Kids' stuff at centre (From Leigh Journal)
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Sure Start for Tyldesley children
7:30am Saturday 4th February 2012 in News
Playtime for Tyldesley tots
SUCCESS is child’s play at Tyldesley Sure Start Children’s Centre.
With an ever-expanding range of courses and services open to more people than ever before – it’s fair to say the centre on Poplar Street is set to become more ‘popular’ than ever.
Children can learn, play and make lots of new friends.
But it’s not just children who can make the most of the centre because, while the kids are at play, parents and carers can access a wide range of courses and services including: Jobcentre Plus,Brook Sexual Health Clinic, Connexions, Youth Service, a stop smoking service, Police surgeries,parenting courses, a health trainer, young parents group, sessions aimed at dads and male carers plus breastfeeding support.
Centre project co-ordinator Lyndsey Daly said: “Our centre is here to support the community. We are now able to provide crèche facilities to coincide with a number of our services which will help parents and carers. Our link workers are here to offer residents free advice and support. Visitors can also call in at our café for a drink and a bite to eat- there really is something for everyone."
When the centre had an OFSTED inspection in August last year, key issues identified were the loss of the crèche facility and the centre’s café. The café facility has now been restored, giving the centre a new lease of life.”
Wigan Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Cllr Susan Loudon, said: “The Centre is providing an excellent service to the community. With the re-opening of the crèche and new services for adults, there really is something for everyone. The council fully supports the superb work the centre’s staff are doing and would like to encourage residents to take advantage of the new facilities on offer.”
•To find out more about Tyldesley Children’s Centre (open 8:45am – 5pm, Monday to Friday)call 01942 883279 or visit www.wigan.gov.uk and search ‘Tyldesley Children’s Centre’.
