Supporting children and families across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
Aspire Foundation supports families across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire through our five Children and Family Centres at Gardners Lane, Hesters Way, Noah’s Ark, Oakwood, and Brockworth. Alongside this, we provide nurturing Early Years services across our settings at Gardners Lane, Hesters Way, Noah’s Ark, Oakwood, and Rowanfield.
We work with the NHS and community partners to provide free and affordable children’s activities, baby hubs, and welcoming groups for new mums, new dads, and carers, as well as antenatal and perinatal support. Each centre offers a safe, inclusive space where families can access guidance, connect with others, and find practical help during pregnancy, early parenthood, and the vital early years. Working closely with local organisations, we deliver community events, targeted family support, and opportunities that help children thrive.
Our team is always happy to talk if you would like to learn more about our services or explore partnership opportunities.
Children and Family Centres | Early Years settings
Our-Centres (ID 1038)
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BrockworthChildren and Family Centre
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Gardners LaneChildren and Family Centre
Gardners Lane
Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre
Gardners Lane,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
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Hesters WayChildren and Family Centre
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Noah's ArkChildren and Family Centre
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OakwoodChildren and Family Centre
Oakwood
Oakwood Children and Family Centre
Clyde Crescent
Whaddon
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 5QH
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Gardners LaneEarly Years
Gardners Lane
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Hesters WayEarly Years
Hesters Way
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Noah's ArkEarly Years
Noah's Ark
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OakwoodEarly Years
Oakwood
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RowanfieldEarly Years
What’s on in our centres
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Mon 23rd Feb 26
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Early Years - Spring Term Two 23/02/2026 - 27/03/2026 Read more -
Tuesday 24th Feb 2610:00 to 12:00Hesters Way - BAPS: Breastfeeding group Read more
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Tuesday 24th Feb 2613:00 to 14:30Gardners Lane - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Tuesday 24th Feb 2613:30 to 15:00Oakwood - Aspire Stay & Play Stay and play sessions are for parents/carers and their children 0-5 yrs. Read more
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Wednesday 25th Feb 2609:00 to 11:00Brockworth - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 25th Feb 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 25th Feb 2613:00 to 14:30Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Thursday 26th Feb 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - Young Parents Group Read more
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Thursday 26th Feb 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - CCP Stay & Play 0-5 yrs Read more
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Thursday 26th Feb 2612:30 to 14:00Bishops Cleeve Library - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Friday 27th Feb 2608:30 to 12:00Oakwood - Community cafe Open to all parents and carers with children aged 0–11 years, our cafe is a warm, friendly space where families can relax, connect, and enjoy good food together. Read more
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Friday 27th Feb 2609:00 to 11:00Free* Family First Aid Workshop (Booking required) The session will be led by a qualified first aid tutor. A chance to find out about basic first aid skills for your family. Read more
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Friday 27th Feb 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - GLOBES Breastfeeding group Gardners Lane: GLOBES Breastfeeding group Read more
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Friday 27th Feb 2610:00 to 11:30Oakwood - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Aspire Foundation have partnered with Health Visiting Teams. Read more
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Friday 27th Feb 2610:30 to 12:00Brockworth - Shine Drop-in Read more
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Saturday 28th Feb 2612:00 to 14:00Gardners Lane - Lives of Colour: Mummy and Baby group Read more
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Sunday 1st Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - Dad Matters: Stay & Play Stay & Play offers a great safe space for dads to bring their little ones 0-5yrs! Read more
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Sunday 1st Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Brockworth - Dad Matters: Stay & Play Stay & Play offers a great safe space for dads to bring their little ones 0-5yrs! Read more
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Monday 2nd Mar 2608:30 to 12:00Gardners Lane - Community Cafe Open to any parents with Children 0-11yrs. Read more
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Monday 2nd Mar 2609:00 to 12:30Gardners Lane - Parent Carer Forum & SENDIASS Read more
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Monday 2nd Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - CCP Stay & Play (0-5 yrs) (term time only) Read more
