New stay and play launched thanks to The PartnershipGuinness

The two new projects started in May 2023 and will run until 20 July, including sessions during the May half-term school holiday.

The stay-and-play baby club includes baby sensory activities, music and dancing, tips on child development, and mental wellbeing support for new parents.

The family club enables children to play with friends, and make new ones, and also includes a homework club.

Parents will be able to meet other parents, share their experiences and offer each other support. They will also be able to ask for advice and support with parenting and other support if they need it.

Brian Hamlin, Senior Community Partnership Manager at The Guinness Partnership, said: “REEL CIC do amazing work which is changing young lives as they develop and grow – giving them opportunities they perhaps never would have had otherwise.

“The help it gives parents, and how it enables them to support each other is invaluable. Investing in what they do is part of our work helping communities across the country to thrive - improving the life chances and wellbeing of those involved. ”

Local families can contact the centre at info@reelcic.co.uk to find out more and book a place.