Children and Families

GL11’s new peer-to-peer support group. Parents spend at least 63,960 hours of their lives worrying about their children! From behaviour and eating, to school and social media. Our free Parenting Possible group brings parents together to discuss, share solutions, and offer support.

With free crèche available (up to the age of 8), refreshments, and disabled access.

This is a term-time only group, starting on Monday 18th March, taking a two week break for the Easter holidays, then weekly from Monday 8th April.

To book your free place, email office@gl11.org.uk or give us a call on 01453 548530.

Over four sessions, find out how you can make the most of learning opportunities for your child in everyday life!

Following the recognised Peep Learning Together Programme, we'll help you to gain the skills and knowledge you need to teach your child through play.

Tuesdays from 23 April to 14 May.

10:00 - 11:00am.

This course is suitable for non-walkers (babies). To book your free place, call 01453 548530 or email kathredmond@gl11.org.uk

Our next free HENRY ‘healthy start’ course for parents is being held in Berkeley Town Hall in April.

Starting on Thursday 25th April, 10am - 11.30am for 8 weeks (term-time), with free childcare provided while you learn.

What happens in childhood has lifelong effects on our health and wellbeing. HENRY supports families to provide the best possible start in life for babies and children.

This parent-friendly course covers a wide range of skills across nutrition, emotional well-being, parenting skills, breastfeeding and getting more active.

HENRY is free to attend, but booking is required. To book your place just email: kathredmond@gl11.org.uk

What would you do in an emergency involving young children and infants? Join our training and learn essential paediatric first aid. It could save a life!

Wednesday 15 May 2024, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

£20* per person with a £10 deposit required to secure your place.

*Subsidised spaces available for those in receipt of specific benefits.

To book, contact: office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

Our next BOBS is on Friday 17th May, 10am - 12 noon.

Have a huge pile of outgrown children’s clothes and toys hanging about? Need a new bundle to keep up with growth spurts?

Join the recycling revolution! Donate, swap or to take away what you need. Everything is FREE! Just drop in.

Donation guidelines:

Your donations of the following things will be made available to families of all backgrounds, living locally.

Maternity Clothes - all sizes

Baby clothes - all sizes

Baby/Cot bedding

Toddler clothes, shoes, coats, winter wear

Please note that due to lack of space, we CANNOT accept these bulky items: cots, prams, pushchairs, highchairs, moses baskets, car seats or large toys, e.g. play kitchens, garages etc. Thank you.

Drop in and join us for creative, messy play for you and your little ones under 5, every Monday morning.

9:30am - 11:00am.

£2.50 per family.

No booking required, just drop in.

This friendly drop in group for under 5s is held in Sharpness Village Hall every Wednesday.

Includes a snack, a drink, and a monthly Health Visitor session.

9:30am - 11:00am.

£2 per session.

No booking required, just drop in.

Runs term-time only.

We currently have free creche sessions at GL11 on Monday (1pm to 2.45pm) and Wednesday (12.30pm to 2.30pm) afternoons, for 0-4 years.

If you are a parent with baby or toddler, needing our Wednesday expert advice on your finances, housing concerns, etc. Or just need to visit our Community Pantry to do a low-cost weekly shop. Why not take advantage of our free creche to get the support you need while children are safely at play with our fully trained families team, Kath, Kim and Lindsay.

On Mondays, you can find out more about all of GL11’s activities, and just take some time out for yourself in our Cafe with a hot drink and some cake.

We also occasionally run one-off creche sessions to help parents participate in activities at GL11. Check out our Activities & Courses section for any specific details.

There is a limit to creche numbers on any one day, so best to ring GL11 first on 01453 548530 just to double check on availability.

Drop in to our Family Fridays at GL11 to join other families with children under 5 for playful activities and a delicious, freshly cooked lunch.

Includes a monthly Health Visitor session and our Community Pantry is also open 10am - 12noon every week.

9:30am - 12 noon.

£3.50 per session.

No booking required, just drop in.

Runs term-time only.

We have a monthly Health Visitor session at both our weekly Family Friday sessions at GL11, and at our weekly Sharpness Parent & Toddler group in Sharpness Village Hall.

No need to book. If you need to see a Health Visitor, just drop in and see us on one of these dates.