Please note that times/days of groups especially those at Children's Centres can change rapidly so to avoid disappointment do ring to check that the details are correct.
Lancaster - Monday Morning Monday Afternoon
Morecambe/Heysham - Monday
Carnforth - Monday morning Monday Afternoon
Toddler Group
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Cost: Each session will cost £1 for parent with one child or £1:50 for parent with two or more children. Please pay staff in groups. Vouchers can be bought from reception at Lune Park.
Time: 9:15am-11:15am
A chance for parents and carers to play, sing, get crafty and have a fun time with their children.
Toddler/3-5 years
Space Babies (0 - 18months)
Venue: Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE
Tel: 01524 35936
Time: 10am-10.45am
Cost: £27 for the 10 week term or £3 a session. You can just turn up but it is advisable to book classes in advance. This is a movement-based session to help stimulate your baby through music and sensory play whilst also enjoying some gentle exercise. Perfect for new parents or those with children under 18 months.
Baby/up to 18 months
Mini Mover
Venue: Hala St Pauls Community Centre, Lancaster
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 10-11am
Cost: £1 for parents with one child & £1.50 for parents with two or more children. Musical movement for parents & toddlers. No need to book, just turn up. A Firbank Children's Centre group.
Toddler
Bumps and Babes
Venue: St Paul's Church Hall (opp St Paul's Church), Scotforth Rd, Lancaster
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: £1 (includes refreshments)
For bumps and babies up to walking. This group is run by the local NCT branch. Limited parking at venue.
Bump/Baby
Stay and Play
Venue: Halton Children's Centre, next to Halton Library, Pennystone Rd, Halton
Tel: 01524 382818
Cost: Each session will cost £1 for parent with one child or £1:50 for parent with two or more children. Please pay staff in groups. Vouchers can be bought from staff at Halton Children’s Centre.
Time: 10am-11:30am
This is a group for babies and toddlers. Craft activities, messy play. Come and have some fun! Term Time only.
Library Story Time
Venue: Lancaster Junior Library, New St, Lancaster, LA1 1HY
Tel: 01524 580713
Time: 10am
Cost: FREE
No parking but there are a number of pay and display car parks nearby
Toddler/3-5 years
Steiner-based Parent and Toddler Group
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TX
Tel: 01524 841351
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: £4.50 for one child or £5 for a family
Natural, simple toys, imagination-based activities and storytime. Healthy snacks and drinks included
Toddler/3-5 years
Little Lambs
Venue: Christadelphian Hall, Main Road, SLyne
Time: 10am-12noo (term time only)
Cost: FREE
This baby and toddler group will start as of 7th November 2011.
Baby/toddler
Mini Movers (18 - 36 months)
Venue: Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE
Tel: 01524 35936
Time: 11.00am - 11.45am
Cost: £27 for the 10 week term or £3 a session. You can just turn up but it is advisable to book classes in advance.
www.ludusdance.org
Learn about movement together through songs, games and creative dance. No car park at venue but several nearby.
Toddler
Parent and Baby/Toddler Group
Venue: The Gregson Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY
Tel: 01524 849959
Time: 11am-12noon
Cost: £1 (includes refreshments)
The group is run cooperatively by all the parents and even meets throughout the school holidays. Male providers of childcare are welcomed.
Baby/Toddler
Poulton Children's Centre -click here for the latest What's On Guide
Heysham Children's Centre - click here for the latest What's On Guide
Busy Bodies
Venue: Poulton Memorial Hall
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Cost: FREE
There are public car parks nearby. A fun fitness session that benefits parents and children. The session involves movement and games and is aimed at children from walking - 5 years old.
Toddler/3-5 years
Chill and Chat with Breakfast
Venue: Balmoral Children's Centre, Balmoral Rd, Morecambe, LA3 1HH
Tel: 01524 413524
Cost: FREE
Time: 10.15am-11am
Relax with other mums/carers and children. Help and support from experienced staff and professionals.
