| Local Children's Groups and Activities |
This page was created at the suggestion of Paula, a regular visitor to the site, who had a baby in early 2001 and had been looking for this kind of information in a number of places. It is compiled from information within the public domain.
Special thanks to Marple Library for help setting this page up and to all the local mums who have helped to keep it up-to-date by advising me of changes and additions.
If you are aware of any details that are incorrect or out of date, please get in touch. If you are involved with an organisation that you think should appear in this list, please get in touch too.
For more information on registered childcare, toddler groups, support groups and self help in the Stockport area, visit Family Info Link:
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| 1st Marple Bridge Rainbows | Contact: |
| 1st Marple
Bridge Rainbows meet at Marple Bridge United Reformed Church, Hollins Lane, Marple Bridge on Friday during school terms from 5:15pm to 6:30pm. |
To join fill out the online application form form or ring Amanda on 07974645312 or Julie on 07779551976. |
| All Saints Marple | Contact: |
| All Saints
Nursery & Pre-School Monday - Friday 9.15am-12noon KIDS' CHURCH - 0-11's (more information). |
Dawn Carroll (Manager) Tel: 0161 449 5293 (MORNINGS ONLY)
Phil Alston - Tel: 0161 406 6110 |
| Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Postnatal Yoga | Contact: |
| Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Postnatal Yoga at Marple Library's Family Room... POSTNATAL YOGA - Monday's 1pm-2pm - for mummies after 6-week postnatal check - Bring baby with you or come alone for some well deserved me time. BABY MASSAGE - Friday's 12.30-1.30pm - for newborns to crawling. BABY YOGA - Friday's 1.30pm-2.30pm - for babies from 10-weeks to 12 months (older babies welcome). Friday classes start 6th May 2016. Monday classes start 9th May 2016. Baby Massage is a 4 week course costing £40. Postnatal Yoga and Baby Yoga run each week, costing £6.50 per class or £55 for 10 weeks (can be taken over 12 weeks). |
To book your place call/text Suzanne on 07980 969424
or email |
| Baby Sensory - Precious Early Learning for Babies | Contact: |
| Baby Sensory provide parent and baby classes specifically designed for babies aged from birth-13 months. Activities include: light shows, baby signing, massage, movement and exercise, scent and texture exploration, musical instruments, bonding activities, calming techniques, ideas for play at home, plus much more. Every week is different and every activity is research based in order to aid and promote development in a warm and fun environment. Baby Sensory have just been voted as ‘Favourite Preschool Class’ in East Cheshire on
Netmums!
Local classes are held every Monday at The Hatherlow Sunday School on Otterspool road. We would love to welcome you and your little one! |
Becky Campbell
07503 547 083
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| Baby Splash | Contact: |
| Baby Splash
at Life Leisure Marple, Stockport Road (Marple Swimming Pool).
Mondays 1.15pm, Tuesday 2pm. |
Call reception 0161 427 7070 to book and for more information. |
| Bloom Baby and Toddler Classes | Contact: |
| Classes
term-time every Friday morning:
09.30am - 10.15am Busy Bees |
Contact 07966 087963 or 07447 014445 |
| Boogie Beat - Music & Movement | Contact: |
| Boogie Beat
music and movement classes run at Rough n Tumble Play Centre in the
Goyt Mill every Monday at 10.30am to 11.10am.
Boogie Beat uses imagination and active fun to bring to life traditional stories and themes in a fun and interactive way for children ages y months to 5 years. We use lovely puppets, props and instruments in our lively and active classes. The class is included in the play centre's £3.00 entrance fee. |
For more details please contact Tracy Telephone: 0161 483 1746 or 07799 627778 Email: |
| Child-minding Coordinator | Contact: |
| Vacancy list coordinator for Marple, Marple Bridge and High Lane areas. | Lesley
Millington 427 1660
or Janet McMurdock 483 6784 |
| Craft Table Toddler Group | Contact: |
| Term time
only on Thursdays at Mellor Parish Centre, Church Road.