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Monday 2nd Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Brockworth - Stay & Play (term time only) Read more
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Monday 2nd Mar 2613:00 to 15:00Gardners Lane - Parents with Prospects Caring for Children Course Read more
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Monday 2nd Mar 2617:00 to 19:00Gardners Lane - Rainbow Days Stay and play session run by Parent Carer Forum and is for primary aged Neurodiverse children and their families including siblings. Free of charge (bring your own snack) Indoor soft play area; Sensory room; Outdoor play area and role play area and varies toys. Read more
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Monday 2nd Mar 2617:00 to 19:00Gardners Lane - Parent Carer Forum & SENDIASS Join the Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum and SENDIASS for a dedicated Tribunal and Mediation Training session. Read more
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Tuesday 3rd Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Hesters Way - BAPS: Breastfeeding group Read more
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Tuesday 3rd Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Oakwood - Aspire Stay & Play Stay and play sessions are for parents/carers and their children 0-5 yrs. Read more
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Tuesday 3rd Mar 2615:15 to 16:15Gardners Lane - Move More Stay & Play Read more
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Wednesday 4th Mar 2609:00 to 11:00Brockworth - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 4th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 4th Mar 2613:00 to 14:30Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 4th Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Noah's Ark - Coffee & Chat (Drop-in session) Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for an informal Pop‑In Session at the Children and Family Centre. Read more
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Thursday 5th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - CCP Stay & Play 0-5 yrs Read more
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Thursday 5th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - Young Parents Group Read more
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Thursday 5th Mar 2612:30 to 14:00Bishops Cleeve Library - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Friday 6th Mar 2608:30 to 12:00Oakwood - Community cafe Open to all parents and carers with children aged 0–11 years, our cafe is a warm, friendly space where families can relax, connect, and enjoy good food together. Read more
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Friday 6th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - GLOBES Breastfeeding group Gardners Lane: GLOBES Breastfeeding group Read more
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Friday 6th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Oakwood - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Friday 6th Mar 2610:30 to 12:00Brockworth - Shine Drop-in Read more
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Saturday 7th Mar 2612:00 to 14:00Gardners Lane - Lives of Colour: Mummy and Baby group Read more
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Monday 9th Mar 2608:30 to 12:00Gardners Lane - Community Cafe Open to any parents with Children 0-11yrs. Read more
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Monday 9th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Brockworth - Stay & Play (term time only) Read more
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Monday 9th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - CCP Stay & Play (0-5 yrs) (term time only) Read more
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Monday 9th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Oakwood - Baby Sling Library Sling Meets run by Cheltenham and Gloucester Sling library; are friendly support sessions which are facilitated by qualified Sling Consultants and Peer Supporters. Read more
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Monday 9th Mar 2613:00 to 15:00Gardners Lane - Parents with Prospects Caring for Children Course Read more
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Tuesday 10th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Hesters Way - BAPS: Breastfeeding group Read more
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Tuesday 10th Mar 2613:00 to 14:30Gardners Lane - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Tuesday 10th Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Oakwood - Aspire Stay & Play Stay and play sessions are for parents/carers and their children 0-5 yrs. Read more
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Wednesday 11th Mar 2608:45 to 10:30Gardners Lane - Coffee & Chat (Drop-in session) Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for an informal Pop‑In Session at the Children and Family Centre. Read more
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Wednesday 11th Mar 2609:00 to 11:00Brockworth - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 11th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 11th Mar 2612:30 to 14:30Managing Emotions workshop (booking required) Children often express their emotions in many different ways. We invite you to join us for this interactive workshop to increase your understanding of the importance of managing emotions. Gain advice, helpful tips, and strategies to help support your child in regulating their emotions. This workshop is aimed at parents of children under 11. Read more
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Wednesday 11th Mar 2613:00 to 14:30Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Thursday 12th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - Young Parents Group Read more
