Children & Families Activity Guide Published July 2013
Fun Activities • Holiday Playschemes • Children’s Centres Sports & Leisure • Parks & Playgrounds • Local Libraries • Stay & Plays
Children & Families
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Children & Families Children & Families
Introduction This activity guide has been produced to give you a better understanding of the opportunities in your area for getting out and about and keeping active as a family. It includes, parks, leisure centres, libraries, stay and plays for the younger children, plus a wide range of activities for half-term, school holidays and weekends including sports, clubs and courses for young people. There’s also a section for children and families with special needs and disabilities. Being active and having an interest in a variety of things is good for your child’s health and wellbeing. So if you’ve been thinking about your child’s activity levels and how much time they’re spending playing electronic games or watching TV – it’s time to do something about it and make a plan for weekends, holidays etc and try to stick to it. Use this guide to help you plan: 1 2 3 4 5
Have a good look through. Circle everything close to you. If something looks good – call and get a timetable. Highlight free activities. Identify activities for rainy days.
‘The need to be physically active as well as creatively challenged isn’t just for the summer holidays. It’s important for children and families all year round.’ Get out there and try new things and hopefully this will lead to new routines for the whole family. We hope you find this guide useful. Any questions or feedback or if you’d like more copies, please call the Family Information Service on 020 8825 5588 or email children@ealing.gov.uk.
Key to Symbols Activity is priced
Free of charge
Baby changing facilities
Building has wheelchair access
Toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Changing room with changing bench and hoist
Changing room with changing bench
Braille in use
Children must be confident near water
Child will need to bring a packed lunch
Communication aid such as Makaton in use
Meals provided
Outside play opportunities
On-site parking
Ofsted registered
Personal Assistant can be arranged to give extra support for a child with additional needs
A qualified firstaider is on-site
Sensory play opportunities
Sign language used
Sign language interpreter available by arrangement
Some activities provided at other times of the year (contact provider for details)
Suitable for children with special educational needs (discuss with activity provider)
Suitable for child with hearing impairment
Suitable for child with vision impairment
Contents Arts & Creativity..........................................................................................6 Holiday Playschemes...........................................................................8 Multi Activity............................................................................................... 13 Young People............................................................................................. 14 Out of School ............................................................................................ 16 Performing Arts....................................................................................... 21 Sports & Leisure...................................................................................... 24 Skate, Cycle, BMX. ................................................................................. 28 Active toys for under £5 ............................................................ 30 Join Change 4 Life............................................................................... 32 Sports & Leisure Facilities.......................................................... 34 A-Z of Parks & Playgrounds ................................................... 38 Your Local Libraries............................................................................44 Activities for children with additional needs and disabilities. .................................. 47 Ealing Children’s Centres. .......................................................... 54 A-Z of Stay & Plays............................................................................... 60
Arts & Creativity A Rocha UK
Art in the Park Create seasonal artwork in the park (all materials provided). Followed by a BBQ lunch at the Minet Lodge Visitor’s Centre. age 5–11 years operating 10am–12pm • 30 Oct (Half-Term) address Minet Country Park Minet Lodge Visitors’ Centre Springfield Road Hayes UB4 0LL phone 020 8574 5935 email maria.masih@arocha.org.uk website www.arocha.org.uk donation £2
Positive Awareness
Writing, Acting and Publsihing Project for Youngsters (WAPPY) We work with children and young people to develop their creative writing and visual art skills and train them to become skilled presenters/performers of their work which will be exhibited, produced and/or published. age 5–18 years operating All Year address Ealing Central Library Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre The Broadway W5 5JY phone 07866 653631 email quansah@hotmail.com website www.wappy.org.uk
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Relish Kids’ Cookery Cookery Classes Fun way to learn essential cookery skills. age 7+ years address St Mary’s Church Hall Greenford Avenue Hanwell W7 3QP phone 07947 063155 email sarah@relishkidscookery.o.uk website www.relishkidscookery.co.uk
PM Gallery & House
Children’s Holiday Workshops PM’s artist-led workshops encourage children to create artworks in response to their visit to PM Gallery & House. Tickets are £6. All materials are supplied. age 5–7 years and 7–11 years operating School holidays address PM Gallery & House Walpole Park, Mattock Lane Ealing W5 5EQ phone 020 8567 1227 email pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/ pmgalleryandhouse
PM Gallery & House
Second Nature Exhibition Bringing the outside in, this exhibition explores the unique relationship between fashion design and the natural world. ‘Second Nature’ explores the many and varied ways in which nature has been a continuing source of inspiration within contemporary fashion practice. Showcasing selected designers, the exhibition explores this relationship as evidenced in prints, materials and silhouettes. address PM Gallery & House Walpole Park, Mattock Lane Ealing W5 5EQ phone 020 8567 1227 email pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/ pmgalleryandhouse
Tree Follies Exhibition Rosa Nguyen presents a series of outdoor and indoor installations at PM Gallery & House and Walpole Park. Drawing on ideas of the Victorian garden folly and a tradition of tree interventions, the Tree Follies will mix ceramics with trees that have died and other natural botanical materials found within the grounds. Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/ pmgalleryandhouse for information.
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Holiday Playschemes
Ealing Play Service Ealing Play Service runs childcare holiday playschemes throughout all school holidays between 8.30am and 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. These are suitable for children aged five to 12. Activities include arts and crafts, drama, sports and games, cookery and much more. These are charged for holiday playschemes for which there is a lot of demand. So early booking is advisable. Visit www.ealing.gov.uk and go to the Childcare and Early Years section to download a list of holiday playschemes and a booking form. Alternatively, email playservice@ealing.gov.uk or call 020 8825 9766.
A Rocha UK
Migration or Hibernation Learn about the creatures of Minet Country Park and find out which ones soar and which ones snore as winter approaches. Looking at bats, birds and hedgehogs and finding out what squirrels get up to! age 5–11 years operating 1–3pm • 30 Oct (Half-Term) address Minet Country Park Minet Lodge Visitors’ Centre Springfield Road Hayes UB4 0LL phone 020 8574 5935 email maria.masih@arocha.org.uk website www.arocha.org.uk donation £2
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A Rocha UK
Dragon Detectives Floating Classroom Elsdale 2. 19th August for a week of mornings (afternoon activities run by Groundworks, Thames). Join us on a real canal boat and hear the story of the canal, the people, wildlife and the dragonflies that make it their home. address Transport from Havelock Estate to docking area of Bulls Bridge Hayes Road Southall UB2 5LN phone 020 8574 5935 email maria.masih@arocha.org.uk website www.arocha.org.uk donation £2
A Rocha UK
Save these Species Sessions explore the insects that pollinate and those that prey on them and others or in fact get eaten themselves! On the Friday there will be a BBQ picnic for the children booked onto the sessions and their families. age 5–11 years operating 10am–12pm 29 July–2 Aug daily address Minet Country Park Minet Lodge Visitors’ Centre Springfield Road Hayes UB4 0LL phone 020 8574 5935 email maria.masih@arocha.org.uk donation £2
Activities For All
Summer Holiday Camp Street dance, arts, crafts and sports. age 6–12 years address 69 Kings Avenue Greenford UB6 9DD phone 07956 827319 email activitiesforall@yahoo.co.uk website www.activitiesforall.co.uk
APH Nurseries
Holiday Club Outings to museums, local parks, cinema, bowling. Arts and crafts, board games, Wii games, cookery, sports such as football, rugby, baseball, fun learning activities, reading and much more. ages 4–12 years O perating School holidays only address Hanwell Town Football Club Perivale Lane Perivale UB6 8TL phone 020 8997 5313 email admin@aphnurseries.co.uk website www.aphnurseries.co.uk
Armenian Community Pre School Group
Summer Project Summer activities/outings for Armenian children and families from 5-24th August Pre-school group runs Mon-Fri during the rest of the year. age 2–15 years operating All year address Hayashen 105a Mill Hill Road Acton W3 8JF phone 020 8992 4621 email info@caia.org.uk website www.caia.org.uk
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Holiday Playschemes B1 Sports & Games
Out of School Club Breakfast and after school club. Holiday club is fun, vibrant and caring, established for five years. Activity week offers sports, cookery, drama workshops, trips, dance and more. age 3 months–13 years operating All year address West Twyford Children’s Centre Twyford Abbey Road West Twford NW10 7DN phone 07507 569802 email info@b1sportsandgames.co.uk website www.b1sportsandgames.co.uk
CLUBS4KIDS
Holiday Club Variety of activities throughout the day such as ICT, arts and crafts, cookery, pottery, sports coaching, outdoor and indoor play and much more. ages 3–11 years operating School holidays only address Drayton Green Primary School Drayton Grove Ealing W13 OLA phone 07939 915939 email info@clubs4kids.co.uk
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EASE @ The Base
Summer Scheme Various trips outings and activities for young people during the summer holidays. age 8–19 years operating School holidays only address 187 Copley Close Hanwell W7 1AZ phone 020 8575 6139 email reception@empowering-action.org.uk
Elthorne Sports Centre
Multi-sports Holiday Activities Morning session is lots of fun with team games and activities that have a sporty energetic theme. Afternoon session includes games on our fantastic bouncy castle. You can also play badminton, table tennis, space hopper, huge Connect 4, puzzles and games, do painting, use the dance matt, and join the XBOX and Wii club. age 4–14 years operating School holidays only address Westlea Road off Boston Road Hanwell W7 2AD phone 020 8579 3226 email Elthornesc@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/sports
Fit For Sport
Activity Camps Activity camps are a great way for children to have fun, make new friends and try a wide range of sports and activities, all within a safe environment that promotes the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. Standard, extended and half-day options. Fully qualified staff. age 3–12 years operating School holidays only address Southfield Primary School Bedford Park W4 1BD phone 08458 456 3233 email enquiries@fitforsport.co.uk website www.fitforsport.co.uk
Greenford Community Centre
Summer Playscheme Variety of safe and stimulating activities that meet the educational and creative needs children. age 6 months–12 years operating School holidays only address Greenford Community Centre 170 Oldfield Lane South Greenford UB6 9JS phone 07985 724542 email bennettgreenford@sky.com
Home from Home Day Nursery
Holiday Club Holiday childcare with a variety of play and educational activities. age 6 months–8 years operating All year adress St Lukes Hall Drayton Grove Hanwell W13 0LA phone 020 8566 7706 email auntymaze@aol.com website www.homefromhomedaynursery.co.uk
International Presbyterian Church
Holiday Bible Club Holiday club based around stories from the Bible offering a mixture of fun games, crafts, teaching, quizzes and songs (light refreshments provided). All staff are CRB checked. ages 5–14 years operating School holidays only address International Presbyterian Church 53 Drayton Green West Ealing W13 0JE phone 020 8997 4706 email ipcealing@yahoo.co.uk website www.pridenjoy.co.uk
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Holiday Playschemes Little Strawberries
Holiday Playscheme Children will able to enjoy free play activities such as group games, board games, arts and crafts, cookery, floor games and sports. Regular outings which will include activities such as football sessions, roller skating, cinema and more. age 4-16 years operating All year address Grand Union Village Weaver House 6 Higham Mews Northolt UB5 6FP phone 07908 912135 email little_strawberries@live.co.uk website www.littlestrawberries.co.uk
Pride and Joy Day Nursery
Holiday Club Childrens holiday club offering many activities and outings. age 5–8 years operating All year address The Scout Hut Eskdale Avenue Northolt UB5 5DJ phone 020 8842 4244 email prideandjoy@hotmail.co.uk website www.pridenjoy.co.uk
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The Log Cabin
Holiday Playscheme Inclusive holiday activities to include children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. Outdoors there is a big playground with climbing structure, sand and water play and a multi-use games area. Indoors is an airy arts and crafts room, a soft play room, a computerised multisensory room, a quiet room and a games room. Activities include sports, music, arts and crafts, group games, barbecues, role play, gardening and cookery. Children also go on day trips. age 4–15 years operating All year address The Log Cabin 259 Northfield Avenue Ealing W5 4UA phone 020 8840 3400 email info@logcabin.org.uk website www.logcabin.org.uk
Multi Activity Acton Park Children’s Centre
Open Access Play Arts, crafts and play activities including painting, playdough, sand and water play. Ask if there is something you want to play with but can’t see. We also hire small bikes, scooters and sports equipment. Mums and dads welcome to stay and enjoy the fun. age Up to 12 years address East Acton Lane Acton W3 7LJ phone 020 8743 6133 email jserovic@ealing.gov.uk
Aktiva Camps
Holiday Camps / Out of School Club Children choose their activities each day and are encouraged to try new things. Children develop confidence and broaden their experience.Activa aim to entertain, motivate, captivate and inspire children. Programmes suitable for wet and dry weather. age 4–12 years operating All year address 500 Chiswick High Road London W4 5RG phone 020 3551 8909 email ben@aktivacamps.com website www.aktivacamps.com
A.P.P.L.E.
