Waterways Children's Centre
January-March 26 Timetable
Monday
Small Talk
Starts 09 Feb
09:30 - 10:30
Speech and Language sessions for children aged 13-24 months.
9 & 16 February
Booking Required.
Stay and Play
09:30 - 11:00
Come along to try some fun and messy activities
£1 contribution (Childminders - £1 per child)
Tiny Talk
Starts 09 Feb
11:00 - 12:00
Speech and Language sessions for children aged 0-12 months.
9 & 16 February
Booked required.
Didi Dance
13:00 - 13:45
Dance classes from sitting babies to 5 years. Starts 5 January 2026
Booking Required.
Little Splashers Swimming Sessions
13:00 - 15:00
Starting 19 January 2026. For children 0-3 years.
Thamesmead Leisure Centre
Enquiries and booking at Reception
£2 per session
Family Forest School Session
13:30 - 15:00
Family Forest Sessions for children aged 2-5. Starts 26 January. Booking Required.
Flu Vaccination Clinic
Starts 09 Feb
15:00 - 17:00
Flu Vaccination Clinics
Appointment Only
Tuesday
Post Natal Clinic
09:00 - 17:00
Appointment only with Midwife
Baby Massage
09:30 - 10:30
For pre crawling babies, please bring a towel and cold pressed oil.
Starts 13 January 26. 6 week course. Booking Required.
Toddler Gro Brain
Starts 24 Feb
09:30 - 11:30
Starting 24 February. To help you understand your toddler's brain development. To gain knowledge on supporting their development, understanding their emotions and supporting positive behaviour. Limited creche space available. Booking Required.
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
Baby Sensory
11:00 - 11:30
Baby sensory class with children aged 0-6months. 6 week course. Booking Required. Starts 13 January and 24 February 2026
Baby Sensory
11:45 - 12:15
Baby Sensory class with children aged 7-13 months. 6 week course. Booking Required. Starts 13 January and 24 February.
Mummas Together Group
13:00 - 14:30
Support Group for black & brown mums.
Booking Required. Starting 13 January.
Paediatric First Aid Workshop
Starts 10 Feb
13:00 - 15:00
Join our workshop to learn basic First Aid for children. 10 February. Booking Required. Limited Creche Space available.
Wednesday
Not So Mini Makers
09:30 - 11:30
Come and join our creative wellbeing group, create your own masterpiece and enjoy some time for you with Limited Creche Spaces.
Last Wednesday of every month. Starting 28 January.
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. Starts 28 January
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
Freedom Programme
10:00 - 11:30
Learn what Health Relationships should look and feel like. 10 weeks course. Starts 14 January. Limited Creche Spaces Available. Booking Required.
FIS Advice Drop In
10:00 - 12:00
Family Information Service are providing drop in sessions to support with childcare advice including the funded places, school admissions, in year transfers and find out about activities for children aged 0-19 (or 25 with SEND)
2nd Wednessday of every month. Starting Wednesday 14 January.
Growing Together Nurture Group
13:00 - 14:30
For parents with children 0-3 years
Invitation only
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
Infant Feeding Advice Session
10:00 - 12:00
Drop In session for all feeding support 10-12pm
Please bring red book.
Drop in
1 year review
13:00 - 15:00
Please bring red book.
Appointments Only.
Stay & Play
13:00 - 14:30
Come along to try some fun and messy activities
£1 contribution (Childminders-£1 per child))
Great Mental Health Day
Starts 05 Feb
14:30 - 16:45
Come and celebrate our everyday spaces with us. Join us and our wonderful partners for a beautiful afternoon of connection, play and togetherness. There'll be toddler dancing with Diddi Dance, creative making with The Makers Nook, relaxing pamper sessions and delicous free Caribbean food and snacks to enjoy.
Limited spaces. Booking Required.
Warm Spaces Rainbow Cafe
Starts 05 Feb
15:00 - 17:00
Come in for a healthly tea, a chat and a bit of warmth.
5 February and 5 March
Flu Vaccination Clinic
15:00 - 17:00
Flu Vaccination Clinics.
Appointment only. 22 January and 12 March
Friday
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
Family Hub Fun Day
10:30 - 12:30
Fourth Saturday of the month
Get ready for some fun, games and excitement