Events and activities
All the activities we provide at The Orchard are free and are for children under 5 accompanied by an adult. There’s no need to book in advance; just turn up.
If food is provided then a small donation is encouraged to help us meet costs. Please note that our services are term time only and we don't operate on public holidays. Please look out for our special timetables during school holidays.
Please view our latest newsletter, Spring 2013.
May Half Term holiday timetable
Our May Half Term timetable (Monday 27 to Friday 31 May 2013) is now available.
Regular activities (Term Time, April to July 2013)
| Frequency | Day and Details | Where | Times |
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Mondays |
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| Weekly | Playbus Drop-in Weekly drop-in where young children can experience creative and learning activities. Support, friendship and advice for parents and carers. |
Long Hanborough (The Pavilion, Pinsley, OX29 8JG) |
10.30am-12.00pm |
| Fortnightly - next dates: 20 May, 3 & June, 1, 15 & 29 July | Children's Centre Mobile Enjoy rhyme time and story time, borrow books and access children’s centre information – all on board an exciting and innovative new bus unique to Oxfordshire. Contact Catherine on 07584 217346 for details of dates the mobile will be visiting on. | Standlake (St Giles Church car park, OX29 7SG) |
10.00am-11.30am |
| Weekly | Messy Mondays Paint, create, get messy and creative! Parents & carers can also access support and advice on a range of topics from child health to returning to work. |
Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | 1.00pm-2.30pm |
| Weekly | Woodstock Bumps to Ones A free group especially for expectant parents, and parents with babies up to one year, includes a Health Visitor Clinic. Friendship, support and advice for parents, and for babies - toys, activities and other babies. For more details contact Margaret 07771 506338 or Ruth 01993 811944. |
Woodstock Bowls and Tennis Club, (Cadogan Park, OX20 1UW) | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
Tuesdays |
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| Course (30th April to 9th July 2013, excluding 28th May) | PEEP for Twos course: all about language & communication 10 week course aimed at 2 year olds, this course will include singing, stories and play. Please contact Margaret or Tracey on 01865 880686 for further details. |
Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | 9.30am-11.00am |
| Weekly | Eynsham Babies, Bumps & Bouncers A group especially for expectant parents, and parents with babies up to one year, includes a weekly Health Visitor Clinic. Friendship, support and advice for parents, and for babies - toys, activities and other babies! Additionally, Health Visitor Clinic 1:00 – 3:00 in the health room – come and see your local Health Visitor in the comfort of the Children’s Centre. | Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | 1.00pm-2.45pm |
| Weekly | Playbus Drop-in Weekly drop-in where young children can experience creative and learning activities. Support, friendship and advice for parents and carers. |
Stonesfield (Village Hall car park, OX29 8HA) |
1.30pm-3.00pm |
Wednesdays |
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| Weekly | Feel Good Wednesdays A food themed drop-in exploring healthy eating, with play and activities for children and finishing with a sociable lunch for all. There is a suggested donation of £1 per adult and 50pence per child for the lunch. Please note: The cooking activity for children has been suspended for the summer term. |
Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Weekly | Playbus Drop-in Weekly drop-in where young children can experience creative and learning activities. Support, friendship and advice for parents and carers. |
Tackley (Village Hall car park, OX5 3AH) |
10.30am-12.00pm |
| Fortnightly - next date: 22 May, 5 & 19 June, 3 & 17 July | Children's Centre Mobile Enjoy rhyme time and story time, borrow books and access children’s centre information – all on board an exciting and innovative new bus unique to Oxfordshire. Contact Catherine on 07584 217346 for details of dates the mobile will be visiting on. | Stanton Harcourt (Village Hall car park, OX29 8HA) |
1.30pm-3.00pm |
Thursdays |
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| Weekly | Apple Jacks A weekly drop-in for all under fives with their parents and carers. Come and join us for music and dance followed by play for children. Parents & carers can also access support and advice on a range of topics from child health to returning to work. |
Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | 9.30am-11.30am |
| Weekly | Creative Drop-in A chance for your children to get creative and messy. Friendship, support and advice for parents and carers. |
Woodstock (Primary School Nursery class, OX20 1LL) |
1.00pm-3.00pm |
Fridays |
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| Course - Starts 3 May 2013 | HENRY A bookable 8 week course with a focus on 'Healthy Eating and Nutrition in the Really Young'. To find out of there are free spaces available, or for further information, please contact Karen on 01865 880686. |
Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Four week course (rolling programme) | Baby Massage - rolling programme Learn how to massage your baby in a safe and gentle way. This course runs for four Fridays. Places are limited so to book your place on our next four week course please contact Karen on 01865 880686. |
Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | Afternoon |
| Rolling programme | Stepping Stones wellbeing course For those who prefer being in a smaller group. Please note this is not an open group - contact Paula on 01865 880686 for further details. |
Eynsham (Children's Centre Hub, OX29 4LJ) | Afternoon |
This page was last updated on May 17, 2013