10am - 11.30am. Supervised craft table, toys, sing-song and refreshments. £2 per adult. |
Contact:
Alison 077483 41075
Parish Centre: 0161 484 5079 |
| Footytotz | Contact: |
| Footytotz is
a unique play programme aimed at 2-5 year old boys and girls helping
to develop balance, co-ordination and control of a football. Also
enhancing their social skills and confidence through specially
designed sessions that tie in with the younger years curriculum. The
programme has NHS and Surestart backing and is fast becoming the
leading provider of football for tots.
Marple PUBLIC Classes are all at Marple Cricket Club each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Class times are as follows: Saturday: 09:15, 10:00 & 11:00 Sunday: 09:15, 10:00 & 11:00 Wednesday: 09:45. |
Chris - 07921557344 |
| Fun Sign Fun Time | Contact: |
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Fun Sign Fun Time Makaton friendly group sessions. Everyone is welcome so please come along and join in with the fun! Children and parents are encouraged to interact with the magical story! Group sessions are held weekly on Saturday at Marple Library, SK6 6BA (next to Memorial Park). Times: Under 2s and children with
SEND 9:30 - 10:00am Costs: £4.00 plus £1.00 for each additional sibling. It is a drop in session! Babies under 5 months go free. |
Contact Danielle via funsignfuntime.co.uk/ |
| Goyt District Scout Council | Contact: |
| District Commissioner for Bredbury & Marple. | Ms V. Tipler, District Commissioner, 24 Catherine Road, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3DH |
| Girl Guides Goyt Division | Contact: |
| Covering
Marple and Mellor Districts.
For enquires into Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section. |
Brownie
Waiting List Contact: Clare Manley 07588 555 685 For all other enquires: Stella Olliver, Marple District Commissioner 0161 427 5750 |
| High Lane Baby and Toddler Group | Contact: |
| Term time
only in High Lane Village Hall.
Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am |
Sarah on 01625 268301 |
| High Lane Youth Club | Contact: |
| To provide the youth in High Lane through a considered programme of social education and activities. | Mrs. Lynn
Marshall - Leader, High Lane Library Building, High Lane, Stockport. 01663 763125 |
| Hollins Wood Childcare | Contact: |
| A unique day care facility for 0-5 year olds with a qualified Pre-School Teacher, limited term time places available.
Fantastic spacious building with superb indoor/outdoor play areas. Open 7.30am to 6.00pm daily Qualified caring staff, shift work patterns and same day emergency bookings catered for. |
Stephen McMylor Hollins Wood Childcare Hollins Lane Marple Bridge Stockport Cheshire SK6 5BB Tel: 0161 449 8800 |
| Jubilee Youth Club | Contact: |
| JYC Youth club for Juniors (7 to 11) and Seniors (11 to 14). Events usually on Saturday evenings around 6.30pm-9.30pm but times vary. Occasional Sunday events and outings. | Jill Turner
0161 2853747 jartill@genie.co.uk |
| Kids Disco Classes | Contact: |
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Wednesday Evenings Marple Conservative Club, Church Lane. 5.00pm - 6.00pm (Under 10's class) 6.00pm - 10.00pm (over 10's class) £3.00 per class, ring for more details. |
01254 872036 or 07711 565732. |
| Little Monkeys Club | Contact: |
| Little Monkeys is a Pre-school gym club for toddlers, from walking to 5 years of age and helps in the
development of your child’s physical and social skills as well as building confidence.
During well structured sessions, your child will work towards a badge scheme using a variety of gym equipment eg. climbing frames, benches, balance beams, soft play, hoops, balls, shape sorters and lots more, followed by a short circle time of music & movement, singing and games. It’s great fun! Sessions at: Brabyns Recreation Centre, Brabyns Park, Marple Bridge (TERM TIME ONLY) |
Karen Brook A.I.D.T.A
07986 182884
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| Little Stars - Parent, Baby and Toddler Group | Contact: |
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Brabyns' Parent, Baby & Toddler
Group, Little Stars, has become so popular that we now have two weekly
groups.
