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Activity Information Name Description Baby Massage For main carer and baby, (aged between 12 and 20 weeks). Lovely calm bonding experience and health benefits for baby. Booking essential. Baby Cafe A weekly drop-in for parents-to-be and breast feeding mothers. Advice

and support provided by your local Health Visitor, Community Nursery and Nurse and Family Support Worker. Alcombe Bumps and An informal group for dads and mums–to-be, parents, carers their Babes babies and toddlers. Opportunities for play and stimulation for babies 0 - 12 months. Families Coffee and If you have a child aged 0 –19 and you would like support with issues Housing Support Service Baby & Toddler Chat such as going back to work and training, parenting, domestic abuse, Music with Mummy (Housing Support for Group relationships, potty training, routines etc then come and long and have 9.30am & 10.30am families in ) a coffee and a chat with a Family Support Worker. Avenue 9.30am - 10.30am 1.30pm - 3.00pm Dads Group An informal group for dads and their children. Methodist Church Williton Children’s Centre Brompton Regis Family Brunch Enjoy a healthy brunch and take part in some fun activities as a family. (Contact Stephanie on 11.00am - 12.00pm Village Hall FUNdamentals FUNdamentals is a programme designed and developed by British 07811 382775) The Sanctuary, Watchet (Contact Shirley on Gymnastics in conjunction with Early Years Specialists to help younger Every 1st and 3rd 01398 331031) children from toddler to 3 years to acquire physical, social and Monday of the month emotional life skills. Grandparent Stay and Play for Grandparents and Grandchildren. An opportunity to Little Fishes Triple P Group meet other grandparents in a welcoming, supportive and child friendly (toddler group 0-5 years) Grandparents Group 10.00 - 12.00noon environment. 10.00am - 11.30am 10.00am - 12.00pm 8 week course Healthy Child A drop-in clinic for parents/carers and their babies/children led by Minehead Avenue Starting 23rd February Williton Children’s Clinic Health Visitors, incorporating Bumps and Babes with Family Support Methodist Church At Dulverton Middle School Centre Workers. Includes a programme of visiting guest speakers. (Contact Hannah on For more information or to Mirage A support group for families of children with additional needs. 07546 550940) book a place contact PEEP PEEP aims to support families with their children’s early learning in an enjoyable way. Groups are for parents/carers and their children. Baby Café (Breast Feeding Advice & Stay and Play Stay, Play & Come together with other families to have fun playing and learning Support) 10.00 - 11.30 with your children. Learn 10.30am - 12.30pm Village Hall TAPS Toddler and Parent Swim with water confidence. Term-time only. Alcombe Children’s Peer support group for parents experiencing anxiety or depression. Time for Me Pre-School Triple P Positive Parenting Programme– A course for families who would like Trampolining Local Community Forum support with parenting issues. Booking essential. (various courses) The children’s centre local community forum is a group for parents, YAPPS An opportunity for young parents to meet together and take part in activities. 2.00pm - 4.00pm carers and professionals who use West Somerset Children’s Centres West Somerset Sports and and their services. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas on the delivery of current activities, proposed future activities Leisure Centre and other relevant issues that may arise. (01643 708815) If you have a couple of hours to spare four times a year, you might Please contact your local Children’s Centre if you would like consider joining your children's centre local community forum - no experience is necessary. The next meeting will be held on 21st more information about any of the groups we are offering. January 2015, 9.30am -12 noon. Location to be confirmed, please contact Alcombe Children’s Centre. We would appreciate your input. Somerset Families Housing Support Service A Drop-in service providing housing support for families in Somerset. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Williton Children’s Centre - 9.30 - 12.30 am The Sanctuary, Watchet - 11.00 am - 12.00 pm No appointment necessary Contact 0800 084 2335 for more information

