BABY BLISS
www.baby-bliss.co.uk
Baby Bliss offer infant massage tuition in local group sessions & individual home visits. They also offer Rhyme Time sessions which promote language, memory & social skills. Classes are available throughout East Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire, with other areas covered to meet demand. Contact Linda on 07810-524-295 or email linda@baby-bliss.co.uk for more information.
BABY MASSAGE
Baby massage can help with colic and sleep. Learn how to massage your baby, with help from midwives and health visitors. Breastfeeding support workers are also often available to answer any questions and offer support.
Braeholm, Helensburgh
Mondays 1330 - 1530
Creche available for older children.
Alexandria Community Centre, Alexandria
Tuesdays 1000 - 1200
For babies between 6 and 24 weeks. Creche available for older children.
Ben View Resource Centre, Dumbarton
Wednesdays 1000 - 1100
BABY AND TODDLER LAB
www.psychology.stir.ac.uk/babytoddlerlab
MacRobert, University of Stirling
The Baby and Toddler Lab are looking for children between 0 - 3 years of age and their parents to take part in studies in child development. Studies take place at the university and typically involve a one-off 30-minute session in return for some free time at the MacRobert, a children's art centre. Contact Dr Elena Hoicka on 01786-467-649 for more information.
BABY SENSORY
www.babysensory.co.uk
Baby signing, musical instruments, fibre optic light shows, puppet shows and more. Classes are £5.50 payable in a block of 10. Payment plan also available. Contact Lynne Burns on 07824-832-852 or email glasgownorth1@babysensory.co.uk for more information.
Knightswood Community Centre
Tuesdays 1000 - 1100 (7 - 13 months) & 1130 - 1230 (0 - 6 months)
Bearsden Cross Parish Church
Wednesdays 1000 -1100 (7 - 13 months) & 1130 - 1230 (0 - 6 months)
BOOKBUG SESSIONS
www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug
Bookbug Sessions are fun, FREE 30-40 minute session for babies, toddlers and their parents and carers. They include songs, action rhymes and stories.
Alexandria Library
Wednesdays 1000 - 1045
Fridays 1000 - 1045
Balloch Library
Thursdays 1400 - 1445
Clydebank Library
Every Second Saturday 1115 - 1200
Cove Burgh Hall
Tuesdays 1315 - 1415
Dalmuir Library
Mondays 1400 - 1445
Wednesdays 1000 - 1045
Dumbarton Library
Mondays 1000 - 1045
Wednesday 1400 - 1445
Every Second Saturday 1030 - 1115
Every Second Saturday 1415 - 1500
Helensburgh Library (run by Fun First)
Mondays 0945 - 1045
Fridays 1345 - 1445
The Hive, Helensburgh (run by Fun First)
Thursdays 1345 - 1445
Kirkmichael Centre, Helensburgh (run by Fun First)
Tuesdays 0945 - 1100
Parkhall Library
Every Second Monday 1000 - 1045
Victoria Halls, Helensburgh (run by Fun First)
Thursdays 0945 - 1100
CINEMA
NEWBIES @ Odeon, Braehead Xscape
Tuesdays 1100
Tickets priced as normal with babies going free
NEWBIES @ Odeon, Glasgow Quay
Tuesdays 1030
Tickets priced as normal with babies going free
NEWBIES @ Odeon, East Kilbride
Tuesdays 1100
Tickets priced as normal with baby going free
WATCH WITH BABY @ Grosvenor Cinema, Ashton Lane
www.socialanimal.co.uk
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 1030
£5.00 including baby's tickets and a tea or coffee. Babies must be 18 months or younger.
ESCENTUALLY, BABY! INFANT MASSAGE
Classes in the Crosslet Centre, Dumbarton and Dalmuir Barclay Church. Introducing positive touch and encouraging play is fundamental in enhancing the early stages of parent and child relations. Infant massage stimulates and strengthens the baby's immune system and circulation, promotes relaxation and helps induce sleep. Aids digestion, encourages weight gain, alleviates colic and constipation. Classes are run as a group, over a course of 5 weekly sessions. One to one home tuition is also available. Expectant mums also welcome. Come along and meet new parents or carers. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Donna McGoldrick on 07955 657009 for more information.
FUN FIRST
www.funfirst.org.uk
Fun First is an established group in Helensburgh for children of all ages. The aim of the group is to advance the education and development of children with an emphasis on using nursery rhymes, songs, story telling, physical activity and play. Activities include Rhymetimes, Fabletales and Fitness groups. See the website for more details.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU INFANT MASSAGE
Sessions available at Victoria Halls Helesnburgh, Garelochead and Rosneath Peninsula.
