1. Dear Parents, we no longer send out hard copies of posters, though they will be available at the centre. If you have an e-mail address we can contact you at please let us know by e-mailing emily.hopton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to give us permission to send you updates. If you are not receiving updates please talk to a member of staff at the front desk.emily.hopton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Please remember to book for sessions at the front desk. Parking is available in the car park opposite the reception door, but if this area is full you will need to park off-site. Thank you. Our address: The Rowans Children’s Centre, Pondmoor Road, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 7JZ. Monday 10:00 - 11:30 German Group. 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of the month. Please call Anja on 07940 888767 for information. 10:00 - 11:30 Russian/ Lithuanian Group. 4 th Monday of the month. Please call Yulia on 07870 813072 for information. 10:00 - 11:30 Hanover Gardens Mother & Baby Drop-In (The Residents Lounge, Hanover Gardens, Hanworth Road, RG12 7PD. The residents lounge is inside the centre.) 10:30 - 12:00 Breastfeeding Café – Drop-in and talk to a Midwife about breastfeeding. 13:30 - 15:00 Creative Play Together – for children who are 0 – 5 years (Please call to book) Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 Family Play Together (For Walkers – 5 years) (Please call to book) 10:00 - 11:00 Family Fitness – Please call to book – no crèche. £2.00 per session. 13:00 - 14:00 Baby Remedies - Weaning (Once a month – please call for dates) 13:00 - 13:30 Hindi Group – 2 nd Tuesday of the month. (Tues 11th Jan, 8th Feb, 8th Mar & Friday 8th April due to Easter). 13:00 - 15:00 Stay & Cook – For parents who want to cook healthier meals (Please call to book) £2.00 per session. 13:30 - 15:00 Citizen’s Advice Bureau Appointments (Locations vary – please call 01344 317020 to book) 17:00 - 18:00 ‘KIDS’ Together - For Young People with Additional Needs & their Parents (Private group – please call Claire on 07791 062559 for information. This group meets on the 2 nd Tuesday evening of each month until March). Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 Moving & Exploring for Babies – For babies up to Crawlers (Please call to book) 10:30 - 12:00 Bumps and Babies – (For parents - from conception until baby is 6 months) 12:00 - 13:00 Baby Massage – Next course starts 5 th January - £12.00 per 6 - week course (Please call to book). Children must be 6 wks +. Thursday 09:30 - 11:20 Well Baby Clinic (Not 1st Thurs of month) Please arrive by 11:20, or you may be too late to be seen. 09:00 - 11:30 Speech & Language Therapy Drop - In (1st Thurs of month) 14:00 - 15:00 Play Rangers in the Garden - This session is outside, so children should wear suitable clothes. 13:00 - 13:35 6 wk course: MAD Academy Walkers – Next: Jan 6 th – Feb 10 th (Please call to book) £12.00 per child per course. 13:40 - 14:05 6 wk course: MAD Academy Babies – Next: Jan 6th – Feb 10 th (Please call to book - babies need to be 12 wks+ to attend) £12.00 per child per course. 15:45 - 17:15 Spanish Group. 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of the month. Please call Mercedes on 07777 641350 for information 15:30 - 17:00 Russian/ Lithuanian Group. 2 nd Thursday of the month. Please call Yulia on 07870 813072 for information. Friday 10:00 - 11:00 Baby Yoga – Next course starts Fri 14 th Jan - £12.00 per 6 - week course (Please call to book) Children must be 6 wks +. 13:00 - 14:00 Soft Play for Childminders (Not 1 st Fri of mnth). Please call to book. £1.00 per child per session. 13:00 - 14:00 Soft Play for Parents under 21 years (1 st Fri of month). Please call to book. £1.00 per session. 13:30 - 15:00 Family Play Together at Birch Hill Community Centre on the 2nd Friday of month. Birch Hill Community Centre, Leppington, Birch Hill, Bracknell, RG12 7WW. 14:05 - 15:05 Soft Play for all ages (Please call to book). £1.00 per child per session. 16:00 - 18:00 Early Bird’s Tea Party – (1 st Friday of month). For children under 9 who have a diagnosis of ASD. Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 Just Dads – Every 1 st Saturday of the month - next group 8 th January. 10:00 - 12:00 Slovak Group – Every 1 st Saturday of the month - next group 8 th January. ‘KIDS’ Together - For Young People with Additional Needs (Private group – please call the Family Information Service on 0800 328 9148 for details) Available Monday - Friday - Swap Shop - FREE, Good quality, baby and toddler clothes to collect, swap or donate. Coming soon… Postnatal Parenting Sessions, Nutritionist Courses, More first aid, self esteem courses and more… Unless otherwise stated sessions are for parents and their children. Bracknell Forest Children’s Centres The Rowans Tel:01344 312800 The Rowans Children’s Centre What’s On in the New Year!

2. Dear Parents, We no longer send out hard copies of the posters, though they will be available at the centre. If you have an e-mail address we can contact you at please let us know by e-mailing emily.hopton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to give us permission to send you updates. If you are not receiving updates and have already given us your email address please check with the staff at the front desk. emily.hopton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk The Sycamores Children’s Centre serves the communities of Crown Wood, Harmans Water, Forest Park and Martins Heron. At present there is no central building for the centre so we will run sessions from community venues. Monday 11:00 – 12:00 at Crown Wood Hall: Baby Massage – Next course starts 10 th January (£2.00 per session. Please call to book your place). Children must be 6 wks +. 13:00 – 14:30 at Crown Wood Hall: Well Baby drop-in clinic run by the Health Visiting Team (Not 1 st Mon of month). Please arrive by 14:20, or you may be too late to be seen. Crown Wood hall is on Opladen Way, Bracknell, RG12 0PE. Thursday 09:30 - 11:00 at Crown Wood Hall: Family Play Together drop-in session every week. Crown Wood hall is on Opladen Way, Bracknell, RG12 0PE. 11:10 - 11:35 at Crown Wood Hall: 6 wk course: MAD Academy for Walkers – Next: Jan 6th – Feb 10 th (Please call to book) £12.00 per child per course. 11:40 - 12:15 at Crown Wood Hall: 6 wk course: MAD Academy for Babies – Next: Jan 6th – Feb 10 th (Please call to book – children must be 3 mnths + to attend) £12.00 per child per course. Friday 13:30 – 15:00 at St. Paul’s Church Hall: Family Play Together on the 1 st and 3 rd Fridays of the month. St. Paul’s Church Hall, The Square, Harman's Water, RG12 9LP. Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 Just Dads (Next group 8 th January). At The Rowans Centre, Pondmoor Rd, Bracknell, RG12 7JZ. 10:00 - 12:00 Slovak Group (Next group 8 th January). At The Rowans Centre, Pondmoor Rd, Bracknell, RG12 7JZ. ‘KIDS’ Together - For Young People with Additional Needs (Private group – please call the Family Information Service on 0800 328 9148 for details) At The Rowans Centre, Pondmoor Rd, Bracknell, RG12 7JZ. Coming soon… Postnatal Parenting Sessions, Nutritionist Courses, More first aid, self esteem classes and more… Unless otherwise stated sessions are for parents and their children. Bracknell Forest Children’s Centres The Sycamores Tel:01344 312800 The Sycamores Children’s Centre - What’s On in the New Year!