Alcombe Watchet and Williton Somerset Family Information Direct If you are a parent or carer and have a question about childcare or any services for children and Millbridge Ducklings young people aged 0-19, please contact us for free and impartial advice. Baby & Toddler Group Including Health Clinic By Phone: 0845 345 9122 (local rate) (with self weighing) FUNdamentals Stay, Play and Monday to Friday 8.00 - 6.00 9.30am- 11.30am 10.15am - 11.00am Learn Saturday 9.00 - 4.00 Millbridge Evangelical St Peters School 1.45pm - 3.15pm By Email: [email protected] Church, Parkhouse Road BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Pre-School Website: www.somersetfid.co.uk (Contact Sarah on Term-time only 01643 709978) Term-time only but health clinic Community Employment Hubs in Watchet and Williton (self weighing) still runs through The Community Employment Hubs will offer a range of support including: the holidays Help with searching and applying for work Healthy Child Clinic Support with completing application forms and CV’s TAPS 2.00pm - 3.30pm Top tips on preparing for interviews Story Time Swimming Watchet Doctors Surgery Access to IT facilities 10.00am - 10.30am 10.00am - 11.45pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Sessions will run every Tuesday 9:30am-12.30pm from 3rd February at Williton’s Children’s Centre Minehead Library Knights Templar Pool Baby Led Weaning Talk th £3 per session and every Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm from 5 February at The Sanctuary in Watchet. For more Dates information please contact Emily Wishart at West Somerset Council on 01984 635221. 27th January West Somerset Advice Bureau Bumps and Babes Dulverton Stay, Play and Learn 1.00pm - 3.00pm The Lane Centre, Market House Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NW 01643 704624, www.westsomersetadvice.org.uk 1.00pm - 3.00pm The Sanctuary, Watchet Alcombe Children’s Centre 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the A free service run by volunteers to help you month Dulverton Toddler Free confidential advice on: Opening hours:

Group Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 10.00 Community  Welfare benefits am - 3.00 pm Employment Hub 10.00am - 12.00pm  Debt Telephone service continues to 4pm Congregational Church Hall Wednesday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm (closed first 9.30am—12.30pm  Housing problems (Contact Emma on  Employment Wednesday of the month) Williton Children’s Centre 01398 323461) Starting 3rd February  Consumer issues Email: [email protected]  Divorce & family matters Also at: Toddler Group Harley House Surgery - Monday 10.00 am - 12.00 noon 10.30am - 12.00pm Medical Centre - Tuesday 10.00 am - 12.00 noon First School Williton Doctor’s Surgery - Wednesday 10 am - 12 noon (NOT the 1st Wednesday of the month). 01643 841462 Watchet Surgery - Thursday 10.00 am -12.00 noon Irnham Lodge - Friday - 10.00 am -12.00 noon

Healthy Child Clinics

Alcombe Children’s Centre 1st and 3rd Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30

Dunster Surgery 2nd Wednesday 12.30 – 1.30

Millbridge Ducklings 2nd and 4th Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30 (self weighing)

Porlock Surgery 2nd Thursday 2.00 – 3.00 Alcombe Watchet and Williton Dulverton Surgery 3rd Thursday 2.00 – 3.00 Mums, Bumps and Dulverton Children’s Centre 1st Thursday 10.00—12.00 Mirage FUNdamentals Babies Social Group 9.30am - 11.00am Cutcombe 1st Tuesday 10.30—11.30 (term-time only) 10.30am - 11.15am 10.30am - 11.45am Little Children’s Knights Templar School Williton Children’s Centre 1st and 3rd Wednesday 2.00—3.30 Centre Minehead United Reformed BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL (Contact Barbara 01643 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Watchet Surgery 2nd and 4th Tuesday 2.00—3.30 Church 703682) month

The Hub Healthy Child Clinic Women on 10.30am - 12.30pm Hopcott Road, Minehead Tel; 01643 707598 Wednesday Bumps and Babes Alcombe Children’s Centre 9.30am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 3.00pm www.minehead-baptist.com/thehub/ 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the The Sanctuary Williton Children’s Centre month Term-time only 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Soft-play, coffee bar, party hire, baby & toddler group, Baby Led Weaning Talk (Contact Mavis on month and special events for families with babies, pre-schoolers Dates 01984 632537) & children in West Somerset. Details, opening hours, 21st January, 18th March prices, directions, see online & on Facebook!

