Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2015 programme for getset services in . Here you can find details of the groups we run, community-run groups, events and Health groups.

Unless otherwise stated, groups are for parents and carers with children aged 0-5 years.

We hope you will find something of interest for you and your family in this programme.

Our getset services groups are run by the Family Support team and sometimes by volunteers. The getset services groups take place across Sedgemoor at venues including Children’s Centres, community centres, libraries, village halls, and the Travelling Children’s Centre. Ask a member of the getset services team for more information.

Health groups are run by Health professionals, such as Health Visitors, Midwives or Community Nursery Nurses. Members of the getset services Family Support team may also attend these groups to offer help and advice to parents. Health groups are free of charge. For more information please see our pages on Health-run groups.

Community groups are run by other providers and include toddler groups, community-run information & advice groups, volunteer-led and self-led groups, job clubs and baby cafés. Always contact the providers of these groups before you leave home, to make sure that the group is running.

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Monday

Holy Trinity Come & Play Contact Hannah on 01278 323135. £1.50 per family. Holy Trinity Church, Hamp 9.30 - 11.30 (term-time only)

Digital Link Volunteer-run sessions giving IT help for all skill levels. Hamp Children’s Centre 9.30 - 11.30

Gym Tots Contact: Mandy, 07738 909318, £14 for 4 weeks (first session free). Monarchs, Unit 1b, Brue Way, Walrow Ind Est, Highbridge 10.00 - 10.45

Westfield Toddlers Contact: Sarah, 01278 447153 (mornings), £1.50 per family. Westfield United Reformed Church, 10.00 - 11.45 (term-time only)

Play & Learn Together 0-5 years A friendly stay-and-play session for you and your child, along with themed topics of interest. Victoria Park Community Centre 10.15 - 11.30 Starts 19 January

Once Upon a Storytime Books, stories & rhymes run by a library volunteer. For more information contact the library on 01278 732741. Nether Library 11.00 - 11.45

Monday

Job Club Victoria Park Community Centre 12.45 - 2.45

Rising Stars 0-5 years Does your child have delays in their development, disabilities or additional needs? Come along to our free and friendly parent- led stay and play group. A range of professionals will visit monthly to support this group and offer friendly informal advice. Sydenham Children’s Centre 1.00 - 2.30 Starts 19 January

Baby Friendship Group A self-led group for parents/carers with babies 0—12 months. Run by the Community Centre, 01278 422255. Cost £1.50. A member of the Family Support team will attend for part of the session each week. Victoria Park Community Centre 1.45 - 3.30

Baby Ballet 2½ years + Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £3 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 2.00 - 2.30

Recreational Gymnastics Club 3½ - 6 years Contact: Mandy, 07738 909318, £16 for 4 weeks (first session free). Monarchs, Unit 1b, Brue Way, Walrow Ind Est, Highbridge 4.00 - 5.00

Tuesday

Eastover Rhyme Time 0-5 years Do not worry if English is not your first language—come along to enjoy action, rhymes, songs and stories. Everyone wel- come. Eastover Children’s Centre 9.30 - 10.15 Starts 20 January

Boogie Babies 1½ years + Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £4 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 9.30 - 10.15

Buggy Bootcamp Contact: Tori, 07989 348825, £3.50 Burnham Scout Hut, BASC Ground 9.30 - 10.30

Digital Link Volunteer-run sessions giving IT help for all skill levels. Victoria Park Community Centre 9.30 - 11.30

Childminder Group Fun activities every week for childminders. Westfield United Reformed Church, Bridgwater 9.30 - 11.30

Multiple Birth Group For families with twins and other multiple births. 6 January, 3 February, 3 March, 7 April The Valley Children’s Centre, Cheddar 9.30 - 12.30

Music with Mummy 1-3 years Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4 (first session free) The Avenue Tennis Club, The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea

Tuesday

Cannington Babes & Tots Contact Rachel Pople, 01278 653339 for more information. Cannington Village Hall 9.45 - 11.45 (term-time only)

Tiny Signers Drop-in Fun with music and signing for children aged 0-5 years. £3.50 per family (first session free). Term time only. Contact Deb on [email protected] for more details. Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hamp 10.00 - 11.00

Play & Learn Together 0-5 years A friendly stay-and-play session for you and your child, along with themed topics of interest. Highbridge Children’s Centre 10.00 - 11.15 Starts 20 January

Tummy Time This group runs alongside the Healthy Child Clinic for those waiting to see the Health Visitor Sydenham Children’s Centre 10.00 - 11.30

