Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre

Here for you and your family...

A community project where families with young children can enjoy welcoming and inclusive group activities, receive support and access information.

Come and join us at our various baby and toddler groups in central Wallingford at the Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre.

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Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre at a Glance

We're here to support children, their parents, families and carers.

The Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre has been operating as a charity since June 2017. The Wigod Centre is a community run project with the aim to bring together local families with young children age 0-5 years, professionals and the wider community with the mutual aim of supporting young children and new parents to achieve their potential, regardless of background.

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Timetable & Sessions

OUTDOOR EXPLORERS

Join us for our outdoor explorers group, engage with nature and enjoy meeting up with other families. Running from the centre come enjoy a hot beverage and natter whilst your small plays.

Suitable for age 0-5

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BABY GROUP

Whether you are an expectant parent or have a little one pop along for some sensory play and enjoy some time to chat to other families.

Suitable for new-born through to pre-walkers (up to 12 months)

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TOTS TIME

Come and enjoy our hall and garden with your family!

An informal play session aimed at building connections for you and your toddler.

Suitable for age 0-5 years

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A SPECIAL TIME TO PLAY

A stay & play session for families with children with additional needs.

Suitable for children primary age & below.

Safe, secure and informative session.

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Events & Courses

Christmas Jumper Swap & Toy Sale

3rd December 2023

Join us for Wallingford Christmas Market & Shopping Day!

Grab yourself some bargain Christmas Presents & Jumper whilst raising some funds for support for local families.

Have you say.... on 16th November 10am-12pm

If you have an unwell child at home, the new website and app, Oxfordshire Healthier Together, can help you access the right local healthcare support and advice for them. It’s free to use and available now from your preferred app store.

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SWAP SHOP

11th December 2023
10.30am - 12.30pm

Please come along and if you can bring a bag or donation and take something home for free in return. Remember this isn't just for children's items can be anything non electrical.
Brica brac, pots and pans, towels and linen. Front room items.
UNFORTUNATELY WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATIONS BEFORE THE EVENT. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS AT THE CENTRE WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.

Yoga with Jessica Littledale

Mum & Movers

Friday @ 10am

Cost per session - £4.20

This class is designed especially for mums with children which are on the move.

Because we understand the unique challenges and joys that come with having a mobile baby, an additional adult will be present for the duration of this class to help manage and engage with the many crawlers in the room.

We will also focus on some of the ever-changing challenges you are contending with as your baby grows, like increased strength requirements, stress-reduction, good core and pelvic floor co-ordination and fundamentally, building a body and mind that can withstand the stresses of every day life.

It can be so hard to take care of yourself after you have a baby, even though that’s when you need it the most. This is an opportunity to take some time for yourself (without the need to find childcare), and meet with other local mums.

No previous experience required & crawling babies welcome, however you're also more than welcome to come baby-free!

Although this class is designed with you in mind, it's also intended to be a shared experience for you and your baby. Babies are free to explore the toys and facilities in the room, while engaging with you as much or as little as they please.

We will provide all the equipment needed, so there’s no need to try and squeeze a yoga mat under the pushchair.

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Mum & Baby Yoga

Friday @ 11.30am

Cost per session - £5.50

Having a baby takes a huge toll on both your physical & mental well-being - this yoga class for mums is designed with these stresses in mind. We’ll do feel-good stretches your body craves, & target some of those postpartum niggles like reconnecting with your pelvic floor. There will also be time for some much needed relaxation.

It can be so hard to take care of yourself after you have a baby, even though that’s when you need it the most. This is an opportunity to take some time for yourself, and to meet other local mums.

No previous experience required & pre-crawling babies welcome. We encourage you to bring along any toys or blankets that will make your baby feel comfortable.

This will be a very relaxed class, so you can feed baby whenever you need & do what you need to to keep them happy.

We will provide all the equipment needed, so there’s no need to try and squeeze a yoga mat under the pushchair.

It’s recommended to wait until you are around 6 weeks postpartum after a vaginal birth, or 8 weeks after a caesarean before attending this class.

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Want to Help...

Volunteer...

We need your help; if you can spare as little as an hour a week, you could help parents not just survive but thrive.

As a small community lead charity, we can only survive due to the kindness and dedication of our volunteers

If you have some time you could offer please get in touch, whether it be supporting in sessions, helping distribute donations, maintenance, gardening, admin or fundraising.

As a volunteer, you will make a real difference to families in your community.

Donate….

We are always very grateful to receive financial donations to assist us in what we do.

As a small charity, donations are very important to us. Every penny counts!

If you can donate, please do…