Open Access Play Wide range of outdoor activities in the park for the whole summer holidays. Sessions are free, open to everybody and you can come and go as you like. Lots of sports and games, gardening and cookery, art and crafts. age 8+ years address The Art Block Acton Park Acton W3 6PB phone 07817 588981 wmail vicki_appleplay@btconnect.com website www.apple-play.com
Dormers Wells Play Centre
Open Access Play Free play opportunities aid children’s social development and creativity. Children and their families can participate in messy play, arts, crafts, games and sports in addition to accessing indoor and outdoor play facilities. age Up to 12 years operating Term time only address Dormers Wells Play centre Longridge Lane Southall UB1 3JH phone 020 8571 9756 email playservice@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk
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Young People PM Gallery & House
Youth Panel Our Youth Panel is now up and running. The weekly sessiong offer an opportunity for creative, inquisitive and committed young people between 14–20 to get together for: • Creating art works • Performances and events • L earning about working in galleries, museums and parks • T aking part in PM Gallery & House’s Mini Summer Fete • Finding out about arts, heritage and design • Making new friends No previous art experience required, but enthusiasm, team work and commitment are essential. Regular sessions are running on Tuesday evenings between 5pm and 7pm, please get in touch to find out more information. age 14–20 years address PM Gallery & House Walpole Park, Mattock Lane Ealing W5 5EQ phone 020 8567 1227 email pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/pmgalleryandhouse
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YOUNG EALING If you are a young person under the age of 25 make sure you visit the Young Ealing website where you can find out about all sorts of services for young people such as: • Ealing’s Youth & Connexions • Health • Advice & Support • Leisure • Youth Centres You can also participate in lots of things such as: • Youth Council • Futureversity Courses • Duke of Edinburgh Award • Your Zone (online forum) Visit www.youngealing.co.uk, get in touch with Ealing Council’s Youth & Connexions Service on 020 8825 5777 or email us: youngealing@ealing.gov.uk
FUTUREVERSITY For young people aged 13-19 Ealing’s Futureversity project is jam-packed with exciting courses and activities for young people aged 13–19 (25 for people with additional needs) this summer. We’ve got some amazing and very different activities on offer – there’s something for everyone and what’s really incredible is that it is all absolutely free of charge.
Free Courses
FOR SUMMER 2013
Don’t miss out! l Choose what you do, where you do it and when. l Make new friends who like the same things as you. l Some courses work towards a nationally recognised qualification. l Make the best of the summer break, try new things and have fun.
Choose from Arts & Fashion Digital Media • Film App Design • Animation 3D Graffiti • Steel Drums Football & other sports For information and bookings
020 8825 8226 Visit www.futureversity.org or www.youngealing.co.uk Email payp@ealing.gov.uk
Out of School Ealing Music Therapy
Featherstone Sports Centre
Out of School Club Family centred music therapy for children with special needs on Saturday mornings during term time. age 18 months–11 years address 149a Argyle Road Ealing W13 0DB phone 020 8248 2258 email whadcoat@ntlworld.com website ealingmusictherapy@org.uk
Out of School Club Wide variety of activities to engage children and help them learn new skills and form new friendships with similar aged local children. Activities include arts and crafts, games and sports, face-painting, bouncy castle and day trips to attractions such as theme parks. Whole weeks, individual days or just mornings or afternoons. Also offers parent and child open badminton, trampolining and football. age 5–14 years operating All year address Featherstone High School 11 Montague Waye Southall UB2 5HF phone 020 8813 9886 email sports@featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk website www.featherstonesports.co.uk
EASE @ The Base Youth Club A stimulating environment for young people to participate in workshops and discussions that affect their lives. Young people also obtain AQA qualifications for their participation. age 13–19 years (25 for additional needs) operating Term time only address 187 Copley Close Hanwell W7 1AZ phone 020 8575 6139 email reception@empowering-action.org.uk
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Holiday Club On-site club for school holidays, including trips to local parks, bowling and cinema. Educational and fun. age 4–11 years operating School holidays only address C/O Perivale School, Federal Road Perivale UB6 7AP phone 020 8991 7815 email perivale@hungrycaterpillars.co.uk
Log Cabin Charity
Out of School Club Short breaks/respite, play and leisure opportunities for all abilities and particularly suitable for children with additional needs and disabilities. A way for children to socialise and make friends. We can provide transport for those who need it. age 4–15 years address Log Cabin Children’s Centre 259 Northfield Avenue Ealing W5 4UA phone 020 8840 3400 email info@logcabin.org.uk website www.logcabin.org.uk
International Presbyterian Church Club 16: Children’s Bible Club Kids’ club based around stories from the Bible. Each Thursday our time is packed full of fun games, crafts, teaching, quizzes and songs. All helpers CRB checked. age 5–11 years operating Term time only address International Presbyterian Church 53 Drayton Green Town West Ealing W13 0JE phone 020 8997 4706 email ipcealing@yahoo.co.uk website www.ipc-ealing.co.uk
International Presbyterian Church Route 66: Young People’s Club Young people’s club based around teaching from the Bible. Every Thursday, offering a variety of activities including table tennis, group games, teaching and discussion about how the Bible speaks to us today. All staff CRB checked. age 14–18 years operating Term time only address International Presbyterian Church 53 Drayton Green West Ealing W13 0JE phone 020 8997 4706 email ipcealing@yahoo.co.uk website www.ipc-ealing.co.uk
International Presbyterian Church Weekly Young People’s Club A young people’s club based around stories from the Bible. Every Thursday, offering a variety of activities including games, crafts, teaching and challenges, not to mention a tuck shop! All staff CRB checked. age 11–14 years operating Term time only address International Presbyterian Church 53 Drayton Green West Ealing W13 0JE phone 020 8997 4706 email ipcealing@yahoo.co.uk website www.ipc-ealing.co.uk/kids_24seven.html
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Out of School Playhouse Horsenden Out of School Club After school and holiday club. Art and craft, reading and homework, physical activities indoors and outdoors including football, tennis, cricket etc. Regular outings. age 3–11 years operating All year address All Hallows’ Church Hall Elton Avenue Town Greenford HP6 5PX phone 07791 853060 email playhouseuk@btopenworld.com website www.playhouseuk.com
Deutsche Samstagsschule Ealing (German Saturday School Ealing)
Teaching German to bi/multilingual Children German and culture taught to bi-/ multilingual children from nursery to GCSE level. Saturday mornings. Varied and stimulating including arts and crafts, songs, games, storytelling. Lessons are conducted in German only so children have to be able to understand German. age 3–15 years operating Term time only address North Ealing Primary School Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1RP phone 07719 992880 email
germansaturdayschoolealing@gmx.net website
www.germansaturdayschoolealing.co.uk
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Performing Arts Chiswick Holiday Courses
Ealing Youth Orchestra
Chiswick Holiday Courses Creative workshops in art, drama, musical theatre, street dance, Zumba/Latin, creative writing, Art Detectives, cookery, craft, pottery, mosaic, cool science, robots with Lego, inventors, jewellery, fashion, photography, film making, French and Spanish. address Ellen Wilkinson School Queens Drive Acton W3 0HW Phone 020 8742 3936 email info@chiswickcourses.co.uk website www.chiswickcourses.co.uk
Ealing Youth Orchestra West London’s leading youth orchestra, playing four or more concerts of orchestral music a year in venues in and around Ealing, plus an annual summer tour to Europe. Membership is by annual audition in July and termly subscription (bursary assistance is available to ensure noone is excluded on grounds of finance). Applications are welcome from players aged 13-19 of Grade 6 standard or above. age 13–19 years address c/o 25 Curzon Road Ealing W5 1NEp phone 07850 595089 email chair@eyo.org.uk website www.eyo.org.uk
Essequibo Music (Keith Waithe)
Macusi Players Music Workshop A series of themed creative music sessions featuring flutes, vocal gymnastics systems, guitar rhythms, African drums and percussion. Based around several original pieces to inspire new talents and skills leading to a performance. age All ages operating Term time only address 20 Cantley Road Hanwell W7 2BQ phone 07769 684638 email essequibomusic@gmail.com website www.keithwaithe.com
Ealing Junior Music School Saturday Music School Lessons on all orchestral instruments some starting from the age of five (not Piano). Courses include ensembles/orchestras and one free Bursary Term for Children who have lessons outside EJMS but would like to play in an ensemble or join a choir. Musicianship classes available from the age of three (music and movement) to teach music in a fun way. age 3+ years operating Term time only address Twyford Church of England School Uxbridge Road, Ealing W3 phone 020 8930 0579 email admin@ejms.org.uk website www.ejms.org.uk
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Performing Arts Innovation Dance Studio Ealing Dance: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Dance Ballet, modern, tap and street dance classes for children aged three years and up. RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern and Tap. Plus preschool baby classes for children from nine months including music, movement and action rhymes, and baby ballet. age Family Friendly address 96 Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1QX phone 020 8998 2283 email info@innovationdance.co.uk website www.innovationdancestudios.co.uk
Masquerade Voice & Theatre Arts Theatre Summer Workshop Two camps are offered this year for two age groups MAMMA MIA (7-18) Singing Abba hits, dancing high energy routines as well as re-enacting scenes from the musical. Show for friends/family. Reach for the Stars (4-6) Children will learn fun star themed songs, dances and poems as well as play lots of drama games and even make their own star themed costume for the end of week performance. age 4–18 years address Oaklands Primary School Oaklands Rd Ealing W7 2DP phone 07825 463945 email info@masqueradearts.com website www.masqueradearts.com
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MEL Productions (Music Education Language Productions) CIC Music Technology Learn all about Music Technology using Mac computers. No experience necessary, just an interest in learning. If you love to sing and play instruments you will get the opportunity to record your song (by arrangement with the tutor). age 11–21 operating School holidays only address 25 Churchfield Road Acton W3 6BD phone 020 8992 1372 email mel@melproductions.co.uk website www.melproductions.co.uk
Owl and the Pussycat Book & Toy Shop Storytime Tuesdays Storytime with Grandma Helen. Toddlers and pre-schoolers join Grandma on the magic carpet to listen and participate in stories from all kinds of books. age 1–5 years operating address The Owl and the Pussycat Northfield Ealing W13 9RT phone 020 8810 0880 email info@owlandpussycat.co.uk
Pinnacle Performing Arts
Yourspace
Performing Arts Classes Dance, vocal coaching /singing, acting and dance fitness classes. Classes for the entire age range and service available to schools, colleges, afterschool clubs and all other educational establishments. Classes designed to get children active and fit, tackling stress, anxiety and lack of confidence. age Babies–Young adults operating All year address 113 Uxbridge Road West Ealing W5 phone 07737 358 288 email info@ppa06.co.uk website www.ppa06.co.uk
Drama Summer School Fun drama courses designed to bring out your child’s creativity with a performance at the end of the week.