Toddler/3-5 years
St Christopher's Baby and Toddler Group
Venue: St Christopher's Way, Bare, Morecambe
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: £1.50 to include tea/coffee for adults and juice and a biscuit for child.
Baby/Toddler
Star Buddy Breastfeeding group
Venue: Balmoral Children's Centre, Balmoral Rd, Morecambe, LA3 1HH
Tel: 01524 413524
Cost: FREE
Time: 1pm-2.30pm
Breastfeeding support group
All welcome
Inbetweenies
Venue: Carnforth Children's Centre, The Carnforth Hub, Kellet Rd, Carnforth
Tel: 01524 727900
Time: 10am-11.30am
Cost: Each session will cost £1 for parent with one child or £1:50 for parent with two or more children. Please pay staff in groups. Vouchers can be bought from reception at Carnforth Children's Centre.
For children who are not babies but not yet confident walkers. Ideal for children aged approximately 12 months to 2 years. Come and join in the fun activities, including stories, songs and playtime.
Toddler
Jumping Beans (2 - 4 years)
Venue: Ludus Dance, assembly rooms, king street, lancaster, LA1 1RE
Tel: 01524 35936
Time: 1.15pm-2pm
Cost: £27 for the 10 week term or £3.50 a session. You can just turn up but it is advisable to book classes in advance.
www.ludusdance.org
If you have ants in your pants and love to groove, come and join us for a fun creative dance session.
Toddler/3-4 years
Baby Massage
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 1.15pm-2:00pm
Cost: Each session will cost £1 for parent with one child or £1:50 for parent with two or more children. Please pay staff in groups. Vouchers can be bought from reception at Lune Park.
For babies aged 8 weeks to 9 months. All equipment provided. Massage may help with sleep problems, colic and constipation, relaxation and bonding with your baby. Free car park at venue.
Baby
Messy Mondays
Venue: Galgate Children's Centre, Ellel St John's C of E Primary School, Chapel St, Galgate, LA2 0GS
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 1.30pm-3pm
Cost: Each session will cost £1 for parent with one child or £1:50 for parent with two or more children. Please pay staff in groups. Vouchers can be bought from staff at Galgate Children’s Centre.
Have lots of fun getting messy with your child. Bring spare clothes!
Toddler/3-5
Child Health Clinic with Health Visitors
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 2:00pm-3:45pm - Monday
Cost: Each session will cost £1 for parent with one child or £1:50 for parent with two or more children. Please pay staff in groups. Vouchers can be bought from reception at Lune Park.
This clinic is run by Health Visitors. You can meet other mums and chat with your local Health Visitor. Free car park at venue.
Baby/Toddler/3-5 years
Baby Massage
Venue: Thurnham Glasson CE Primary School, Marsh Lane, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0EJ
Tel: 01524 518943 (Sam Whittle)
Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Cost: 50p donation
This group has a mum and toddler group running at the same time with a teaching assistant so mums can massage baby while older siblings are entertained. Free car park on site.
Baby
Glasson Parent and Toddler Group
Venue: Thurnham Glasson Church of England School, Marsh Lane, Glasson, LA2 0AR
Tel: 01524 751425
Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Cost: FREE
Friendly local toddler group. Parking outside venue.
Toddler/3-5 years
Hands Up! Baby Sign Language Courses
Tuesdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Location - The Woodlands Hotel, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RU
Contact - Deborah on 01524 298374
Cost: Just £38 per family per term
Deborah@handsup2sign.co.uk
Website - www.handsup2sign.co.uk
Children's Centres
Carnforth - The Carnforth Hub, Kellet Rd, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
Firbank - Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Heysham - Emmaus Road, Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2LL
Lune Park - Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Poulton - Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Balmoral - Balmoral Rd, Morecambe, LA3 1HH
Halton - Next to Halton Library, Pennystone Road, Halton LA2 6QE
Galgate - Ellel St John's Church of England Primary School, Chapel St., Galgate LA2 0GS
Appletree - Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB
Groups on other days of the week
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
For Breastfeeding Support Groups see Breastfeeding section