Tuesdays: 9:45 - 10:45am Fridays: 9:00 - 10:30am Supervised by qualified staff, Little Stars offers an engaging and friendly environment for children from newborn to 3½ years to develop their social skills, whilst having fun and taking part in a range of play-based activities. For more details visit: Little Stars at Brabyns Preparatory School |
0161 427 2395
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| Marple and District Twins Club | Contact: |
| Aims to offer support and advice to parent / expectant parents of twins, triplets or more. Regular meetings, social events, clothes and equipment held. Meetings: 2nd & 4th Fridays of every month at the Mellor Parish Centre, Church Road, Mellor 10-11.30 am. £2 per family. Social: several family events each year and quarterly Mum's Nights Out. |
Sue Garrone, |
| Marple & Marple Bridge URC | Contact: |
| Strictly Come Craft
- A new way of being church for children & their families Craft activities followed by short informal worship & a meal 4pm - 6pm usually the third Saturday in the month at Marple URC. |
Contact Church Office 0161 449 5370 |
| Strictly Come Together
- every Wednesday 10.30am- 12 noon at Marple URC Pop in or stay as long as you want coffee morning with organised activities, talks & presentations. Suitable for all ages. |
Contact Jenny Austen 0161 427 9456 |
| Marple Methodist Church Toddler Group | Contact: |
| Meet at
Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane, Marple.
Term tine only on Tuesday mornings 9.30am-11.00am £2 per family. |
Mrs. Ann
Lally, 18 Kayswood Road, Marple. 449 9088 |
| Marple Swimming Club | Contact: |
| Marple Swimming Club offers swimming lessons from beginners through to competition level for both children and adults. For more information and to book your lessons please contact Libby Reeve using the details opposite. | Libby Reeve 0161 427 4998 Alternatively please visit our website www.marplesc.com |
| Music & Movement Classes | Contact: |
| This is a music and movement class, designed for pre-school children. It is held at the Scout Hut, Memorial Park Marple, during the following sessions
Monday 10am - 11.15am The session comprises time on gym equipment, followed by activities with balls, hoops, games, dance, song and action. The cost is £3.00 per session (and mums get a hot drink !) |
Contact Jean on 01663 765859. |
| National Childbirth Trust | Contact: |
| National
Childbirth Trust: Marple Bumps and Babies is a small, friendly group
providing the opportunity for new parents and parents-to-be to meet on
a regular basis to socialise and meet new friends. If you are pregnant
or have a baby under 12 months (older siblings are welcome too) you
are warmly welcome to join us!
The group is open to all parents/carers - you don’t have to be a member of the NCT and it is free to attend. The group meets on a regular basis around Marple. |
No contact details available. Can you provide an update on this group? |
| North East Cheshire Society for Mencaps | Contact: |
| Activities
for people with a mental handicap. Volunteers always welcome,
especially for youth club.
Monday & Thursday. Youth Club
Tuesday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Glengarth, Station Road, Marple. |
Caroll
Battersby and Phil McFall
427 7355 |
| Nurture Nursery & Pre-school | Contact: |
| Nurture is an
under 5s Early Learning and Day-Care Centre, situated on Station Road
in the centre of Marple catering for children from 3 months to 4
years. Open 7:30 til 6:30, five days a week, 50 weeks of the year. Baby & Toddler Group Monday,
Wednesday & Friday 9.30-11.30am |
0161 427 9891 |
| Rhythm Time Classes | Contact: |
| Rhythm Time Classes at Rough and Tumble every Thursday. |
Kimberley Walker 01625 533510 |
| Rose Hill School Nursery | Contact: |
| Playgroup
& pre school run in a classroom of Rose Hill school, for children
from 2 yrs 6 months until school entry age.
Children can be accommodated full days in some instances and sessions
can be mix and matched. We are
open 8.45am until 3.15pm. |
Rose Hill Primary School Telephone number: 0161 427 9168 |
| Rough 'N' Tumble Toddler Time | Contact: |
| Term time
only. Rough 'N' Tumble Goyt Mill.
Every week day 10am - 3pm 1-4 year olds. £2.50 per child including cordial and biscuit. |
0161 427 0007 for more information. |
| Singsong singing classes | Contact: |
| Singsong singing classes for toddlers and pre-schoolers, with
parents/carers.
