Dear Parents, we no longer send out hard copies of posters, though they will be available at the centre. If you have an e-mail address we can contact you at please let us know by e-mailing emily.hopton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to give

us permission to send you updates. If you are not receiving updates please talk to a member of staff at the front desk.Please remember to book for sessions at the front reception desk. Parking is available in the car park opposite the reception door, but if this area is full you will need to park off-site. Thank you. Our address: The Rowans Children’s Centre, Pondmoor

Road, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 7JZ.

Monday10:00 - 11:30 German Group. 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Please call Anja on 07940 888767 for information.10:00 - 11:30 Russian/ Lithuanian Group. 4th Monday of the month. Please call Yulia on 07870 813072 for information. 10:00 - 11:30 Hanover Gardens Mother & Baby Drop-In (The Residents Lounge, Hanover Gardens, Hanworth Road, RG12 7PD) 10:30 - 12:00 Breastfeeding Café – Drop-in and talk to a Midwife about breastfeeding.13:30 - 15:00 Creative Play Together – for children who are 0 – 5 years (Please book at the front desk)Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 Family Play Together (For Walkers – 5 years) (Please book at the front desk)10:00 - 11:00 Family Fitness – Please book at the front desk – no crèche. £2.00 per session. 13:00 - 14:00 Baby Remedies - Weaning (Once a month – please ask for dates)13:00 - 13:30 Hindi Group – 2nd Tuesday of the month. (8th Feb, 8th Mar). Please call Prachi on 07738 359104.13:00 - 15:00 Stay & Cook – For parents who want to cook healthy meals (Please book at the front desk) £2.00.13:30 - 15:00 Citizen’s Advice Bureau Appointments (Locations vary – please call 01344 317020 to book)17:00 - 19:00 ‘KIDS’ Together - For Young People with Additional Needs (Private group - call Claire on 07791 062559) Wednesday10:00 - 11:30 Moving & Exploring for Babies – (Please book at the front desk).10:30 - 12:00 Bumps & Babies – (Run by an NHS nursery nurse - For parents from conception until baby is 6 months)12:00 - 13:00 Baby Massage 6 wk course – Starts 23rd Feb - £12.00 (Please book). Children must be 6 wks +.Thursday09:30 - 11:20 Well Baby Clinic (Not 1st Thurs of month) Please arrive by 11:20, or you may be too late to be seen.09:00 - 11:30 Speech & Language Therapy Drop - In (1st Thurs of month) 14:00 - 15:00 Play Rangers in the Garden - This session is outside, so children should wear suitable clothes. 13:00 - 13:35 6 wk course: MAD Academy Walkers – Next: March 3rd April 7th (Please book) £12.00 per child.13:40 - 14:05 6 wk course: MAD Academy Babies – Next: March 3rd – April 7th (Please book - babies need to be 12 wks+ to attend) £12.00 per child. 15:45 - 17:15 Spanish Group. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Please call Mercedes on 07777 641350 for information 15:30 - 17:00 Russian/ Lithuanian Group. 2nd Thursday of the month. Please call Yulia on 07870 813072 for information. Friday10:00 - 11:00 Baby Yoga 6 wk course – Starts Fri 4th March - £12.00(Please book) Children must be 6 wks +.13:00 - 14:00 Soft Play for Childminders (Not 1st Fri of mnth). Please book at the front desk. £1.00 per child per session. 13:00 - 14:00 Soft Play for Parents under 21 years (1st Fri of month). Please book at the front desk. £1.00 per session. 13:30 - 15:00 Family Play Together at Birch Hill Community Centre - 2nd Friday of month. (Leppington, Birch Hill, RG12 7WW).

14:05 - 15:05 Soft Play for all ages (Please book at the front desk). £1.00 per child per session. 16:00 - 18:00 Early Bird’s Tea Party – (Once a month - Friday 11th Feb). For children under 9 with a diagnosis of ASD. Saturday10:00 - 12:00 Just Dads – Every 1st Saturday of the month - next group 5th Feb, 5th March.10:00 - 12:00 Slovak Group – Every 1st Saturday of the month - next group 5th Feb, 5th March.‘KIDS’ Together - For Young People with Additional Needs (Private group – please call the Family Information Service on 0800 328 9148 for details)Available Monday - Friday - Swap Shop - FREE, Good quality, baby and toddler clothes to collect, swap or donate.

One of sessions and courses…13.30 - 15:00 1st Aid for Families - Friday 11th February at Birch Hill Hall - £2.00 per person. Please book. 13:00 - 13:45 Jo Jingles for Walkers – Thursday 24th February (half term week) - £2.00 per child. Please book.13:50 - 14:35 Jo Jingles for Babies – Thursday 24th February (half term week) - £2.00 per child. Please book.

Coming Soon…Postnatal Parenting Sessions, Nutritionist Courses, More first aid, self esteem courses, storytelling sessions, baking classes and more…

Unless otherwise stated sessions are for parents and their children.

Bracknell ForestChildren’s Centres

The RowansTel:01344 312800

The Rowans Children’s Centre

What’s On in 2011

Dear Parents,We no longer send out hard copies of the posters, though they will be available at the centre. If

you have an e-mail address we can contact you at please let us know by e-mailing emily.hopton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to give us permission to send you updates. If you are not

receiving updates and have already given us your email address please check with the staff at the front desk.

The Sycamores Children’s Centre serves the communities of Crown Wood, Harmans Water, Forest Park and Martins Heron. At present there is no central building for the centre so we will run sessions from community venues.

Monday11:00 – 12:00 at Crown Wood Hall: Baby Yoga – Next course starts 21st February (£2.00 per session. Please book your place). Children must be 6 wks +.13:00 – 14:30 at Crown Wood Hall: Well Baby drop-in clinic run by the Health Visiting Team (Not 1st Mon of month). Please arrive by 14:20, or you may be too late to be seen. Crown Wood hall is on Opladen Way, Bracknell, RG12 0PE.

Thursday09:30 - 11:00 at Crown Wood Hall: Family Play Together drop-in session every week. Crown Wood hall is on Opladen Way, Bracknell, RG12 0PE.11:10 - 11:45 at Crown Wood Hall: 6 wk course: MAD Academy for Walkers – Next: March 3rd - April 7th (Please book) £12.00 per child per course. 11:50 - 12:15 at Crown Wood Hall: 6 wk course: MAD Academy for Babies – Next: March 3rd – April 7th (Please book – children must be 3 mnths + to attend) £12.00 per child per course.

Friday13:30 – 15:00 at St. Paul’s Church Hall: Family Play Together on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. St. Paul’s Church Hall, The Square, Harman's Water, RG12 9LP.

Saturday10:00 - 12:00 Just Dads (Next group 5th Feb, 5th March). At The Rowans Centre, Pondmoor Rd, Bracknell, RG12 7JZ.10:00 - 12:00 Slovak Group (Next group 5th Feb, 5th March). At The Rowans Centre, Pondmoor Rd, Bracknell, RG12 7JZ.‘KIDS’ Together - For Young People with Additional Needs (Private group – please call the Family Information Service on 0800 328 9148 for details) At The Rowans Centre, Pondmoor Rd, Bracknell, RG12 7JZ.

Coming soon… Postnatal Parenting Sessions, Nutritionist Courses, More first aid, self esteem classes and more…

Unless otherwise stated sessions are for parents and their children.

Bracknell ForestChildren’s Centres

The Sycamores

The SycamoresTel:01344 312800

The Sycamores Children’s Centre

- What’s On in 2011