Services For You from - Rural Needs Initiative

“Small Beginnings” support to Toddler groups

We regularly visit Toddler Groups across and around Kennet

• We provide a range of information, activities, packs and services both for the Group, and for parents, carers and individuals.

• These Groups provide a great place for parents and children to meet and have fun together.

• We also support the leaders of these groups with information and advice about health & safety, banking, advertising and resources.

See the “What’s On” Calendar for dates and places of Toddler Group visits.

For further information on toddler groups in Kennet, see “What’s on” Booklet

For more information, dates and locations see “Children’s Centres”

Calendar / diary of what’s on

Date	Event	Location
JULY
Tuesday 1^st July	Childminders Support Group 9.30 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Childminders Support Group 9.30 – 11.30	Windmill Hill Children’s Centre, Tidworth
	Play & Language Course 0 – 5 yrs 9.30 – 11.30	Lockeridge
	Acres Under 5s 9.30 – 11.30	Lawrence Acre Day Room, Marlborough
Wednesday 2^nd July	Early Years & Childcare surgery with your Early Years Advisory Teacher 12.30 – 2.30	The Corner House Chidlren’s Centre, Marlborough
	Time For You 9.30 – 11.00	Windmill Hill Children’s Centre, Tidworth
Thursday 3^rd July	Baby + 1 0 – 1 yr 10.00 – 12.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Zouch Parent & Toddler Group 9.00 – 11.00	Zouch Primary School
	Playpacks visit at Stepping Stones Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 – 2.30	Ludgershall
Friday 4^th July	Let’s Go…course 0 – 5 yrs 9.30 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Fun With Food Lunch 0 – 5 yrs 12.00 – 1.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Employment & Training Advice 1.00 – 3.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Monday 7^th July	Creation Station 2 – 5 yrs 10.00 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Family Café Bring your own lunch & join us for a play & a chat 0 – 5 yrs 12.30 – 1.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Baby Babble Songs and action rhymes 0 to 1 yr 2.15 – 2.45	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Scrapstore Visit Ludgershall Toddlers 10.00 – 11.30	Ludgershall Scout Hut
	Time For You 9.30 – 11.00	Ludgershall Scout Hut
	Parents Forum Meeting 7.00pm – 9.00pm	Windmill Hill Children’s Centre, Tidworth
Tuesday 8^th July	Acres Under 5’s 9.30 – 11.30	Lawrence Acre Day Room Marlborough
	Scrapstore Visit 10.00 – 12.00	Burbage
	Childminders Support Group 9.30 – 11.30	Windmill Hill Children’s Centre, Tidworth
	Stay & Play 1.15 – 2.45	Windmill Hill Children’s Centre, Tidworth
Wednesday 9^th July	Housing & Financial Advice Drop-in 9.30 – 12.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Early Years & Childcare surgery with your Early Years Advisory Teacher 12.30 – 2.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Time For You 9.30 – 11.00	Windmill Hill Children’s Centre, Tidworth
Thursday 10^th July	Baby + 1 0 to 1yr 10.00 to 12.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Rhyme Time 1 yr + 1.45 – 2.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Zouch Parent & Toddler Group 9.00 – 11.00	Zouch Primary School
Friday 11^th July	Let’s Go…course 0 to 5yrs 9.30 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Fun With Food lunch 0 to 5yrs 12.00 – 1.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Monday 14^th July	Creation Station 2 to 5yrs 10.00 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Family Café Bring your own lunch and join us for a play and chat 0 to 5yrs 12.30 – 1.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Baby Babble Songs and action rhymes 0 to 1yr 2.15 – 2.45	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Tuesday 15^th July	Acres Under 5s 9.30 – 11.30	Lawrence Acre Day Room Marlborough
Thursday 17^th July	Baby + 1 0 to 1yr 10.00 – 12.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Friday 18^th July	Hop, skip & jump 1 – 5 yrs 10.30 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Fun With Food lunch 0 to 5yrs 12.00 – 1.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Employment & Training Advice 1.00 – 3.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Monday 21^st July	Creation Station 2 to 5yrs 10.00 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Family Café 0 to 5yrs 12.30 – 1.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Baby Babble Songs and action rhymes 0 to 1yr 2.15 – 2.45	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Tuesday 22^nd July	Acres Under 5s 9.30 – 11.30	Lawrence Acre Day Room Marlborough
Thursday 24^th July	Baby + 1 0 to 1yr 10.00 – 12.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Rhyme Time 1 yr + 1.45 – 2.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Saturday 26^th July	Dad’s Group 0 – 5 yrs 10.00 – 12.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Monday 28^th July	Creation Station 2 to 5yrs 10.00 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Family Café Bring your own lunch and join us for a play and a chat 0 to 5yrs 12.30 – 1.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Baby Babble Songs & action rhymes 0 to 1yr 2.00 – 2.45	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Wednesday 30^th July	Rhyme Time 9.45 – 10.15	Marlborough Library
AUGUST
Friday 1^st August	Fun With Food lunch 0 to 5yrs 12.00 – 1.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Monday 4^th August	Creation Station 2 to 5yrs 10.00 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Family Café Bring your own lunch & join us for a play & a chat 0 to 5yrs 12.30 – 1.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Baby Babble Songs & action rhymes 0 to 1yr 2.00 – 2.45	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Wednesday 6^th August	National Play Day Event Family Forest Fun 0 – 5 yrs 10.00 – 12.00	Postern Hill BBQ Area, Marlborough
Thursday 7^th August	Rhyme Time 1 yr + 1.45 – 2.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Friday 8^th August	Fun With Food lunch 0 to 5yrs 12.00 – 1.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Monday 11^th August	Creation Station 2 to 5yrs 10.00 – 11.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Family Café Bring your own lunch & join us for a play & a chat 0 to 5yrs 12.30 – 1.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Baby Babble Songs & action rhymes 0 to 1yr 2.00 – 2.45	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Tuesday 12^th August	Rabley View Family Fun Event 0 – 5 yrs 10.00 – 12.00	Rabley View Playing Field, Marlborough
Wednesday 13^th August	Housing & Financial Advice Drop-in 9.30 – 12.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
	Scrapstore Visit 0 – 5 yrs 10.30 – 12.30	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough
Friday 15^th August	Fun With Food lunch 0 to 5yrs 12.00 – 1.00	The Corner House Children’s Centre, Marlborough