SA Dance School
This year’s themes are Out of This World for the older two courses Yourspace (12-18s) and Yourspace too (6-11s). And Moons and Stars for the youngest course Yourspace tots (3-5s). The performance for the two older courses takes place at Questors Theatre W5 with the show for the youngest children at St Augustine’s Priory. age 3–18 years operating School holidays only address St Augustine’s Priory Hillcrest Road London W5 2JL phone 07580 474638 email info@yourspacedrama.com website www.yourspacedrama.com
Dance classes: Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Street, Tiny Steps and Pilates Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Street and Contemporary dance for all ages and abilities. Offering a passionate and expressive style of dance through which children and adults develop body awareness and confidence in their own time. age 18 months to Adults operating All year address Ealing Town Hall New Broadway Ealing W5 2BY phone 07863 555 817 email info@sa-dance.co.uk website www.sa-dance.co.uk
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Sports & Leisure Active Ealing: Perivale Park Athletics Track Star Track Opportunity to learn and develop a wide range of athletics skills within a structured and exciting athletics coaching programme. Booking necessary. address Stockdove Way Greenford UB6 8TJ phone 020 8825 6161 email Jamie.bath@ealing.gov.uk
Alan Winner Academy Dao Kung Fu Beginners start with the basics of Shaolin Kung Fu combined with floor gymnastics and stretching. Class limited to nine students per class to ensure high quality of instruction. Advanced skills include Wushu kicks and gymnastics. Academy juniors enter the British Wushu Nationals each year, with great results. age 4+ years operating All year address Hanwell Community Centre Westcott Crescent Hanwell W7 1PD phone 020 8995 7717 email alanwinner@thealanwinneracademy.com website www.thealanwinneracademy.com
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All-Stars Soccer Sports Fun Weeks For girls and boys of all abilities – from very sporty children to children new to sport. Everyone will have fun whilst getting fit and keeping active. Football, Mini Tennis, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Tag Rugby and Netball. Sports day once a week. age 5–15 years operating School holidays only address Brentside High School Greenford Avenue Hanwell W7 1JJ phone 07802 419585 email allstars.soccer@yahoo.co.uk
Axe Capoeira UK Capoeira Capoeira is a diverse combination of dance, martial arts, music and acrobatics that is played inside a ‘roda’ (circle) that symbolises the world. Benefits include a full body workout, improved flexibility, coordination and self confidence; it also helps with discipline and stress relief. Capoeira is also a cultural activity so participants will be exposed to other elements of Brazilian culture such as Capoeira music, folkloric dance and historical facts. age 7+ years address Twyford Sports Centre Twyford Crescent Acton W3 9PP phone 07931 77 0153 email info@axecapoeirauk.com website www.axecapoeirauk.com
Ealing Cricket Club Cricket Coaching Wide range of cricket courses/coaching with an emphasis on enjoyment. Boys and girls welcome. Most courses are four days. age 4–15 years operating School holidays only address Corfton Road Ealing W5 2HS phone 07426 343493 email Chris Peploe [chris@ppmcricketcoaching.co.uk] website www.ppmcricketcoaching.co.uk
Multi Sport Ealing Multi Sports Activities Multi-sport activity classes. Traditional sports along with fun sporty games to enhance children’s social, emotional and physical development. Sessions run by fully qualified PE Teacher, supported by other educational staff. age 3–13 years address North Ealing Primary School Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1RP phone 07894 540257 email jane@mi-sport.co website mi-sport.co/ealing
RollaDome All Skate
Summer Skate School British Roller Sports Federation led courses, ideal for anyone new to roller skating or wanting to improve their skills. Programmes are for children and adults of all ages and abilities; provided in a safe environment. Skills covered: improving balance and coordination, strengthening endurance, learning self-discipline. Booking necessary. Equipment provided. age Family Friendly address Greenford Sports Centre Lady Margaret Road Greenford UB1 2NP phone 020 8838 1171 / 020 8978 3760 email enquiry@rolladome.org.uk website www.rolladome.org.uk
Shaolin Nam Pai Chuan Beginners Kung Fu Classes Child development program focussed on providing children with highest quality martial arts instruction. Safe, positive learning where children can succeed: growing in confidence, gaining discipline, improving physical ability, or just making friends. address Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road Hanwell W7 1EU phone 07766 240347 email henry@deltapiwest.com website www.deltapiwest.com
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Sports & Leisure Southall Self Defence Club
Southall Sports Centre
Children’s Self Defence Learn to be fit, healthy and able to defend yourself. Summer holiday courses with qualified instructors. Challenges involve skipping, physical endurance and ultimate fitness tests. One-to-one training with competitions and a certificate of achievement. age 8–25 years address Dormers Leisure Centre North primary School Durdans school Southall UB1 3DW phone 07947 120159 email onkar@khalsa.com
Football Coaching & Tourament Camp Two-day football camp Tues 27/8 and Wed 28/8 (check for more dates).Includes coaching and small sided games with a tournament on day two. Run by fully qualified football coaches, who all hold an up-to-date CRB check. Advance booking available. age 8–16 years operating School holidays only address Beaconsfield Road Southall UB1 1DP phone 020 8571 8871 email southallsc@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/sports
Southall Sports Centre
Southall Sports Centre
Basketball Coaching & Tournament Camp Two-day basketball coaching and tournament camp on Thurs 29/8 and Fri 30/8 from 12-4pm (check for other dates), supervised by coaches from Phoenicians Basketball Club. Includes basketball drills, skills and games. Medals and trophies will be awarded. Advance booking advised. age 8–16 years operating School holidays only address Southall Sports Centre Beaconsfield Road Southall UB1 1DP phone 020 8571 8871 email southallsc@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/sports
Multi Sports Activities Sports coaching, team events, obstacle courses, bouncy castle, trips away from the centre. Activiities take place in the sports hall and dance studio with all equipment provided. All staff are qualified and have CRB checks. operating School holidays only address Beaconsfield Road Southall UB1 1DP phone 020 8571 8871 email southallsc@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/sports
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Twyford Sports Centre
Little Kickers
Multi-sports Holiday Activities Multi sports programme. age 4–16 years operating School holidays only address Twyford Sports Centre Twyford Crescent Acton W3 9PP phone 020 8993 9095 email twyfordsc@ealing.gov.uk website www.ealing.gov.uk/sports
Football Little Kickers use football as a fun way to get boys and girls engaged in physical activity. FA qualified coaches aim to give children the best introduction possible to football. Classes give children a sense of camaraderie, boost confidence and help children develop their social skills. Every child is treated as an individual and encouraged to play with children of their age/ability which is a good way to develop skills at a natural pace. age 18 months–7 years operating All year phone 020 8979 8048 email ealing@littlekickers.co.uk website www.littlekickers.co.uk
West Middlesex Tennis Club Tennis Camps Long established tennis club offering an excellent coaching and development programme. age 3–15 years operating School holidays only address 6 Berners Drive West Ealing W13 0JS phone 020 8998 3297 email info@westmiddlesexltc.co.uk website www.westmiddlesexltc.co.uk
address 1 St Barnabas Church Pittshanger Lane Ealing W5 1QG
address 2 Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road Hanwell W7 1EU
address 3 89 Hampton Road Hampton Hill Middlesex TW12 1JQ
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Skate, Cycle, BMX Ealing has BMX Tracks
Skate Parks
• Gurnell Leisure Centre, Greenford • Glade Lane Canalside Park, Southall
• Gurnell Leisure Centre, Greenford • Glade Lane Canalside Park, Southall • Rectory Park, Northolt
Nearest BMX Club HAWKS BMX Club (Operating out of Lake Farm Country Park) Dawley Road Hayes, Middlesex www.hawksbmx.co.uk New members welcome: beginners and experienced riders. Bikes and safety equipment provided. Coaching sessions take place during school holidays. Race track open to everyone. British Cycling affiliated.
