Waterways Children's Centre
September - December 2025
Monday
Stay and Play
09:30 - 11:00
Come along to try some fun and messy activities
£1 contribution (Childminders - £1 per child)
Starting 8 September
Didi Dance
13:00 - 13:45
Dance classes from sitting babies to 5 years. Starts 1 September
Booking Required.
Solihull Parenting Course
13:00 - 15:00
10 week course starts 8 September. Parenting course to support parents to understand their child. Limited Creche Space available. Booking required
Little Splashers Swimming Sessions for under 2s
13:00 - 14:30
Thamesmead Leisure Centre
Enquiries and booking at Reception
£2 per session
Bouncing Babies
Starts 03 Nov
14:00 - 15:00
Singing and Signing course for babies aged 6-20 months.
Booking Required.
Bouncing Babies
Starts 03 Nov
14:00 - 15:00
Singing and Signing course for babies 6-20 months.
Starts 3 November
5 week course. Booking Required
Tuesday
Post Natal Clinic
09:00 - 17:00
Appointment only with Midwife
Empower Her
09:30 - 11:30
12 Week Course. For women in Thamesmead to understand trauma and develop self - confidence and employability skills.
Starts 30 September. Booking Required. Limited Creche Space available.
Didi Dance at Broadwater Hall
10:00 - 10:45
Dance classes from standing babies to 5 years. Starts 2 September. Booking Required. Broadwater Hall, Gooseander Way, SE28 0ER
Rainbow Cafe
11:30 - 13:30
Thirds Tuesday of the month
Limited places
Booking required
Mummas Together Group
13:00 - 14:30
Support Group for black & brown mums.
Booking Required.
Baby Sensory
13:15 - 13:45
Baby sensory class with children aged 0-6months. 6 week course. Booking Required. Starts 16 September.
Baby Sensory
14:00 - 14:30
Baby Sensory class with children a ged 7-13 months. 6 week course. Booking Required. Starts 16 September
Wednesday
The Art of Self Expression Group
09:00 - 10:00
For mums and pregnant women with babies and toddlers. Enhance your capacity for mindfulness. Starts 10 September. Booking required email tanaz@mums-aid.org
Makers Nook
09:30 - 11:30
Free, playful creative fun, join us in making a little mess and lots of memories. For under 5's
Stay & Play at Abbey Wood CC
09:30 - 11:00
Drop in. Lots of fun for under 5's. £1 contribution (Childminders - £1 per child) Dalhia Road, SE2 0SX
Baby Ballet Taster Session
Starts 22 Oct
10:00 - 10:35
From 6 months to 5 years, our babyballet classes will give your child the chance to dance, gain confidence and shine, in a fun, caring and supportive environment. 22 October. Booking Required.
Interactive Music Making
13:00 - 14:00
For children aged 3 years and above.
Growing Together Nurture Group
13:00 - 14:30
For parents with children 0-3 years
Invitation only
Pop Up Rainbow Cafe at Abbey Wood
15:30 - 17:00
Limited spaces. Booking Required. Starts 10 September at Abbeywood Nursery.
Thursday
JCP Advice Session
09:30 - 16:30
DWP Jobcentre Advisers work closely with families to provide employment/training and benefit support.
Appointments 9.30 am - 12.30pm
1-4pm Drop-in
Buggy Walk
09:30 - 10:30
We start a morning walk every Thursday 09:30-10:30am. Meet at Waterways Children's Centre.
Infant Feeding Advice Session
10:00 - 12:00
Drop In session for all feeding support 10-12pm
Please bring red book.
Drop in
Baby Massage
Starts 06 Nov
10:30 - 11:30
For pre crawling babies, please bring at towel and cold pressed oil. Starts 6 November. 5 week course. Booking Required
Picnic In The Park
11:30 - 13:00
Share a picnic in the park. Meet at Waterways Children's Centre. 11 September and 25 September.
Stay & Play
13:00 - 14:30
Come along to try some fun and messy activities
£1 contribution (Childminders-£1 per child))
Baby Gro Brain
13:30 - 15:00
Learn how to support your babies brain development. Starts 25 September for 5 weeks. Booking Required.
Friday
Young Mum Active Community
09:30 - 11:30
Young Mum Active Community for mums aged 18-25 years old, join in with activities such as boxing, sports and cooking. Earn £20 every session! Limited Creche Space Available. Booking Required.
Bumps to Babies
13:00 - 14:30
Stay & Play for expentant parents & babies up to 24 months
£1 contribution (Childminders - £1 per child)
Health Advice Session
13:00 - 15:30
Weigh baby & get advice. Bring Red Health Book
Drop in
Saturday
Champions 4 Change Boxercise
Starts 01 Nov
10:30 - 11:30
Boxing fitness (boxercise) classes for adults in tahmesmead with or at risk of diabetes. Every Saturday. Booking Required.
Family Hub Fun Day
10:30 - 12:30
Fourth Saturday of the month
Get ready for some fun, games and excitement