Children and Families

Meet with other parents with neurodiverse children (no diagnosis needed) to share experiences, strategies and tips. Rest assured you are most welcome here, even if you have been made to feel unwelcome elsewhere.

Mondays (12 & 19 May, 2, 9, 16 & 23 June).

1 - 2:45pm.

Free (with free creche available for 0 - 4 year olds only).

To register your interest please email dawnhalls@gl11.org.uk. To reserve a space in the creche please email kathredmond@gl11.org.uk.

Help your child have the best possible start in life! Join our free eight-week HENRY Right from the Start programme for parents.

Thursdays from 15 May to 10 July (term time only).

10am - 12pm.

Free, with free creche for 0 - 4 year olds.

This course takes place at Family Action Treetops Children and Family Centre, School Road, Dursley, GL11 4NZ.

Booking required, contact 01453 545904 or email kathredmond@gl11.org.uk.

Please note that we are not able to accommodate children older than 4 in the creche.

It's nearly time for summer holiday Adventure Play! Join us in August for outdoor, messy, parent-free time, which this year is for 5 - 12 year olds.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in August (except 14 and 21 August)

5 - 7 year olds: 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm (£5 per session, snack included*)

8 - 12 year olds: 9:30am - 3:30pm (£15 per day, lunch included*)

To book please email kathredmond@gl11.org.uk or call 01453 548530.

*concessions available, please let Kath know if cost will be an issue.

This summer Adventure Play is hitting the road! Join us for two special trips for 8 - 12 year olds.

Thursday 14 August, 9:30am - 4pm: Bristol Zoo Project.

Thursday 21 August, 9:30am - 4pm: Blaise Castle.

Each trip costs £15 per child, including lunch (concessions available).

Booking required via email to kathredmond@gl11.org.uk (please note that due to limited space we cannot accommodate parents on these trips).

Have a huge pile of outgrown children’s clothes and toys hanging about? Need a new bundle to keep up with growth spurts?

Our next BOBS - Bank Of Baby Stuff is on Wednesday 22 October, 9:30 - 11:30am.

Join the recycling revolution! Donate, swap or take away what you need. Everything is FREE! Just drop in (please bring a bag if you can).

BOBS coincides with our Cost of Living Day, offering a whole range of free advice and support as well as £1 meals in our cafe all day. For more information on our Cost of Living Day click here.

Donation guidelines

Your donations of the following things will be made available to families of all backgrounds, living locally:

• Baby clothes - all sizes

• Baby/cot bedding

• Toddler clothes, shoes, coats, winter wear

Please note that due to lack of space, we CANNOT accept these bulky items: cots, prams, pushchairs, highchairs, moses baskets, car seats or large toys, e.g. play kitchens, garages etc. We are also not currently accepting maternity clothes. Thank you.

Please note, we will only be accepting donations from August.

Drop in and join us for creative, messy play for you and your little ones aged 0 - 4, every Monday morning.

9:30am - 11:00am.

£2.50 per family.

No booking required, just drop in.

Please note that we are not able to accommodate children older than 4 in this group.

Messy Monday is running throughout August (except Bank Holiday Monday 25th) and will include lunch after the session!

This friendly drop in group for 0 - 4 year olds is held in Sharpness Village Hall every Wednesday.

Includes a snack, a drink, and a monthly Health Visitor session.

9:30am - 11:00am.

£2 per session.

No booking required, just drop in.

Runs term-time only.

Please note that we are not able to accommodate children older than 4 in this group.

We currently have free creche sessions at GL11 on Monday (1pm to 2.45pm) and Wednesday (12.30pm to 2.30pm) afternoons, for 0 - 4 years.

If you are a parent with baby or toddler, needing our Wednesday expert advice on your finances, housing concerns, etc. Or just need to visit our Community Pantry to do a low-cost weekly shop. Why not take advantage of our free creche to get the support you need while children are safely at play with our fully trained families team, Kath, Kim and Lindsay.

On Mondays, you can find out more about all of GL11’s activities, and just take some time out for yourself in our Cafe with a hot drink and some cake.

We also occasionally run one-off creche sessions to help parents participate in activities at GL11. Check out our Activities & Courses section for any specific details.

There is a limit to creche numbers on any one day, so best to ring GL11 first on 01453 548530 just to double check on availability.

Please note that we are not able to accommodate children older than 4 in the creche.

With delicious hot meals and activities for children, come and join our dedicated family time at the GL11 Cafe. Everything's £1!

Wednesdays.

3 - 5pm (last orders 4:30pm).

No booking required, just drop in.

Drop in to our Family Fridays at GL11 to join other families with children aged 0 - 4 for playful activities and a delicious, freshly cooked lunch.

Includes a monthly Health Visitor session and our Community Pantry is also open 10am - 12noon every week.

9:30am - 12 noon.

£3.50 per session (includes lunch for 2 adults and children, additional adults will need to pay £2.50 for lunch).

No booking required, just drop in.

Runs term-time only.

Please note that we are not able to accommodate children older than 4 in this group.

We have a monthly Health Visitor session at both our weekly Family Friday sessions at GL11, and at our weekly Sharpness Parent & Toddler group in Sharpness Village Hall.

No need to book. If you need to see a Health Visitor, just drop in and see us on one of these dates.

Join a fun-filled Stay and Play session at GL11 Community Hub. A perfect opportunity for dads and their little ones (0-5 years) to connect, play, and make new friends.

Second Saturday of every month.

10am - 12pm.

Click here to book.