Courses in Indian Massage run over 4 sessions, offerred by trained & experienced Infant Massage Instructor. Learn how to relieve colic, constipation, soothe / calm the baby and improve sleep patterns. Massage is carried out to soothing classical music which is lovely for mum and baby. Refreshments at the end of the class allow you to get to know other mums, and the babies to socialise with one another. Dads/partners welcome too! Contact Christine Francis on 07967-965-920 or email here4umum@gmail.com for more information.
GYMBOREE GLASGOW WEST END
www.gymboree-uk.com
Caledonian Health and Fitness Centre, Netherton Road, Anniesland, Glasgow
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Music and gym classes from birth to five years old. Contact 0141-649-4895 for more information.
GYMBOREE LOMOND
www.gymboree-uk.com
Unit 15, Lomond Trade Industrial Estate, Alexandria G83 0TL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1030 - 1445
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1030 - 1300
Saturdays 0930 - 1300
A fab, fun time spent with your child aged 0-5 years. £25 per month. Call now to pre-book your FREE trial class. Contact Karen McVean on 07879 559 635 or email lomond@gymboree-uk.com for more information.
HELENSBURGH TOY LIBRARY
Victoria Hall, Helensburgh
Wednesdays 0900 - 1500
Thursdays 0900 - 1130
Borrow toys for a few weeks for a small fee.
JO JINGLES
www.jojingles.com/glasgownorth
Music and movement classes from 3 months to 5 years. Contact Jennifer on 0141-587-7942 for more information.
All Saints Episcopal Church, Drymen Road, Bearsden
Mondays 0930 (Over 2's) and 1030 (Under 2's)
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Fridays 0945 (Over 2's), 1045 (Under 2's) and 1315 (3 - 5 years)
LITTLE ACORNS BABY MASSAGE
www.littleacornsmassage.com
Baby massage classes run by Joanna Gear, a trained infant massage instructor. Classes available in Knightswood, Clarkston and Shawlands. Email Joanna at mail@littleacornsmassage.com for more information.
LITTLE LEARNERS
Mondays 1030 - 1130
Napier Hall, Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick
Tuesdays 1330 - 1430
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Classes providing sensory experiences for babies using a wide range of natural and household objects to encourage exploration, sensory stimulation and discovery. Babies love music and are captivated by the puppets and fun activities at every session - they soon recognise favourite songs, rhymes and music. £6 per session (including refreshments). Contact Kirsty on 07572-247-171 or email little_learners@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
MESSY BABY CLASSES with MESSY MASTERPIECES
www.messymasterpieces.co.uk
Strathblane Village Club (starting October/November)
Messy Baby classes (making treasured sensory toys and nursery decorations) providing a fun, creative and safe environment for young children to experience and explore messy art and craft activities without the stress to you of setting up and clearing away. Each session provides a mixture of educationally based, structured themed activities and also the opportunity just to explore the more sensory aspect of the materials and get messy. Contact Angela on 07915-427-115 or email angela@messmasterpieces.com for more information.
MONDAY MUSIC
Mondays
Killearn Church Hall, Killearn
0915 - 0955 - 1-2 years
1005 - 1045 - 2-3 years
1100 - 1140 - 0-12 months1150 - 1230 - 2-3 years
Balfron Church Rooms, Balfron
1315 - 1355 - 0-12 months
1405 - 1445 - 3-4 years
Run by a professional musician working in primary and special schools, these classes are based on Kodaly principles. Using singing games and rhymes old and new, as well as small percussion instruments and a gathering drum, Clare creates a fun and friendly atmosphere for the class. Tea and coffee are available for adults. Free bookable taster session. Contact Clare Cushing on 01360 550166 or email cecushing@btinternet.com for more information.
MUM AND BABY TOGETHER TIME
Alexandria Community Centre
Tuesdays 1000 - 1200
Baby massage can help with colic and sleep. Learn how to massage your baby, with help from midwives and health visitors. Breastfeeding support workers are also available to answer any questions. FREE creche provided for older kids by West Dunbartonshire Mobile Creche.
MUSICAL STEPS
www.musicalsteps.co.uk
St Andrews Church Hall, Milngavie
Friday Mornings
Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, based on various methods including Kodaly, Dalcroze and Suzuki. Contact Dawn on 01360-312-349 for more information.
