Nottingham City Council Children’s Centres are gearing up for a host of events to keep the little ones entertained over the Easter holidays.
There’ll be something for all the family including Easter egg hunts and Frozen-themed parties.
There are 18 Children’s Centres across the city and they offer a range of free services and activities for families and their children. Services can vary at each centre according to the needs of the local community, but all centres provide links to childcare, family support and a range of parent and toddler activities.
All of the centres have family support teams who work with children and young people from birth to 19 and their families, offering play and youth activities, and support in areas including disability, mental health, emotional wellbeing and school attendance.
Check out some of the events happening at the city’s Children’s Centres:
Aspley, Bilborough and Broxtowe Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Easter Eggstravaganza – Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 and Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 April from 10am to 1pm at Phoenix Adventure playground for ages 0 – 5 years
- Easter Eggstravaganza – Friday 10 and 17 April from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Phoenix Adventure playground for ages 5 – 11 years
St Ann’s (South) and St Ann’s (North) Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Play Activities – Wednesday 8 April at St Ann’s Play Centre from 2pm to 4pm.
- St Ann’s Family Fun Day – Wednesday 15 April at St. Ann’s Play Centre from 12pm to 3pm. Please book a place by calling 0115 876 1700.
Sneinton Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Sneinton Family Fun Event – Tuesday 7 April at Sneinton Children’s Centre there will be an Easter egg hunt and a chance to meet some furry and scaly friends. From 12pm to 3pm, please call the centre to book: 0115 8761700
- Stonebridge City Farm – Monday 13 to Friday 17 April at Stonebridge City Farm there will be animal handling, pony grooming and Lamb feeding. Open from 10am to 4pm, see their website for more details www.stonebridgecityfarm.com
Sherwood and Edwards Lane Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Music Time with Rainbow Stripes – Thursday 9 April at Sherwood & Edwards Lane Children’s Centre from 10am to 10.30am and 10.50am to 11.30am for ages 0-5years
- Spring Theme Stay & Play Session – Wednesday 15 April at Sherwood & Edwards Lane Children’s Centre from 9am to 11am for ages 0-5years
Clifton Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Easter Family Fun Event – Tuesday 7 April at Clifton Flower Park there will be an Easter egg hunt, crafts and an egg and spoon race from 1pm to 3pm
- Frozen Themed Party – Tuesday 14 April at Clifton Children’s Centre from 1pm to 3pm. Open to all ages.
Hyson Green Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Easter Family Fitness – Tuesday 7 April at Forest Recreation Ground there will be exercise and games for all the family and an Easter Egg Hunt from 1pm to 2.30pm.
- Spring into Fitness – Tuesday 14 April at Hyson Green Children’s Centre there will be exercise and games for all the family from 1pm to 2.30pm
Southglade Access Centre (Bestwood) – For more events see the activities timetable
- Eggstravaganza Family Stay and Play – Friday 10 April at Southglade Access Centre from 9.30am to 11.30am. Open to all the family.
- Spring Into… Family Stay and Play – Monday 13 April at Top Valley/ Bestwood Park Children’s Centre from 2pm to 4pm. Open to all the family.
Top Valley and Bestwood Park Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Easter Eggstravaganza – Thursday 9 April at Top Valley and Bestwood Park Children’s Centre from 1pm to 3pm. Open to all the family.
- Spring Into… Family Stay and Play – Monday 13 April at Top Valley and Bestwood Park Children’s Centre from 2pm to 4pm. Open to all the family.
The Meadows Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Easter Craft – Wednesday 8 April at Meadows Children’s Centre from 1.30pm to 3pm open to all the family.
- Frozen Themed Party – Wednesday 15 April at Meadows Children’s Centre from 1.30pm to 3.30pm open to all the family.
Bulwell and Bulwell Forest Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Trip to Nottingham Castle (Nottingham at the Seaside) – Tuesday 7 April from 10.30am to 2.30pm. To book a place contact Sarah Wilkinson on 0115 876 2220
- Family Easter play session – Wednesday 8 April at Bulwell Community Gardens from 1pm to 3pm for ages 0 – 11 years
Basford Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Eggstravaganza Family Stay and Play – Thursday 9 April at Top Valley/ Bestwood Park Children’s Centre from 1pm to 3pm
- Let’s Get Physical – Tuesday 14 April at Leen Valley Community Centre from 1pm to 2.30pm
Wollaton Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Easter Celebrations – Friday 10 April at Wollaton Children’s Centre from 1.15pm to 2.45pm for ages 0 – 5 years
- Play Session – Monday 13 April at Wollaton Children’s Centre from 10am to 12pm, for ages 0 – 5 years
Radford Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Balloon Woods Adventure Playground – Tuesday 7 April there will be Easter egg and hat decoration and chocolate nest eggs from 10am to 12.30pm for ages 5-3 years
- Family Fun Easter Celebrations – Thursday 9 April at Radford Children’s Centre from 10am to 11.30am for ages 0-5 years
Dunkirk , Lenton and Lenton Abbey Children’s Centre – For more events see the activities timetable
- Balloon Woods Adventure Playground – Tuesday 7 April there will be Easter egg and hat decoration and chocolate nest eggs from 10am to 12:30pm for ages 5-13 years
- Balloon Woods Adventure Playground – Monday 13 April there will be a Balloon Woods bake off, plus arts, crafts, football & basketball from 10am to 12.30pm for ages 5-13 years
Anyone who cares for, or is expecting a child can register to use the centres. For more information head to www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/childrenscentres