GroW offers welcoming and inclusive group activities for families with babies and children under 5
GroW is a charitable family community group, supported by Wantage Town Council, Grove Parish Council and other grants and donations.
Our Stay and Play and Baby groups offer a warm welcome with messy play, craft activities, stories and singing, as well as the chance for parents and carers to relax, meet others and access information.
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We also offer courses and programmes, including the Family Links parenting programme, family first aid courses and baby massage courses
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Our Autumn Programme​​
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Monday
10-11.30am Stay and Play toddler group, St John's Church, Grove
Free play, including craft and messy play activities, finishing with a story and singing!
12.45-2.15pm Bumps and Beyond baby group, St John's Church, Grove
For newborns through to crawling. A relaxed and friendly session with the opportunity to meet other new parents and build a support network locally. An informal group with some singing with your baby at the end of the session.
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Tuesday
10-11.30am Stay and Play toddler group, Challow Village Hall, East Challow
Free play, including craft and messy play activities, finishing with a story and singing!
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Wednesday
10.30-11.30am. First Wednesday of the month. Stay and Play at Elmbrook Court care home
Smaller, quieter sessions held in a residents lounge, for interaction and friendship between local families and residents.
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Please note that this session takes place on the first Wednesday of the month. We currently have sessions scheduled for:
6th November
4th December
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Thursday
10-11.30am Stay and Play toddler group, The Beacon, Wantage
Free play, including craft and messy play activities, finishing with a story and singing!
12.45-2.15pm Bumps and Beyond baby group, The Beacon, Wantage
For newborns through to crawling. A relaxed and friendly session with the opportunity to meet other new parents and build a support network locally. An informal group with some singing with your baby at the end of the session.
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Friday
10-11am Drop In Stay and Play Session at Wantage Library - no need to book
Free play, finishing with a story and singing!
9.30-11am Stay and Play Session at St John's School, Wellington Gate, Grove
Free play, including craft and messy play activities, finishing with a story and singing!
- Booking is essential for all groups except the Drop In session at Wantage Library
- Bookings open 1 week before each group
- We are very busy, however it is worth going on the waiting list, as we often get cancellations in the days leading up to a group.
- Groups are free to attend, however a suggested donation of £2-£3 (cash or contactless) is very welcome!
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