Cycling Find out all you need to know at www.ealingcycling.org.uk and www.ealing.gov.uk/cycling including: • Cycling events • Cycle routes • Dr Bike health checks • Bicycle hire • Bike club • Cycle training
Summer Skate School RollaDome All Skate Greenford Sports Centre Lady Margaret Road Greenford UB1 2NP 020 8838 1171 / 020 8978 3760 enquiry@rolladome.org.uk www.rolladome.org.uk British Roller Sports Federation led courses, ideal for anyone new to roller skating or wanting to improve their skills. Programmes are for children and adults of all ages and abilities; provided in a safe environment. Skills covered: improving balance and coordination, strengthening endurance, learning self-discipline. Booking necessary. Equipment provided.
Visit www.ealing.gov.uk leisure and cycling section for more info
Basketball £4
Get children more active by having a few low-cost outdoor toys around and encourage your children to play with them. Make it more fun: 3 Set up a challenge 3 Offer to join in 3 Get other kids round to play 3 Take the toys to the park
Set of Raquets £5
Beach Ball £1
Skipping Rope £1
* Prices found locally in Ealing, May 2013 at a local supermarket, toy shop and, sports shop.
30 minutes of physical activity can burn up to 90 calories for a child.
Kite £4
Frisbee £2
Hula Hoop £1
Balloon 50p
Space Hopper £5
Join Chan The Change4Life campaign aims to get as many people as possible to think about their health and to commit to making very simple changes to their eating and activity levels in order to improve their health now and for the future.
Nationally over half a million people have already signed up for free information and advice including wonderful ideas for keeping active and eating well (developed by sports professionals and nutritionists working alongside the NHS).
Visit our website www.nhs.uk/Change4Life 3 T ake a quick assessment to figure out where in your lifestyle would be a good place to start making changes. 3U se the fun interactive ‘Activity generator’ where your child can choose indoor/outdoor play, how many people are playing and based on their answers get loads of ideas for games and activities. 3 F ind out how you can fit enough activity to make a real difference to your fitness levels. 3 F ind out about ‘snack swaps’ popular with children and get loads of simple recipes for cooking healthy meals for the family costing around £5. 3A ccess a wide range of physical activities that are available free of charge.
nge4Life! nge4life! This is a really challenging time for parents as more children than ever are heavier than is healthy for them to be and where daily activity levels are far less than they should be. Families also have to deal with limited budgets and limited time together due to work and other commitments. But it’s a challenge thousands of families have already taken on. And you can too!
Visit www.nhs.uk/start4life for health tips and advice for pregnant women, dads-to-be, new mums and babies.
Sports & Leisure Facilities In Ealing we have 15 leisure centres across the borough, each offering a different programme of activities to promote fitness and a healthier lifestyle for children, young people and families. All the leisure centres operate the Leisure Pass scheme with discounted charges for people on benefits, living with a disability or over the age of 60 (full criteria listed on www.ealing.gov. uk). There’s also a Junior Leisure pass for children under the age of 16. Many clubs and activities such as martial arts, dance, yoga etc also operate out of leisure centres – so it is worth visiting your local centre to find out what’s on offer.
Venue details
Facilities
Opening Hours
Transport
Brentside High School Greenford Avenue Hanwell W7 1JJ • bookings@kajima.co.uk • 020 3075 1814
• 4 court sports hall (4 cricket lanes) • 1 full size floodlit sand based AGP • 3 floodlit tennis or netball courts
Mon–Fri 6pm– Sat • Sun 9am–
E1 • E2 • E9
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre Dormers Wells Lane Southall UB1 3HX • dormerswells@gll.org • 020 8571 7207
• 1 swimming pool • Group exercise studio • 6 court sports hall • 3 outdoor floodlit MUGA’s • Gym (68 station)
Mon–Fri 7am–10pm Sat • Sun 8.30am–8pm
5 • 105 • 9 195 • 207 E5
Elthorne Sports Centre Westlea Road off Boston Road Hanwell W7 2AD • ElthorneSC@ealing.gov.uk • 020 8579 3226
• 4 court sports hall • Gym (17 station) • 3 outdoor floodlit MUGA’s • 1 4G 5 v 5 floodlit AGP
Mon–Fri 4–10pm Sat • Sun 9am– 6pm
195 • E8 Boston Manor
Featherstone Sports Centre Montague Waye Southall UB2 5HF • 020 8813 9886
• 5 court sports hall (4 cricket lanes) • 2 Dance / Group exercise studios • Gym (31 stations) • 1 full size floodlit sand based AGP • Climbing wall • 2 outdoor floodlit tennis courts
Fitness suite: Mon–Fri 8.30am–10pm Sat 9am–4pm Sun 2–10pm Other facilities: Mon–Fri 5.30 – 10pm Sat 9am–4pm Sun 2–10pm
20 • E5 1 120 • H32 Southall
Greenford Sports Centre Lady Margaret Road Southall UB1 2NP •G reenfordSC @ealing.gov.uk • 020 8575 9157
• 4 court sports hall • 1 court ancillary hall • Gym (36 station) • 2 outdoor floodlit MUGA’s
Mon 5–10pm Tue–Fri 6–10pm Sat • Sun 10am–10pm
20 • 282 1 E6 • E7 • E9 E10
Gurnell Leisure Centre Ruislip Road East Ealing W13 0AL • gurnell@gll.org • 020 8998 3241
• 2 swimming pools • Poolside viewing gallery • Group exercise studio • Gym (80 station) • Aerobike studio • Poolside sauna & steam • 3 grass pitches
Mon–Fri 7am–10pm Sat • Sun 8am–5pm
97 • E2 • E5 2 E7 • E9 • E10
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Venue details
Facilities
Opening Hours
ortholt High Sports Centre N Eastcote Lane Northolt UB5 4HP (Entrance via Gate C) • AE1@northolthigh.org.uk • 020 8423 7306
• 4 court sports hall •1 full size floodlit 3G pitch
Mon–Fri 5–10pm Sat • Sun 9am–7pm
0 • 120 9 140 • 282 Northolt
ortholt Leisure Centre N Eastcote Lane North Northolt UB5 4AB • northoltlc@ealing.gov.uk • 020 8825 7014
• 2 swimming pools • Gym (150 station) • Group exercise studio • 2 court community hall • Meeting room • Library • Cafe
Mon–Fri 6.30am–10pm Sat • Sun 8am–8pm
0 • 282 9 120 •140 395 • 398 E10 Northolt
erivale Park P Athletics Track Stockdove Way off Argyle Road, Perivale UB6 8TJ • PerivaleAT@ealing.gov.uk • 020 8575 5776
• 8 lane 400m all weather floodlit track with 3 throws cages and 5 throwing circles • Indoor training area with indoor throwing circle and weight lifting platforms • Outdoor gym • 300 seater stand Pavilion with changing facilities and social area
Mon–Thu 6–9pm Sat • Sun 10.30am–1.30pm
5 • 297 9 E7 • E2 South Greenford
Reynolds Sports Centre Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane Acton W3 8EY • ReynoldsSC@ealing.gov.uk •0 20 8993 5955
• 4 court sports hall • Group exercise studio • Gym (25 station) • 4 floodlit tennis / netball courts
Mon–Fri 6–10pm Sat • Sun 10am–6pm (subject to bookings)
• 70 • 207 7 440 • E3 Acton Town
Southall Sports Centre Beaconsfield Road Southall UB1 1DP • SouthallSC @ealing.gov.uk • 020 8571 8871
• 4 court sports hall • Group exercise studio • Gym (80 station) • Women only gym (30 station) • Meeting / Treatment room
Mon–Fri 8am–10pm Sat–Sun 9am–7pm
5 • 105 9 120 • 195 207 • 427 607 • 805 E5 • H32 Southall
Swift Road Outdoor Sports Centre Swift Road Southall UB2 4RP • swiftroad@gll.org •0 20 8843 5042
• 3 x 3G small sided pitches • 2 x MUGA pitches • 6 x changing rooms • Meeting room
Mon–Fri 4.30–10pm Sat • Sun 9–5pm
E5 Southall
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Transport
Venue details
Facilities
Opening Hours
Transport
Twyford Sports Centre Twyford Crescent Acton W3 9PP
• 4 court sports hall • Ancillary hall • Club/meeting room • 3 floodlit tennis / netball courts
Mon–Fri 6–10pm Sat–Sun 9.30am–6.30pm (subject to bookings)
07 • 266 2 427 • E3 Ealing Common
Alec Reed Academy Sports Centre Bengarth Road Northolt UB5 5LQ • 020 8841 4511
•1 full size floodlit sandbased ATP Climbing Wall • 4 court sports hall • 1 court ancillary hall • Dance studio & MUGA • Gym (21 station)
Mon–Fri 6–10pm Sat–Sun 9am–6pm
0 • 120 9 140 • 282 plus all stop along Church Road
New Acton Leisure (Facility due to open 2014) Salisbury Street Acton W3 8NW • sports@ealing.gov.uk • 020 8825 6161
Proposed: • 2 swimming pools • 2 Studios • Gym (approximately 100 station) • Community spaces • Library
Proposed: Mon–Fri 6.30am–10pm Sat • Sun 8am–8pm
07 • 266 2 440 • 607 E3 Acton Town Acton Central
Please note that all of the centres listed provide parking for both cars and cycles
Family Lives is a national charity that works for, and with, parents. We encourage parents to see that asking for help is a sign of strength, and work with them to offer practical solutions and suggestions to manage their particular situations and difficulties. We have email and online community support which includes Facebook, Twitter and Live Chat. Call 0808 800 2222 or visit www.familylives.org.uk. And for professionals www.familylives.org.uk/professionals
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A-Z of Parks & Playgrounds Ealing Parks Service and Play Service take great pride in maintaining our parks, open spaces and playgrounds to a high standard for residents to enjoy. Making a habit of taking children to the park is a great way of spending family time together, being outside and staying active. The A-Z list of parks overleaf shows you where your nearest park is and what facilities it has.
