NCT Southam and Villages is a community group run by volunteers and welcomes every new parent. The branch has been supporting new families for over 15 years, running a Bumps and Babies group every Friday 10am-11.30am at the Graham Adams Centre in Southam. Here parents can access free infant feeding support from qualified breastfeeding counsellors, find information and forge friendships, as well as enjoying free hot drinks and snacks. We also offer a monthly Sling Library, run Nearly New Sales and parent socials. For more information follow us on Facebook: SouthamNCT or email coordinator.southam@nct.org.uk.
An Atherstone partnership spanning years to provide an education of music on the move and a personal confidence that will last a child's lifetime. The Phantom Knights are recruiting new members into their organisation. Percussion, Brass, Keyboards, Guard (Dance with Equipment). Tuesdays from 6.30pm - 8pm at Racemeadow Academy. You don't need to be experienced, why not come along and sample the fun for yourself, share in the excitement and the formula that makes this group something very special. For more information email carl@phantom-knights.com or call 01827 713919 and ask for Carl.
On the second Sunday of every month from 2pm - 3:30pm, come along to the Hockley Heath Pavilion at the park for tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. We have games for children and each month set up fun and crafty activities for everyone to enjoy. Run by local mums, it's free for all and we accept donations to contribute to the continued running of the event. Find us on Facebook: Hockley Heath Café in the Park.
We meet on Wednesday evenings at Whitestone Community Centre, Magyar Cresent, Nuneaton. Rainbows aged 4-7 meet 5pm – 6pm / Brownies aged 7-10 meet 6pm – 7.30pm / Guides aged 10 – 14 meet 7.30pm to 9pm. Girlguiding is a place where girls can explore the things they love to do or enjoy new adventures while having fun with friends. Activities help girls develop their creative side, get out into the great outdoors, learn how to look after themselves, others and the world we live in. Register to join at www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-a-child/.
We are a brand-new group for young people aged 8-14 who love to sing. We sing a wide variety of music, improving vocal skills whilst having fun. We are aiming to work towards regular local performances. We meet on Thursdays during term time, 6pm-7pm at the Catholic Church Hall, Priory Road, Alcester. Please email alcesteryouthchoir@gmail.com for more information and a registration form. New members are very welcome.
For secondary school young people, we meet every Wednesday evening from 7pm-8.50pm at Wolston Leisure & Community Centre, Old School Fields, Manor View, Manor Estate, CV8 3PD. Lots of fun, indoor and outdoor games (including an All-Weather Pitch), arts & crafts, face painting, cooking and much more. Youth workers or young people, contact Shân on 07799 668800 or email wolstonyouthclub@gmail.com.
We are a small charity changing lives in Warwick by combatting loneliness, social and financial isolation by bringing people together. We provide a friendly, inclusive community centre at 39 Oakwood Grove, CV34 5TD (on the number 1 bus route) for all ages from 0 to 100! We run youth clubs for ages 7 to 16, wellbeing and companionship activities for over 60s, cost-of-living, food support, and signposting for anyone struggling, and a Community Café selling delicious homemade cake. There are also exercise classes, tuition, support groups, hobby groups, room hire for parties, and more! Call 01926 494200 for more information.
Every first Tuesday of the month, unless announced on Facebook, Coffee, Cake and Chat from 10.30am – 12pm. Everyone welcome, £2.50 for cake with your coffee (not limited to one cup or cake). On 19th October, Quiz at 7pm. £7.50 each including a light supper and pudding. Cash prize for the winning team, maximum 6 to a team. On 24th November, Father Christmas Grotto and Christmas Fair. Doors open 10.30am, close at 2pm with the raffle. Lots of different stalls, light lunches, drinks and snacks. Children under 12 free, adults 30p. All proceeds to the ongoing upkeep of the Community Centre. At Horton Close, off School Lane, CV7 9GL. We have a car park and wheelchair access.
Are you looking for a new activity for your child? Our Scout group meets at Christ Church, Frankpledge Road, CV3 5GT on Friday evenings and we have spaces for new members aged 6-14. We run an active programme from archery to zip-wires and many more indoor & outdoor adventures. We promote friendship, team building and life skills. For more information contact Dave at david_059@hotmail.com or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4thCovScouts.
Calling girls aged 4-18! Spaces are available in all Girlguiding sections (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers) at various units on weeknight evenings in Finham, Cheylesmore and Stivichall. Girlguiding gives girls the chance to have fun, build friendships, try challenges and go on adventures. Register your daughter today at www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-a-child/.
Free speakers and activity kits for schools and clubs. For more information visit www.schoolsliaisoncommunity.net/ or call 01926 490456.