Bumblebees Toddler Group Contact: Helen or Chelsea, 01278 785365. £1.00 per family. Ritz Social Club, Burnham-on-Sea 10.00 - 12.00

Nether Stowey Toddlers Contact Becky Fothergill, 01278 741158. £2.00 per family. Nether Stowey Village Hall 10.00 - 12.00 (all year round)

Tuesday

Boogie Boppers 2½ years + Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £4 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 10.30 - 11.15

Splat Messy Play Contact: Michelle, 07835 029255. £22.50 for 5 weeks. Sea Cadet Hall, Waverley Road, Bridgwater 10.15 - 11.15 13 January - 10 February

Brent Knoll Toddlers Contact: Jane Hannah, 01278 760629, re waiting list. Methodist Church 10.30 - 12.00 (term-time only)

Jolly Babies 0-12 months Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4 (first session free) The Avenue Tennis Club, The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea 11.30 - 12.30

Tiny Signers Course A 10-week programme for parents and carers with children aged 0-2 years. Contact Deb on [email protected] for more information and to book your place. Booking essential. Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hamp 11.30 - 12.30 Starts 13 January

British Sign Language (BSL) Training This course will cover three BSL units and participants can take an exam if they wish. For more information and to book a place contact Deb on [email protected]. Booking essential. Bridgwater Starts in January 2015

Tuesday

Jelly Babies 0-12 months A structured group offering singing, play and discussion on many different aspects of child development. Highbridge Children’s Centre 1.00 - 2.15 Starts 20 January

HAAS Help & Advice Across Sedgemoor Making advice on money management, benefits and legal rights more accessible to residents of Sedgemoor. St Mary’s Church Centre, Nether Stowey 1.00 - 4.00

Teens, Bumps & Tots for young parents up to 19 years old and their children A friendly group for young parents and parents-to-be. Eastover Children’s Centre 1.30 - 2.45 Starts 20 January

Play & Learn Together 0-5 years A friendly stay-and-play session for you and your child, along with themed topics of interest. Hamp Children’s Centre 1.30 - 2.45 Starts 20 January

Jelly Babies 0-12 months A structured group offering singing, play and discussion on many different aspects of child development. Highbridge Children’s Centre 2.45 - 4.00 Starts 20 January

Recreational Gymnastics Club 3½ - 6 years Contact: Mandy, 07738 909318, £16 for 4 weeks (first session free). Monarchs, Unit 1b, Brue Way, Walrow Ind Est, Highbridge 4.00 - 5.00

Wednesday

Holy Trinity Toddlers Holy Trinity Church, Hamp 9.00 - 11.00 (term-time only)

Music with Mummy 1-3 years Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4 (first session free) The Avenue Tennis Club, The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea 9.30 - 10.30

Mothers & Toddlers £1 for 1 child + 50p for siblings. Baptist Church Hall, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea 9.30 - 11.30

Baby Sensory Contact: Julie, 07966 532987. £65 for 10 weeks. From 14 Jan. Blackford Village Hall, Blackford 10.00 - 11.00 (6-13 months)

Westfield Toddlers Contact: Sarah, 01278 447153 (mornings), £1.50 per family. Westfield United Reformed Church, Bridgwater 10.00 - 11.45 (term-time only)

Splat Messy Play Contact: Michelle, 07835 029255. £22.50 for 5 weeks. Sea Cadet Hall, Waverley Road, Bridgwater 10.15 - 11.15 14 January - 11 February

Job Club Gain useful skills at this friendly drop-in support group. Sunny Side Up Café, Hamp 10.15 - 12.15

Wednesday

Three Four Time 3-4 years Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4.50 (first session free) The Avenue Tennis Club, The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea 10.30 - 11.30

Woolavington Explorers Play & Learn) 0-5 years A friendly stay and play group for you and your child. Village Hall 10.45 - 12.00 Starts 21 January

Jolly Babies 0-12 months Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4 (first session free) The Avenue Tennis Club, The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea 11.30 - 12.30

Baby Sensory Contact: Julie, 07966 532987. £65 for 10 weeks. From 14 Jan. Blackford Village Hall, Blackford 11.30 - 12.30 (0-6 months)

West under-5’s Contact: Jo, 01278 789234. £2.50. Pre-School 1.00 - 3.00 (term-time only)

HAAS Help & Advice Across Sedgemoor Making advice on money management, benefits and legal rights more accessible to residents of Sedgemoor. United Reformed Church, High Street, Cannington 1.00 - 4.00

Boogie Boppers 2½ years + Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £4 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 2.00 - 2.45

Health-run groups

Healthy Child Clinics Come along and weigh your baby in a friendly setting. Health Visitors are available for help and advice. Free.

