 7AN
1 suggested contribution per child. A chance for you to interact with your child in a
fun music and movement session. Sing, clap, jump and wiggle to a variety of songs and
rhymes. If your child is not yet toddling, just bounce them on your knee! Develop your
childs physical abilities, rhythm and coordination. Followed by a stay and play session
with a healthy snack. No booking required.
To keep up to date with all the latest activities, events and training course information
join our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/WoodlandsChildrenCentreMiltonKeynes
Our Woodlands Timetable
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Tuesdays continued
Olney Ragdolly Annas Music Group, (2 sessions)10.00am - 10.45am Session or 11.00am - 11.45am Session
Olney Youth Centre, East Street, Olney MK46 4DH
2 per parent & child, (50p for each additional child) is payable directly to RagdollyAnnas. Music and play for babies and children aged 0-5 years and their parents. The
sessions concentrate on physical and language development of babies and toddlers,
whilst also supporting social and emotional development. Classes are pay as you go but
booking essential, to book call or text Anna on 07901 854894 / 07989 713745.
Visit www.ragdollyannas.com
Mini Strikers Multi Sports1 suggested contribution per child. A fun and
lively session for adults and walkers to five years
old. Children will play games to become familiar
with different types of balls and sports
equipment, getting lots of praise and attention,
while developing their listening skills in an
enjoyable and safe environment. No booking
required.
Lavendon10.00am - 11.00am
Lavendon School, High Street, Lavendon
MK46 4HA
Castlethorpe1.30pm - 2.30pm
Castlethorpe Village Hall, North Street,
Castlethorpe MK19 7EW
Olney Drop-in Clinic (including Baby weigh in)9.30am - 11.30pm
The Olney Centre, High Street, Olney
Run by the Olney Health Visitors from Cobbs Garden Surgery.
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable AdultsWoodlands Childrens Centre is committed to the safeguarding of all
children and adults who use the centre and follows local safeguarding
board procedures.
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Wednesdays
Olney Post-Natal Group10.30am - 12.00 noon
The Olney Centre, High Street, Olney
A post-natal group with an 8 week rollingprogramme of information and support for new
parents. Please contact the Cobbs Garden Health
Visitor team for more details of the programme on
01234 713911.
Hanslope Stay and Play and ToddlerTime music and movement session
Children and Parent Session9.15am -11.30am
Woodlands Childrens Centre at
Hanslope MK19 7BL
1 suggest contribution per child. A chance to
meet other parents and enjoy time playing with your child both indoors and outside.
Parents are asked to get involved in tidy-up time and in serving a sit-down healthy
snack for the children. Toddler Time is a fun and interactive music and movement
session for children and parents to enjoy together. Sing, clap, jump and wiggle to a
variety of songs and rhymes. If your child is not yet toddling, just bounce them on your
knee! Develop your childs physical abilities, rhythm and co-ordination. Advice and
guidance available from our Family Support Workers.
Thursdays
Hanslope Bumps and Babieswith Baby Clinic10.00am - 11.30am
Woodlands Childrens Centre Hanslope MK19 7BL
A weekly session designed to stimulate baby, while giving parents/carers a chance to
relax and chat with other parents of children aged 0 to 1. Baby Clinic for Patients of
Hanslope Surgery takes place within the session on the second Thursday of every
month: 12 September, 10 October, 14 November, 12 December, 9 January, 13 Februraryand 13 March with Health Visitor, Alison Smith.
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Fridays
Hanslope Messy Play9.15am - 10.45 am
Woodlands Childrens Centre in
Hanslope MK19 7BL1 suggested contribution per
child. A messy play session aimed
at providing children aged 0-4 an
opportunity to explore new
textures, tastes, smells and
experiences in a safe environment. Includes indoor and outdoor plan, water and sand
play and experimenting with different foodstuffs (please advise centre staffof any
allergies).
Olney NCT Bumps & Beyond NEW1.00pm - 3.00pm
Olney Youth Centre
A safe and supportive session designed to support new parents and babies up to a year.
Come and make new friends, find out what sessions, activities and groups are available
in and around the local area and make use of the baby play area that has everything
you need to stimulate your baby. Refreshments are included. Supported by Woodlands
Children centre. 1.50 contribution per child towards refreshments. Karen Fell the NCT
breast feeding support counsellor will be attending monthly - dates to be confirmed.