Dulverton Healthy Child Clinic 2.00pm - 3.30pm Adult Yoga Tiny Signers Williton Children’s Centre Minehead Eye 9.45am - 10.45am 10.00am - 11.15am 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Williton Children’s Centre month Mart Road, Minehead, TA24 5BJ, 01643 703155, Email: [email protected] Winsford Village Hall £3.50 per family Baby Led Weaning Talk  Indoor Playground & bouncy castle – free entry  Scoot School Dates

Wed 10am – 2pm Every Saturday 11am - 12 noon. £3/ £5 non- 4th March Thurs 10am – 2pm members. Come and learn tips and tricks from Fri 10am - 12 noon our scoot instructor. For ages 12 and under. Swings, giant slides, bouncy castle and circus Little Fishes toys, for ages 5 and under. Winsford Baby and Toddler Group 10.00am - 12.00am  Kids' Arts & Crafts – free entry  Free Bouldering Thurs 10am - 12 noon Every Sunday 12 - 4pm, £1 to hire climbing 10.00am - 12.00pm Williton Methodist Church

Come and use the giant chalk board and loads of shoes . Come and try our Bouldering Cave (low- Winsford Village Hall Term-time only other child-friendly materials for crafty fun, up- level rock climbing without ropes) for free on (Contact Hannah on Term-time only (Contact Emma stairs in the cafe for ages 5 and under. Sundays. No need to be a member. All ages 07546550940) welcome. on 01643 851644)

 Kids' Film Club – free entry Friday 10am - 12 noon Relax on bean bags in front of a film on the big TV! For ages 5 and under. Playgroup 10.00am - 12.00pm Visit www.minehead-eye.co.uk for more information Roadwater Village Hall (Contact Emily on 01984 640117) Somerset Skills and learning Are you looking for work or do you want to brush up your skills to improve your job prospects?

Make an appointment to see a qualified and friendly Learning & Careers Adviser who will provide you with personalised support and encouragement to find the right courses for you! Raise your confidence with: Prepare for work by:

Watchet and  English  Help with CV writing Alcombe Williton Dulverton  Maths  Interview skills & practice

 Computer Skills  Work clubs TAPS FUNdamentals  Make your Experience Count  Volunteer Training Swimming Baby Café (Breast Feeding Advice & 9.30am - 11.15am 9.15am - 10.45am  Assertiveness skills Support) All Saints School Hall Bay Holiday Local appointments in Williton, Watchet, 10.00am - 12.00pm BOOKING ESSENTIAL Park Minehead & Dulverton Williton Children’s Centre £3 per family per session Contact Jo Horne on 01984 639670/ 078999 61536 Email: [email protected] Toddler Group Bumps and Babes Adult Yoga 10.00am - 12.00pm 10.00am - 12.00pm Mountain Biking 9.45am - 11.45am Stogursey Church Rooms Dulverton Children’s Alcombe Children’s Centre Term-time only Centre Beginners (on the road) and £5 per session £1 per family Health Visitor visits every 1st Improvers (off road) Courses available on Exmoor and Thurs of the month  Learn new skills Healthy Child  Improve your fitness Baby and Toddler Clinic  Reduce Stress Group Stay, Play and Learn 10.00am - 12.00pm 10.00am - 12.00pm Dulverton Children’s Centre  Improve your self-esteem and confidence 1.00pm - 3.00pm The Hub Williton Children’s Centre 1st Thursday of the month No experience is necessary, come along and give it a go. Bikes and helmets are provided. Term-time only Baby Led Weaning Talk (Contact Jenny 01643 703272) Dates Childcare available for families meeting the necessary criteria. 22nd January, 19th March Please contact Helen Tompson on 07919 540979 for more information or to book a place. Road Biking 9.30am - 12.30pm FUNdamentals Coffee and Chat Health Visitors & PFSA’s Beginners Mountain 1.30pm - 2.15pm Family Support Drop-In Biking Ali Carter & Jane Hall - 01984 633427 Stogursey Village Hall 2.00 - 3.00pm 1.00 - 4.00pm BOOKING ESSENTIAL Dulverton Children’s Hannah Allnutt - 01984 633427 or 01643 707868 BOOKING ESSENTIAL Centre Sheralynn Bigwood, Isobel Griffin & Catherine Benham - 01643 707868 Contact Helen on 07919 540979 Angela Heath - 01398 324072 ~ ~ ~ Community Mick Armitage (Emotional Health Worker) - 07825 357626 Employment Hub Sheila Scott - 07814006527 9.30am—12.30pm Brandon Calaz - 07775027389 The Sanctuary, Watchet Sue Burt - 01984 631439 Starting 5th February Becca Edwards () - 07889 732390