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Thursday 12th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - CCP Stay & Play 0-5 yrs Read more
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Thursday 12th Mar 2612:30 to 14:00Bishops Cleeve Library - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Friday 13th Mar 2608:30 to 12:00Oakwood - Community cafe Open to all parents and carers with children aged 0–11 years, our cafe is a warm, friendly space where families can relax, connect, and enjoy good food together. Read more
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Friday 13th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - GLOBES Breastfeeding group Gardners Lane: GLOBES Breastfeeding group Read more
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Friday 13th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Oakwood - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Friday 13th Mar 2610:30 to 12:00Brockworth - Shine Drop-in Read more
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Saturday 14th Mar 2612:00 to 14:00Gardners Lane - Lives of Colour: Mummy and Baby group Read more
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Monday 16th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Brockworth - Stay & Play (term time only) Read more
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Monday 16th Mar 2613:00 to 15:00Gardners Lane - Parents with Prospects Caring for Children Course Read more
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Tuesday 17th Mar 2608:45 to 10:30Brockworth - Coffee & Chat (Drop-in session) Read more
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Tuesday 17th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Hesters Way - BAPS: Breastfeeding group Read more
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Tuesday 17th Mar 2613:00 to 14:30Gardners Lane - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Tuesday 17th Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Oakwood - Aspire Stay & Play Stay and play sessions are for parents/carers and their children 0-5 yrs. Read more
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Tuesday 17th Mar 2615:15 to 16:15Gardners Lane - Move More Stay & Play Read more
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Wednesday 18th Mar 2609:00 to 11:00Brockworth - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 18th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 18th Mar 2613:00 to 14:30Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Thursday 19th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - Young Parents Group Read more
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Thursday 19th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - CCP Stay & Play 0-5 yrs Read more
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Thursday 19th Mar 2612:30 to 14:00Bishops Cleeve Library - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Friday 20th Mar 2608:30 to 12:00Oakwood - Community cafe Open to all parents and carers with children aged 0–11 years, our cafe is a warm, friendly space where families can relax, connect, and enjoy good food together. Read more
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Friday 20th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - GLOBES Breastfeeding group Gardners Lane: GLOBES Breastfeeding group Read more
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Friday 20th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Oakwood - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Friday 20th Mar 2610:30 to 12:00Brockworth - Shine Drop-in Read more
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Friday 20th Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Hesters Way - Coffee & Chat (Drop-in session) Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for an informal Pop‑In Session at the Children and Family Centre. Read more
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Saturday 21st Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Oakwood - Early Years Open Day Join us for our Early Years Open Day – a warm and welcoming event designed for new and prospective parents, as well as anyone interested in starting or advancing a career in Early Years education. Read more
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Saturday 21st Mar 2612:00 to 14:00Gardners Lane - Lives of Colour: Mummy and Baby group Read more
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Saturday 21st Mar 2613:00 to 15:00Gardners Lane - Early Years Open Day Read more
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Monday 23rd Mar 2608:30 to 12:00Gardners Lane - Community Cafe Open to any parents with Children 0-11yrs. Read more
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Monday 23rd Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - CCP Stay & Play (0-5 yrs) (term time only) Read more
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Monday 23rd Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Brockworth - Stay & Play (term time only) Read more
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Monday 23rd Mar 2613:00 to 15:00Gardners Lane - Parents with Prospects Caring for Children Course Read more
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Tuesday 24th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Hesters Way - BAPS: Breastfeeding group Read more
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Tuesday 24th Mar 2613:00 to 14:30Gardners Lane - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Tuesday 24th Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Oakwood - Aspire Stay & Play Stay and play sessions are for parents/carers and their children 0-5 yrs. Read more