PETITE PAMPERING BABY MASSAGE with Kirstie KachKach C.I.M.I , M.I.P.T.I
www.iaimbabymassage.co.uk/kirstiekachkach
Napier Hall, Dumbarton Rd, Old Kilpatrick
Mondays 1330
Baby and Infant Massage (Newborn to 12 months ). Petite Pampering provides an opportunity to learn the skill of Baby Massage in a relaxed and friendly environment. A 4 week block booking costs £40, which includes a complimentary bottle of baby massage oil and handouts. Classes run for 4 one hour sessions, over 4 consecutive weeks. Courses must be booked in advance and a booking form can be requested by email. Payment can be made at your first class. Contact Kirstie on 07572-247-171 for more information.
SING AND SIGN
www.singandsign.co.uk
Classes throughout the Glasgow area - see website for details.
Teach your baby to communicate with you before they can talk. Contact Jayne or Gillian on 01698-301-293 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, Alexandria
Mondays 1030 - 1100 and 1100 - 1130
Booking essential! A 5 week session to help build the confidence of you and your child in the water. Suitable for babies and toddlers. Contact 01389-756-931 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.csglasgow.org
Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Glasgow
Scotstoun Leisure Centre in the West End offers Ducklings basic swimming lessons and practice for children aged 4 months to 4 years. Classes are held in the learner's swimming pool and each child must be accompanied by a parent.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.renfrewshireleisure.com
Erskine Swimming Pool, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine
Swimming lessons for children aged 3 months and upwards. Contact 0141-812-0044 for more information.
TODDLER TIME
Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow
Fridays 1130 - 1200
FREE Join us for stories, songs and fun. From birth to 3 years.
THE TOY BOX
Ben View Resource Centre, Dumbarton
Mondays 0930 - 1100
This is a donation based service where you get the chance to relax and have a cuppa while the kids get to test out the toys. There is a wide selection of toys from birth to 5 years. Toys can then be hired on a weekly basis from as little as 25p. Cafe facilities, baby changing facilities, high chairs and play mats are available. Contact Jackie King on 01389-733-030 for more information.
TUMBLE TOTS
www.tumbletots.com
Designed to develop childrens' physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing. Contact Sharon on 07979-773-670 for more information.
St Andrews Church Hall, Bearsden
Tuesdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Tuesdays 1030 (6 months to walking)
Tuesdays 1130 (2 - 3 years)
Tuesdays 1230 - (3 - 5 years)
Knightswood Community Centre, Glasgow
Saturdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Saturdays 1030 (2 - 3 years)
Saturdays 1130 (3 - 5 years)
Y-SORT-IT YOUNG PARENTS GROUP
www.ysortit.com
Y-Sort-It Base, Kilbowie Road, Clydebank
Mondays 1230 - 1430
The Young Parents group provides support, information & advice to pregnant and new young parents. The group is held at the Y-Sort-It base in Clydebank and a free Taxi service from Dumbarton and the Vale is offered to bring people to the group as well. The group is supported by midwives and Y-Sort-It workers who organise a whole range of activities including health checks, advice, baby care, hospital tours and much much more.
Crosslet Centre, Dumbarton and Dalmuir Barclay Church, Clydebank
FUN FIRST
www.funfirst.org.uk
Fun First is an established group in Helensburgh for children of all ages. The aim of the group is to advance the education and development of children with an emphasis on using nursery rhymes, songs, story telling, physical activity and play. Activities include Rhymetimes, Fabletales and Fitness groups. See the website for more details.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU INFANT MASSAGE
Sessions available at Victoria Halls Helesnburgh, Garelochead and Rosneath Peninsula.
Courses in Indian Massage run over 4 sessions, offerred by trained & experienced Infant Massage Instructor. Learn how to relieve colic, constipation, soothe / calm the baby and improve sleep patterns. Massage is carried out to soothing classical music which is lovely for mum and baby. Refreshments at the end of the class allow you to get to know other mums, and the babies to socialise with one another. Dads/partners welcome too! Contact Christine Francis on 07967-965-920 or email here4umum@gmail.com for more information.
GYMBOREE GLASGOW WEST END
www.gymboree-uk.com
Caledonian Health and Fitness Centre, Netherton Road, Anniesland, Glasgow
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Music and gym classes from birth to five years old. Contact 0141-649-4895 for more information.
GYMBOREE LOMOND
www.gymboree-uk.com
Unit 15, Lomond Trade Industrial Estate, Alexandria G83 0TL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1030 - 1445
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1030 - 1300
Saturdays 0930 - 1300
A fab, fun time spent with your child aged 0-5 years. £25 per month. Call now to pre-book your FREE trial class. Contact Karen McVean on 07879 559 635 or email lomond@gymboree-uk.com for more information.
HELENSBURGH TOY LIBRARY
Victoria Hall, Helensburgh
Wednesdays 0900 - 1500
Thursdays 0900 - 1130
Borrow toys for a few weeks for a small fee.
