GroW offers a full programme of welcoming and inclusive group activities for families with babies and children under 5 in the Wantage and Grove area
GroW is a charitable family community group, supported by Wantage Town Council, Grove Parish Council and other grants and donations.
Our Stay and Play, Baby and Antenatal 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.
We also offer courses and programmes, including the Centre for Emotional Health (formerly Family Links) parenting programmes and Welcome to the World programme, family first aid courses and baby massage courses. Please email contact@growfamilies.co.uk for further information.
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Our Autumn Programme
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 Babies 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, Grove Rugby club
Free play, including craft and messy play activities, finishing with a story and singing!
1-2.30pm Starts 8th September and then first Tuesday of the month, Young Parents group, Grove Rugby club
A Stay and Play session for all Young Parents with bumps, babies and preschool aged children.
Wednesday
10-11.30am Stay and Play toddler group, East Challow Village hall
Free play, including craft and messy play activities, finishing with a story and singing!
12.45-2.15pm Bumps and Babies group, East Challow Village hall
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.
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.
Sessions are scheduled for:
2nd September
7th October
4th November
2nd December
10.30-11.30am. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
GroW Outside!
Meet in Betjemen Millenium Park, Wantage
An outdoor play session, with free play followed by a story and singing.
Sessions are scheduled for:
9th and 23rd September
14th October
11th and 25th November
9th December
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!
7-9pm. Last Thursday of the month. Community Birth Group, Grove Day Centre, School Lane, Grove
Run by local midwives for pregnant women. Offering advice, support, the opportunity to ask questions, as well as meet other mothers-to-be. There are four sessions covering different topics run on a rolling basis.
Sessions are scheduled for:
Apr 30th (Feeding your baby)
May 21st (Birth)
June 25th (Perinatal health and physio)
July 30th (Postnatal theme). There will also be a separate group for partners at this session.
Friday
10-11.30am Drop In Stay and Play Session at Wantage Library - no need to book
Free play, 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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