Home-Start West Somerset Committed and caring volunteers, who are all parents themselves, offer friendship and informal support to parents with at least one young child under 7 years old, during difficult times in their lives. The visit families at home for 2 to 3 hours each week and are friendly, approachable people who can be relied on and trusted by parents to listen without being judgemental and respect the needs of each individual family. Family Swim Every family is special to Home-start and so they will be respond to each family’s needs Alcombe Funded by Watchet Roots by providing emotional and practical support as well as links to other universal and specialist services. 2.00pm - 3.30pm Twins & Multiple Knights Templar Pool Stay, Play & Learn Group If you feel that you or your family would benefit from this Term-time only service then please contact Home-start West Somerset on 10.00am - 12.00noon 1.00pm - 3.00pm £1 per person 01643 707304 or speak to your health visitor. Sainsbury Hall Alcombe Children’s Centre Fortnightly Somerset Domestic Abuse Forum Music with Mummy YAPPS Family Brunch Domestic Abuse – It’s Not Your Fault 10.30am - 12.30pm 9.30am & 10.30am Young And Proud Domestic abuse typically involves: Last Saturday of the Minehead Avenue controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence, psychological, physical, sexual, Parents month Methodist Church financial or emotional abuse between adults over 16 years old who are, or have been, 1.00pm - 3.00pm The Sanctuary, Watchet (Contact Stephanie on intimate partners or family members. Alcombe Children’s Centre (Contact Hayley on 07811 382775) 07990084105) Don’t suffer in silence – there is help available. Several specialist services are available in Somerset for people experiencing – or who have recently experienced – domestic Watchet and 0 - 9’S abuse. Nappies to Williton (and their grown ups)

For confidential advice, information and support call Nippers 2.00pm - 5.00pm Stay, Play and Learn DAFFS – Domestic Abuse Freefone Supportline 9.30am - 11.30am Alcombe Methodist 9.15am - 11.15am Church 0800 649 999 Porlock Pavilion Monthly This number will not appear on BT landline phone bills. Term-time only Little Vikings Children’s Centre (Contact Justine on Other networks and mobiles cannot be guaranteed. 07821 536460)

West Somerset Sports and Leisure Baby WOW Welcome to Tots (Words of Wonder) (Behind the West Somerset College), Bircham Road, Minehead, TA24 6AY and Toddler Group 10.00am - 12.00pm 4.00pm - 6.00pm By Phone: 01643 708815, www.1610.org.uk 10.00am - 12.00pm Alcombe Methodist Church Minehead Baptist Church Fit and Active Membership Crowcombe Village Hall Term-time only Children’s performing arts Students in Full-time Education from age 12 to 23 years. £2 per family, £1 per extra (Contact Denise or Pete on group, ages 4 - 14 £15.00 per month includes full use of Fitness Suite, Racquet Sports & Exercise 01643 702582) sibling (Contact Katy on (Contact Jim on Classes.(£22.00 Joining Fee including 2 part induction, mini health assessment and 01984 618350) 01643 702900) programme). Wide range of Junior Activities Ante-natal Classes Parent and Baby Opening Times available from:- Dads Group Football, Gymnastics, Trampolining, 10.00am - 11.30am Yoga Fitness suite open 10.30am - 12.30pm 7.00am to 10.00pm Monday to Friday Cheerleading, Street Dance and Alcombe Children’s Centre 10.00am - 11.30am much much more. Starting 17th January 9.00am to 4.30pm Saturday The first 3 Fridays, every other Williton Children’s Centre 10.00 to 3.00pm Sunday Playschemes available during school holidays! month £3.50 per session or £3.00 if at Alcombe Children’s Birthday Parties catered for too! Give us a call for further details. Please speak with your midwife paid half termly, additional 50p Centre to book a place for refreshments.