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Tonge Children's Centre

Bolton Council Children's Centres

Children's Centres aim to provide integrated education, care, family support and health services under one roof. 
Services Provided:

• Children's library
• Nursery facilities (for ages 6 weeks to 5 years)
• Midwifery service
• Baby clinic
• Family Support Team
• Community Cafe
• United Reformed Church

Activities Provided:

August  2010

Monday
Develop and Discover
9.30am-10.30am and  10.30am-11.30am (Open Sessions)
Allow your child to take you into their imaginary and expressive play by making a world around them. Den making, kite flying, circus time and much more. Who knows where the journey will end?

Tuesday

Mums and Tums
9.30am - 11.30am
(Ante and post natal group)
A community midwife will answer any questions.
Please book an appointment at reception.

Child minder drop in
9.30am - 11.30am

Story Time Session
1.30pm-2.30pm *recommended for children aged 2+*
Come and enjoy a sit down, relaxing story time session. Go on a wonderful adventure of literacy

Wednesday

Snap shot of play
9.30am-10.30am and 10.30am-11.30am (Open Sessions)
Story telling with drama, art and crafts, super hero play, wet and dry play, music, puppet play and much much more…Look on our notice board for what is on each week.

Breast feeding Support
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Struggling with breast feeding, need help or advice? Come along and get some support.

Thursday
Sing along and play (Open Session)
10.00am-10.45am (0-18 months)
Sing along session for parents and babies to enjoy
(Maximum room capacity rules apply)

10.45am-11.30am (18 months +) (Open Session)
A session, where you and your child can sing and move to music then join together in a making session. What we make we dance with!
(Maximum room capacity rules apply)

Well Baby Clinic
1.00pm - 3.00pm
A great opportunity to meet other parents, chat and make friends. Also find out a wide range of information. Have your baby weighed and speak to a health visitor for advice and support.

Ante Natal Appointments
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Run by a local community midwife. Please book your appointment at reception.

Friday

Family Worker Drop In
11.00am - 12.00pm
9.30am-11.30am

Target age: Up to 5

How can you access this service?
Self referral or
Referral through other agencies e.g. Health Visitor

Availability

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
12 months a year

Alternative contact

Claire Hindle/Andrea Liles

Please note that these service details have been provided directly from the service provider and therefore the service and its information may not be provided by a local authority. The information provided has not been checked and verified and therefore it is the user's responsibility to take any precautions they feel necessary.