Day Times Location Frequency/Dates

Tues 9.30 - 11.00 6 Jan, 3 Feb, Community Centre 3 Mar, 7 April Tues 10.00 - 11.00 Nether Stowey CC 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 April Tues 10.00 - 11.30 Sydenham CC Every week

Tues 12.30 - 2.00 Octopus CC, 6 & 20 Jan, 3 & 17 Burnham-on-Sea Feb, 3 & 17 Mar, 7 & 21 April Wed 9.00 - 10.30 Highbridge CC 14 & 28 Jan, 11 & 25 Feb, 11 & 25 Mar, 8 & 22 April Wed 9.30 - 12.00 The Valley CC, 7 Jan, 4 Feb, Cheddar 4 Mar, 1 April Wed 10.00 - 11.00 Woolavington 7 Jan, 4 Feb, Village Hall 4 Mar, 1 April Wed 10.00 - 11.00 Cannington 14 & 28 Jan, 11 & Medical Centre 25 Feb, 11 & 25 Mar, 8 & 22 April Wed 10.30 - 11.30 Hamp CC 7 & 21 Jan, 4 & 18 Feb, 4 & 18 Mar, 1 & 15 April Thurs 10.00 - 11.30 Victoria Park CC Every week

Health-run & NCT groups

Breastfeeding Groups Come along to one of these friendly breastfeeding groups where you can meet other breastfeeding mums. Free.

Day Times Location Frequency/Dates

Mon 10.30 - 12.00 Cannington Baby United Reformed Café (NCT) Church, Cannington Mon 1.00 - 2.30 Baby Oasis Highbridge Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 Baby Oasis The Valley Children’s Centre, Cheddar Tues 11.30 - 1.00 Baby Oasis Victoria Park Community Centre

Baby Oasis groups are run by Health professionals assisted by our Family Support team. Refreshments are provided.

Cannington Baby Café offers coffee, chat and support for breastfeeding mums, and welcomes dads, grandparents and older siblings too. Contact Sarah, 01278 733650, for details.

Parentcraft (ante-natal classes) Midwife-run ante-natal classes are held at a number of Children’s Centres across Sedgemoor. Booking essential; please contact your midwife to book your place.

Young Mums Ante-natal Group A weekly midwife-run group for young mums-to-be (13-19 years old) plus their partners, friends and parents. See the Thursday pages in this programme for more details. Sydenham Children’s Centre 4.00 - 6.00 Starts Thursday 29 January 2015

Thursday

Buggy Bootcamp Contact: Tori, 07989 348825, £3.50 Burnham Scout Hut, BASC Ground 9.30 - 10.30

Jelly Babies 0-12 months A structured group offering singing, play and discussion on many different aspects of child development. Sydenham Children’s Centre 9.30 - 10.45 Starts 22 January

Jelly Babies 0-12 months If the earlier group is not convenient, you may like to come to this alternative Jelly Babies group for you and your baby. Sydenham Children’s Centre 11.15 - 12.30 Starts 22 January

‘Learn Together’ Family Learning Course A supportive and friendly group for parents with English as an additional language. This group is free and fun. Come along to one of the taster workshops to find out more or contact Kirsty or Carly at Sydenham Children’s Centre for more information. Eastover Children’s Centre 9.30 - 11.30 Taster Sessions on 15, 22 & 29 January

Music with Mummy 1-3 years Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4.00 (first session free). Leisure Centre, Brean 9.45 - 10.45

Gym Tots Contact: Mandy, 07738 909318, £14 for 4 weeks (first session free). Monarchs, Unit 1b, Brue Way, Walrow Ind Est, Highbridge 10.00 - 10.45

Thursday

Splat Messy Play Contact: Michelle, 07835 029255. £4.50 per session. Booking is essential. The BAY Centre, Cassis Road, Burnham · 15 & 29 Jan, 12 Feb Methodist Church, Cheddar · 22 Jan, 5 Feb 10.00 - 11.00

Wobbly Walkers Toddler group Contact Vicky at [email protected]. £2.00 (50p siblings). North Petherton Community Centre 10.00 - 12.00 (term-time only)

Storytime Highbridge Library, Church Street, Highbridge 10.30 - 11.00 (term-time only) 1st Thursday of each month

Jolly Babies 0-12 months Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4 (first session free) Brean Leisure Centre, Brean 10.45 - 11.45

Disco Duck A fun-filled music and movement class for parents, carers and grandparents with children aged 18 months—3 years. £3.00. Contact Lola Fisher, 07843 030883. Starts 8 January Victoria Park Community Centre 11.00 - 11.30

