‘Working together with families across Mole Valley’
The Family Centre is managed and led by Dorking Nursery School, and the Federated Governing Body of Chertsey and Dorking Nursery Schools and Mole Valley Family Centre.
We are happy to talk to both parents and professionals about how we might be able to get involved with a family and whether a request for support form is Local baby and toddler groups needed.
Dorking, Leatherhead and the surrounding areas
Many groups remain closed and this Goodwyns Road, Dorking, RH4 2LR list is constantly changing, Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm and Friday 9am to 3pm but we will update this flyer We are open all year round. regularly on our website
www.molevalleyfamilycentre.co.uk Baby & toddler groups in the Dorking & Leatherhead areas Telephone: 01306 740095 Mole Valley Family Centre Mobile: 07825 464227 Email: familycentre@dorking.surrey.sch.uk Social media: @molevalleyfamilycentre
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Last updated: 8 April 2021 Local baby and toddler groups Dorking and surrounding area
Tiddlywinks from 19th April Betchworth & Brockham A small, friendly group for children aged 0-5. Parents/carers/childminders all Buckland & Betchworth Toddler Group - hoping to re-open late May welcome. Tuesday, 10am-12pm (term time only) Suggested donation £1 per family. The Reading Room, Old Road, Buckland, 07701 347351 Please pre-book by calling Anna on 07870 668895. Dorking Baptist Chapel (behind Domino’s Pizza) Mulberry Bush Music - hoping to re-open late May Tuesday, 9:30am-11:30am Betchworth Village Hall, 07866 164385/07985 958402 Newdigate Baby Belles - needs volunteers to re-open Brockham Playgroup from 22nd April Friday, 9:30am-11:30am (term time only) Thursday, locals: 9.15-10.30am, open to all 10.45-12pm £2.50 per family. Freshly baked cake, refreshments and healthy snacks Brockham Village Hall Newdigate Village Hall
Dorking North Holmwood Little Stars - Sept 2021, needs volunteers Peekaboo Play Café taking bookings now Monday, 9:30am-11am (term time only) Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm £1.50 admission including snacks and hot drinks A friendly play café for 0-4 year olds with baby sensory area, freshly St Joseph’s Church made lunches and drinks North Holmwood Sports Club Bumps to Buggies from 12th April Wednesday, 10.30am Ockley 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at Meadowbank Ockley Toddler Group, hoping to re-open late May 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Inholms Car Park, North Holmwood Thursday 9:30am-11:30am A 1 hour stroll for new and expectant parents £2 first child, £1 each additional child www.facebook.com/groups/dorkingbumpstobuggies Ockley Village Hall
Surrey Hills Mums meet ups Twice monthly meet ups in various locations local to Dorking. The day and time varies. Suitable for anyone either expecting or with a baby or child/ren under school age. Booking is essential. Sign up via the Facebook or Instagram posts: @surreyhillsmumsmeetups Local baby and toddler groups Leatherhead and surrounding area
Bookham Ashtead Bumps & Babies Baby Room Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:15pm Mondays, 9.45am - 10.45am Bumps and Babies is a friendly and supportive group for expectant or new Under 1s parents who have a baby(ies) who are not yet on the move. A place to feel This group is designed for those with Newborn babies up to 1 year. supported, share experiences and make new friends. Mummies who are soon to have their baby (8 months pregnant +) and want to meet people while waiting for their little one’s arrival are also welcome. Tickets are released every Wednesday at 2pm for the following week. If you have more than one child, please book onto the below ‘Toddler Room’ https://bookhambaptistchurch.org.uk/bbcc/ group. Bookham Baptist Church, 01372 811313
Toddler Room & Playground Walkie Talkies from 22nd April Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am - 11.15am Thursdays, 10.30-12pm A group for toddlers (with a baby corner) A toddler group run by Bookham Baptist Church and Children's Centre for A time where little ones can play and parents / carers can chat at a safe mums, dads, grandparents and carers of children under 5. distance to others, while watching their little ones over a cuppa. Only 2 children with each adult please. Bookings will go live on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, a week before each session. The outdoor location varies each week, so check when booking. There is a limited amount of places for both groups, and bookings open 1 day before the session with a cost of £1.50. Please visit www.sgsgashtead.org.uk/ Fetcham kids for more information about each session and to book your space. Footprints Baby and Toddler Group Dell Centre Park Lane, Ashtead KT21 1EJ Activities currently being sent out, either visit the website or join Run by St Giles’ and St Georges’, Ashtead the mailing list to receive the week’s activity https://stmarysfetcham.org.uk/footprints/