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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.

What's new...

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Vegetables for Roasting

A recipe collection of favourite easy, nutritious, family-friendly recipes has been put together by Sustainable Wantage, partnered with Good Food Oxfordshire, with some of the ideas coming from our families!

The recipes come from a variety of sources, including cookbooks, online platforms, cherished family traditions, and even last-minute creations inspired by whatever was in the fridge!


We hope you will find some inspiration for something healthy, quick and easy to make, and most importantly, delicious!

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Oxfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Service are holding a drop in event in Wantage. 

Poster below:

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Our Summer 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!  

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.

Please note that this session takes place on the first Wednesday of the month.  We currently have sessions scheduled for:

2nd April

7th May

4th June

2nd July

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.

7-9pm. Last Thursday of the month. Community Birth Group, The Old Stables, Wantage

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.

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!

Follow us on facebook and instagram for all the latest news!

​Facebook:  www.facebook.com/growfamilies

Instagram: grow_families_wantage_grove

GroW operates under the umberella of Grove Parish Church which is part of the Church of England and registered charity #1129066. Address: GroW Office, St Johns Rooms, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7LQ

© 2023 by GroW.

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