Family activities at The Well!

Updated 25 January 2022

We’ve got some great news for Newham children and families!

As restrictions continue to lift, we’re now offering a programme of FREE face to face activities at our community centre that you can just turn up to on the day – no advance booking required.

We’ve taken all the appropriate steps to welcome you back in a Covid-safe environment and are now offering the following weekly sessions. All sessions are held at The Well and are FREE to join unless indicated otherwise.

• Mondays 9.30 – 11.30am Cheeky Chimps toddler group

For parents and carers with under 5s: a space for your child to play and meet friends within your community. With craft, singing and storytime!

• Tuesdays 10 – 11am English classes starting 2 November

Classes for families who have English as their second language. Email us to book your place!

• Wednesdays 10 – 11.30am Tots Go Wild toddler group (This session is held at Central Park Cafe)

An outdoor toddler group for under 5s with nature-themed crafts that will connect you and your child with the great outdoors!

• Wednesdays 1-2pm Family-Friendly Yoga

Led by the fabulous Fiona. this session is suitable for all abilities with no previous experience needed. It’s also designed to be family-friendly so you can bring your little ones along!

• Thursdays 9.30am – 1.30pm Family Hub for low income families

Offering information on immigration, finances, form filling, volunteering plus food and baby milk support.

There’s a space to play with your under 5s and to build friendships with others in our community. We have a clothes bank with good quality second-hand uniform and children’s clothing available on site.

We will also offer craft sessions designed by and led by parents – come and create something to be proud of! No experience necessary.

• Thursdays 10- 10.30am Tiny Tunes Music Sessions for 0-2s with parents and carers

With a mixture of live music and backing tracks, Tiny Tunes will explore storytelling through song using props and actions. Come and enjoy singing with your baby and make some friends too! Booking required here

• Thursdays 2pm – 2.45pm Women-only Zumba Class

Women of all abilities are welcome at this class with our lovely instructor Savita – no experience necessary!

• Thursdays 4pm – 6pm Star Moves Children’s Dance Classes starting 4 November

£5 per session. Ages 4-8 meet 4-5pm and ages 9-13 meet 5-6pm. Booking required here.

Have fun, make friends, learn a new skill and keep active! Led by local parent Katrina, Star Moves will include warm up games and exercises, as well as learning a Street Jazz routine to perform for parents at the end of term.

• Fridays 9.30am-11.15am Tots Haven toddler group – now including Twinkle Tots dance and music sessions!

For parents and carers with under 5s: a space for your child to play and meet friends within your community. With craft, singing and storytime!

Our lovely Katrina will be using her great skills to lead ‘Twinkle Tots’ music and dance sessions for little ones at our Tots Haven group every Friday during term time. Twinkle Tots sessions will run at the end from 10.45am – 11.15am.