Early years activities
Stacey Bhattal’s Class
Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
Venue: Community Room (Above outside food court), Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3PD
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Email: medway@babysensory.co.uk
What’s on at the library?
Lego clubs, Baby Bounce, pop in and play and many more! Visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/libraries
Little Chefs
Our free fun-filled cooking groups for children aged 2-4 years and their grown ups.
Gain confidence in your cooking skills and involving children in preparing food.
Find out where our food comes from and how it grows. Why we need to eat a variety of foods and how much we need to be happy and healthy!
email – change4life@medway.gov.uk
Courses available every term!
- Hundred of Hoo Wellbeing Centre – Monday mornings
- Wayfield Family and Children’s Hub – Monday mornings
- Gun Lane Wellbeing Centre – Wednesday mornings
- Oaklands Wellbeing Centre – Wednesday afternoons
- Burnt Oak Wellbeing Centre – Thursday mornings
- Delce Children’s Wellbeing Centre – Thursday afternoon
- Riverside Wellbeing Centre – Friday morning
- Chatham Family and Children’s Hub – Friday afternoon
Sensory room
St. Justus Church, The Fairway, Rochester ME1 2LT – 01634 818353
Suitable for children with a range of special needs. The sensory is available to book for sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please contact the office for full availability and room usage guidelines. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
The Academy of Woodlands, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 2DU – 0300 065 8210
Sensory room is available to book for just £4 a session!
The room is for children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers to enjoy.
You can have a maximum of 4 children + 4 adults in the room at any one time.
Sessions are 45 minutes long and bookable on the hour. Please note that the sensory room is closed everyday between 12pm – 1pm.
- Monday – Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm (last booking)
- Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm (last booking)
- Sunday 10.00am – 2.00pm (last booking)
Deanwood Wellbing Centre, Sensory Room, Long Catlis Road, Rainham ME8 9TX – 01634 231901
Lego Club
Nucleus Arts – Lego Club
First Saturday of every month
2 – 4pm
Ages 4+
First child £4, each additional child £1
Children as young as four can come and play – there are plenty of Lego bricks to go round!
t: 01634 812108
Medway Sport
Multi Sport Club
Join our friendly multi-sport disability club at Medway Park. Whatever your ability or level of disability, our coaches will get your active. Sports include wheelchair tennis, badminton, table tennis, netball, new age kurling, boccia, and more.
Every Wednesday 5.30pm to 7pm. £3 per session (first session free, no charge for parent/carer).
Contact medwaysport@medway.gov.uk or call 01634 338184
Fun Disability Swim Session
A brand new fun and friendly swimming session in the Hydrotherapy Pool at Strood Leisure Centre. Whatever your swimming ability or level of disability, the warm water will help with mobility and perfect environment to get you active. Sports include; water basketball, water volleyball, water polo, relay races, sinkers, hoops or just a general splash around in a friendly environment.
Every Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm. £3 per session (parent/carer goes free)
Extra sessions on Monday 4pm to 5pm throughout School Holidays – Monday 22nd July, Monday 29th July, Monday 5th August, Monday 12th August, Monday 19th August & Monday 2nd September only.
Contact medwaysport@medway.gov.uk or call 01634 338184
Squirrells – Riding School
Website https://squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
Address: 116 Common Road, Chatham ME5 9RG
Phone: 01634 681000 or 07713 323968
Hours:
Open · Closes 8:00 PM
Squirrells riding school are able to accommodate children with a physical disability if they are able to use a mount box to climb onto the horse.
They welcome children with ASD and special needs.
Club AUsome
Sensory swim session
Hydrotherapy sessions for ASD children, every Thursday
When: every Thursday
Where: Strood Sports Centre, Watling Street, Strood ME2 3JQ
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Places: 7 children places (7 places for adult) please telephone Strood Sports Centre to book or you can book online.
Book your place, using the link: Swimming booking
You will need to log in as a guest in order to book or alternatively phone Strood Reception Team on 01634 333948
Hydrotherapy is recommended for children with ASD by our physiotherapist as this helps the child with physical exercise, can be calming and make friends and have fun.
Puzzles
Strive PE and Sport
Published on: 19 February, 2025
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