What’s on at The Sunshine Centre?
Early Years Childcare
Our Early Years setting is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Community Larder
You are welcome to take what you need from our Community Larder from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. We ask that you be mindful of others who may need to use the larder.
Booking on our Session
All of our sessions are booked on a first come first serve basis. To book, call 01295276769
Find out more about our groups below.
Sunshine Centre
Book Loan
Coming soon, the Sunshine Centre Book Loan. Keep an eye on our social media for further updates.
Sensory Baby
A Stay and Play for little ones under 12 months. We focus on the importance of time together, tummy time and stimulating baby’s senses. Enjoy a range of sensory activities and meet other families.
£2 a week. Booking is essential. Please call 01295 276769 to book.
Stay & Play
Our room and garden are set up with activities for children under 5, including messy play, stories and rhyme time. Adults can enjoy a chat with staff and meet other families in a relaxed, informal environment.
Thursdays 10.00am – 11.00am
£2 a week booking is essential. Call 01295 276769
Jubilee Sensory Room
We are happy to talk to you about booking our new Sensory Room for you and your child, attending with a professional. As a professional, you can also book this resource for you and a client. Call us on 01295 276769 to book and discuss your requirements.
Mini Market
GOOD AS NEW
Toys, clothes and other items
Fortnightly on Thursdays. See our Facebook page for dates.
10.00am – 11.30am
Bingo
We hold a monthly Bingo session for over 50’s on the last Thursday of every month.
Doors open at 2pm, eyes down at 2.30pm
Please book to join the fun.
Nature Play
A 10 week course with Little Wild Things promoting outdoor learning opportunities children under 5 and their parents /carers. We promote outdoor play to maximise opportunity for physical exercise and cognitive development
Community Larder
Open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
You are welcome to take 5 items at a time. If your circumstances are difficult and you need more ring our bell and a member of staff will help you.
Outreach Support
Everyone faces challenges in their life at times and our experienced and skilled staff are here to offer support to you on issues such as:
Parenting, making healthy choices, attending activities/courses at the centre, housing, domestic abuse and benefits etc.
If you would like support please contact us and a member of staff will be happy to talk to you.
Trips
Keep your eye on our News and facebook page for our
regular trips to exciting places from The Sunshine Centre
Family Fun Days
Our News section and our Facebook Page will give you 
information of our regular Family Fun days and events.
Self Esteem Programme
An 8 week programme to help build confidence and assertiveness.
Please contact The Sunshine Centre to enquire.
The Parenting Puzzle
Wonder if family life could be more fun?
Why is it the more you tell them off the more they argue? Discover more about parenting.
A 10 week course for Mums, Dads and Carers.
Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am
(cost £5 for resources)
Caring Dads
A programme to help fathers improve their relationship with their children and end controlling, abusive and neglectful behaviour.
Caring Dads is a 17 week course offering fathers a unique opportunity to engage with their children and develop a positive relationship with them.
Participants can only access this course via a professional referral.
For more information contact us at The Sunshine Centre.
Left To Their Own Devices
A workshop to help parents address the challenge of the online world, discuss topics such as the impact of the digital world on children, screen time, social media and tackle some of the more serious issues such as online bullying.
Time Out For Parents
A course for parents of children with additional needs
This course provides an opportunity for you to receive and provide support, encouragement, share feelings & experience and come up with solutions to problems on a basis of what works – not what is meant to work
Charlie the Chef
Are you concerned about your child’s eating habits? Enjoy learning the importance of a healthy/balanced diet and try new foods with our puppet Charlie The Chef. Parents can refer themselves to The Sunshine Centre or a professional might make a referral on your behalf.
Contact us to book your place at any of our activities
Session Guidelines
Children in any of the sessions remain the responsibility of their Mums, Dads and Carers.
A variety of activities are set up for you and your children to join in and enjoy together.
- As the Centre has many groups using the toys and equipment, it is important they are used safely and correctly.
- At the end of the session we all tidy up the rooms together.
- In the interest of safety for yourself, children, staff and all participants of the Centre, please read the statements and policies on display in the room (if you would like to read the full version of our policies, please see a member of staff).
- Children are required to be accompanied by an adult in the toilets.
Parents/carers can take photographs or film videos if the images/videos are for personal use only.
- We ask for photos taken during the event not to be shared on social media or ask you to gain permission from children and their parents/carers before sharing photographs and videos that include them.
- We recommend that you check the privacy settings of your social media account to understand who else will be able to view any images you share.