Children and Families
From the only outdoor messy play for young children in the area, to advice and support for parents, our fully trained families team at GL11 have a range of activities for children and families throughout the week.
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Healthy Start Training (HENRY) with Crèche in Berkeley
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
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Paediatric First Aid Training
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.
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B.O.B.S. - Bank of Baby Stuff
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.
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Parenting Possible
Is your child experiencing mental health difficulties?
Do you and your child need additional support with referrals?
Would you like to share your experiences with others?
Parenting Possible helps parents empower each other by a peer to peer support group.
With free creche available (up to the age of 8), refreshments, and disabled access.
Parenting Possible runs on Mondays, starting 20 May, from 1:00 - 2:30pm.
For more information email office@gl11.org.uk or give us a call on 01453 548530.
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May Half Term at GL11
Join us for holiday Adventure Play for children aged 6-11 this May half term.
Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May.
Two sessions each day: 10am - 12pm and 1 - 3pm.
£3 per session.
Booking required, please email kathredmond@gl11.org.uk.
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Messy Mondays
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.
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Sharpness Parent and Toddler Group
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.
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Free Creche Sessions at GL11
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.
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Adventure Play
Thursday afternoon Adventure Play returns on 6 June 2024! Weekly afternoon fun for 6-11 year olds.
3:45 - 5:45pm
£20 for six weeks.
To book, please email kathredmond@gl11.org.uk
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Family Fridays
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.
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Health Visitor Dates at GL11 and Sharpness
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.
“I get my baby weighed every month with the Health Visitor at GL11, I then stay and play at Family Friday. I’ve met other mums with babies of similar age, and we meet up regularly outside of the group.”