Northala Fields, Northolt
Key Playground Traditional play area with swings, slides, etc. Many now have natural play such as large boulders and logs. Fenced playgrounds are for children under 13 years. MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) Fenced areas with markings for football, basketball, tennis, cricket or netball. The number of sports marked varies from site to site.
Fitness Outdoor fitness equipment provides a free outdoor alternative to going to the gym. Trim Trail Obstacle course using various wooden structures and ropes. Teen Area An area for young people - often with age-appropriate activities.
Acton Green Common South Parade Chiswick W4 5LH Playground
Cayton Green Park Middleton Avenue Greenford UB6 8BS Playground
Drayton Green Drayton Green West Ealing W13 0JF Fitness • Playground
Acton Park East Acton Lane Acton W3 7LJ Fitness • MUGA • Playground
Churchfields Church Road Hanwell W7 3BP Fitness • MuGA
Ealing Central Sports Ground Horsenden Lane South Perivale UB6 7NU Fitness • Playground
Berkeley Fields Horsenden Lane North Greenford UB6 7PQ Playground Blondin Park Blondin Avenue Ealing W5 4UL Fitness • MUGA • Playground Bramley Road Open Space Bramley Road Ealing W5 4SS Playground Brent Lodge Church Road Hanwell W7 3BP Playground Carr Road Carr Road Northolt UB5 4RQ Playground
Coronation Gardens Park Royal NW10 7DN Playground Cranleigh Park Cranleigh Gardens Southall UB1 2BY MUGA • Playground Cuckoo Park Littlejohn Road Hanwell W7 1PB Fitness • MUGA • Playground Dean Gardens Broadway West Ealing W13 9BG Fitness • MUGA • Playground Dormers Wells Play Centre Longridge Lane Southall UB1 3JH MUGA • Playground Down Way Playground Down Way Northolt UB5 6PH MUGA • Playground
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Ellis Road Ellis Road Southall UB2 4UB Playground Elthorne Park Boston Road Hanwell W7 2AD Fitness • MUGA • Playground Fairview Wilsmere Road Northolt UB5 4JB MUGA • Playground Fairview Wilsmere Road Northolt UB5 4JB Trim Trail Glade Lane Canalside Park Glade Lane Southall UB2 4PL BMX Track • MUGA • Playground
Greenford Recreation Ground Mornington Road Greenford UB6 9EJ Playground
Islip Manor Park Eastcote Lane Northolt UB5 5RG Trim Trail • MUGA • Playground
Gurnell Grove Gurnell Grove West Ealing W13 0AW Playground
Jubilee Park Jubilee Gardens Southall UB1 2TJ Fitness • MUGA • Playground
Gurnell Leisure Centre Ruislip Road East West Ealing W13 0AL BMX Track • Playground • Skate Park Hanger Hill Park Hillcrest Road Ealing W5 1HW Fitness • Playground Havelock Playground Havelock Road Southall UB2 4NT Playground Heathfield Gardens Gunnersbury Lane Acton W3 8EY MUGA • Playground High Lane Recreation Ground High Lane Hanwell W7 3RT Playground Horsenden Farm Horsenden Lane North Greenford UB6 7PQ Playground
King George’s (Poors Piece) St Marks Road Hanwell W7 2PN Fitness • Playground Lammas Park Culmington Road West Ealing W13 9NH Fitness • Playground Lammas Park Play Centre Elers Road Ealing W13 9QD Playground Laughton Road Playground Laughton Road Northolt UB5 5LL Playground Limetrees Children’s Centre Thorndike Avenue Northolt UB5 5RG MUGA • Playground
Lower Thrifts Horsenden Lane South Perivale UB6 7NP Playground Midland Terrace Gardens Victoria Road Park Royal NW10 6ND Playground Mill Hill Gardens Avenue Road Acton W3 8QJ Playground Mill Hill Park Avenue Road Acton W3 8NJ Playground Montpelier Park Montpelier Road Ealing W5 2QH Playground Mount Pleasant Field Dormers Wells Lane Southall UB1 3JA Playground Navigator Drive (Chevy Road) Navigator Drive Southall UB2 4US MUGA
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North Acton Playing Field Noel Road Acton W3 0JF Fitness • MUGA • Playground Northala Fields Dolphin Road Northolt UB5 6UQ Playground Northolt Park Off Newmarket Avenue Northolt UB5 4HB MUGA • Playground Norwood Green Southall UB2 4LA Playground Oldfield Recreation Ground Oldfield Lane North Greenford UB6 8PT MUGA • Playground Perivale Park Oldfield Lane North Greenford UB6 8PT MUGA • Playground • Trim Trail Pitshanger Park Woodbury Park Road West Ealing W13 8DD Fitness • MUGA • Playground
Pitshanger Play Centre Meadvale Road Ealing W5 1LS Playground
South Park Osborne Road Acton W3 8SP MUGA • Skate Park
Ravenor Park Oldfield Lane South Greenford UB6 9LB Fitness • MUGA • Playground
Southall Manor House Grounds The Green Southall UB2 4BJ Playground
Rectory Park Parkfield Drive Northolt UB5 5NR Playground • MUGA • Skate Park • Teen Area
Southall Park Boyd Avenue Southall UB1 3BT Fitness • Playground
Ridding Lane Open Space Ridding Lane Greenford UB6 0JZ Playground River Close River Close Southall UB2 4UX Playground
Southall Recreation Ground Rcereation Road Southall UB2 5PE Fitness • MUGA • Playground • Trim Trail Southfields Recreation Ground Southfield Road Chiswick W4 5LD MUGA • Playground
Rothesay Recreation Ground Rothesay Avenue Greenford UB6 0BZ Playground
Spencer Street Spencer Street Southall UB2 5BH MUGA • Playground
South Acton Recreation Ground Bollo Bridge Road Acton W3 8DF Playground
Spikes Bridge Park West Avenue Southall UB1 2AR Fitness • MUGA • Playground • Teen Area
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Springfield Gardens Horn Lane Acton W3 9NT MUGA • Playground The Crescent Open Space The Crescent Southall UB1 1BE Playground The Green Open Space The Green Acton W3 7PQ Fitness • MUGA
Windmill Lane Windmill Lane Greenford UB6 9DR MUGA • Playground • Teen Area Woodend East Russell Road Northolt UB5 4QS MUGA • Playground
Trinity Way Open Space Trinity Way Acton W3 7HT MUGA • Playground • Teen Area Viking Playground Radcliffe Way Northolt UB5 6HW Playground Walpole Park Mattock Lane Ealing W5 5BG Playground Warwick Dene (Ealing Common) Warwick Dene Ealing W5 3JG Playground Wesley Playing Field North Acton Road Park Royal NW10 6PF Fitness • MUGA • Playground A-Z of Parks & Playgrounds | 43
Your Local Libraries We want to help children and young people develop a love of libraries for life! Reading and literacy forms the basis of a child’s learning and development at every stage of life and starts as young as babies and toddlers. And regular trips to the library are a great way for parents to make time to spend with their children. Getting children to choose books and participate in library sessions also develops their confidence and ability to make choices as well as making them more excited about the stories themselves. Every Ealing library has a dedicated space for children and young people with a wide variety of resources including picture, story, information and dual language books, DVDs and computers. Libraries organise a range of activities all year round so check your local library for times and dates. Some library information is also listed on www.ealing. gov.uk/libraries and on noticeboards in the libraries themselves.
Activities for Younger Children Parents, carers and under-fives can enjoy free weekly sessions of Baby Bounce ‘n’ Rhyme and Toddler Story-time in most libraries. Libraries sometimes organise visits by people dressed as popular book characters such as the Gruffalo, Elmer, Poppy the Cat, Kipper the Dog or Horrid Henry – which is a wonderful event for young children in particular to enjoy. Libraries stock the Bookstart baby books packs. So parents of babies aged 0-12 months can collect a free Bookstart pack from their local library if they have not received the pack already from their health visitor. (Please bring your baby’s red health book with you to collect a pack). Library staff also hold sessions at Children’s Centres and other Early Years settings to encourage families with young children to make the most of libraries. Many children’s centres are also visited by our mobile library.
Activities for Older Children Libraries offer educational, fun, creative and book-related activities for older children during term-time and school holidays throughout the year, including: • Author workshops • Storytellers and entertainers • Craft activities • School visits to libraries • Special events to celebrate annual occasions ranging from Chinese New Year to Christmas!
Summer Reading Challenge During the summer holiday, all libraries run the annual Summer Reading Challenge with a different theme every year. The theme for summer 2013 is, ‘Creepy House’. Children aged 4-11 (who are library members) can sign up to the challenge at the start of the summer holiday to receive a join-up pack. Every time a child finishes a book, they receive rewards including stickers and small prizes. Children who complete the challenge by reading six books receive a certificate and a medal! In 2013, as part of the ‘Creepy House’ challenge, children will be able to collect and swap Mystery Munglers Top Trump cards. National research has shown that taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge can help maintain or improve children’s literacy levels during the long break from school. Libraries also offer creative and fun activities linked to the summer theme.