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Wednesday 25th Mar 2609:00 to 11:00Brockworth - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 25th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 25th Mar 2613:00 to 14:30Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Hesters Way - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Wednesday 25th Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Oakwood - Coffee & Chat (Drop-in session) Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for an informal Pop‑In Session at the Children and Family Centre. Read more
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Thursday 26th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Noah's Ark - CCP Stay & Play 0-5 yrs Read more
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Thursday 26th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Gardners Lane - Young Parents Group Read more
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Thursday 26th Mar 2612:30 to 14:00Bishops Cleeve Library - Baby Hub Stay & Weigh Read more
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Friday 27th Mar 2608:30 to 12:00Oakwood - Community cafe Open to all parents and carers with children aged 0–11 years, our cafe is a warm, friendly space where families can relax, connect, and enjoy good food together. Read more
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Friday 27th Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - GLOBES Breastfeeding group Gardners Lane: GLOBES Breastfeeding group Read more
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Friday 27th Mar 2610:00 to 11:30Oakwood - Baby Hub Stay and Weigh Read more
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Friday 27th Mar 2610:30 to 12:00Brockworth - Shine Drop-in Read more
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Saturday 28th Mar 2612:00 to 14:00Gardners Lane - Lives of Colour: Mummy and Baby group Read more
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Mon 30th Mar 26
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Early Years - Easter Holiday Read more -
Monday 30th Mar 2613:00 to 15:00Gardners Lane - Parents with Prospects Caring for Children Course The Parents with Prospects course is a great first step back into learning and is ideal for anyone interested in childcare, or thinking about a future career in childcare, health, or social care. Read more
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Monday 30th Mar 2614:00 to 15:30Oakwood - La Leche Breastfeeding Support Group Our mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Read more
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Tuesday 31st Mar 2610:00 to 12:00Hesters Way - BAPS: Breastfeeding group Read more
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Tuesday 31st Mar 2613:30 to 15:00Oakwood - Aspire Stay & Play Stay and play sessions are for parents/carers and their children 0-5 yrs. Read more
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Sunday 12th Apr 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - Dad Matters: Stay & Play Stay & Play offers a great safe space for dads to bring their little ones 0-5yrs! Read more
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Monday 13th Apr 26INSET Day (early years closed) Read more
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Tue 14th Apr 26
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Early Years - Summer Term One 14/04/2026 - 21/05/2026 Read more -
Sunday 26th Apr 2610:00 to 12:00Brockworth - Dad Matters: Stay & Play Stay & Play offers a great safe space for dads to bring their little ones 0-5yrs! Read more
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Sunday 3rd May 2610:00 to 12:00Gardners Lane - Dad Matters: Stay & Play Stay & Play offers a great safe space for dads to bring their little ones 0-5yrs! Read more
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Monday 4th May 26Early Years - May Day Bank Holiday (closed) early years closed Read more
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Saturday 9th May 2610:00 to 12:00Hesters Way - Early Years Open Day Join us for our Early Years Open Day – a warm and welcoming event designed for new and prospective parents, as well as anyone interested in starting or advancing a career in Early Years education. Read more
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Saturday 9th May 2613:00 to 15:00Rowanfield - Early Years Open Day Join us for our Early Years Open Day – a warm and welcoming event designed for new and prospective parents, as well as anyone interested in starting or advancing a career in Early Years education. Read more
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Saturday 16th May 26Noah’s Ark Early Years at the Tewkesbury Big Weekend Read more
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Friday 22nd May 26Early Years - Stay & Play / Parent Consultations Read more
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Sunday 24th May 2610:00 to 12:00Brockworth - Dad Matters: Stay & Play Stay & Play offers a great safe space for dads to bring their little ones 0-5yrs! Read more
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Mon 25th May 26
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Early Years - May Half Term (early years closed) Read more -
Mon 1st Jun 26
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Early Years - Summer Term Two 01/06/2026 - 17/07/2026 Read more -
Sunday 28th Jun 2610:00 to 12:00Brockworth - Dad Matters: Stay & Play Stay & Play offers a great safe space for dads to bring their little ones 0-5yrs! Read more
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Monday 20th Jul 26INSET Day (early years closed) Read more
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