Pre-School Gymnastics Contact: Mandy, 07738 909318, £14 for 4 weeks (first session free). Monarchs, Unit 1b, Brue Way, Walrow Ind Est, Highbridge 11.00 - 11.45

Thursday

Mini Movers 12-24 months A music and movement group for you and your child. Highbridge Children’s Centre 1.30 - 2.30 Starts 22 January

HAAS Help & Advice Across Sedgemoor Making advice on money management, benefits and legal rights more accessible to residents of Sedgemoor. St Mary’s Church Rooms, North Petherton 1.00 - 4.00

Once Upon a Storytime 0-5 years Sharing books, stories, songs and rhymes with you and your child. Bridgwater Library 2.00 - 2.45 Starts 22 January

Storytime Burnham Library, Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea 2.15 - 3.00 (term-time only)

Recreational Gymnastics Club 3½ - 6 years Contact: Mandy, 07738 909318, £16 for 4 weeks (first session free). Monarchs, Unit 1b, Brue Way, Walrow Ind Est, Highbridge 4.00 - 5.00

Thursday

Young Mums Ante-natal Group For young mums-to-be (13-19 years old) plus their partners, friends and parents. Come along and find out more about what’s going to happen when you are in labour, how to tell your baby is unwell, plus information about benefits and entitlements. Sydenham Children’s Centre 4.00 - 6.00 Starts 29 January 2015

Special Events

School Holiday Fun

Not all getset groups run during School Holidays—please check with your local Children’s Centre for more information.

More information about our special School Holiday events will be available nearer the time so look out for posters or flyers giving more details or ask in any of our getset groups.

Full information will be available on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sedgemoorgetset.

Friday

Spaxton Toddlers £2.00 per session. Village Hall 9.00 - 11.30 (term-time only)

Wedmore Tots & Tinies Contact: Sarah, 01934 713578 First School Hall, Wedmore 9.15 - 11.15 (term-time only)

Music with Mummy 1-3 years Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4 (first session free) North Petherton Community Centre 9.30 - 10.30

Mark Toddlers 0-4 years Contact: Amanda, 01278 641111. Mark Church, Mark 9.30 - 11.30

Digital Link Volunteer-run sessions giving IT help for all skill levels. Sydenham Children’s Centre 9.30 - 11.30

Mothers & Toddlers Contact: Barbara, 01278 784608. £1.00 per family. Burnham Methodist Church, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea 9.45 - 11.30 (term-time only)

Baby Tap 2½ years + Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £3 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 10.00 - 10.30

Friday

Baby Sensory Contact: Julie, 07966 532987. £65 for 10 weeks. From 16 Jan. Brean Leisure Centre, Brean 10.00 - 11.00 (6-13 months); 11.30 - 12.30 (0-6 months)

Play & Learn Together 0-5 years A friendly stay-and-play session for you and your child, along with themed topics of interest. Sydenham Children’s Centre 10.00 - 11.15 Starts 23 January

Little Otters Stay & Play Contact Julie, 01278 653052 for more details. School, Combwich 10.00 - 12.00 (term-time only)

North Newton Toddlers Contact 07745 229438 for more details. North Newton Village Hall 10.00 - 12.00 (term-time only)

Jolly Babies 0-12 months Contact: Sarah, 07977 591847. £4 (first session free) North Petherton Community Centre 10.30 - 11.30

Splat Messy Play Contact: Michelle, 07835 029255. £22.50 for 5 weeks. 16 January - 13 February Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hamp 10.30 - 11.30

Teens, Bumps & Tots for young parents up to 19 years old A friendly group for young parents and parents-to-be. Highbridge Children’s Centre Starts 23 January 11.00 - 12.15

Friday

Jelly Tots 12-24 months A structured course offering singing, play and discussion on many different aspects of child development. Westover Green CC Community Room 11.00 - 12.15 Starts 23 January

Boogie Babies 6-18 months Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £3 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 11.15 - 11.45

Splat Messy Play Contact: Michelle, 07835 029255. £22.50 for 5 weeks. 16 January - 13 February Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hamp 1.00 - 2.00

Jelly Babies 0-12 months A structured group offering singing, play and discussion on many different aspects of child development. Westover Green CC Community Room 1.15 - 2.30 Starts 23 January

Teens, Bumps & Tots for young parents up to 19 years old and their children. A friendly group for young parents and parents-to-be. Hamp Children’s Centre 1.30 - 2.45 Starts 23 January

Play & Learn Together 0-5 years A friendly stay-and-play session for you and your child. This group will alternate between Octopus CC and The Valley CC. Contact Highbridge CC to find out more information. Octopus Children’s Centre, Burnham-on-Sea OR The Valley Children’s Centre, Cheddar 1.45 - 3.00 Starts 23 January

Saturday

Family Fun 0-8 years Come along with your children aged 0-8 years for a range of fun indoor and outdoor activities. Whatever your interests, there will be something for you. Sydenham Children’s Centre · 7 Feb, 7 March Highbridge Children’s Centre · 14 Feb, 14 March Hamp Children’s Centre · 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 March 10.00 - 11.15 getset Courses We will be running different courses for you and your family across the Sedgemoor area. See the ’getset courses’ pages and check out Facebook for more information. Booking essential.

