The Citizen's Advice Bureau gives advice on a range issues including debt and housing. You need to book an appointment in the office at 119 Rose Lane.
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Wellgate Nursery meeting room
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Jayne Rudge on 020 8270 6091.
You can drop into our office at 119 Rose Lane where we can help you find information on lots of thing, such as childcare costs, benefits, housing and many other issues.
Date: Daily
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: Wellgate Children's Centre
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Jayne Rudge on 020 8270 6091.
This drop-in session is for parents and carers with babies aged 0-1 year. The group encourages you and your baby to play, learn, explore, communicate and develop together, whilst making friends at the same time.
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Wellgate Nursery
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Clair Compton on 020 8270 6091.
This 12 week course is open to all parents and carers of children up to 5 years. It allows small groups of parents and carers to learn new skills, helping you cope with your child's behaviour and to build positive parent-child relationships. You can share experiences, learn from each other and give each other support. The course helps to build your confidence and self-esteem in a relaxed, non-threatening environment. Places must be booked. Crèche facilities are available.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Wellgate Children's Centre @ Marks Gate Community Complex
Cost: Free
For more information, or to book a place, please contact Lesley Jeffery on 020 8270 6091.
The incredible years parenting programme will run twice a year. Please contact the centre directly for start dates on 020 8270 6091.
This 13 week programme is open to all parents and carers of children aged 0-19 years. It will help to strengthen existing parenting skills and offer new ideas to build a better future for your family and community.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 9.30am - 12pm
Venue: Wellgate Children's Centre @ Marks Gate Community Complex
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Dee Williams on 020 8270 6091.
Strengthening families strengthening communities will run twice a year. Please contact the centre directly for start dates on 020 8270 6091.
This is a drop in for all pregnant women and breastfeeding mums, where you can get support and advice on breastfeeding.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Wellgate Nursery meeting room
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Jayne Rudge on 020 8270 6091.
This drop in offers play, support and advice for all childminders and the children they care for.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Wellgate Nursery
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Liz Graham on 020 8270 6091.
This a 5 week course that is suitable for babies from birth and before they can crawl. It can help with a variety of things, including baby's sleep and digestion. Places must be booked.
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 1pm - 2.30pm
Venue: Wellgate Nursery
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Clair Compton on 020 8270 6091.

Chrissy Shurlock
Head of Centre
Wellgate Children's Centre
119 Rose Lane
Romford
RM6 5NR
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