JO JINGLES
www.jojingles.com/glasgownorth
Music and movement classes from 3 months to 5 years. Contact Jennifer on 0141-587-7942 for more information.
All Saints Episcopal Church, Drymen Road, Bearsden
Mondays 0930 (Over 2's) and 1030 (Under 2's)
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Fridays 0945 (Over 2's), 1045 (Under 2's) and 1315 (3 - 5 years)
LITTLE ACORNS BABY MASSAGE
www.littleacornsmassage.com
Baby massage classes run by Joanna Gear, a trained infant massage instructor. Classes available in Knightswood, Clarkston and Shawlands. Email Joanna at mail@littleacornsmassage.com for more information.
LITTLE LEARNERS
Tuesdays 1330 - 1430 (starts 2nd August)
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Classes providing sensory experiences for babies using a wide range of natural and household objects to encourage exploration, sensory stimulation and discovery. Babies love music and are captivated by the puppets and fun activities at every session - they soon recognise favourite songs, rhymes and music. £6 per session (including refreshments). Contact Kirsty on 07572-247-171 or email little_learners@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
MINI MUSIC MAKERS
www.nycos.co.uk
The New Church Hall, Killearn
Tuesday 0930 - 1010 (0 - 2 years) and 1020 - 1100 (2 - 4 years)
An outreach programme of the National Youth Choir of Scotland, these classes teach a wide variety of fun action songs and rhymes to enjoy in class and at home. Puppets, soft toys and musical instruments serve as fun props to teach music appreciation and skills. £40 for a 10 weeks block. Contact Clare on 01360-550-166 for more information.
MUM AND BABY TOGETHER TIME
Alexandria Community Centre
Tuesdays 1000 - 1200
Baby massage can help with colic and sleep. Learn how to massage your baby, with help from midwives and health visitors. Breastfeeding support workers are also available to answer any questions. FREE creche provided for older kids by West Dunbartonshire Mobile Creche.
MUSICAL STEPS
www.musicalsteps.co.uk
St Andrews Church Hall, Milngavie
Friday Mornings
Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, based on various methods including Kodaly, Dalcroze and Suzuki. Contact Dawn on 01360-312-349 for more information.
SING AND SIGN
www.singandsign.co.uk
Classes throughout the Glasgow area - see website for details.
Teach your baby to communicate with you before they can talk. Contact Jayne or Gillian on 01698-301-293 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, Alexandria
Mondays 1030 - 1100 and 1100 - 1130
Booking essential! A 5 week session to help build the confidence of you and your child in the water. Suitable for babies and toddlers. Contact 01389-756-931 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.csglasgow.org
Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Glasgow
Scotstoun Leisure Centre in the West End offers Ducklings basic swimming lessons and practice for children aged 4 months to 4 years. Classes are held in the learner's swimming pool and each child must be accompanied by a parent.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.renfrewshireleisure.com
Erskine Swimming Pool, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine
Swimming lessons for children aged 3 months and upwards. Contact 0141-812-0044 for more information.
TODDLER TIME
Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow
Fridays 1130 - 1200
FREE Join us for stories, songs and fun. From birth to 3 years.
THE TOY BOX
Ben View Resource Centre, Dumbarton
Mondays 0930 - 1100
This is a donation based service where you get the chance to relax and have a cuppa while the kids get to test out the toys. There is a wide selection of toys from birth to 5 years. Toys can then be hired on a weekly basis from as little as 25p. Cafe facilities, baby changing facilities, high chairs and play mats are available. Contact Jackie King on 01389-733-030 for more information.
TUMBLE TOTS
www.tumbletots.com
Designed to develop childrens' physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing. Contact Sharon on 07979-773-670 for more information.
St Andrews Church Hall, Bearsden
Tuesdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Tuesdays 1030 (6 months to walking)
Tuesdays 1130 (2 - 3 years)
Tuesdays 1230 - (3 - 5 years)
Knightswood Community Centre, Glasgow
Saturdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Saturdays 1030 (2 - 3 years)
Saturdays 1130 (3 - 5 years)
Y-SORT-IT YOUNG PARENTS GROUP
www.ysortit.com
Y-Sort-It Base, Kilbowie Road, Clydebank
Mondays 1230 - 1430
The Young Parents group provides support, information & advice to pregnant and new young parents. The group is held at the Y-Sort-It base in Clydebank and a free Taxi service from Dumbarton and the Vale is offered to bring people to the group as well. The group is supported by midwives and Y-Sort-It workers who organise a whole range of activities including health checks, advice, baby care, hospital tours and much much more.
www.baby-bliss.co.uk
Baby Bliss offer infant massage tuition in local group sessions & individual home visits. They also offer Rhyme Time sessions which promote language, memory & social skills. Classes are available throughout East Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire, with other areas covered to meet demand. Contact Linda on 07810-524-295 or email linda@baby-bliss.co.uk for more information.