Activities for Young People Teenagers have the opportunity to engage in events designed specifically for them including creative writing and poetry workshops. There is study space for young people to use with a collection of study guides and revision books on hand. In April, May and June each year, selected libraries stay open longer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the busy exam revision period. We also have a range of online resources which can help with homework, independent study or preparation for the Driving Theory Test; these can be accessed online from home, college or school. Your Local Libraries | 45
Acton Library
High Street Acton W3 6NA 020 8825 7622 Mon • Fri • Sat 9am–5pm Tue–Thu 9am–7pm
Ealing Central Library
103 Ealing Broadway Centre Ealing W5 5JY 020 8825 9278 Mon • Fri • Sat 9am–5pm Tue • Wed 9am–7pm Thu 9am–8pm Sun 1–4pm
Greenford Library Oldfield Lane South Greenford UB6 9GL 020 8825 7297 Tue–Thu 9am–7pm Fri • Sat 9am–5pm
Hanwell Library
Cherington Road Hanwell W7 3HL 020 8825 7262 Tue • Thu 10am–1pm • 2–6pm Fri 10am–1pm • 2–5pm Sat 9am–1pm • 2–5pm
Jubilee Gardens Library
Jubilee Gardens Health Centre, Southall UB1 2TJ 020 3313 7900 Tue–Thu 10am–6pm Fri 10am–5pm Sat 9am–5pm
Northfields Library Northfield Avenue Ealing W5 4UA 020 8825 7263 Tue • Thu 9am–6pm Fri • Sat 9am–5pm
Northolt Library Church Road Northolt UB5 5AS 020 8825 7296 Mon • Wed • Fri • Sat 9am–5pm Tue • Thu 9am–8pm
Pitshanger Library 143-145 Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1RH 020 8825 7278 Tue • Thu 9am–6pm Fri • Sat 9am–5pm
Southall Library Osterley Park Road Southall UB2 4BL 020 8825 7259 Mon 9am–5pm Tue–Thu 10am–7pm Fri • Sat 10am–5pm Sun 1–4pm
West Ealing Library
Melbourne Avenue Ealing W13 9BT 020 8825 7294 Tue • Thu 9am–6pm Wed • Fri • Sat 9am–5pm
Northolt Leisure Library
Wood End Library
Perivale Library
Home Library Service
Eastcote Lane North Northolt UB5 4AB 020 8825 7025 Mon–Fri 9am–7pm Sat 9am–5pm
Horsenden Lane South Perivale UB6 7NT 020 8825 7273 Tue • Thu 10am–1pm • 2–6pm Fri 10am–1pm • 2–5pm Sat 9am–1pm • 2–5pm 46 | Children & Families Activity Guide
Whitton Avenue West Greenford UB6 0EE 020 8825 7292 Tue • Thu 9am–6pm Wed • Fri • Sat 9am–5pm
020 8825 7161 Mon–Fri Our Home Library Service delivers books to housebound residents in Ealing.
Activities for children with additional needs and disabilities
Short Breaks
Go online
Short breaks provide opportunities for disabled children and young people to spend time away from their primary carers. These include day, evening, overnight or weekend activities and take place in your child’s own home, the home of an approved carer or a residential or community setting.
l www.ealinghelp.org.uk
Children can access short break provision following an assessment of their family’s social, emotional and health needs and referral to the ESCAN Resource Panel. Find out more at www.ealinghelp. org.uk/ ShortbrBreaks.aspx and download the Short Break Services in Ealing booklet.
Short breaks for the summer holidays and half-terms Ealing funds a number of short break activity providers during school holidays to ensure children, young people and families living with additional needs and disabilities have the opportunity to participate in fun, exciting and challenging activities. Short break activities are listed on www.ealing.gov.uk. All London Borough of Ealing special schools also receive funding to run their own holiday programmes. Families should contact the schools directly. A list of special schools is available on the Ealing Council website. 48 | Children & Families Activity Guide
The EalingHELP website has a ‘Life and Leisure’ section which lists clubs and groups, holiday playschemes, holidays, leisure activity providers and sports. You can also find out about support groups and services and participate in a number of parent/carer forums. The site also offers a news and events section. l www.youngsibs.org.uk From the charity Sibs (the UK charity for siblings of disabled people) comes a new website dedicated to young siblings of disabled people under the age of 18. YoungSibs has a letters section for siblings to receive personalised responses to their questions as well as a safe online chat area for young siblings to talk to one another in the UK, moderated by Sibs’ staff.
Young Carers Project The Ealing Young Carers Project provides one-to-one and peer support, advice and outings for young carers in Ealing. Please get in touch if you would like to know more. Call Kathryn Sobczak on 020 8326 7044 or email ksobczak@brentfordfccst.com. Visit www.brentfordfccst.com.
P.E.S.T.S Another great resource for finding out what’s available in terms of activities for children and families is the P.E.S.T.S (Parents of Ealing Self-Help Training Scheme) Additional Needs Handbook which clearly gives details of the activities and full contact information. Read it online at www.ealinghelp. org.uk or get a print copy sent to you for free from Sue Meacham, P.E.S.T.S 020 8571 9954 or email pests-ealing@ hotmail.co.uk
l P.E.S.T.S Family Summer Party Sat 10 Aug 2–4pm Mencap’s Enterprise Lodge Stockdove Way Perivale UB6 8TJ Join us for children’s entertainment including a bouncy castle and Mowkee the clown. Food and soft drinks will be served. Transport is available for families who need it. Booking essential: £1 per child, call 020 8571 9954. Visit the P.E.S.T.S website to find out about play sessions. There’s also a toy library with specialist toys available for children aged 0-5 with disabilities. www.pests-ealing.org.uk open to carers and childminders.
Meet Marrianne Marrianne Sherlock is a member of the Family Information Service team specialising in information, advice and support for families with children who have additional needs and disabilities. Marrianne is very experienced, being mum a to child with autism and knows full well the challenges families face in trying to get information, advice, help, support and access to services. Please give Marrianne a call or send her an email to find out how she can help you. Call 020 8825 7435 or email msherlock@ealing.gov.uk.
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Disability Sports across the Borough Active Ealing works with a range of partner organisations to organise activities and competitions for people with disabilities of mixed ages and abilities. The aim is to provide activities and facilities that are accessible to all. Listed below are specific disability sports programmes. These are in addition to a growing programme of sessions delivered across the borough’s sports centres (listed on pages 34–37). lA quatic Sessions Northolt Leisure Centre Eastcote Lane North Northolt, UB5 4AB 020 8825 7014 northoltlc@ealing.gov.uk l Tennis (for people with learning disabilities) West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club 6 Berners Drive W13 0JS 020 8998 3297 info@westmiddlesexltc.co.uk l Hanwell Town Pan Disability Football Session Adrian Ford, Ealing Mencap Perivale Park Playing Fields Stockdove Way, Perivale UB6 8TJ 07837 186 740 Adrian.ford@ealingmencap.org.uk l Swimming Session Dormers Well Sport & Leisure Centre Dormers Wells Lane Southall UB1 3HX 020 8571 7207 dormerswells@gll.org 50 | Children & Families Activity Guide
l Inclusive Gym Sessions Gurnell Leisure Centre Ruislip Road East Ealing W13 0AL 020 8998 3241 gurnell@gll.org l Swimming Lessons Craig Keller ESC (Every Swimmer Counts) Gurnell Leisure Centre Ruislip Road East Ealing W13 0AL 020 8997 1164 craig@swimesc.co.uk l Multi-Activity Sessions PACE Zone Havelock Community Centre Trubshaw Road Southall UB2 4XW Sunil Birdy, PACE 07983 392 223 sunil@pacezone.org.uk
Discounted entry and special membership Ealing’s Leisure Pass and Junior Leisure Pass entitle the holder to significant discounts across the borough’s sports sessions (see www.ealing.gov.uk for a full list of criteria). In addition, Greenwich Leisure Limited (who partner manage some of Ealing’s sports centres) offer great membership terms for people with additional needs and disabilities to all centres they are involved with. This includes benefits such as no joining fee and free entry to an accompanying carer. See www.better.org.uk/memberships for full details.
On Your Marks Disability Sports Project, Active Ealing
Ealing SEN Schools Competition Programme
On Your Marks is a new disability sports project for young people aged 16 + with disabilities and additional needs to engage in a programme of ‘sport and physical activity days’.
Active Ealing works alongside school sports partners to deliver a calendar of sports competitions, festivals and experience days for students attending SEN schools in the borough.
Each sport and physical activity day will offer three or four onehour individual sports sessions, for participants to engage in over a 10-week period including:
Competitions and events are designed to be accessible to all including those that require adaptive equipment and assistance devices. The range of sports and activities offered include: New Age Kurling, Boccia, Inclusive Tennis, Seated Volleyball, Inclusive Zone Basketball and Inclsuive Athletics.
l S wimming lessons l E xercise classes l T able tennis lP olybat lM ulti-sports (including boccia, new age kurling, target based games, skittles, new age bowls) For more information contact Christie Moloney on 020 8825 6675 or email moloneych@ealing.gov.uk or visit www.ealing.gov.uk/sports.
MENCAP Youth Club Provides a play and social activity based service that runs outside of school time for children and young people aged 14-20 with disabilities. The service offers a specialist personcentred approach treating each child or young person as an individual and working to meet their needs. For summer 2013 there are a number of events and trips organised – please visit www.ealingmencap.org.uk to find out more.
For a programme and to arrange participation, talk to your SEN School P.E Co-ordinator.
London Youth Games The London Youth Games are a unique season of events at the heart of youth sport in the Capital, involving all 33 London Boroughs and 26 National Governing Bodies. The games are free and open to all young people, aged between seven and 18, living in or going to school in the capital. They offer competitive opportunities for participants of varying abilities and experience and have been a stepping stone in the careers of international Olympic and Paralympic athletes. For more information visit www.londonyouthgames.org
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Youth Clubs & Activities l L og Cabin Youth Club Youth club for ages 16-18 running in the summer and at other times. Exciting planned activities for young people with additional needs. Log Cabin 259 Northfield Avenue London W5 4UA Alia Latif 020 8840 3400 Alia.latif@logcabin.org.uk lC rossroads Provides specialist short breaks for young people aged 11-18 with ASD and other additional needs during school holidays and as an after school club with a range of support available. Activities include day trips, arts and crafts, cooking, sports and cinema. Hillview Surgery 179c Bilton Road Perivale UB6 7HQ Emily Musgrave 020 8728 7003 Emily.musgrave@ crossroadscarewestlondon.org lC ore Children’s Services Provide a club for young people aged 11-18 offering a wide range of activities in a safe and stimulating environment where young people can have fun, develop their self-confidence and make new friends. Make an enquiry to find out what’s on offer in the London Borough of Ealing. Faye Saunders or Hazel Cornell 01795 536550 www.coreassets.com
l Contact a Family Daytrips/short breaks for families with disabled children aged 0-19. With additional support from volunteers and carers to ensure everyone is supported well enough to be able to participate. Ealing and Southall St. Georges Community Centre 8-12 Lancaster Road Southall UB1 1NW 020 8571 6381 Asha Yadav Asha.yadav@cafamily.org.uk ealingandsouthall@cafamily.org.uk
Panathlon Challenge Panathlon Challenge is a charity providing multi-sport competitive opportunities specifically designed for young disabled people with moderate to severe learning and physical disabilities. Sports offered include: Boccia, New Age Kurling, Table Cricket, Polybat, Electric Wheelchair Slalom, Field Athletics and Relay Races. There are a total of three opportunities for participants to compete at the Panthlon Challenge and represent Ealing at rounds of competition including local level, sub regional level and the London final. There are also opportunities in swimming, football and power-chair football. Entry into the Panathlon Challenge is co-ordinated between Active Ealing and SEN schools in the borough. Panathlon Challenge competitions take place during the day, on a weekday, with the first round of competitions starting in November and running until June. For more information visit www.panathlon.com.
