Our Place Events & Activities

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September

10:30 – 12:00

9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September

Our Toddler groups offer children a chance to play with one another while parents/carers also share time and experiences together.  We emphasise a full range of playing, including  music, books, water, sand, crafts as well as free time to play with toys of one’s choosing.

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

14th, 21st, 28th September

3:30 – 5:00

The After School group gives children a chance to play in a safe and structured environment in which social skills are emphasised.  The afternoon includes crafts, cooking, reading, music, drama and games.  It is a time to relax after a long school day, to make friends and to think creatively. 

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

14th, 21st, 28th September

3:30 - 5:00

Sara is available to support children who would like to develop their confidence at school.  She will help students to make progress in academic achievement as well as encouraging them to think of themselves as able learners.

Please phone to speak with Sara about your child’s educational needs. 

Alternative days may be available for individual tuition.

Parents of Late Teens

Friday 16th September

10:00 - 12:00

This is a group for parents/carers of children who are 15 yrs + who would like to discuss issues surrounding the development of their adolescent and post-adolescent young people.  

Sign up in advance, please.

Parents and Carers have asked fir activities for themselves.  This is it!  Come make your own designs to take home while you learn a new skill and chat with other adults! (See hanging glass designs in our front window as an example.)

Sign up well in advance, please.

4th, 11th, 18th October

10:30 – 12:00

7th, 14th, 21st October

Our Toddler groups offer children a chance to play with one another while parents/carers also share time and experiences together.  We emphasise a full range of playing, including  music, books, water, sand, crafts as well as free time to play with toys of one’s choosing.

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

5th 12th, 19th October

3:30 – 5:00

The After School group gives children a chance to play in a safe and structured environment in which social skills are emphasised.  The afternoon includes crafts, cooking, reading, music, drama and games.  It is a time to relax after a long school day, to make friends and to think creatively. 

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

5th, 12th, 19th October

3:30 - 5:00

Sara is available to support children who would like to develop their confidence at school.  She will help students to make progress in academic achievement as well as encouraging them to think of themselves as able learners.

Please phone to speak with Sara about your child’s educational needs. 

Alternative days may be available for individual tuition.

Maggie Pitts from CCS Adoption will offer a workshop on understanding the impact of living and caring for traumatised children in their early years of adoption and beyond.  All adopters, foster carers and professionals working with adopted and looked after children are welcome to attend this important workshop which Our Place and CCS Adoption are co-sponsoring.

Sign up well in advance at Our Place, please.

Half-Term Activities

Make Your Own Music & Re-use, Re-cycle, Re-vamp your old clothes

5 - 12 yrs

Tuesday 25th October

 10:00 – 2:00

What a day of creativity for everyone!   You will be making music to fit your mood for half the day and bringing in your own cast-away clothes and trainers to design them like new again for the other half the day.  Your individual personality has a real chance to shine today in both music and art.

Wednesday 26th October

 10:00 – 2:00

Another day to express your creativity, but today it is outdoors and with natural elements in the environment.  You will be making wildlife sculptures with autumn leaves and autumn colours and your great imaginations – with a chance to check out your favourite animals at the Zoo in the afternoon.

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November

10:30 – 12:00

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November

Our Toddler groups offer children a chance to play with one another while parents/carers also share time and experiences together.  We emphasise a full range of playing, including  music, books, water, sand, crafts as well as free time to play with toys of one’s choosing.

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November

3:30 – 5:00

The After School group gives children a chance to play in a safe and structured environment in which social skills are emphasised.  The afternoon includes crafts, cooking, reading, music, drama and games.  It is a time to relax after a long school day, to make friends and to think creatively. 

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November

3:30 - 5:00

Sara is available to support children who would like to develop their confidence at school.  She will help students to make progress in academic achievement as well as encouraging them to think of themselves as able learners.

Please phone to speak with Sara about your child’s educational needs. 

Alternative days may be available for individual tuition.

This is a group for parents/carers of children who are 15 yrs + who would like to discuss issues surrounding the development of their adolescent and post-adolescent young people.  

Sign up in advance, please.

This is another great chance for parents and carers to get together to learn or to perfect a new skill.  Don’t pay for those lovely felt flowers you see on garments because you can learn how to make them yourself at Our Place!

Sign up early!

for parents who have adopted from overseas

Sue will join parents of adopted from overseas children who would like to come to Our Place for a morning of coffee and chat.  We have a couple of new films about overseas adoption which you may want to watch. Children under 4 yrs are welcome to come, and there will be a crèche. 

Please sign up well in advance.

6th, 13th December

10:30 – 12:00

2nd, 9th, 16th December

Our Toddler groups offer children a chance to play with one another while parents/carers also share time and experiences together.  We emphasise a full range of playing, including  music, books, water, sand, crafts as well as free time to play with toys of one’s choosing.

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

7th, 14th December

3:30 – 5:00

The After School group gives children a chance to play in a safe and structured environment in which social skills are emphasised.  The afternoon includes crafts, cooking, reading, music, drama and games.  It is a time to relax after a long school day, to make friends and to think creatively. 

We need to know if and when you are coming, so please always sign up in advance.

7th, 14th December

3:30 - 5:00

Sara is available to support children who would like to develop their confidence at school.  She will help students to make progress in academic achievement as well as encouraging them to think of themselves as able learners.

Please phone to speak with Sara about your child’s educational needs. 

Alternative days may be available for individual tuition.

Emotional neglect can be a bit like learning disorders in tat they are both "hidden handicaps" and there are no visible scars.  Nevertheless, emotional neglect can take a huge toll on a child.  Early intervention and understanding will enable your child to develop more comfortably in the family.

Please sign up well in advance.

Our Place will be closed the weeks of 19 and 26 December and 2 January.  We will re-open on Monday, 9 January, 2012