Young people, children and babies

Charlbury Community Centre aims to provide facilities and activities for young people, from babies right through to young adults. The centre has been kitted out with things we hope will make it a hub for young people and we run a weekly Youth Club (see below). There are bean bags, a large screen and black-out blinds, free WiFi, charging stations and iPads available to borrow. There is a table tennis and pool table.  And of course there is the café for refreshments. The back door leads straight out onto Nineacres recreation ground with its sports fields and children’s play area.

Term-Time   Activity Clubs

We run one session on Mondays and two sessions on Thursdays in term time. No need to book:

• Mondays 4-5pm Under 6’s and Under 7’s football training (starts in October 2019), £3
• Thursdays 3.15-4.45pm Kids Runaround session parents must attend, £2
• Thursdays 5-6pm Basketball Club for people aged 11+, £3

Youth Clubs

• Open sessions for young people of secondary school age – Fridays 7-9pm. Only £1 per session (In the summer holidays this will just run for one hour 7-8pm)
  

Young people can use the sports hall (for the first hour) and the Thomas Gifford Room to meet up with others and chill out in their own space. There is a table tennis table, pool table, board games and a large screen TV.  We welcome ideas about what else young people would like to have available for their sessions. For further information, or to volunteer to help with these sessions please contact Margie: mglasgow@theridgegroup.com 

Summer Holidays – extra kids’ Runarounds on Wednesdays

During the summer (24th July-28th August inclusive) we will replace Stay and Play and Toddler Gym with a kids’ runaround session in the main hall each Wednesday from 10am-12. This means school aged siblings can attend as well. Children must be supervised and aged 10 or under. Cost £2 per child.

Racquet Sports for Juniors

We have  a reduced price of £6 per court for juniors to play racquet sports (badminton, pickleball or table tennis), when the courts are available. This can not be pre-booked but is a pay and play as you go rate.

Activities for Under-5s

• Bump-to-Two: Tuesdays 10-12am. A social group for mums to be and new parents and carers with their babies. Designed to enable/encourage new parents to meet and support each other, while their babies can enjoy a social setting in a comfortable and welcoming space. The group welcomes all expectant mums, parents and carers, and babies up to 24 months. Run by Jenny Brook, supported and visited by the health visitor. £2 per adult. (These sessions will continue through the summer holidays)
• Well-baby clinic: Tuesdays 11am-12. A regular opportunity to have babies weighed and checked and to gain advice and support. No charge. Hosted by the community centre but run by the health visitor.
• Stay and Play: Wednesdays 9.30-11am.  A play group for parents and carers with their children up to 5 years. A range of activities offered. An opportunity for parents to meet and support each other and for their children to develop social, personal, language and motor skills. £3 per family.  Run by Jenny Brook, supported by Jason Biles. (These sessions will be replaced by Kid’s Runaround sessions during the summer holidays. See above.)
•     Toddler Gym: Wednesdays 11.15am-12. A structured session for 2½ – 5 year olds, accompanied by a parent/carer, aimed at developing physical and social skills, building confidence and having fun. Run by Jason Biles, supported by Jenny Brook. £3 per child £5 for two. (These sessions will be replaced by Kid’s Runaround sessions during the summer holidays. See above.)
  

These sessions are all drop-in sessions, no need to book. For more information please contact the centre or email sueeterry@btinternet.com

 One Fit Mama

• Mondays 1.15-2pm starting on 9th September 2019
• A post natal exercise class  for mums with a baby from  6 weeks to confidently walking, 10 weeks if the mum had a c-section. There is space for 3 toddlers. All bookings should be through Carlene  as she is limited to 16 mums in a session.
• There is also  a  scheme where  mums suffering with PND can get 6 weeks of free classes. These should also be booked directly through Carlene.
• Contact: Carlene Whitehead, Regional Instructor, OneFitMama UK Ltd:  Email: oxfordshire@onefitmama.co.uk  07834188672

Mini Activators

• Thursdays 12-1pm
• Stay and play session for 2-8year olds
• Bouncy Castle, mini trampoline, parachute and other play equipment
• £4.50 per child, £4  sibling discount
• Contact: John Andrews: AndrewsActive@outlook.com  07917444498

Children’s Parties

A children’s party at the Community Centre is usually a combination of activities in the sports hall and then time in the Thomas Gifford Room (TGR) for food & drink. A member of our staff can run the activities for you in the sports hall or you can do this yourself. You will need to bring your own (cold) party food and booked time must include set-up and clear-up time. The TGR can accommodate 35 children seated at tables and includes some AV equipment and a large screen.   Please contact Daniela  on  info@charlburycommunitycentre.org.uk to discuss requirements and to book.

Prices for parties:

• Main sports hall – £42 per hour
• TG Room – £20 an hour (you are likely to need 2 hours)
• Activity session run by a staff member – £35
• Other combinations can be accommodated – please talk to us about your requirements
• Refreshments for adults are available from our licensed café

Kid’s Runaround and Chess on Sundays (term time only)

The kid’s runaround is an hour where young children  (up to the age of about 8) can run around in the sports hall. This is not supervised by Community Centre staff – parents must stay and be responsible for their children’s safety and behaviour. It is organised by one of the parents and usually happens between 11am and 12noon every Sunday. There is a small charge of £1 per child.

On Sundays between 11.30 and 12.30 children can play chess. There are plenty of chess sets available in the centre and at this time you can be sure there will be others to play with. All the board games are available at any time though.

Library sessions

Rhymetime – Wednesdays in term-time from 2.15 – 2.45pm

These free, fun sing-along sessions for babies and toddlers (0-5 years) combine music and rhymes, helping children to listen and concentrate, develop their language skills and learn to join in with others.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.