BABY MASSAGE
Baby massage can help with colic and sleep. Learn how to massage your baby, with help from midwives and health visitors. Breastfeeding support workers are also often available to answer any questions and offer support.
Braeholm, Helensburgh
Mondays 1330 - 1530
Creche available for older children.
Alexandria Community Centre, Alexandria
Tuesdays 1000 - 1200
For babies between 6 and 24 weeks. Creche available for older children.
Ben View Resource Centre, Dumbarton
Wednesdays 1000 - 1100
BABY AND TODDLER LAB
www.psychology.stir.ac.uk/babytoddlerlab
MacRobert, University of Stirling
The Baby and Toddler Lab are looking for children between 0 - 3 years of age and their parents to take part in studies in child development. Studies take place at the university and typically involve a one-off 30-minute session in return for some free time at the MacRobert, a children's art centre. Contact Dr Elena Hoicka on 01786-467-649 for more information.
BABY SENSORY
www.babysensory.co.uk
Baby signing, musical instruments, fibre optic light shows, puppet shows and more. Classes are £5.50 payable in a block of 10. Payment plan also available. Contact Lynne Burns on 07824-832-852 or email glasgownorth1@babysensory.co.uk for more information.
Knightswood Community Centre
Tuesdays 1000 - 1100 (7 - 13 months) & 1130 - 1230 (0 - 6 months)
Bearsden Cross Parish Church
Wednesdays 1000 -1100 (7 - 13 months) & 1130 - 1230 (0 - 6 months)
BOOKBUG SESSIONS
www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug
Bookbug Sessions are fun, FREE 30-40 minute session for babies, toddlers and their parents and carers. They include songs, action rhymes and stories.
Alexandria Library
Wednesdays 1000 - 1045
Fridays 1000 - 1045
Balloch Library
Thursdays 1400 - 1445
Clydebank Library
Every Second Saturday 1115 - 1200
Cove Burgh Hall
Tuesdays 1315 - 1415
Dalmuir Library
Mondays 1400 - 1445
Wednesdays 1000 - 1045
Dumbarton Library
Mondays 1000 - 1045
Wednesday 1400 - 1445
Every Second Saturday 1030 - 1115
Every Second Saturday 1415 - 1500
Helensburgh Library (run by Fun First)
Mondays 0945 - 1045
Fridays 1345 - 1445
The Hive, Helensburgh (run by Fun First)
Thursdays 1345 - 1445
Kirkmichael Centre, Helensburgh (run by Fun First)
Tuesdays 0945 - 1100
Parkhall Library
Every Second Monday 1000 - 1045
Victoria Halls, Helensburgh (run by Fun First)
Thursdays 0945 - 1100
CINEMA
NEWBIES @ Odeon, Braehead Xscape
Tuesdays 1100
Tickets priced as normal with babies going free
NEWBIES @ Odeon, Glasgow Quay
Tuesdays 1030
Tickets priced as normal with babies going free
NEWBIES @ Odeon, East Kilbride
Tuesdays 1100
Tickets priced as normal with baby going free
WATCH WITH BABY @ Grosvenor Cinema, Ashton Lane
www.socialanimal.co.uk
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 1030
£5.00 including baby's tickets and a tea or coffee. Babies must be 18 months or younger.
ESCENTUALLY, BABY! INFANT MASSAGE
Classes in the Crosslet Centre, Dumbarton and Dalmuir Barclay Church. Introducing positive touch and encouraging play is fundamental in enhancing the early stages of parent and child relations. Infant massage stimulates and strengthens the baby's immune system and circulation, promotes relaxation and helps induce sleep. Aids digestion, encourages weight gain, alleviates colic and constipation. Classes are run as a group, over a course of 5 weekly sessions. One to one home tuition is also available. Expectant mums also welcome. Come along and meet new parents or carers. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Donna McGoldrick on 07955 657009 for more information.
FUN FIRST
www.funfirst.org.uk
Fun First is an established group in Helensburgh for children of all ages. The aim of the group is to advance the education and development of children with an emphasis on using nursery rhymes, songs, story telling, physical activity and play. Activities include Rhymetimes, Fabletales and Fitness groups. See the website for more details.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU INFANT MASSAGE
Sessions available at Victoria Halls Helesnburgh, Garelochead and Rosneath Peninsula.
