New family play group for young children and expectant mothers

A new Stay and Play group for families with children under five and expectant mothers in the Weston Rhyn area will be launched next week.

The special event on Thursday 29 September 2011 from 9.15am to 11.30am at Weston Rhyn Children’s Centre is being organised by Shropshire Council’s Sure Start children’s centre services to mark the new Stay and Play sessions, which were previously held on Friday mornings.

Families and mums-to-be are invited to come along to the launch of the new Thursday sessions and take part in a host of fun activities.

The theme of the day will be ‘Walking in the jungle’.   A variety of craft activities will be on offer including making ‘snakes’ and animal masks.  Children can also take part in a fun ‘Melody Movement’ session which includes story, music, and movement around the jungle theme.

There will also be an opportunity for parents to seek advice and information from children’s centre support workers, including what other support groups and courses are available in their local area.

Councillor David Lloyd, local Shropshire Councillor for Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn, said:

“This will be a boon for mums and their youngsters.  It offers the chance for the mothers to meet and chat, while providing interest and activity for the children.  I wish the scheme every success.”

Following this special launch event, Stay and Play sessions will take place on Thursdays 9.15am to 11.30am each week. 

For more information about the event and the Stay and Play sessions, please contact Shropshire Council’s children’s centre services on 01691 656513 or alternatively go to our website at shropshire.gov.uk/childrenscentres.nsf.