Olney Ragdolly Annas Craft Time NEW1.45pm - 2.30pm
Olney Youth Club
4.50 for the first child 2 for any additional children. Come and spend some quality
time with your little one and support them in their learning and development while
encouraging their creativity. Session aimed at children 2.5 -5 years. Classes are pay as
you go but must be booked in advance, to book call or text Anna on 07901 854894 /
07989 713745 or visit www.ragdollyannas.com for more details.
Parents and carers are encouraged to join in with all the activities and sessions onoffer alongside their children: a perfect way to build confidence, develop early
language and communication skills, meeting new friends and having fun.
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Saturdays - A chance for working parents to access activities
Mini StrikersMulti Sports session for 0-5s11.30am - 12.30pm
followed by a healthy lunch at 12.30pm - 1.30pm in the Coff
ee Bar.Olney Youth Centre, East Street, Olney MK46 4DH
Dates: 21st September, 12th October, 9th and 23rd November.
3 per parent and child together and 1 for each additional child. A fun and lively
session for adults and walkers to five years old. Children will play games to become
familiar with different types of balls and sports equipment, getting lots of praise and
attention, while developing their listening skills in an enjoyable and safe environment.
NCT Nearly New Sale12.30pm - 2.00pm
The Olney Centre
Saturday 12th October
(Members get early entry at 12pm) Top-quality toys, Designer babywear and kidswear,
maternity and nursery equipment at bargain prices. To be a seller of for moreinformation call Jenny 01234 240536 or email [email protected]
The Big Olney Food Festival12.00 noon - 10.30pm
Olney Market Square
Saturday 7th September
An event jam packed full of food, drink, entertainment, competitions and fun things for
the kids to do! Woodlands Children Centre will be at the KIDZONE doing lots of kids
activities including crafts, telling story and song times from 12.00 - 5.00pm.
Dickens of a Christmas10.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday 8th December
Free Park and Ride. Olneys Dickensian Christmas Market where towns folk and stall
holders dress in Victorian clothes and the town comes alive with Brass Bands, Street
Entertainers, Childrens rides, craft fayres, storytelling, Punch and Judy, farmers market,
stalls and refreshments. Woodlands Children centre will be hosting a Stay and PlaySoft Play session from 10-3pm at the Olney Youth Centre. Local businesses will be in
the coffee area selling Christmas gifts and stocking fillers perfect for babies and young
children. If you would like a stall please contact the centre on 01234 241837.
Events supported by Woodlands
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Woodlands will be running a rolling programme of training and parenting courses
including Foods Safety, Paediatric first aid, Baby Massage, The Nurturing Programme
and The Freedom Programme - dates to be confirmed.
The Nuturing ProgrammeThe Nurturing Programme provides simple, effective tools to help adults and children,
understand and manage feelings and behaviour, improve relationships at home and in
school, improve emotional wellbeing and develop confidence and self-esteem.
The Freedom ProgrammeThe Freedom Programme is open to any parent/carer who wishes to know more about
abuse including both physical abuse and emotional abuse. It is a 12 week course for
two hours a week. Each group has two facilitators who are fully trained and have a deep
understanding of the issues surrounding domestic abuse. The aim is to help women to
understand the beliefs held by abusive men and the effects upon children, whilst
helping them gain the confidence to improve the quality of their lives. The Freedom
Programme is completely confidential.
Baby MassageWoodlands Children Centre is excited to offer Baby Massage from March 2014. Baby
massage is a long-standing parenting tradition in many cultures, with numerous
benefits for both baby and parent. Parents who have attended baby massage sessions
run by International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) trained staffsay that some of
the many benefits can include, strengthening the bond with your baby, relaxation for
both parent and baby and giving the baby relief from wind, colic and constipation - Seemore at: www.iaimbabymassage.co.uk/
MKDONS Kick into business courseNovember 11th and 12th - Venue to be confirmed.
Are you looking for ways to juggle bringing up children and finding ways to work from
home? This fun practical one day workshop will help you to understand the basics of
setting up your own business as well as giving you a qualification.
Woodlands Training Courses andParenting programmes
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Whats it all about?
Parent InvolvementParents are so very important, they ARE and
will ALWAYS be the primary educators of
their children and as such, we aim tosupport parents to get involved and
understand their childs learning through
play. Parents and carers are encouraged to
join in with all the activities and sessions on
offer and family support workers are on
hand to explain the WHY? in what we do.
Sessions are designed and planned using
child development principles and the Early
Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) helping
children develop a range of important skills
as well as encouraging them to make new
friends and have fun.