Bidford Juniors are excited to announce that we are now able to offer football training opportunities for all girls aged from 5 to 15 on a Sunday morning at The Big Meadow. All training is delivered by FA Qualified female coaches and the cost is only £3 per week. To find out more please visit our website at www.bidfordjuniorsfc.co.uk or find us on Facebook.
Coffee Morning every Monday and Saturday from 10am-11.30am, £1.50 for unlimited tea/coffee and biscuits. On 2nd December, Quiz Night, 7pm-late, £10 per person, £5 goes towards your Greek food. For more information message Karen on 07395 059945 or email twycrossvillagehall@outlook.com. On 9th December from 3pm-5pm, Children’s Christmas Party including a visit from Santa with gift, buffet food and lots of fun, £6, for more information message Asia on 07850 646240. All event information is on Facebook, Twycross Village Hall.
We are a free baby and toddler group which runs on Thursdays, 1.30pm-2.45pm and Fridays, 9.15am-10.30am and 11am-12.15pm every week during term time. We are located at the Barn (Bidford Baptist Church) on Waterloo Road. We enjoy lots of free play, some refreshments and a fun song time at the end of the session! If you live within the B50 postcode and you have children aged 0-4 years, we’d love for you to get in touch. We have a waiting list but we hope to allocate places to new families very soon. To make enquiries, please email stayandplay@thebarn.org.uk.
Bidford Library and Community Hub can be found next door to the school in Bramley Way. We are open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am-4pm and Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm. Please pop in and don’t forget to ask about the activities we run for both adults and children. Our phone number is 01789 773239.
Duplo (Lego for toddlers) directly after Rhyme Time every Tuesday from 10.30am. No booking required for this free event.
Atherstone Library, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX. Tel: 0300 555 8171
A happy, friendly, safe space for girls to create memories, learn new skills and try new things.
Weekly meetings, sleepovers, adventures, camps. We meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Rainbows 4-7years. Brownies 8-10years. Guides 10-14 years. Rangers 14-18 years. Leaders - new volunteers welcome. For more information visit www.girlguiding.org.uk or find us on Facebook.
4-6 Congreve Walk, Bedworth, CV12 8LY (open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm). The Community Space - a place just to be! Drop in for a chat and tea. Mental health support available. Mental Health Peer Support Group, drop in anytime on Thursdays between 11am and 1pm. Chill & Chat (11-16 yr olds), Thursdays 4pm-6.30pm. We have vacancies for various volunteer roles, retail, community space and listening volunteers. Grab a bargain at our charity shop! Bookable space is also available. For more information call Andrea Randall on 07918 648794 or email andrea.randall@independentadvocacy.org or anita.white@independentadvocacy.org.
A playgroup for parents/carers and children aged 0-5 years to meet at Arley & St Michael’s Community Centre, Gun Hill, CV7 8HA at 9.45am-11am on Fridays. Bring your little one for a fun-filled session and meet other parents/carers while your little one plays. With refreshments available, a selection of toys and resources, song time and special theme and activities each week, why don’t you come along and make some memories with your little one! Cost: Free! Donations welcome. For more information email karen.sharp12@gmail.com or find us on Facebook @ArleyPlaygroup.
Stay, Play and Take Away at Warwick Nursery School, every Thursday during term time, 1pm – 2.30pm. £2.50 contribution per family please. Come along and benefit from our experienced Early Years team in a relaxing setting.
We offer a range of services for children and young people aged 0-19 (25 SEND) and their families. Partners help us to provide services including: Stay and Play sessions for children aged 0-5yrs; Speech and Language support; Health Visitor clinics; Parenting Programmes; Mental Health support; Community Cafe; Nursey for children aged 2-4yrs. We currently deliver services at this centre in Bedworth, Newdigate Primary & Nursery School, Bulkington Library and Keresley Newland Primary Academy. We are open Monday – Thursday, 8.30am-4pm & Friday, 8.30am-12pm. For more information call 024 7649 4171, email childrenfamilycentre@stmichaels.covmat.org or visit www.stmichaels.covmat.org/children-and-family-centre.
A safe place for girls to make friends, have fun and learn new skills. Explorers aged 5 – 8. Juniors aged 8 – 11. Seniors aged 11 – 14. Brigaders aged 14 – 18. Duke of Edinburgh Award and Queens Award can be completed with us. We meet every Thursday at St John’s Hall, Ansley Common from 6pm to 7.30pm/8pm (term time). For more information call Ruth Kinderman on 07752 468145 or email 1stchapelendgirlsbrigade@gmail.com. Church uniformed organisation established in 1893 and the adventure goes on!
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides for girls aged 5-14 years. We meet on a Friday night, 5.30pm to 9pm, during term time at the 3rd Scout Hut, Bromleigh Drive. Make great new friends, learn new skills, indoors and outdoors and gain badges. To register go to www.girlguiding.org.uk. If you want more information visit us for a chat on a Friday night.