Baby Ballet Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £4 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 10.15 - 11.00

Boys’ Street Dance 3-7 years Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £3 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 11.00 - 11.30

Pre-Primary Ballet 4 years + Contact: Victoria, 07701 045993. £3 (first session free) Dancefit, Westmans Trading Estate, Burnham-on-Sea 11.30 - 12.00

Autism Outreach A range of fun activities for children with a diagnosis of autism and their parents/carers. Please contact Sydenham CC for more information. Runs on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Sydenham Children’s Centre

getset Courses

We offer a range of courses for you and your family, including those listed below. Booking is essential for all courses.

Infant Massage This 4-week course is led by our trained staff and can aid relaxation and help you bond with your baby. Massage can also give relief from wind, colic and constipation. Courses take place at various venues across Sedgemoor and cost £4.00. For babies 8 weeks - 6 months.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) Triple P is a free 5-week course that can help you develop new parenting skills and to better understand your child’s behaviour. Parents who have completed this course tell us that it has had a real benefit for them and their family. Courses run at venues across Sedgemoor.

Jelly Beans/Jelly Tots Is your child now too old for our Jelly Babies group? We will be running an on-demand Jelly Beans/Tots course for children aged over 12 months at different venues across the area. If you are interested in a structured group offering singing and play along with discussions on different aspects of child development, contact our Bookings Hotline to add your details to our waiting list. Free.

First Aid We offer practical First Aid training to benefit you and your family. Learn how to deal with accidents and how to keep your family safe. Contact the Bookings Hotline with your details and we will contact you when we are arranging the next course.

getset Courses

Playing Up This course can help you to manage your child’s tantrums and routines, and can also increase your knowledge of child development. The course is free and will be starting at Sydenham Children’s Centre in February 2015.

Health & Well-being We are currently arranging a Health & Well-being course for families. Contact the Bookings Hotline to find out more details and to book your place on the course.

Families Matter If you would like to get more out of family life, develop self- esteem and manage children’s behaviour, then this course could be for you. For more information contact the Book- ings Hotline

Somerset Total Communication (STC) This is a short introductory STC course for parents. If you are interested please phone the Booking Hotline

Interested in taking a course but not sure if we offer it? Please ask us for more information.

To find out more about any of the getset courses and to book your place contact the Bookings Hotline on 01278 440602.

Travelling Children’s Centre

Family Support Drop-in & Toy Library

To access our Family Support drop-in services and Toy Library, pick up a copy of our separate leaflet giving full details of where our Travelling Children’s Centre will be each week and when it will be there.

We would like to hear your views, so please contact us if you have a good idea where the Travelling Children’s Centre should visit next. Group Information

for frequently-run groups

Digital Link Volunteer-run sessions giving IT help and advice whatever your skill level. Laptops will be provided. Free

Help & Advice Across Sedgemoor HAAS is a one-stop-shop with CAB, Homes in Sedgemoor, Sedgemoor District Council and the YMCA. Free.

Healthy Child Clinic Come along and weigh your baby in a friendly setting. Health Visitors are available for help and advice. Free.

Job Club Gain useful skills at friendly drop-in support groups run by Homes in Sedgemoor. Internet access available. Free.

Once Upon a Storytime Sharing books, stories and rhymes at local libraries. The Nether Stowey group is run by a volunteer. Free.

How to find out more

To find out more information about all getset services in , visit the website at www.getsetsomerset.org.uk.

Information about getset services in Sedgemoor can be found on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sedgemoorgetset

If you have query or comment, please e-mail us at [email protected].

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Our friendly volunteers will be available to help Hamp Children’s Centre, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JB Every Monday, 9:30am to 11:30am Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 7AS Every Tuesday, 9:30am to 11:30am Sydenham Children’s Centre, Fairfax Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4LS Every Friday, 9:30am to 11:30am

For more information please call Homes in Sedgemoor on: 0800 585360 or pop into your local JobCentre