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Mar 2022
Baby and toddler groups back on after the pandemic
Being a new parent can be a lonely time under normal circumstances, so for many these feelings were compounded during the pandemic.
Thankfully the majority of these are now fully back in action across the district.
And this week a new parent and baby group has launched at Ashville College in Harrogate.
The independent school is hosting the free sessions between 10am and 11am every Friday morning during term-time for children up to the age of two and their parents or grandparents.
The Baby Acorns group is meeting in Ashville’s Little Acorns cabin, located off Yew Tree Lane.
It is being run by Ashville Acorns Pre-Prep staff, and tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided. Looking ahead to the summer months, the school also aims to hold some outdoor events.
Charlotte Cryer, head of Ashville Acorns Pre-Prep, said:
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We have put together a list of five other baby and toddler groups across the Harrogate district:
Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library - Knaresborough
Play sessions at the Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library.
A firm favourite in the district, the toy library's play sessions currently run on Wednesdays and Fridays at St Mary's Church, Knaresborough, from 10am until 11.30am.
Toys are set-up for children to access, while grown-ups can enjoy playing along and socialising with others. Sessions are £3.50, plus 50p per additional child.
The charity also offers a toy library where parents can pick toys via the online library to take home for two weeks before returning them.
The shelves are stacked high with doll houses, dinosaurs and board games
Stay and Play - Harrogate
Stay and Play is an fun parent and toddler group for pre-school children hosted at the Jennyfield Styan Community Centre.
There are lots of activities to entertain little ones, including toys, bikes, bouncy castle and games from 9.30am until 11.30am during term-time only.
Sessions are £2.50 per child and £1 for each additional child, including a snack and drink.
Tea and Tots - Boroughbridge
Ride-ons, slides, toys, colouring and refreshments feature at this baby and toddler group at St James' Church.
Sessions take place from 1.30pm until 2.30pm every Wednesday during term-time for children up to age five.
Prices are £1 and 50p for additional children.
Little Fishes Tots Group - Nidderdale
This friendly group, based in Christ Church Community Centre, Darley, is run by members of Nidderdale Community Church.
Activities include play stations, a baby corner and a craft table. There is also snack time, nursery rhyme time and a bible story.
Sessions are £2 per family from 9.15am and 11.15am on Tuesdays.
Soft Play Toddler Fun - Ripon
A group for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups, held in the hall of Allhallowgate Methodist Church every Friday from 9.15am until 12.30pm.
There is soft play equipment for the little ones and coffee, tea and snacks for the adults.
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