For more information on any of these activities / events, please contact

Rural Needs Initiative on 01672 513010 or 01980 843010

What’s on for Young Children in Kennet

Information about a range of different services and organisations for you and your child within the Kennet District Area.

Although the information is mainly for the Under-fives, there are plenty of activities for young children of all ages and their families.

Many of the groups and organisations are as much for the parents and carers as for the children.
They provide opportunities to meet others in the same situation, to meet new people and to make new friends, often at a time when you’re getting used to being at home with young children.

To download a copy of “What’s on for Young Children in Kennet” please click here

Family Learning

Family learning encourages parent/carer and child to enjoy learning together through play, and to develop skills such as sharing and communication.

We promote family learning through a variety of ways, including
• Family Learning Events

• child-centred activities offered to those with children
aged 0 – 3 attending Toddler groups

• playpacks – themed bags of toys, books, games and activities,
to borrow and take home for you and your child to share.

Courses offered:
   •   Play and Language taster sessions
   •   Language and Play course (6 weeks)
   •   Fun with Food

See the “What’s On” Calendar for Family Learning sessions

‘Time for You’ sessions

When you’re looking after children it’s really hard to find time to do anything else.

Our “Time for You” sessions offer parents with children a chance to meet and to

find out about available services
find out what other organisations are up to
enjoy refreshments and conversation
discover the importance of learning through play

See the “What’s On” Calendar for dates and locations.

Find Out About….

Drop-In sessions in villages. Come and meet other people and find out about
• services and agencies

• opportunities for learning

• returning to work

• starting a business

• working from home

• volunteering

See the “What’s On” Calendar for dates and locations.

Women’s Business Networking

RNI and MADT (Marlborough Area Development Trust) run a Women’s Business Networking lunch.

provides support for business women and a forum for discussing business issues
great for those just starting their own business
ideal for developing business contacts

See the “What’s On” Calendar for dates and locations.

For more information and to book, contact RNI

Village Learning

Computer courses run in villages:

usually held in the village hall or local school
in partnership with training providers
great for people wanting to learn new skills but stopped by lack of transport, childcare or confidence

See the “What’s On” Calendar for dates and locations.

Children’s Centres in Marlborough and Tidworth

What is a Children’s Centre?

- A family support and parental outreach service
- Provides access to child and family health services
- Promotes parental involvement
- Provides ‘drop-ins’ such as Stay and Play
- Links to other services provided in the area
- Links people with job opportunities and training

The Vision

A Children’s Centre will play a central role in improving outcomes for all young children from birth to five. It will do this by helping to ensure that services are available to all children, but especially to those who need the most support.

Each centre will reflect the needs of its local community and aim to provide appropriate services.

CHILDREN’S CENTRES are at the heart of the Government’s
EVERY CHILD MATTERS: Change for Children Programme.

Be healthy
Stay safe
Positive contribution
Enjoy and achieve
Achieve economic well-being

By 2010 there will be 3,500 Children’s Centres - one for every community.

The Government has recognised that children’s centres in rural areas will need to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the community area. Outreach for families will be part of the provision.

Locations

Marlborough;
The Corner House Children’s Centre, George Lane Car Park. Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BY
We are now in the Centre and can provide information and signposting services
For more information contact Rural Needs Initiative on 01672 513010 or email us

Tidworth;
Windmill Hill Children’s Centre, Tidworth Community Centre. Wyle Road, Tidworth, SP9 7QQ
We are now in the Centre and can provide information and signposting services.
You can contact us on 01980 843010 or email us

Pewsey and Devizes
Pewsey; Voluntary Action Kennet, River St, Pewsey.
Services will be based at the Children’s Hub. For more information, contact 01672 564140

Devizes; Southbroom Infant School.
The Children’s Centre is being developed on the school site; for more information,
contact 01380 723184.

All Centres will be developing outreach services into the rural communities.