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Free childcare for two-year-olds 15 hours of FREE quality childcare a week for parents who are on a low income or unemployed and meet the eligibility criteria. At a pre-school or nursery, your child can develop selfconfidence, mix with other children, improve their language skills and learn something new. To find out if you are eligible and how to apply, call the Family Information Service on
020 8825 5588
(Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)
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Ealing Children’s Centres
In the London Borough of Ealing we have 27 children’s centres – each one offering a range of activities and services for young children (aged 0-5) and their families such as: • Childcare • Out of School • Open play sessions • Family outreach • Family Support including SAFE 0-18 (Supportive Action for Families in Ealing) • Family health such as breast feeding support and baby clinics • Back to work skills, access to courses, training and volunteering.
Many leisure providers also operate out of children’s centres such as dance, cookery, yoga and sports. And many centres run holiday playschemes as well as breakfast and after school clubs. All centres have a family information point and run Stay and Play sessions for parents with babies and young children to get together.
Get in touch with your nearest centre to find out their current programme. Please visit www. childrenscentres.org.uk or call Family Information Service on 020 8825 5588. View the Children’s Centre Guide online or email your details to children@ealing. gov.uk for a print copy.
Northolt Park Children’s Centre
Academy Gardens Children’s Centre
1 Academy Gardens Middlesex UB5 5QN 020 8842 0220 kate.saunders@surestartnortholt.co.uk 90 • 120 • 140 • 282 • E7 • E9
Acton Park Children’s Centre
Ealing Hospital Children’s Centre
Level 1, Ealing Hospital Uxbridge Road Southall UB1 3HW 020 8967 5478 childrencentre@eht.nhs.uk 83 • 195 • 207 • 427 • 607
Acton Park East Acton Lane Acton W3 7LJ 020 8743 6133 jserovic@ealing.gov.uk 70 • 207 • 607 Acton Central
Grange Children’s Centre
Copley Close Children’s Centre
Greenfields Children’s Centre
EASE at the Base 187 Copley Close Hanwell W7 1AZ 020 8575 6139 michelle.bailey@empowering-action.org.uk jackie.sear@empowering-action.org.uk E7 (5mins walk) • E11 Castle Bar Park
Dormers Wells Children’s Centre
Dormers Wells Lane Southall UB1 3HX 020 8574 1200 merlisa.paul@ dormerswellstrust.org.uk 95 • 105 • 207 • 427
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Church Place Ealing W5 4HN 020 8799 2509 childrencentre@grange.ealing.sch.uk 65 • E3 South Ealing
Recreation Road Southall UB2 5PF 020 8813 8079 admin@greenfieldschildren.com head@greenfieldschildren.com 120 • 195 • E5 • H32 Southall
Grove House Children’s Centre
77a North Road Southall UB1 2JG 020 8571 0878 admin@grovehousecc.com 95 • 105 • 195 • 207 • 427 • 607 Southall
Hathaway Children’s Centre
Hathaway Gardens Ealing W13 0DH 020 8998 8903 ncalliste@hathaway.ealing.sch.uk childrenscentre@hathaway.ealing.sch.uk E2 • E7 • E9 • E11 Castle Bar Park
Havelock Children’s Centre 17 Trubshaw Road Southall UB2 4XW Childcare: 020 8843 0548 fiona.cherry@pre-school.org.uk Activities & Services: 020 8571 1219 admin@greenfieldschildren.com E5 Southall
Horsenden Primary School and Children’s Centre Horsenden Lane North Greenford UB6 0PB 020 8422 5985 admin@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk 92 • 487 • H17
Islip Manor Children’s Centre Eastcote Lane Northolt UB5 5RG 020 8845 0601 rware@ealing.gov.uk 90 • 120 • 140 • 395 • E10
Northolt
John Perryn Primary School Children’s Centre
Long Drive Acton W3 7PD 020 8222 6399 head@johnperryn.ealing.sch.uk childrenscentre@johnperryn.ealing.sch.uk 70 • 260 East Acton
Jubilee Children’s Centre
Green Man Gardens West Ealing W13 0SE 020 8567 6251 adminoffice@st-johns.ealing.sch.uk nwilson14.307@lgflmail.org 83 • 207 • 427 • 607 West Ealing
Limetrees Children’s Centre Thorndike Avenue Northolt UB5 5LA 020 8845 3807 mhunt@ealing.gov.uk 90 • 105 • 140 • 282 • E7 • E9 Northolt
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Log Cabin Children’s Centre 259 Northfield Avenue Ealing W5 4UA 020 8840 3400 helen.a.johnson@logcabin.org.uk E1 • E2 Northfields
Maples Children’s Centre
Perivale Primary School & Children’s Centre
Federal Road Perivale UB6 7AP 020 8997 0619 lmorgan11.307@lgflmail.org mspring1.307@lgflmail.org 297 Park Royal • Hanger Lane
East Churchfield Road Acton W3 7LL 020 8743 7128 admin@maplesnursery.com head@maplesnursery.com 70 • 207 • 266 • 427 • 607 Acton Central
Newmarket Avenue Northolt UB5 4HB 020 8864 9215 pettshill.cc@gmail.com 140 • 282 • 395 Northolt
North Ealing Primary School Children’s Centre
South Acton Children’s Centre
Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1RP 020 8997 2653 rgolbourn.307@lgflmail.org E2 • E7 • E9
Northolt Park Children’s Centre
Off Newmarket Avenue Northolt UB5 4DB 020 8864 7614 jfergusonduncan@ealing.gov.uk AlexanderS@ealing.gov.uk 140 • 282 • 395 Northolt
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Petts Hill Children’s Centre
Castle Close South Acton W3 8RX 020 8992 0724 admin@southactoncc.com 207 • 266 • 607 • E3 Acton Town South Acton
Southall Park Children’s Centre
Green Drive Southall UB1 3AZ 020 8813 8275 sattilia@ealing.gov.uk spanesar@ealing.co.uk 95 • 105 • 120 • 195 • 207 • 427 • 607 • E5 Southall
West Twyford Children’s Centre
Twyford Abbey Road West Twyford NW10 7DN 020 8453 9358 ccadmin@west-twyford.ealing.sch.uk 83 • 95 • 112 • 226 Park Royal • Hanger Lane
Windmill Children’s Centre
135 Windmill Lane Greenford UB6 9DZ 020 8813 1295 windmillnc@ealing.gov.uk jcarolan@ealing.gov.uk E6 • E7 • E9 • E10,92 • 95 • 105 • 282
Windmill Park Children’s Centre
1 Tulip Close (off Chevy Road) Southall UB2 4UZ 020 8574 5310 admin@grovehousecc.com (for activities and services) windmillpark.childrenscentre@preschool.org.uk (for childcare) 195 • 207 • 427 • 607
Wood End Library and Children’s Centre Whitton Avenue West Greenford UB6 0EE 020 8825 7292 woodendcc@ealing.gov.uk 487 Greenford
Ealing Children’s Integrated Response Service (ECIRS) Call the Ealing Children’s Integrated Response Service (ECIRS) if you become concerned about the welfare or safety of a child or young person. Advisers will listen to you to fully understand the situation, then advise you on what to do. They will also get in touch with the right services to help and support the child or young person. Call 020 8825 8000 at any time of day.