We are a not-for-profit swim school based at Alan Higgs Centre & Lyng Hall School in Coventry and offer swimming lessons from ages 4+ years. Our aim is to bring life skills to people in a fun and friendly manner and having them enjoy their time in the water! We have direct links to City of Coventry Swimming Club so swimmers can develop their swimming and/or water polo skills if they wish to. Further information can be seen at www.coventryswimschool.co.uk.
We are a South Warwickshire Charity who provide sessions for children and adults with additional needs. The user-led sessions we deliver promote independence, raise self-esteem and build confidence so participants are always learning, whilst having fun alongside friends old and new. We have a wide variety of sessions both via Zoom and at safe venues. For more information these can be viewed at www.ileap.co.uk or contact sparkle@ileap.co.uk and someone will get in contact. We also have volunteering opportunities for people aged 13 years+ to get involved with. For more information please contact Natalie at volunteer@ileap.co.uk.
Do you love to sing? Join AC Academy Coventry, Armonico Consort’s singing education programme for young people aged 7-16 every Wednesday 4.15pm-5.30pm at St Mary & St Benedict Catholic Primary School, Leigh Street, Coventry, CV1 5HG. There are exciting opportunities to perform in a renowned venue each term and perform with world class artists. Weekly sessions only £1.00! For more information and to book your place please contact Ann Hannan on 07587 700740, email ahannan@armonico.org.uk or visit www.armonico.org.uk.
Are you aged between 14 and 17? Explorer Scouts offer the opportunity to have new, exciting opportunities and make new friends. We meet at Rough Close Campsite, Tanners Lane on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm, except during the school holidays. We are part of a worldwide uniformed organisation. Contact Harriet on 07538 091995 or email dragonsexplorerscouts@gmail.com for further information or just come along and meet us. Join the adventure.
Term time Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am - 11.30am at Berkswell Royal British Legion, Station Road, Balsall Common. For more information visit clairebearsbalsallcommon@gmail.com or call 07903 955757.
Themed free sessions for primary school aged children to build and create with Lego with their parent/carers. Every Saturday, 10am – 12pm. No booking required for this free event.
Atherstone Library, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX. Tel: 0300 555 8171
Songs, cuddles and tickles for babies newborn to 9 months. Enjoy quiet, gentle, tactile interaction with your baby. Free event every Monday and Friday, 10am-10.30am.
Atherstone Library, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX. Tel: 0300 555 8171
We are a not for profit organisation which has charity status. We have members aged 7 years upwards and cater for people learning to swim. We cater for people wishing to be competitive swimmers (all levels through to International level, both for children and adults) through to people who wish to swim for fitness and social benefits the sport can bring (children and adults). We also have a thriving water polo section for both juniors and seniors, men and women. Further details can be found at www.coventry-swimming.org.uk.
We are a uniformed youth organisation, offering a wide range of opportunities for young people aged 12 - 16. We offer activities of flying, gliding, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, adventurous training, sports, camps, leadership courses and activity weekends. New members will receive a warm welcome. We meet Monday & Wednesday evenings, 7.15pm - 9.30pm at the TA Centre, Sir Henry Parkes Road, Canley, Coventry, CV5 6TA. Please e-mail us at 163-atc@sky.com or call 024 7685 4929 during parade times.
Girls aged 5-7 can join Rainbows, Brownies are aged 7-10, Guides is for girls aged 10-14, and girls aged 14-25 can join the Rangers section. The different groups meet on a weekly basis all over Coventry, normally during the school term time, so make enquiries now and let your daughter join in lots of adventures, challenges and most of all good fun with friendship. You can find out more by visiting www.ggw.org.uk. If you fancy ‘having a go yourself’ as an adult, leaders of units have to be at least 18.
For secondary school young people, we meet every Thursday evening from 7pm-9pm at Binley Woods Youth Centre, next to the Primary School, Coombe Drive, Binley Woods, CV3 2QU. Lots of fun, indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, face painting, cooking and much more. Youth workers or young people, contact Shân on 07799 668800 or email binleywoodsyouthclub@gmail.com.
Come along to one of our two Rhyme Time sessions at Atherstone Library on a Tuesday or Wednesday, 10am-10.30am. These are free half-hour sessions of rhymes and songs for 0-2 year olds and their parents/carers. Come and join in the fun!
Atherstone Library, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX. Tel: 0300 555 8171
A free half-hour of stories, rhymes and fun for 2-4 year olds and their parents/carers. Every Wednesday at 11am-11.30am. Come and join in the fun!
Atherstone Library, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX. Tel: 0300 555 8171