Courses in Indian Massage run over 4 sessions, offerred by trained & experienced Infant Massage Instructor. Learn how to relieve colic, constipation, soothe / calm the baby and improve sleep patterns. Massage is carried out to soothing classical music which is lovely for mum and baby. Refreshments at the end of the class allow you to get to know other mums, and the babies to socialise with one another. Dads/partners welcome too! Contact Christine Francis on 07967-965-920 or email here4umum@gmail.com for more information.
GYMBOREE GLASGOW WEST END
www.gymboree-uk.com
Caledonian Health and Fitness Centre, Netherton Road, Anniesland, Glasgow
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Music and gym classes from birth to five years old. Contact 0141-649-4895 for more information.
GYMBOREE LOMOND
www.gymboree-uk.com
Unit 15, Lomond Trade Industrial Estate, Alexandria G83 0TL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1030 - 1445
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1030 - 1300
Saturdays 0930 - 1300
A fab, fun time spent with your child aged 0-5 years. £25 per month. Call now to pre-book your FREE trial class. Contact Karen McVean on 07879 559 635 or email lomond@gymboree-uk.com for more information.
HELENSBURGH TOY LIBRARY
Victoria Hall, Helensburgh
Wednesdays 0900 - 1500
Thursdays 0900 - 1130
Borrow toys for a few weeks for a small fee.
JO JINGLES
www.jojingles.com/glasgownorth
Music and movement classes from 3 months to 5 years. Contact Jennifer on 0141-587-7942 for more information.
All Saints Episcopal Church, Drymen Road, Bearsden
Mondays 0930 (Over 2's) and 1030 (Under 2's)
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Fridays 0945 (Over 2's), 1045 (Under 2's) and 1315 (3 - 5 years)
LITTLE ACORNS BABY MASSAGE
www.littleacornsmassage.com
Baby massage classes run by Joanna Gear, a trained infant massage instructor. Classes available in Knightswood, Clarkston and Shawlands. Email Joanna at mail@littleacornsmassage.com for more information.
LITTLE LEARNERS
Mondays 1030 - 1130
Napier Hall, Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick
Tuesdays 1330 - 1430
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Classes providing sensory experiences for babies using a wide range of natural and household objects to encourage exploration, sensory stimulation and discovery. Babies love music and are captivated by the puppets and fun activities at every session - they soon recognise favourite songs, rhymes and music. £6 per session (including refreshments). Contact Kirsty on 07572-247-171 or email little_learners@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
MESSY BABY CLASSES with MESSY MASTERPIECES
www.messymasterpieces.co.uk
Strathblane Village Club (starting October/November)
Messy Baby classes (making treasured sensory toys and nursery decorations) providing a fun, creative and safe environment for young children to experience and explore messy art and craft activities without the stress to you of setting up and clearing away. Each session provides a mixture of educationally based, structured themed activities and also the opportunity just to explore the more sensory aspect of the materials and get messy. Contact Angela on 07915-427-115 or email angela@messmasterpieces.com for more information.
MONDAY MUSIC
Mondays
Killearn Church Hall, Killearn
0915 - 0955 - 1-2 years
1005 - 1045 - 2-3 years
1100 - 1140 - 0-12 months1150 - 1230 - 2-3 years
Balfron Church Rooms, Balfron
1315 - 1355 - 0-12 months
1405 - 1445 - 3-4 years
Run by a professional musician working in primary and special schools, these classes are based on Kodaly principles. Using singing games and rhymes old and new, as well as small percussion instruments and a gathering drum, Clare creates a fun and friendly atmosphere for the class. Tea and coffee are available for adults. Free bookable taster session. Contact Clare Cushing on 01360 550166 or email cecushing@btinternet.com for more information.
MUM AND BABY TOGETHER TIME
Alexandria Community Centre
Tuesdays 1000 - 1200
Baby massage can help with colic and sleep. Learn how to massage your baby, with help from midwives and health visitors. Breastfeeding support workers are also available to answer any questions. FREE creche provided for older kids by West Dunbartonshire Mobile Creche.
MUSICAL STEPS
www.musicalsteps.co.uk
St Andrews Church Hall, Milngavie
Friday Mornings
Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, based on various methods including Kodaly, Dalcroze and Suzuki. Contact Dawn on 01360-312-349 for more information.
PETITE PAMPERING BABY MASSAGE with Kirstie KachKach C.I.M.I , M.I.P.T.I
www.iaimbabymassage.co.uk/kirstiekachkach
Napier Hall, Dumbarton Rd, Old Kilpatrick
Mondays 1330
Baby and Infant Massage (Newborn to 12 months ). Petite Pampering provides an opportunity to learn the skill of Baby Massage in a relaxed and friendly environment. A 4 week block booking costs £40, which includes a complimentary bottle of baby massage oil and handouts. Classes run for 4 one hour sessions, over 4 consecutive weeks. Courses must be booked in advance and a booking form can be requested by email. Payment can be made at your first class. Contact Kirstie on 07572-247-171 for more information.
