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8 January 2025

Children and Families Newsletter: January

Children and Families Newsletter: January

Welcome to the January issue of our monthly online newsletter for children and families, produced by the Children and Family Work team at YMCA St. Paul’s Group.

We help whole families to flourish. We have safe and trusted Early Years care and developmental activities, family support and mediation help when difficult issues arise at home or school, summer and school holiday camps, and activities that are just plain fun for everyone.

Take a look at the sections below to learn about what we will be up to across our various children and families services in January.

A Festive Thankyou!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Nursery Christmas Singalong in December! The children’s performances were full of holiday cheer, and it was wonderful to see so many families celebrating together.

Your support made the event truly magical, and we’re grateful to share these special moments with our nursery community. Wishing you all a joyful year ahead!

 

Funded Places

15/30 Hour Funding

We have places available for families in receipt of 15 and 30 free hours.

Funded places for 9-month olds are now available!
Why not arrange a tour?

Email nursery@ymcaspg.org or call us on: 020 88 32 1516

Celebrating Chinese New Year at Jumpers Nursery!

At Jumpers Nursery, we’re excited to welcome the Year of the Snake with celebrations for Chinese New Year!

Throughout the week, children will explore this rich cultural tradition through fun and engaging activities.

Y Active Gymnastics Classes

Jump Into the New Year with Y Active Kids’ Gymnastics
Our new term starts this January 2025, and booking is now open!

These classes are perfect for your child to build strength, flexibility, and confidence — all while having fun in a supportive environment. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to budding gymnasts!

📆🕒 When: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings – check out our full timetable online!
📍 Where: YMCA South Ealing, 25 St Mary’s Rd, Ealing, W5 5RE

Don’t miss out on kicking off the new year with a healthy and exciting activity for your child!

👉 Sign up now: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/childrens-activities/y-active-gymnastics/

Party fun for under 8s!

Planning a birthday party for your child? Look no further! Our kids’ parties at YMCA South Ealing are ideal for under 8s, offering the perfect mix of excitement and fun. We offer a whole studio filled with colorful soft play equipment, tunnels, and climbing fun — all exclusively yours to enjoy!

Our party hire package includes full access to our studio and a bright and spacious café space, ideal for serving up your own refreshments and snacks. You bring the supervision and treats, and we’ll provide the party venue and equipment.

Visit our website for more information, and to book: Children’s Soft Play Parties at YMCA South Ealing – YMCA St Paul’s Group

Looking for the perfect venue for your activity or class? Our purpose-built studio in South Ealing is available for hire!

Features include:

  • Air conditioning for year-round comfort
  • Free on-site parking for easy access
  • Convenient, accessible ground-floor location
  • Ballet bars and a sprung floor — perfect for dance and fitness classes

Pricing:
Just £30 per hour!

For more details, or to make an enquiry, visit our South Ealing activity studio hire page.

Activity Studio Hire, South Ealing

Happy New Year from the Breakfast & Afterschool Club Teams!

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful start to the new year! The Breakfast and Afterschool Club teams are excited to welcome back all our amazing children and families for another fantastic year ahead.

With lots of fun activities, new friendships, and exciting adventures planned, we can’t wait to make 2025 a year full of growth, learning, and joy for everyone.

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and memorable year together!

Breakfast & After School Clubs at Whittingham School

We have some extra capacity in our breakfast and after school clubs. If you are interested in fun, safe, and welcoming care for your children before and after school, please do get in touch!

We offer Ofsted-registered, affordable wraparound care, packed with daily activities in spacious indoor & outdoor facilities!

Enquire now to secure your spot:
W: ymcastpaulsgroup.org/BASC
T: 020 8509 4636

Pod Activity Sessions

Join us for FREE kids activities at Pod Soft Play!
Jumpstart the fun with Creative Arts & Crafts!
Morning Sessions: 10am – 1pm (Every weekday)
After-School Fun: 3pm – 5pm (Mon – Weds)
What’s happening?
  • Arts & Crafts: Get creative!
  • Role Play Area: Dress up, cook in the kitchen, or fix it at the tool station!
  • Sensory Room: Explore our NEW sensory activities!
Perfect for kids to play, create, and explore in a fun and interactive space!

Softplay fun

Based at the YMCA Hawker in Kingston, the Pod is a two-storey soft play centre open seven days a week for indoor play. Costs are just £6.60 per child, including one adult. Visit our Pod page for full details.

All sessions are walk-in only, customers pay at reception. No online booking. A Pod session is 2 hours.

Please check the website for the latest opening times.

YMCA Hawker, Lower Ham Road, Kingston KT2 5BH

Celebrate with a Pod Party: Book now!

Softplay parties at the Pod softplay, YMCA Hawker, are perfect for under-11s, why not take a look?

Special Weekday Offer!

Get an amazing 20% OFF when you book a party for a Thursday or Friday in January or February! Offer valid on bookings made between 18/12/2024 and 28/2/2025.

Don’t miss out – book your softplay party now!

  • Thursday & Friday

Party: 16:00 – 17.45

  • Saturday & Sunday

Party 1: 10.00-11:45
Party 2: 11.15-13:00
Party 3: 12.30-14:15
Party 4: 13.45-15.30

You will need to create an account with magic bookings to book a Pod party.

Pod, YMCA Hawker, Lower Ham Road, Kingston KT2 5BH

For frequent visitors

Attend seven Pod sessions, and get the eighth session free! Pick up your loyalty card from reception. or in the Pod.

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