Activities for Children and Young People

Please find details of our current play sessions and other events on this page. 

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Use the buttons below to skip to the age-grouped sections most relevant to you. If it’s your first time with us, and you wish to attend activities for 5-14 year olds, you’ll be asked to register by completing a Toy Library Membership Form

Under 5's

Our packed programme of sessions for pre-school children is back.From getting your hands dirty at ‘Messy Play’ to relaxing at ‘Buggy Push’, there are lots of great activities to choose from. Our groups are funded by Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC) and are free to families with children aged 0-4 who live in Bulwell.

Current Timetable, (Term Time Only) :

Mondays:
Buggy Push
1:30pm-2:30pm on the first Monday of each month.
Story & Rhyme Time
Songs to sing, stories to share, and learning through play.
10:00am -11:00am For families of children 0-4, 11:30am-12:15pm Just for babies (non-walkers only).
Room to Play, 17-19 Commercial Road, Bulwell, NG6 8HD
Tuesdays:
Baby Play
Enjoy tummy time and sensory play. Meet new friends and play together. Designed for babies under 14 months old.
1:30pm-2:30pm
Room to Play, 17-19 Commercial Road, Bulwell, NG6 8HD
Wednesdays:
Busy Bodies
Busy Bodies is a group designed to get little (and large) legs moving. Together we will play games and practice our balancing, throwing and catching! Recommended for ages 2-4 although younger babies welcome.
1.00pm-2.00pm
Snape Wood Community Centre, NG6 7GH
Thursdays:
Messy Play
Getting messy encourages your child to be curious and explore. This helps them to learn more about the big wide world. It also strengthens their brain, language and motor skills.
Various times
Bulwell Healthy Living Centre, Lawton Drive, NG6 8BL
Fridays:
Cook and Play
Each week at Cook & Play we cook a low cost family meal from scratch and enjoy eating it together. You can come on your own or bring your little ones. Play activities will be available. You will be responsible for your child as they play, but we will provide an extra pair of hands.
10.00am-12.00noon
Bulwell Healthy Living Centre, Lawton Drive, NG6 8BL
Saturdays:
Twigglets
Twigglets is an outdoor nature-based play session that takes place come rain or shine! (!!!!Tuesday?)
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Barkers Wood, Bulwell, NG6 8GG

5 to 14 year olds

The Toy Library is proud to work alongside other local organisations to run afterschool sessions for 5-14 year olds outside the Bulwell area. These sessions are free for children to attend, thanks to Area Based Grant funding and are open to all children from school year 1 in the age range, living in the area local to that session. (If your child is 5 years old or younger, but not yet in School Year 1 they may Still attend with a supervising adult).

Current Timetable (Term Time Only) :

Mondays:
Afterschool session
Indoor Play
4.00pm – 6.00pm
Snape Wood Community Centre, Bulwell, NG6 7GH
Afterschool session
Outdoor play
3.30pm – 5.30pm
Brooklyn Road Park & Outside of Highbury Vale Community Centre, NG6 9ES
Tuesdays:
Afterschool session
Indoor and Outdoor Play
3.30pm – 5.30pm
The Ridge Adventure Playground, Ridgeway, Nottingham NG5 9BX

9 to 14 year olds

Next Steps is in its sixth year of delivery and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until September 2024.

The play project is aimed at young people making that key transition from childhood to adolescence, 9 to 14 years old.

We provide a safe space for young people to come together, express themselves, experiment, learn and above all, have fun. The team are there to listen to young peoples concerns, uncertainties, aspirations and ambitions and support them in these areas. The project is shaped by the views and wishes of the young people. Next Steps  is primarily focused on outdoor adventurous, active and arty sessions in natural environments.  (First time users will need to complete our Toy Library Membership Form)

We are out in all weathers, so check the forecast and dress appropriately. look for the red Toy Library flag to find us!

Current Timetable (Term Time Only) :

Wednesdays:
Next Steps
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Nelson Park, Hempshill Lane, Bulwell NG6 8PF
Thursdays:
Next Steps
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Pulley Park, Hoewood Road, Bulwell NG6 8LE
Fridays:
Next Steps
4.00pm – 6.00pm
Bulwell Hall Park, NG6 8GG
Saturdays:
Next Steps
11.00am – 1.00pm
Barkers Woods, NG6 8GG – meet in the ‘Activity Area’ within Barkers Woods, which is adjacent to Bulwell Hall Park car park

*For any queries or updates on activities please ring 0115 975898

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