SING AND SIGN
www.singandsign.co.uk
Classes throughout the Glasgow area - see website for details.
Teach your baby to communicate with you before they can talk. Contact Jayne or Gillian on 01698-301-293 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, Alexandria
Mondays 1030 - 1100 and 1100 - 1130
Booking essential! A 5 week session to help build the confidence of you and your child in the water. Suitable for babies and toddlers. Contact 01389-756-931 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.csglasgow.org
Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Glasgow
Scotstoun Leisure Centre in the West End offers Ducklings basic swimming lessons and practice for children aged 4 months to 4 years. Classes are held in the learner's swimming pool and each child must be accompanied by a parent.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.renfrewshireleisure.com
Erskine Swimming Pool, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine
Swimming lessons for children aged 3 months and upwards. Contact 0141-812-0044 for more information.
TODDLER TIME
Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow
Fridays 1130 - 1200
FREE Join us for stories, songs and fun. From birth to 3 years.
THE TOY BOX
Ben View Resource Centre, Dumbarton
Mondays 0930 - 1100
This is a donation based service where you get the chance to relax and have a cuppa while the kids get to test out the toys. There is a wide selection of toys from birth to 5 years. Toys can then be hired on a weekly basis from as little as 25p. Cafe facilities, baby changing facilities, high chairs and play mats are available. Contact Jackie King on 01389-733-030 for more information.
TUMBLE TOTS
www.tumbletots.com
Designed to develop childrens' physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing. Contact Sharon on 07979-773-670 for more information.
St Andrews Church Hall, Bearsden
Tuesdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Tuesdays 1030 (6 months to walking)
Tuesdays 1130 (2 - 3 years)
Tuesdays 1230 - (3 - 5 years)
Knightswood Community Centre, Glasgow
Saturdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Saturdays 1030 (2 - 3 years)
Saturdays 1130 (3 - 5 years)
Y-SORT-IT YOUNG PARENTS GROUP
www.ysortit.com
Y-Sort-It Base, Kilbowie Road, Clydebank
Mondays 1230 - 1430
The Young Parents group provides support, information & advice to pregnant and new young parents. The group is held at the Y-Sort-It base in Clydebank and a free Taxi service from Dumbarton and the Vale is offered to bring people to the group as well. The group is supported by midwives and Y-Sort-It workers who organise a whole range of activities including health checks, advice, baby care, hospital tours and much much more.
Crosslet Centre, Dumbarton and Dalmuir Barclay Church, Clydebank
FUN FIRST
www.funfirst.org.uk
Fun First is an established group in Helensburgh for children of all ages. The aim of the group is to advance the education and development of children with an emphasis on using nursery rhymes, songs, story telling, physical activity and play. Activities include Rhymetimes, Fabletales and Fitness groups. See the website for more details.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU INFANT MASSAGE
Sessions available at Victoria Halls Helesnburgh, Garelochead and Rosneath Peninsula.
Courses in Indian Massage run over 4 sessions, offerred by trained & experienced Infant Massage Instructor. Learn how to relieve colic, constipation, soothe / calm the baby and improve sleep patterns. Massage is carried out to soothing classical music which is lovely for mum and baby. Refreshments at the end of the class allow you to get to know other mums, and the babies to socialise with one another. Dads/partners welcome too! Contact Christine Francis on 07967-965-920 or email here4umum@gmail.com for more information.
GYMBOREE GLASGOW WEST END
www.gymboree-uk.com
Caledonian Health and Fitness Centre, Netherton Road, Anniesland, Glasgow
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Music and gym classes from birth to five years old. Contact 0141-649-4895 for more information.
GYMBOREE LOMOND
www.gymboree-uk.com
Unit 15, Lomond Trade Industrial Estate, Alexandria G83 0TL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1030 - 1445
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1030 - 1300
Saturdays 0930 - 1300
A fab, fun time spent with your child aged 0-5 years. £25 per month. Call now to pre-book your FREE trial class. Contact Karen McVean on 07879 559 635 or email lomond@gymboree-uk.com for more information.
HELENSBURGH TOY LIBRARY
Victoria Hall, Helensburgh
Wednesdays 0900 - 1500
Thursdays 0900 - 1130
Borrow toys for a few weeks for a small fee.
