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Activity timetable for West Derby
Timetable
| Day | Time | Activity | Location | Details | Book or Drop in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10-11am | Sing and Sign | West Derby CC | Starts 13th January. A 10 week programme with songs, music and rhyme to support all aspects of your baby's development. Positive interaction create secure attachments. | Book |
| Monday | 10-11am | Bambi's Breastfeeding Group (pre and post birth) | West Derby CC | Come along to chat and relax with other breastfeeding mums and take part in activities for babies. Support and advice from other mums and breastfeeding champions. Light refreshments provided. | Drop in |
| Tuesday | 9.45-11.15am | Grandparents Group | West Derby CC | A fun and active session run by grandparents for grandparents and their grandchildren. | Book |
| Tuesday | 1.30-2.30pm | Little Chefs | West Derby CC | Starts 14th January-11th February. A 5 week course for children aged 2-4 years and their parents. A fun and interactive practical session, your children will prepare a simple healthy snack to take home. | Book |
| Tuesday | 1-2pm | Busy Little Minds | West Derby CC | Physical activity, music and being creative, all activities to promote and develop children's confidence and emotional wellbeing. Come away smiling and feeling happy. For children aged 18 months to 3 years. | Drop in |
| Wednesday | 4-5.45pm | Bumps, Births and Beyond | West Derby CC | 1st, 2nd & 3rd week of every month. Includes antenatal breastfeeding session. Please call to book. | Drop in |
| Thursday | 9.30-11am | Health Visitor Drop in | West Derby CC | Baby weighing and advice clinic. | Drop in |
| Thursday | 9.30-11am | Stepping Stones | West Derby CC | Support and advice on safe sleeping, introducing solids, safety, play, learning and communication. | Drop in |
| Thursday | 12.15-2.15pm | Understanding Autism with The Isabella Trust | West Derby CC | Understanding Autism. Please email info@theisabellatrust.org to book. | Book |
| Thursday | 9.30-11.30am | Sensory Awareness with The Isabella Trust | West Derby CC | Sensory awareness. Please email info@theisabellatrust.org to book. | Book |
| Thursday | 1-2pm | Infant First Aid course | West Derby CC | 13th February. For parents/carers to build confidence as a parent or carer in dealing with emergency situations. Limited creche available. | Book |
| Thursday | 1-2pm | Babbling Babies | West Derby CC | For babies 0-12 months and parents. Support parents understanding of babies' language development. Incorporate activities for both parents and babies. | Book |
| Friday | 10-11am | Tots Talk | West Derby CC | Course for parents to support and develop their child's language. For parents of children aged 18 to 30 months. Limited creche available. | Book |
| Friday | 9am-3.30pm | Sensory Room | West Derby CC | Available at West Derby Children's Centre. £1.50 per family. Contact the centre to book an induction or half hour session. | Book |
Book our sensory room
West Derby CC has a sensory room which parents can book. The cost is £1.50 per hour. Contact West Derby on 233 6202.
Other services
- Home safety advice, preventing accidents in the home
- Play at Home Programme
- Healthy Start Vitamins
- Sleep support for children aged over 1 year
- Sleep Clinic – support for parents, carers and children with SEND
- Supporting children’s communication and language
- Access to community physiotherapy service
- Support, advice and access two-year-old nursery provision
- Library at Tuebrook and West Derby Children Centre
- Community engagement – can’t come to us? Call 0151 233 6202 and we'll arrange to come to you
- Stay and Play – 9.30-11.15am every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday St Luke’s Church. £2 per family
- Sensory rooms at West Derby and Yew Tree Children Centre
- Ways to Work Programme – call Natalie Brannigan 0151 233 3830