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A-Z of Stay & Plays Stay and Plays are sessions for babies, toddlers and children under five – to play and socialise together with children their own age in a safe, welcoming environment. Mums and dads can also use the opportunity to meet other parents or carers for a chat and to exchange ideas and share experiences. The Family Information Service (FIS) manage the list of Stay and Plays in the borough and the list is revised as and when the FIS find out about a change. So please make sure you get in touch with the Stay and Play you would like to attend to check on their current times and dates. To find out about activities for children in your area get in touch with the FIS on 020 8825 5588 or email children@ealing.gov.uk
Acton Park Children’s Centre Acton Park East Acton Lane Acton W3 7LA 020 8743 6133 jserovic@ealing.gov.uk All Saints Parent & Toddler Group All Saints Church Hall Elm Grove Road Ealing W5 5JH churchwarden@ allsaintsealing.org.uk Amanda’s Action Club Town Hall New Broadway Ealing W5 2BY 07957 497 633 Emma.boundy@gmail.com Armenian Toddlers 105a Mill Hill Road Acton W3 8JF 020 8992 4621 info@caia.org.uk Baby Ballet Classes 96-98 Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1QX 07968 394 385 zoe@ innovationdance.co.uk Baby Classes 96-98 Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1QX 07968 394 392 emma@ innovationdance.co.uk
Baby Group Our Lady of the Visitation Church 358 Greenford Road Greenford UB6 9AN 020 8578 1363 Baby Sensory Classes Grosvenor House Social Club 52 St Marys Road London W5 5EX 07807 069 023 ealing@ babysensory.co.uk Beaconsfield Primary School Stay & Play Beaconsfield Road Southall UB1 1DR 020 8574 3506 admin@beaconsfield. ealing.sch.uk Cadenza Classes Ealing London Borough Of Ealing Town Hall London W5 2BY 020 8746 9160 hairybear4helen@ hotmail.com Daisy Toddler Group Jasmine Community Centre Lancaster Road Southall UB1 1NR 020 8843 0120
Dormers Wells Play Centre Longridge Lane Southall UB1 3JH 020 8571 9756 Ealing 135 Group Play Session Hanwell Methodist Church Hall Church Road Hanwell W7 1DJ debbie_shepherd@ yahoo.com Ealing 135 Group Sessions St Mary’s Church Hall (opposite Morrisons) Acton W3 debbie_shepherd@ yahoo.com Ealing 135 Play Session All Saints Church Hall Elm Grove Road Ealing W5 1FN 020 8840 6601 enquiries@ ealing135.org.uk Ealing Abbey Toddler Group Ealing Abbey Church Hall 2 Marchwood Crescent Ealing W5 2DY 020 8862 2160 parishoffice@ ealingabbey.org.uk
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Featherstone Road Parent & Toddler Featherstone Road Health Clinic Hartington Road Southall UB2 5BQ 020 8383 5489 kteckchandanil@nhs.net Gem’s Jingles The George and Dragon 183 High Street Acton W3 9DJ gemsjingles@gmail.com Greenford Park Parent Toddlers Greenford Park Resident Hall 18 Queen Ave Greenford UB6 9BX 07952 187 899 laurencarew@yahoo.co.uk Holy Cross Parent & Toddler Group Holy Cross Church Under 5 Group Parish Hall Greenford UB6 9NF 020 8578 2306 christine.j.fuller@gmail.com Hullabaloo South Hanwell Baptist Church Boston Road Hanwell W7 2HJ 020 8840 3855 office@shbchurch.org.uk
Islip Manor Childrens Centre Islip Manor Park Eastcote Lane Northolt UB5 5RG 020 8845 0601 rware@ealing.gov.uk
Little Angels Parent & Toddler Group St John’s Church Centre Havelock Road Southall 07956 945 981 info@stjohnsouthall.org.uk
Kingsdown Babies & Toddlers Kingsdown Methodist Church Kingsdown Avenue Ealing W13 9PR 020 8567 6550 royjillward@ btinternet.com
Little Fishes Parent / Carer & Toddler Group Acton Green Church Cunnington Street Acton Green W4 5ER 07958 604 707 office@ actongreenchurch.org.uk
Lammas Park Play Centre Lammas Park Elers Road Ealing W13 9QD 020 8810 0240 Limetrees Play Centre Thorndike Avenue Northolt UB5 5LA 020 8845 3807 Little Acorns Parent & Toddler Group Friar Place Lane Acton W3 7AW 020 8743 4117 office@ stdunstanschurch.org.uk
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Little Shakers 96-98 Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1QX 01895 624 407 nessjarmey@msn.com Makers & Shakers Brentham Club 38a Meadvale Road Ealing W5 1NP 07773 795 654 jackie-winslade@ ntlworld.com Montessori Family: Parent & Toddler Class St James Church St James Avenue London W13 9DL 07715 621 773 info@ montessori-family.co.uk
NCT Bumps & Babies St Mary’s Church Hall South Ealing Road Ealing W5 5RH 020 8579 7134 smalltalk@ealingnct.org Parent & Toddler Group North Hanwell Baptist Church Hall Cuckoo Avenue Hanwell W7 1BW 020 8575 1009 office@ northhanwell.org.uk Paddington Bear Playgroup Grand Union Village Community Centre 6 Weaver House Northolt UB5 6FB 020 8845 8518 Parent & Toddler Group Life Building Centre Unit 2 Portalwest Business Centre Acton W3 6RU 020 87521295 07828 414 020 info@ lifebuildingcentre.org.uk Perivale Toddlers Perivale Community Centre Horsenden Lane South Perivale UB6 7NP 020 8997 2404
PESTS (Special Needs Support Group) Heller House 124 Norwood Road Southall UB2 4DX 020 8571 9954 pests-ealing@ hotmail.co.uk Parent & Toddler Group Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1QP 020 8997 2236 colleen@ chix.demon.co.uk Pitshanger Park Play Centre Pitshanger Park Off Meadvale Road Ealing W5 1NS 020 8998 1918 pisthangerparkplayc entre@live.co.uk Poplars YMCA Parent & Toddlers Group Poplars Hostel 2 Lilian Board Way Greenford UB6 0SB 020 8832 1520 Quackers Playgroup St James Church Hall St James Avenue Ealing W13 9DL 07765 346 917
Rainbow Parent & Toddler Group Priory Community Centre Acton Lane Acton W3 8NT 020 8993 1237 Snips @ St John’s St Johns Church Mattock Lane Ealing W13 9LA 020 8566 3507 snips@ stjohnsealing.org.uk St Andrews Parent & Toddler Group St Andrews United Reformed Church Mount Park Road Ealing W5 2RS 020 8566 9642 St Barnabas Parent & Toddler St Barnabus Church Raglan Way Northolt UB5 4SX 020 8422 3775 St George’s Toddlers St George’s Church Lancaster Road Southall UB1 1NP 020 8574 1876 vicar@ stgeorgesouthall.org
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St John Fisher Toddlers St John Fisher Church Langdale Gardens Perivale UB6 8DQ 020 8997 3164 perivale@rcdow.org.uk St Johns Baby & Toddler Group St Johns Church Church Avenue Southall UB2 4DH 07956 945 981 St Josephs Parent & Toddler St Josephs Church Hall 52 Uxbridge Road Hanwell W7 3SU 07786 023 418 St Peters & Pauls Toddlers St Peters & Pauls Church Leyborne Avenue Ealing W13 9QZ 020 8840 9131 St Stephen’s Parent & Toddler Group St Stephen’s Church Hall St Stephen’s Road Ealing W13 8HB 07958 688 448 lisa.douthwaite@ hotmail.co.uk
St Thomas Mother & Toddler Group St Thomas The Apostle C Of E Church Boston Road London W7 2AD 020 8567 5280
Stay & Play Havelock Children’s Centre 17 Trubshaw Road Southall UB2 4XW 07951 703 728 claires@coram.org.uk
St. Christopher’s Drop-in Tots St. Christopher’s Church Hall Bordars Road Hanwell W7 1AG 020 3524 8399 kgedge1979@aol.com
Stay & Play Maples Children’s Centre East Churchfield Road Acton W3 7LL 020 8743 7128 admin@ maplesnursery.com
Stay & Play Dormers Wells Children’s Centre Dormers Wells Lane Southall UB1 3HX 020 8993 3609 ebony@coram.org.uk Stay & Play Greenfields Children’s Centre Recreation Ground Southall UB2 5PF 020 8993 3609 shirlyn@coram.org.uk Stay & Play Grove House Children’s Centre 77a North Road Southall UB1 2JL 020 8993 3609 suyanthani@coram.org.uk
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Stay & Play Northolt Park Children’s Centre Off Newmarket Avenue Northolt UB5 4HB 020 8864 7614 alexanders@ealing.gov.uk Stay & Play Southall Park Children’s Centre Green Drive Southall UB1 3AZ 020 8993 3609 suyanthani@coram.org.uk Stay & Play Windmill Park Children’s Centre Tulip Close Southall UB2 4UZ 020 8993 3609 claires@coram.org.uk
Sumire Parent & Toddler Group St Barnabas Millenium Hall Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1QG 020 8991 0408 info@tuliplondon.org.uk Teddy Bear Group Islip Manor Community Centre Arnold Road Northolt UB5 5ZN 07876 573 137 TonyClare@hotmail.co.uk Tippitoes The Log Cabin 259 Northfields Avenue Ealing W5 4UA 020 8578 0017 dawn.buckley2@ btinternet.com Toybox Parent & Toddler St Joseph the Worker Dovetail Centre Northolt UB5 6JS 020 8842 4766 stjos@tiscali.co.uk Viking Parent & Toddler Group Viking Community Centre Radcliffe Way Northolt UB5 6HW 020 8842 2333
Wagtails Parent & Toddler Group Ken Acock Centre Carr Road Northolt UB5 4RQ 07932 326 320.
West London Twins Club St Stephens Church Centre St Stephens Road London W13 8HB westlondontwinsclub@ hotmail.co.uk
Walk In The Park Pitzhanger Manor House & Gallery Mattock Lane London W5 5EQ janefoy@hotmail.com
Stay & Play Windmill Children’s Centre 135 Windmill Lane Greenford UB6 9DZ 020 8813 1295 adenness@ealing.gov.uk
West Ealing Mother & Toddlers Playgroup West London Islamic Centre Brownlow Road London W13 0SQ ta3@live.co.uk
Windmill Tots Parent & Toddler Group Windmill Park Community Centre 1 Tulip Close Southall UB2 4UZ 07960 788 534
REED Families Programme If you are claiming benefits but would like to start or return to work - Â a new programme could be just what you need. REED working together with Ealing Council and Jobcentre Plus are offering you a Family Adviser who will work with you to try to help and support you. They can help you look for work, improve your interview skills, give you access to job vacancies in your area, access to courses, help with debt advice and much more. To book an appointment with your Ealing Family Adviser please call 020 8825 5588.
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Rectory Park Playday
FREE ENTERTAIN MEN AND FUN T
Playday in Rectory Park, Northolt UB5 5NR
Wednesday 7 August 12-4pm Join us to celebrate Playday 2013 at two fun events (www.playday.org.uk) Have a fantastic day full of activities for children of all ages. The events are open to everyone-bring your family, friends and a picnic. Email enquiries to playday@ealing.gov.uk
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Southall Park Playday
FREE ENTERTAIN MEN AND FUN T
Playday in Southall Park, Southall UB1 3AZ
Wednesday 14 August 12-4pm Join us to celebrate Playday 2013 at two fun events (www.playday.org.uk) Have a fantastic day full of activities for children of all ages. The events are open to everyone-bring your family, friends and a picnic. Email enquiries to playday@ealing.gov.uk
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Free nursery nursery
education education places places Free nursery places are available for 15 hours a week for Free nursery places are available for 15 hours a week for two-year-olds whose parents are on a low income and two-year-olds whose parents are on a low income and claiming certain benefits. claiming certain benefits. 15 hours a week nursery education is also free for ALL 15 hours a week nursery education is also free for ALL three and four-year-olds in the UK regardless of three and four-year-olds in the UK regardless of parents’ income or residency status. parents’ income or residency status. At nursery your child can: At nursery your child can: 3 Start their learning 3 Start their learning 3 Develop self-confidence 3 Develop self-confidence 3 Improve their speech and language 3 Improve their speech and language 3 Look forward to starting school 3 Look forward to starting school Information Call the Family Information Service to find Information Call the Family Information Service to find available Arabic, out more and to get a list of your nearest available in in Arabic, out more and to get a list of your nearest Bengali, Gujarati, nurseries running these schemes. Bengali, Gujarati, nurseries running these schemes. Hindi, Persian/ Hindi, Persian/ Farsi, Polish, 020 8825 5588 or email Farsi, Polish, 020 8825 5588 or email Punjabi, Somali,
children@ealing.gov.uk children@ealing.gov.uk www.childrenscentres.org.uk www.childrenscentres.org.uk
Punjabi, Tamil, Somali, Urdu Tamil, Urdu
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