Term-time Friday mornings - 10am |
Contact Eibhlin (Eileen) Boydell on 07779 341565 or email
for more info.
Facebook: /Singsongclass Twitter @Singsongclass |
| St Sebastian's Nursery Class | Contact: |
| Friendly and welcoming childcare for 2 – 5 year
olds in Marple Bridge. 9 am to 3 pm, Monday-Friday (term time).
*All 3-4 year olds and some 2 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early education 38 weeks of the year. See www.gov.uk/free-early-education for details. Ofsted Registration No: 307185 Registered Charity No: 520082 |
T: 0161 427 8208 T: 07909 770614 E: United Reform Church, |
| Scout Association - Marple | Contact: |
| Beavers -
Tuesday Cubs - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Scouts - Tuesday & Thursday Ventures - Friday Annual bonfire, fireworks and BBQ nearest Saturday to 5 November in Brabyns Park. |
Mr. M H
Spreckley, Scout HQ, Memorial Park, Stockport. 427 2598 |
| Scout Assoc. - Mellor & Marple Bridge | Contact: |
| Beavers (4.45
pm) - (Mellor HQ) - Monday Cubs (8-11) - (Mellor HQ) - Wednesday (6.45 pm) Scouts (11-14) - (Mellor HQ) - Wednesday (6.45 pm). |
Contact Mr.
A. Burton Scout HQ Moorend Road Mellor Tel 427 2863 |
| St Paul's Compstall Church Baby & Toddler Group | Contact: |
| St Paul's Compstall Church Baby and Toddler group is held on Monday afternoons 1.15 - 2.45 in the Sunday School hall (term time only). There is a craft table, paint or play dough, jigsaws, role play areas and other toys for the children to choose from. There is also a soft mat area with toys for babies.
£1.30 for adult with one child, £1.50 for two children or more. Tea/juice and biscuits included. |
Contact: Lisa
on 0161 427 7829
St Paul's Church |
| Story Time at Marple Library | Contact: |
| Every Tuesday 2pm - 2.30pm
Marple Library. |
Contact: 0161 217 6009 |
| Thulamama - come and sing with your baby! | Contact: |
Thula mama is a relaxed and informal singing group for mums with bumps and pre-crawling babies. We learn simple songs from around the world – lullabies, nursery songs, chants - in beautiful a-cappella harmony. No experience necessary. Wednesday mornings in my Disley living room. 10am – 11.30am £5 drop in or £20 for a block of five sessions. There will be tea and homemade cake! |
Contact: Vic 07794545195 |
| Toddler Group "Coffee Break" | Contact: |
| Tuesdays
(term time only) 9.15am-11.15am approx. We ask for £1.50 per adult.
Pre-school children are welcome here. Children can play with assortment of toys, playdoh, jigsaws, books, games etc. There are soft toys for babies and play mats. We sing with the children which is followed by refreshments (tea, coffee and fruit loaf/biscuits for adults, drinks, fruit and biscuits for kids). After this we do some craft. |
Evangelical
Church, Queen Street, Marple. Alexandra Hall tel. 07521 094 282 |
| Toddler Group | Contact: |
| Term time
only on Tuesdays 9.30am - 11am.
Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane. £2 per family. |
Contact: Anne - 0161 449 9088 |
| Toddler and Baby Group | Contact: |
| Brookside
Primary School, High Lane on Wednesdays in Term time only 9.15am -
11am. £2 for one adult and child, £1 per extra child, price includes a snack. |
Contact: 01663 308 008 |
| Toddler Group | Contact: |
| At All Saints Church, Marple on Wednesdays in Term time only 1.30pm-3.00pm.
£1.50 per family. Drinks and biscuits plus singing for the children. |
All Saints Church, Marple. |
| Totally Kids Pre-School Circuits | Contact: |
| Watch your little one grow in physical confidence! Mini action stations and gymnastic skills to challenge your child's movement, recognition and balance skills. Structured classes guided by exercise professionals in a fun and friendly environment. Try for free.
Held each Thursday at Marple Cricket
& Squash Club, |
Naomi Fulwood / Vicky Owen (Instructors)
0772 4887772 0r 0161 6886281 |
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