Welcome to our Community Notice Board!

We have gathered some details of events and activities available for young children and families in and around the Northwich area!

If you have anything you would like us to add to the page please send an email with the subject ‘Community’ to email@growingmindschildcare.co.uk

Events coming up

The Little Children’s Market – Nearly new sale with trade/craft stalls.
Sunday 25th February 2024, 2pm – 3.30pm
The Grange Junior School, Beechwood Avenue, Hartford, Northwich CW8 3AU

Easter Welcome Mornings – We would like to welcome everyone to come and join us for two mornings of Easter fun! They are a great opportunity for you to see our wonderful nursery environments and meet the family behind the nurseries. Everyone is welcome! We will have Easter crafts, Easter biscuit decorating, an egg hunt and other activities. We’ve put our request in for some sunshine too, so they’re set to be eggciting mornings!!
Saturday 23rd March 2024, 10am – 12pm
Growing Minds Montessori Childcare Oakwood Lane, Barnton, Northwich CW8 4HE
Sunday 24th March 2024, 10am – 12pm
Growing Minds Montessori Childcare School House Nursery, Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley CW6 0ST

Weekly activities and classes on a Monday

Adventure Babies – Winnington Rugby Club – £7.50 per session

Babyballet – 9.30am at St John’s Church Centre, Hartford – 3 week trial £15

Cheshire Gymnastics ‘mini gym’ for 0-4’s – 9.30am & 10.15am at Moss Farm, Moss Lane, Northwich CW8 4BG – £25/month – first session free, you can just turn up

Davenham Baby & Toddler Playgroup – 10am at Davenham Methodist Church Hall, off Hartford Road – £2 per person, extra child £1. Babies free till 6 months then a £1 till a year old.

Diddi Dance – 9.45am at Weaverham Community Centre

Grozone Toddler Sessions – Drop in between 10.30am and 2pm at Grozone Community Garden, Old Dane Nurseries, Northwich CW9 5QA – £3 a child and £1 for additional siblings. No need to book, just turn up on the day, fill out our sign up form and then enjoy! Child must be supervised by a parent or carer and visitors should be aware that it is a working garden, not exclusively a play area so there are elements of risk. Each session includes free play and exploration, a campfire to cook on, hot drinks and snacks and often a seasonal craft or activities to join in with. Come dressed for the weather.

Popcat’s Music Time – 9.30am at Northwich Cricket Club – £6 per child, £3 siblings, free under 6 months. PAYG, no booking required.

Stay & Play Group – 9.30am at Rudheath Primary Academy – £1 per head, under 1’s free (term time only)

Tots and Co – 10am at Christ Church, Greenbank – 50p per family

Weekly activities and classes on a Tuesday

Adventure Babies – Winnington Rugby Club – £7.50 per session

Baby Sensory – St John’s Church Centre, Hartford

Big and Small – 10am at Bethel Church, Rudheath – £1 per person (under 1s are free)

Diddi Dance – 9.45am at Barnton Memorial Hall

Davenham Baby & Toddler Playgroup – 10am at Davenham Methodist Church Hall, off Hartford Road – £2 per person, extra child £1. Babies free till 6 months then a £1 till a year old.

NCT Walk & Talk – 11.30am from outside H&M, Barons Quay, Northwich – Free

TinyTalk – 9.30am, 11am & 12.30pm at Hartford Methodist Church Hall, Beach Road, Hartford CW8 3AD – £6.50 – £7.50 per class (term time only)

Weekly activities and classes on a Wednesday

Adventure Babies – British Legion, Davenham – £7.50 per session

Babyballet – 9.30am at Weaverham Community Centre – 3 week trial £15

Big and Small – 10am at Bethel Church, Rudheath – £1 per person (under 1s are free)

Nature Toddlers – 9am at The Venue, Rudheath

Popcat’s Music Time – 9.30am at Winnington Community Centre & 1.30pm at Barnton Memorial Hall – £6 per child, £3 siblings, free under 6 months. PAYG, no booking required.

St John Sandiway Toddler Group – 10am at St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road, Sandiway CW8 2JU – £2 per family per session

TinyTalk – 9.30am & 11am at Lostock Gralam Community Hall, Stubbs Lane (off Manchester Rd) Lostock Gralam CW9 7PU – £6.50 per class (term time only)

Tots and Tinies – 10am at St John’s Church Centre, Hartford – Voluntary donation of £1 (term time only)

Weekly activities and classes on a Thursday

Davenham Baby & Toddler Playgroup – 10am at Davenham Methodist Church Hall, off Hartford Road – £2 per person, extra child £1. Babies free till 6 months then a £1 till a year old.

Popcat’s Music Time – 11am at Barnton Primary School – £6 per child, £3 siblings, free under 6 months. PAYG, no booking required.

Tumble Tots – Various times depending on age at Winnington Park Recreation Club, Park Road, Northwich CW8 4EB – £7.40 per week, payable in half term blocks (term time only)

Weekly activities and classes on a Friday

Breathing Space Yoga (Mum and baby yoga class and Baby Massage Course) – Cuddington Village Hall

Diddi Dance – 9.45am at Barnton Memorial Hall

Hartbeeps – Various times at St John’s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford, Cheshire, CW8 1NP – £7 per class

Montessori Stay & Play Classes – 9.30am – 10.30am at Growing Minds Montessori Childcare, Oakwood Lane, Barnton, Northwich CW8 1GL – Suitable for babies and children under 2 – free of charge and there’s no need to book, please submit the registration form before your first class here. Includes healthy snack from the nursery menu and relaxation time in the sensory room.

Popcat’s Music Time – 9.15am & 10.45am at Northwich Cricket Club – £6 per child, £3 siblings, free under 6 months. PAYG, no booking required.

Weekly activities and classes on a Saturday and a Sunday

Dancing 4 Fun – on a Saturday in Barnton – £5 a week PAYG

Diddi Dance – 9.45am & 10.55am on a Saturday at Weaverham Community Centre

Popcat’s Music Time – 9.30am at Winnington Community Centre – £6 per child, £3 siblings, free under 6 months. PAYG, no booking required.