Children and Families



Hitchin Home Education

Home Education group for children who struggle in mainstream education or prefer to learn from home. Come and join our small, friendly, fun environment to learn within a group setting.

Location: Hitchin

Time: Mondays term time 10 till 3:45pm

Subjects: KS2-GCSE incl. English, Maths, Humanities Project Based studies

Ages 8+ depending on session

Contact: Rak Dimmock – 07714 324232
Healthy Hub North Herts

A one-stop shop where you can access information about local health and wellbeing services, support and advice, making it easier to get help with a range of issues that affect your physical and mental health and wellbeing.

We can also provide access to NHS health checks, wellbeing checks and stop smoking advice.

01462 474111
Hartbeeps Royston, Baldock, Saffron Walden and Surrounds

The original musical storytellers and creators of multi-sensory play for babies and young children.

At our Hartbeeps classes, we do our very best to create a warm, welcoming, and judgement-free environment where you and your little one can escape reality for a while and enjoy some special time together in our Hartbeeps wonderland.

Monday, The Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW
10.15 – Happy House
11.30 – Baby Beeps
12.45 – Baby Bells

Tuesday – The Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW
10.15 Happy House
11.30 – Baby Beeps
12.45 – Baby Bells

Thursday, Meldreth Village Hall, SG8 6LX
10.00 – Happy House
11.15 – Baby Beeps
12.30 - Baby Bells

Happy Bunnies Nursery School – Shepreth

At Happy Bunnies Nursery School in Shepreth, we provide an outstanding nursery education for children aged from 9 months-4 years. We are open 8-5  and offer all year around and term time only places.

07801 996 888

Next to the Edward VII Public House in Fox Hill Road.

Fox Hill Road
Guilden Morden
SG8 0JF

Mon 9.30am-3.30pm, Tues & Thurs 9.30am-12 noon & Fri 9.15-11.45am, VH. A safe and stimulating environment where children learn through play.

Guilden Morden Church of England (VC) Pre-School
Pound Green
Guilden Morden
Nr Royston
Herts, SG8 0JZ

 

01763 853911
Guilden Morden C of E Primary Academy

Guilden Morden Primary & Pre School with after-school club facilities.

01763 852318
Great Chishill Village Hall

Great Chishill Village Hall is available for private hire. It is a non smoking venue.
Facilities include: Large hall, kitchen, separate bar, committee room, foyer and a large car park.
Disabled facilities: Toilet for disabled.
Suitable for parties, dances, receptions and clubs.

Set in the delightful village of Great Chishill the Nursery has been established since 1976.
We are a community based setting and many of the children come from the village itself. We also cater for the surrounding villages such as Barley, Barkway, Little Chishill, Chrishall, Heydon, Elmdon and Duddenhoe End and are easily accessible from Fowlmere, Melbourn and Royston.

Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 1pm
Mon & Weds 9.30 am - 2.45 pm

Cricket Pavilion
Hall Lane
Great Chishill
Royston
Herts
SG8 8GS

Contact Anita Palmer, 07972 800460
Glazed Creations

Glazed Creations is a pottery painting studio in Royston, Herts. We provide a friendly, relaxed environment for our customers to take some time out from life. Come and enjoy painting pottery and creating homewares, gifts or treasures with your friends and children.

We also organise Pottery Painting Parties

07957 530 929
Girlguiding Royston District

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers.

For girls 5–18 years. Help run a unit or volunteer with us from 16 +.

The social side of Girlguiding for 18+ is Trefoil Guild.

Headquarters: Christon Hall, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7HP.

Through fun, friendship and adventure we empower our members to discover they can do anything!

Contact Anna Bond using the form below

 

Fun 4 Tots – Guilden Morden Congregational Church

Guilden Morden Congregational Church run a friendly and fun Parent, Baby and Toddler Group.

The group includes fun with crafts, snacks and games.

Open every Wednesday 9 – 10.45, including school holidays at Guilden Morden Congregational Church, Pound Green SG8 0JZ.

Please do come along, you will receive a very warm welcome!

 

Friends of Reed School

Jackson's Lane Reed
Royston, Herts SG8 8AB

01763 848304
French Holiday Club

This is a holiday club where not only your children will learn and practise their French, but they will be super busy all day doing all sorts of fun, engaging and educational activities. We care about each child, we keep the groups small and we make sure every single child has an amazing day, full of learning opportunities.

Book Here

Freman College

Freman College has an excellent and well-deserved reputation as a dynamic, forward-looking school founded on strong traditions and traditional values.

We are committed to the learning and happiness of all the members of our college community - students and staff - and this makes Freman a fantastic place to study and to work.

Bowling Green Lane
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9BT

01763 271818

Opened in 1982 Fowlmere Village Hall and Recreation Ground facilities our used by numerous groups from in and around the village of Fowlmere. Our Fundraisers continue to organise events such as dances, quiz nights, exhibitions and even outdoor productions which can not only be enjoyed by the local population but also raise essential money for ongoing refurbishment.

Fowlmere Village Hall
Chrishall Road
Fowlmere
SG8 7RY

07484 106292
Fowlmere Primary School

Fowlmere Primary School
The Butts Fowlmere, Royston SG8 7SL

01763 208203
Fowlmere Playgroup

Ofsted rating GOOD. Funded places available, childcare vouchers accepted. From 2 years.

Mon 9am -3.15pm
Tues 9am -1pm
Wed CLOSED
Thurs 9am - 3.15pm
Friday (rising 5 session) 9am -12pm

URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere.

Jasmine Redrup 075640 22722

Therfield Fordham Memorial Hall
Church Lane
Therfield

Mrs A Genochio, 01763 287549
Football Fun Factory

Weekly fun football sessions to focus on technical skills and fun games.  We also run Holiday Clubs and Birthday parties

Tots Football (1-5 years), Sunday, 8.45 – 9.30 Melbourn Village College
Tots Football (1-5 years), Sunday 9.30 – 10.15 Melbourn Village College

Football Fun and Development (5-12 years), Tuesday 6 – 7pm Bassingbourn Village College
Football Fun and Development (5-12 years), Wenesday 5 – 6pm Melbourn Village College

Flying Start Montessori – Fowlmere

Based in Fowlmere for children 0 – 5 years, We provide a truly caring, happy and loving nursery where you and your child want to come every day. Your child will be free to learn and play in a stimulating and structured environment where they will feel secure, enabling them to discover and grow.

First Friends Baby & Toddler Group

Led by Alison Clark, First Friends is open to children from newborn to 4 years old and their parents or carers. It runs every Friday during term time from 9am to 11am.

At First Friends, we aim to provide a safe, friendly, welcoming, happy, and fun environment for young children and those caring for them. During sessions a range of activities is available and we aim to provide a service for young children and their families, offering friendship and support.

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Rd, Royston, SG8 7AU

Gill Grainger: 01763 242682
Fair Play Holiday Club – Icknield Walk First School

Our Holiday Club is for children aged 3 – 11 years.

Whether you need someone to care for your children whilst you are at work, or you just want your children to spend time with other children during the school holidays, our qualified and friendly staff will care for your children in a friendly, fun environment.

We have a whole range of activities and facilities to keep them amused. We also offer full day outings to places such as the cinema, bowling alley, and wildlife parks.

Drinks are available as required, but children must bring their own packed lunch.

We are open Monday – Friday (excluding bank holidays) 8.00am – 6.00pm.

Face Paint Create

Favce-paint and Glitter Artist available for weddings, festivals, and birthdays

The Listing publishes and maintains a directory of useful local numbers, clubs and societies, business networking, activities for children and families, and places to visit to help connect our community within the SG8 area.

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