First 5 Lambeth

Greenhut Stay & Play session (afternoon)
2027-03-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2027-03-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2027-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | CEFLynx, Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens, Blenheim Gardens,, Brixton Hill, SW2 5DA
This session offers a supportive environment where children develop social, emotional, communication, and physical skills through play-based activities, while also strengthening the parent-child bond and providing a valuable community for parents to connect and share experiences. There will be toys, activities and entertainment suitable for the age group of 5s and under.
This session takes place twice on Wednesdays
Morning: 10am – 12pm
Afternoon: 1pm – 3pm
And on Thursday afternoons 1pm – 3pm
CEFLynx
Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens
Blenheim Gardens
Brixton Hill
SW2 5DA
Phone: 02086715587
Email: community7@cefi.org.uk

Stay & Play for age 5s and under
2027-03-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Slade Gardens, 73A&B Stockwell Park Road, Stockwell, SW9 0DA
This session offers a supportive environment where children develop social, emotional, communication, and physical skills through play-based activities, while also strengthening the parent-child bond and providing a valuable community for parents to connect and share experiences. There will be toys, activities and entertainment suitable for the age group of 5s and under.
Every Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Drop in between 10am – 1pm
Slade Gardens
73A&B Stockwell Park Road
SW9 0DA
Phone: 02077373829
Email: sladeadventure@btinternet.com

Parent/Carer drop-in coffee sessions
2027-03-26 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-04-02 10:30 - 13:30 | Whippersnappers (Brockwell Lido), Brockwell Lido, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA
Our parent/carer coffee sessions offer a vital support network, allowing participants to share experiences, gain advice, and combat feelings of isolation by connecting with others who understand the challenges of being a parent. These informal gatherings also foster a sense of community, build confidence, and create a platform for open communication about parenting, which ultimately helps parents and carers feel more equipped and less alone in their journey.
To book, please email: info@whippersnappers.org
Taking place on Fridays, drop-in between 10.30am – 1.30pm
Whippersnappers
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich Road
SE24 0PA
Phone: 02035199340

Fathers and Influential Males. Under 5s Stay & Play
2027-03-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Brockwell Park Playground, SW2 2DB
Opportunity to meet other local Dad’s and share fatherhood experiences. Have fun learning through play and find out what’s happening locally.
This session is exclusive to Dad’s and influential males and their little ones up to 5 years old.
This session is very popular and gets busy so first come, first served!
Meet at Brockwell park children’s centre (green hut next to the playground).
No need to book, just drop in on the day.

Childminders link-up play session (morning)
2027-03-30 09:30, 2027-04-06 09:30 | CEFLynx, Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens, Blenheim Gardens,, Brixton Hill, SW2 5DA
Offering a safe space and opportunity for child minders and children to come and access not only our diverse range of child development resources but to network, share good practice ideas and connecting children with the wider community of children in their care.
This session runs twice on Tuesdays:
Morning: 9.30am – 11am
Afternoon: 1pm – 3pm
Provided by CEFLynx
In the Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens
Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill
SW2 5DA
Phone: 02086715587
Email: community7@cefi.org.uk

Baby yoga
2027-03-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2027-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | St Stephen’s Children’s Centre, Meadow Place, SW8 1XY
Baby yoga is a fun, relaxed session for babies up to crawlers with a mixture of movement and relaxation. Yoga for babies is great for them and you! Yoga has many benefits:
– Develops a feeling of being loved, respected and secure
– Helps with bonding and attachment
– Promotes relaxation & helps with sleep
– Increases movement, co-ordination & language development
– Helps to strengthen their digestive system
Suitable for babies and crawlers.

To Book
Email Sumiya Milton: smilton@betterstartnorthlambeth.org.uk or call 020 7735 1540

Myatt’s Field Pantry
2027-03-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Myatt’s Field Centre, 24 Crawshay Road, SW9 6FZ
A pantry is a community shop offering members a weekly choice of healthy food. Each visit you pay just £2.50 or £5 and choose the items you want. Food offered is a mix of fresh fruit and veg along with other food and cupboard staples.
No need to book, just drop in on the day.

