The Friends of Ledbury Children’s Centre run play sessions at Ledbury Children’s Centre for families with under-fives.

During the holidays older siblings may accompany.

Places at sessions need to be booked by contacting Becky on 07939 840315 or Jill 07531 31199.

Sessions run on a Wednesday and Friday afternoons (Wednesday 2.00 – 3.30 pm and Friday 1.30 – 3.00 pm). They offer lots of play and fun , in small groups, with crafts, messy play, stories, songs etc. The sessions are run ‘free flow’ so that children can play indoors and outdoors. Parents and children playing together is a big part of our sessions with the emphasis on outdoor fun. Wellies etc. can be provided. Drinks and healthy snacks are included.

Come rain or shine we have fun digging in the garden, watering, growing, mark making, exploring in a safe and friendly space. All of what we do is based on learning through play and having fun, letting children follow their interests in a safe way.

During the holidays there are some special ‘Fun in the Forest’ sessions’ which replace the above on those dates. These are Wednesday 2 and Friday 4 August, Wednesday 16 and Friday 18 August 2.00 – 4.00 pm. The sessions include den building, mud kitchen, art and craft, tools, fire lighting, cooking, stories and songs etc. Drinks and healthy snack included. Becky who runs these sessions is a trained Forest School Lead. The sessions are funded by Herefordshire Community Foundation and there will also be one at the autumn half term and the Christmas holiday.

The Friends have a Facebook page which is updated weekly with our activities and other related information. Sessions are free of charge but a voluntary contribution of £1.50 per family is very welcome for the regular weekly sessions.

‘The Friends would welcome new volunteers to help in their sessions. This is not an onerous commitment and would involve helping in one of our Play Sessions, Wednesday or Friday afternoon, once a month. The sessions are small, friendly and supportive. Activities would involve engaging with families, supporting play with children, helping to set up the sessions etc.

Our team of volunteers is friendly and supportive and the sessions are fun.

This opportunity may suit a grandparent or semi-retired person.

If you would like to know more please contact Becky on 07939 840315 or Jill 07531 311991

For further information contact Becky on 07939 840315 or Jill 07531 31199. Come and have fun’