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Lakenham | Tuckswood | Brooke | Poringland | Rockland St Mary | Stoke Holy Cross | Surlingham | Framingham Earl | Trowse East City and Framingham Earl Area Cavell Primary School | Duckett Close | Norwich | NR1 2LR | 01603 621927 Cecil Road | Norwich | NR1 2TJ | 01603 463121 A D U I T R U M E N C T T O E R R Sep - Dec 2012 Y M Supporting families in their journey through life East City and Framingham Earl Area Children’s Centre is a Sure Start Children’s Centre which is based on the site of Cavell Primary School. It is a centre which works with families who have children aged between 0 and 5 throughout the south part of the city, as far south as Brooke. Any family, no matter where they live can attend. We currently run activities and courses on a wide range of themes, from 14 different venues throughout our reach area. We are open for 48 weeks of the year from 8.30am – 5.00pm. So whether it be, help for your child or help for yourself - we are here to help!! Unless otherwise stated, all activities are FREE at the point of contact. All you have to do is turn up and join in the fun! More details about each of the activities on offer, when and where they are happening, can be seen in the following pages. The Base is a community and family support centre which is situated on The Hewett School site and has a variety of services and activities on offer for young people, families and the wider local community. The Base and the East City and Framingham Earl Area Children’s Centre are working together to offer families the services that they have asked for. We are always open to new ideas and aim to support our communities in the best way possible, so please let us know if there is anything you would like to see offered and we will do our best to try and provide it for you. We run Youth Clubs and support services for young people, mainly after school, but also have a range of services throughout the week for parents, carers and the local community to access. All of the adult services are currently free of charge and we welcome new members. More details about what we have on at The Base can be found in the following pages of this booklet and if you have any questions, please get in touch with Karen at [email protected] or call the centre on 01603 463121. If you are interested in coming in to have a look around The Base, we have a drop-in coffee morning on a Tuesday morning (term time), where Sarah our Parent Support Adviser will be on hand to welcome you with a cup of tea and give you a tour round. Alternatively just call the centre and arrange a time with Karen who can show you round when it’s convenient for you. East City and Framingham Earl Area Children’s Centre What’s on offer ….? Giggle, Yell, Move A fun session with lots of ‘huffing and puffing’ and plenty of laughter, whilst encouraging your children to exercise and develop movement skills. Tuesdays and Fridays Messy Play A chance for you and your children to enjoy a range of messy materials such as paint, flour, water, sand and much more… and the best part is you don’t have the mess in your own house. Mondays Little Chefs An opportunity for children to discover the joy of cooking and for adults to share recipes and learn new ways of cooking healthy, affordable meals and snacks. Mondays ] Music Spectacular Children love to make noise and this is a great session that allows them to do just that. Listen to the guitar, flute and ukulele, sing along to your favourite songs and learn some new ones too. Then take a moment to play with the instruments and toys and listen to a story. Tuesdays and Thursdays Family Play A session where children and adults can play, laugh and chat together whilst exploring a range of toys and meeting new people. Wednesdays and Fridays Baby Signing Baby signing provides an opportunity for babies and young children to learn a range of signs that enable them to communicate with others when they are unable to do so vocally. Tuesdays and Wednesdays Baby Bounce & Rhyme This half an hour music group is targeted at babies. We use lots of props and action songs to encourage little ones. We sing classics like ‘wind the bobbin up’ and ‘twinkle twinkle little star’ along with new songs like ‘tiny turtle’ and ‘Zoom Zoom Zoom’. Wednesdays and Fridays Under 2’s A session that provides young children and babies the opportunity to explore their environment, and allows adults to meet new people and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Mondays and Thursdays Baby Massage If you have a baby under 3 months old and would like to learn the techniques of infant massage this is the course for you. A 5-week certificated course that promotes bonding and attachment whilst providing many health benefits. Mondays and Thursdays Circuit Training and Body Conditioning (Aerob-i-tone) A great way to get fit and tone up. Starting with circuit training and moving onto some legs, bums and tums floor work. This session is great for all levels of fitness whether you’re looking to get fit or keep fit! (Crèche available for under 5’s) Mondays Young Picassos A family art and craft based group, where children and adults can explore a range of art materials to make their own creations! We make, we play and we enjoy a story and song at the end. Thursdays Baby Moves Baby moves is a 6 week programme and is a great way to get moving, talking and playing together in a friendly atmosphere, helping babies to develop their brains in a natural way. Thursdays Outdoor Explorers A session focused on outside activities and exploring the natural outdoor environment. We will be growing, planting, digging and using our produce to cook with. Fridays One World A group that provides a space for families to come together to celebrate diversity within the local area. A chance to share cultural experiences through cooking, art and crafts, songs/dance and celebrating national festivals. Tuesdays Music (St Albans) Sing along with instruments, props and learn new songs. Music is a laid back group where we sing for 30 minutes. In the remaining time we play with toys and have a snack, giving the children a chance to make friends and play with other children. Mondays Pick ‘n’ Mix Come and join us for lots of fun exploring different activities such as movement, Messy Play, Music and Story, art and craft and cooking. Fridays Adult Education Adult education classes enable adults to return to learning in a friendly relaxed environment. Crèche facilities are available so that you can learn new skills whilst your children are having fun in a safe, caring environment. Tuesdays and Thursdays Me and Dad Group Running on the last Saturday of the month Me and Dad will be a group full with different activities, from cooking to messy play, bikes and outdoor play to stories. Best of all, the Dads will get to choose what activities they would like to do. So in the first few meetings we will get all the ideas down and make a programme of what we will be doing each time we meet. Saturdays ZUMBATOMIC Zumbatomic® classes are, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed routines and designed exclusively for children. The sessions will be booked in half termly blocks. Although the sessions are designed for children we will expect you to support your child during the sessions. Mondays Young Parent’s Group Are you currently pregnant or a young parent… and aged 20 or under? Come along to the Young Parents Group, meet other young parents, enjoy a free lunch, learn new skills and try out some new activities. Tuesdays Zumba If you want to work out whilst having a party, then try Zumba! A Latin inspired dance-aerobic workout that gives you a full body work out, combining toning, cardio and lots of fun! (Crèche available for under 5’s) A time to chat Let the children play and explore a range of toys in a safe environment while you take the opportunity to have coffee and a chat with other parents/carers. Tuesdays Music and Story Sing along with instruments and props, learn new songs and share stories. Music and story is a laid back group where we sing for 30 minutes. In the remaining time we play with toys, share stories and have a snack, giving the children a chance to make friends and play with other children. Tuesdays Sensory Session A session that allows babies and toddlers to enjoy exploring a wide range of sensory experiences. The environment will be resourced with equipment that encourages children to explore using all of their senses. Touch, Sound, Sight, Taste and Smell, a session that is set to be sen-sational. Thursdays Family Learning – sharing books together This six week course aims to provide adults with new and exciting ideas for story-telling and sharing books with children. You do not need to be a keen book reader to enjoy this course. The course includes separate time for adults and joint activities with the children. Mondays Family – Pirate Day In the morning there will be Family Fun for all, making pirate ships and costumes, after lunch (provided) the children will go off for more swashbuckling pirate capers and there will be free sessions for the adults.