The Ray Allen Centre Bulletin Little Rays Day Nursery

Little Rays Day Nursery
Provides fully inclusive day care from 3 months to rising 5’s,
51 weeks of the year, open from Monday to Friday.
For Further details contact Little Rays Nursery on 01233 622307
Attention Dads
Starlight Studio Training for Dads to be held on Saturday 23rd
November at The Ray Allen Centre. Please enquire at reception
for times or phone The Ray Allen Centre for more information:
01233 620495.
The Ray Allen
Centre Bulletin
October, November, December 2013
Ray Allen Children’s Centre
Stanhope Road
Stanhope
Ashford Kent TN23 5RN
01233 620495
01233 642363
[email protected]
www.kentchildrenscentres.org.uk
Visit the popular, family friendly Light Bites Café, which is open to the
public weekdays, 8am until 3.30pm.
Enjoy delicious, good value snacks, breakfasts, lunches and drinks
Please note
Family Club will now be closing its doors at 11.15am, so everyone can
be seen by a Health Visitor before the end of the session at 11.30am.
Stay and Play on Thursday’s is now only for under 2’s
Everyday English Course
11 week courses for parents to update English skills. An optional test is held on
the 11th week to achieve a level 1 or 2 qualification.
Crèche spaces are available. Call the Centre or visit reception for details.
* Crèche places for all courses are limited so please contact the Centre
to request a crèche booking form and book your space!
FUN, FREE and LOCAL
Open:
Monday-Friday
8.00am-6.00pm
11:30am - 1:30pm A toy loaning service for children aged from birth to 5
years held in the main hall. It costs £2.50 for annual
membership and from 50p to borrow a toy. Toy Library
will be open again on Tuesday 4th February 2014.
Oct 1st,8th,15th,22nd,29th
Nov 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Dec 3rd
Oct 22nd, Nov 5th,
12th, 19th.
Toy Library
Baby Massage
9:30am - 11:00am Enjoy Sensory and messy play activities, lots of toys
and space for your under 2’s to enjoy, as well as a
comfy baby area.
Nov 22nd.
Sept 28th
Oct 5th
Nov 2nd, 23rd
Dec 14th
Swap Shop
Bulgarian
Community
Hub
Come and use our community garden,
which is open all day everyday during
the week. Have a picnic with the
children , let them do some gardening,
or have a run around in a safe secure
place. There’s also a fab pirate ship for
some imaginative play. Free to use at
anytime. Please remember your
children need to be supervised and
remain your responsibility at all times.
Bring along your unwanted children’s items in good,
clean condition up to one week before the Swap Shop.
Please contact reception prior to bringing large items.
Come along on the day and fill your bags for free!
Autumn Fun
Thursday 7th
November
1pm-2.30pm
Come and enjoy dome
fun craft and activities
book your place at
reception.
Photographer here
on Friday 15th
November.
To book your slot
please see
reception or call
The Ray Allen
Centre
01233 620495
Christmas Party.
Thursday 12th Dec
12.30-2.30pm
To avoid
disappointment book
your place with
reception or call
01233 620495
10.00am - 1.00pm A cultural hub to present and promote the Bulgarian
and other ethnic minorities, language and cultural life
in the local area. Call Georgi for more information on :
01233 620495.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
9:30am -1:00pm
Oct 25th
Nov 22nd
Dec 13th
Childminder
Drop-in
Childminders get together to share good practice and
take advantage of play opportunities at the Centre.
9:30am - 10:30am Drop-in to the centre to see Julie Waissen our
Employments and Benefits Officer.
Employment & Oct
Benefits Advice 3rd,10th,17th,24th,31st
Nov 7th, 14th, 21st,
28th
Dec 5th, 12th, 19th
Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th,
24th
Nov 7th, 14th, 21st,
28th
Dec 5th
Stay & Play
Drop-In Under
2’s
(Term time
only)
Drop-in to Light Bites Café to see Jenny Pullen from
The National Careers Service about CV writing, interview techniques, looking for jobs and confidence
building or career advice.
For babies 8 weeks to 6 months. A 4 week course
which can help to enhance bonding, reduce sleep
problems and reduce colic. Booking essential, please
phone The Ray Allen Centre to book a place with
reception.
9:30am -12:00pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
12:45pm - 2:45pm A group for parents under 20 to enjoy activities with
their babies and toddlers. A free lunch is provided.
National Career Oct 10th and 24th.
Service
Nov 7th, 21st.
Dec 5th, 19th.
Ray Allen Community
Garden
Sat
Fri
Thurs
Nov 26th, Dec 3rd,
10th, 17th
9:30am - 11:30am Enjoy craft activities and benefit from the large range
of play equipment or the baby area. Your child can
also enjoy a snack and song time at the end of the
session.
Oct 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Nov 5th, 12th, 19th,
26th
Dec 3rd, 10th
Stay & Play
Drop-In
(Term time
only)
Tues
Oct 7th, 14th, 21st,
28th
Nov 4th, 11th, 18th,
25th
Dec 2nd, 9th, 16th
Young Parents
Group
9:30am - 11:15am Offering health advice, baby weighing, and the opportunity to meet other families in a fun, safe environment
for your child.
Oct 7th,14th,21st,28th
Nov 4th, 11th, 18th,
25th
Dec 2nd, 9th, 16th,
23rd, 30th
Family Club
Information
Mon
Time
Date
Name of
Group
Day