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Family Support: Home visits/one to one supportDays/ times can be arranged to suit you. Everyone needs some extra support every now
and again for all sorts of reasons on a variety of subjects and family issues. Sometimes it
is more appropriate for us to offer family support on a one-to-one basis or within
smaller family sessions. Whether you need information, advice, guidance or just a
listening ear, our aim is to support you in a way that best suits you and your familysneeds. Referrals are welcome from health professionals and partner agencies. Please
ring and speak to Ana-Maria, our Family Support Worker, on 07747 457841 or talk to
your Health Visitor.
Breast Feeding/Bottle Feeding SupportThe centre works closely with the Olney NCT (National
Childbirth Trust) to promote a culture in which
breastfeeding is a realistic option for more mothers.Support is available however you have decided to feed
your baby and the centre can signpost you to local
support groups that offer advice and guidance on any
feeding related issues. Karen Fell the local NCT
Breastfeeding Support Counsellor is trained to offer
support over the phone, ring Karen on 01234 713370
(please be aware that Karen works and has a young
family, so please leave her a message and she will
return your call as soon as possible) or ring the NCT
Breastfeeding helpline 0300 330 0771, open everyday 8.00am - 10.00pm.
The local Breast Feeding Support Group runs every Monday 1.30pm - 3.00pm at
Newport Pagnell Health Centre.
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Woodlands Children Centre Team
Kristianne Centre coordinator (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Emma Centre Coordinator (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Nikki Centre Administrator (Mon - Thurs, 9.30am - 2.30pm)
Ana-Maria Family Support Worker (Mon - Fri)Julie Children Centre Teacher (Tue and Wed)
Opening Times:Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Our services:Woodlands activities take place across the large rural village communities of North
Milton Keynes and the town of Olney, where we have our office in Olney Youth Centre.
Our main activity room we share with Hanslope Primary School, in addition to which we
adapt village community venues to provide a welcoming, stimulating and supportive
environment to enable us to meet a wide variety of family needs through the services
we offer.
We're here to support every local family with children under 5: from bump to baby, to
their first day at school.
Our aims are to: Encourage children to try new things, have fun and gain confidence, through a great
range of activity sessions.
Inspire parents and carers with practical ideas, from setting up messy play to getting
a good nights sleep!
Give you access to the latest information and resources available, through those
busy early years.
Connect you directly with professional experts who can help, should you need us to.
Advisory BoardWoodlands children centre is governed and led by the advisory board which is
made up of a team of parent representatives, partner organisations and centre
staff. The board meets regularly to discuss and review the centres services andstrategic plan. If you would like to be involved in shaping the children centres
services please call Emma or Kristianne on 01234 241837.
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What else can we help with?
Childcare and Pre-School InformationPop in for information, advice and guidance on childcare or pre-school provision,
including information on 2, 3 and 4-year-old nursery education funding entitlement. Or
phone Children & Families Information (CFI): FREEPHONE 0800 035 0335
Speech & Language DevelopmentAsk to speak to one of our Family Support Workers if you have concerns.
We signpost families to a variety of support servicesHere are some of our partner agencies:
Local Health Visitors
Community Midwives
Local Schools/Pre-Schools/Nurseries
Town & Parish Councils
Job Centre Plus 0845 6060234
Adult Continuing Learning (ACE) 01908 556700
MK Act 0844 3754307
Womens Aid 0800 2000 247
Citizens Advice 0844 4994 122
Relate 01908 310010
Milton Keynes Dons 01908 622888
Milton Keynes Play Association
01908 263033
Pre-School Learning Alliance
01908 263700
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Available in audio, large print,braille and other languages
01234 241837
01234 241837 www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/woodlandscc
Woodlands Childrens Centre
Hanslope Primary SchoolLong Street
Hanslope MK19 7BLTel: 01234 [email protected]
www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/woodlandscc
Please note:
Our service is primarily for families from our reach area: Olney, Emberton, Hanslope,
Castlethorpe, Haversham, North Crawley, Chicheley, Sherington, Astwood, Cold
Brayfield, Lavendon, Ravenstone, Lathbury, Tyringham, Stoke Goldington, Weston
Underwood, Olney, Hardmead, Clifton Reynes, Newton Blossomville, Warrington,
Gayhurst, Little Linford, Filgrave and Moulsoe and as such we will give priority tofamilies living in these areas.
Woodlands Childrens CentreOlney Youth Centre Hanslope Primary School
East Street, Long Street,
Olney MK46 4DH Hanslope MK19 7BL
To keep up to date with all the latest activities, events and training course information
join our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/WoodlandsChildrenCentreMiltonKeynes