‘The Friends of Ledbury Children’s Centre run play sessions at Ledbury Children’s Centre for families with under-fives. During the holidays older siblings may accompany. Places at sessions need to be booked by contacting Becky on 07939 840315 or Jill 07531 311991.

Sessions run on a Wednesday and Friday afternoons 1.30 – 3.00 pm They offer lots of play and fun , in small groups, with crafts, messy play, stories, songs etc. The sessions are run ‘free flow’ so that children can play indoors and outdoors. Parents and children playing together is a big part of our sessions with the emphasis on outdoor fun. Wellies etc. can be provided. Drinks and healthy snacks are included.

Come rain or shine we have fun digging in the garden, watering, growing, mark making, exploring in a safe and friendly space. All of what we do is based on learning through play and having fun, letting children follow their interests in a safe way.

During the recent half term holiday we ran a special ‘Fun in the Forest’ session, ‘Little Leaves’ for babies and children up to six years old. Families had great fun nature spotting, playing in the mud kitchen, den building and exploring crafts with natural materials. This was followed by Pumpkin Soup accompanied by brioche which the children enjoyed toasting around the fire. The session finished with songs and rhymes. Becky Davis who runs these sessions is a trained Forest School Lead. The ‘Fun in the Forest’ sessions are funded by Herefordshire Community Foundation and it is planned to hold a further one during the Christmas holidays

The Friends have a Facebook page which is updated weekly with our activities and other related information. Sessions are free of charge but a voluntary contribution of £1.50 per family is very welcome for the regular weekly sessions.

The Friends would welcome new volunteers to help in their sessions. This is not an onerous commitment and would involve helping in one of our Play Sessions, Wednesday or Friday afternoon, once a month. The sessions are small, friendly and supportive. Activities would involve engaging with families, supporting play with children, helping to set up the sessions etc. Our team of volunteers is friendly and supportive and the sessions are fun. This opportunity may suit a grandparent or semi-retired person.

For further information contact Becky on 07939 840315 or Jill 07531 311991. Come and have fun’

‘‘LEAF (Locally Encouraging All to Flourish), Ledbury Churches working together, are holding a Community Family Advent Party on Sunday December 3 2023 2.15 – 4.45 pm at the Ledbury Community Hall. Activities will include puppets, craft activities: angel making, construction challenges, nativity crafts, design a star, cookie decorating, glitter tattoos etc., games, carol singing and afternoon tea, as ever, with copious amounts of home-made cake. All welcome, this fun event is free of charge, children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages baby to children age 11/12 years We look forward to meeting you.

For more information please contact either Mary Anne: maryannekeyes@leafledbury.com or Jill Jupp: jill_jupp@hotmail.co.uk 07531 311 991.

In addition on Saturday December 9 2023 10.00 am – 4.00 pm there is a Nativity Festival being held at Ledbury Methodist Church, Bye Street Ledbury. There will be Nativity Crib Scenes on display from all over the world. Engaging and appealing to all ages. Refreshments will be available. Contact Caroline on caroline.warrey@gmail.com for more information.

The website https://www.leafledbury.com/ provides more information about the work of LEAF’