JO JINGLES
www.jojingles.com/glasgownorth
Music and movement classes from 3 months to 5 years. Contact Jennifer on 0141-587-7942 for more information.
All Saints Episcopal Church, Drymen Road, Bearsden
Mondays 0930 (Over 2's) and 1030 (Under 2's)
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Fridays 0945 (Over 2's), 1045 (Under 2's) and 1315 (3 - 5 years)
LITTLE ACORNS BABY MASSAGE
www.littleacornsmassage.com
Baby massage classes run by Joanna Gear, a trained infant massage instructor. Classes available in Knightswood, Clarkston and Shawlands. Email Joanna at mail@littleacornsmassage.com for more information.
LITTLE LEARNERS
Tuesdays 1330 - 1430 (starts 2nd August)
Cairns Church, Buchanan Road, Milngavie
Classes providing sensory experiences for babies using a wide range of natural and household objects to encourage exploration, sensory stimulation and discovery. Babies love music and are captivated by the puppets and fun activities at every session - they soon recognise favourite songs, rhymes and music. £6 per session (including refreshments). Contact Kirsty on 07572-247-171 or email little_learners@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
MINI MUSIC MAKERS
www.nycos.co.uk
The New Church Hall, Killearn
Tuesday 0930 - 1010 (0 - 2 years) and 1020 - 1100 (2 - 4 years)
An outreach programme of the National Youth Choir of Scotland, these classes teach a wide variety of fun action songs and rhymes to enjoy in class and at home. Puppets, soft toys and musical instruments serve as fun props to teach music appreciation and skills. £40 for a 10 weeks block. Contact Clare on 01360-550-166 for more information.
MUM AND BABY TOGETHER TIME
Alexandria Community Centre
Tuesdays 1000 - 1200
Baby massage can help with colic and sleep. Learn how to massage your baby, with help from midwives and health visitors. Breastfeeding support workers are also available to answer any questions. FREE creche provided for older kids by West Dunbartonshire Mobile Creche.
MUSICAL STEPS
www.musicalsteps.co.uk
St Andrews Church Hall, Milngavie
Friday Mornings
Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, based on various methods including Kodaly, Dalcroze and Suzuki. Contact Dawn on 01360-312-349 for more information.
SING AND SIGN
www.singandsign.co.uk
Classes throughout the Glasgow area - see website for details.
Teach your baby to communicate with you before they can talk. Contact Jayne or Gillian on 01698-301-293 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, Alexandria
Mondays 1030 - 1100 and 1100 - 1130
Booking essential! A 5 week session to help build the confidence of you and your child in the water. Suitable for babies and toddlers. Contact 01389-756-931 for more information.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.csglasgow.org
Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Glasgow
Scotstoun Leisure Centre in the West End offers Ducklings basic swimming lessons and practice for children aged 4 months to 4 years. Classes are held in the learner's swimming pool and each child must be accompanied by a parent.
SWIMMING LESSONS
www.renfrewshireleisure.com
Erskine Swimming Pool, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine
Swimming lessons for children aged 3 months and upwards. Contact 0141-812-0044 for more information.
TODDLER TIME
Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow
Fridays 1130 - 1200
FREE Join us for stories, songs and fun. From birth to 3 years.
THE TOY BOX
Ben View Resource Centre, Dumbarton
Mondays 0930 - 1100
This is a donation based service where you get the chance to relax and have a cuppa while the kids get to test out the toys. There is a wide selection of toys from birth to 5 years. Toys can then be hired on a weekly basis from as little as 25p. Cafe facilities, baby changing facilities, high chairs and play mats are available. Contact Jackie King on 01389-733-030 for more information.
TUMBLE TOTS
www.tumbletots.com
Designed to develop childrens' physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing. Contact Sharon on 07979-773-670 for more information.
St Andrews Church Hall, Bearsden
Tuesdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Tuesdays 1030 (6 months to walking)
Tuesdays 1130 (2 - 3 years)
Tuesdays 1230 - (3 - 5 years)
Knightswood Community Centre, Glasgow
Saturdays 0930 (walking to 2 years)
Saturdays 1030 (2 - 3 years)
Saturdays 1130 (3 - 5 years)
Y-SORT-IT YOUNG PARENTS GROUP
www.ysortit.com
Y-Sort-It Base, Kilbowie Road, Clydebank
Mondays 1230 - 1430
The Young Parents group provides support, information & advice to pregnant and new young parents. The group is held at the Y-Sort-It base in Clydebank and a free Taxi service from Dumbarton and the Vale is offered to bring people to the group as well. The group is supported by midwives and Y-Sort-It workers who organise a whole range of activities including health checks, advice, baby care, hospital tours and much much more.