Jubilee Hall Pantry
2027-03-30 12:00 - 14:00, 2027-04-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Jubilee Hall, Tulse Hill, SW2 2LY

Childminders link-up play session (afternoon)
2027-03-30 13:00 - 13:57, 2027-04-06 13:00 - 13:57 | CEFLynx, Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens, Blenheim Gardens,, Brixton Hill, SW2 5DA

SENsations Stay & Play
2027-03-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-04-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre, Clayton Street, Kennington, SE11 5BZ
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) stay and play sessions are held to provide children with special needs and their families with a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for play and socialisation. These sessions encourage the development of play, communication, and interaction skills, offer access to sensory play, and help families connect with others in similar situations and with local support services. The groups also give parents practical advice, support, and information to help them in their child’s development journey.
Every Tuesdays 1pm – 2.30pm
Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre
Clayton Street
SE11 5BZ
Phone: 02070911282

SEND Stay & Play
2027-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Benton’s Lane Childrens Centre, 18 Benton's Lane, Norwood, SE27 9UD
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) stay and play sessions are held to provide children with special needs and their families with a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for play and socialisation. These sessions encourage the development of play, communication, and interaction skills, offer access to sensory play, and help families connect with others in similar situations and with local support services. The groups also give parents practical advice, support, and information to help them in their child’s development journey.
Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm
Benton’s Lane Children’s Centre
18 Bentons Lane
Norwood
SE27 9UD
Phone: 02045423520

Little Sunflowers
2027-03-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Allen Edwards Primary School, Allen Edwards Primary School, Studley Road, Stockwell, SW4 6RP
For families with children aged 0-3 with: free play, craft activities, light refreshments and guest speakers every fortnight during term time.
-Meet other local parents and careers, and share experiences
– Play and learn in a safe and stimulating environment
– Get ready to start nursery school
No need to book, just drop in on the day.

Greenhut Stay & Play session (morning)
2027-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | CEFLynx, Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens, Blenheim Gardens,, Brixton Hill, SW2 5DA
This session offers a supportive environment where children develop social, emotional, communication, and physical skills through play-based activities, while also strengthening the parent-child bond and providing a valuable community for parents to connect and share experiences. There will be toys, activities and entertainment suitable for the age group of 5s and under.
This session takes place twice on Wednesdays
Morning: 10am – 12pm
Afternoon: 1pm – 3pm
CEFLynx
Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens
Blenheim Gardens
Brixton Hill
SW2 5DA
Phone: 02086715587
Email: community7@cefi.org.uk

SEND Stay & Play
2027-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Children’s Centre, Tulse Hill, SW2 2JE
A supportive environment for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents. It is not aimed at children with a diagnosis but rather as a place for families with any concerns about their child’s needs and development to come along and chat with our staff, volunteers and other families in a safe and accessible environment. We provide sensory toys and equipment to engage with our ‘Rising Stars’ children.
Provided by Keen London: Rising Stars
Jubilee Children’s Centre
Tulse Hill
SW2 2JE
Email: info@keenlondon.org
Phone: 02086786530 (Jubilee Children’s Centre) or 0207 686 3172 (Keen London)

Family Dance Sessions (Term time only)
2027-04-01 10:30 - 11:30 | CEFLynx, Greenhut at Brixton Windmill Gardens, Blenheim Gardens,, Brixton Hill, SW2 5DA
Join us for a fun and engaging dance.
Dance is a fantastic way to enhance a child’s physical development by encouraging the use of motor skills, balance, coordination, and muscle strength. The repetitive movements and patterns in dance also help children gain control over their bodies and improve their spatial awareness.
Dancing can also encourage healthy bonding and communication between child and parent, it is also a fun way for the parent to get active and physical in a more joyful environment.
Taking place every Thursday at 10.30am – 11.30am
CEFLynx Greenhut Brixton Windmill Gardens
Blenheim Gardens
Brixton Hill
SW2 5DA
Phone: 02086715587
Email: community7@cefi.org.uk

Moorlands Pantry
2027-04-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Moorlands Community Centre, 50a Corry Drive, SW9 8QT

Dream BiG Young Parents' Hub - Lets start Working Project!
2027-04-01 12:00 - 14:30 | GreenHut, GreenHut, Brixton Windmill Gardens, SW2 5EU
A new academic year and a new opportunity for young parents up to 30 years old as we resume our Dream BiG Young Parents’ Hub initiative: Let’s get working! Course. And guess what? Its not to late to enrol.

Young parents will benefit from:

• Free child-care while they learn and lunch at sessions
• £10 Expenses for attending
• Work experience relevant to their goal
• Networking opportunities
• Support for those who want to start their own business
• Taking part in self-care activities such as fitness activities, yoga, zumba and other therapeutic activities
• Signposting to other FREE support services and self-care activities

We recognise that going through a journey into work isn’t just about learning key employability skills so this course will support participants to:

• Self-discover what they really want to do
• Gain the knowledge, skills & experience to get there
• Find jobs, submit application forms and succeed at interview
• Acquire key skills and tools to remain in employment such as, resilience and self-confidence

Sounds like what you’re looking for, then register now – Dream BiG Young Parents Registration form — BiG CIC
