Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre

27/07/2026

✨ Calling all tweens & teens! ✨

Want to try something completely different?

Come and take flight with a FREE Teen Aerial sessions at Grace & Gravity Studio! 🤸‍♀️

Perfect for young people aged 10+, these sessions combine aerial yoga and circus skills in a fun, supportive environment where you can:

🌟 Learn amazing new skills
💪 Build confidence and strength
🤸 Hang, swing and fly!
👯 Meet new people and have fun

📍 Grace & Gravity Studio, Innovation Annexe, Howbery Business Park, Wallingford

📅 Tuesday 28th July | 4:00–5:00pm
📅 Thursday 3rd September | 4:30–5:30pm

🎟️ FREE but places are limited, so booking is essential.

📧 To book, email: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who has a tween or teen who’d love to give this a go!

27/07/2026

VERY LIMITED SPACE REMAINING

We're teaming up with DigitALL .charity for exciting hands-on tech sessions where children will create their very own smart watering system using a micro:bit, moisture sensor and water pump.

Young innovators will pot a plant, learn the basics of coding and technology, and build a system that automatically waters their plant when the soil gets too dry. It's a fun way to explore STEM, problem-solving and creativity while seeing technology come to life in the real world.

Perfect for curious minds who love making, building and discovering how tech can make a difference. Spaces are limited, so sign up early to avoid missing out!

For ages 5-11
Where: Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre
Date: Thursday 6th August
Times: 10am-10.40am and 11am-11.40am

Book here: https://Summercodingclubs.eventbrite.co.uk

Cost & Cancellations:
This event is free to attend, thanks to support from our partners. Donations are very welcome to help us continue running activities like this.
Please note: places are limited. If you book a place but do not attend without cancelling in advance, a £25 charge will apply. This ensures we can offer spaces to families who are on the waiting list.

16/07/2026

🎉 That's a wrap on our Summer Term! ☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us over the past few months. We've loved seeing so many families at our groups and watching your little ones learn, play and grow.

Our regular term time sessions have now finished for the summer, and we'll be back on Monday 7th September with all of our usual groups PLUS our Saturday SEN session on the 12th!

📅 You can book ahead now at:
wallingfordfamilycentre.eventbrite.com

We hope you all have a fantastic summer filled with fun, laughter and making memories.

If you can't wait until September, we're running a selection of Summer Holiday Sessions, including our exciting Coding Clubs for children aged 5–11! There are only a limited number of spaces remaining, so book now to avoid missing out.

🌞 Book your summer activities here:
wallingfordfamilycentre.eventbrite.com

Have a wonderful summer, we can't wait to see you all again in September! 💚

14/07/2026

Thank you so much to the amazing Student Leaders, staff, pupils and families at Wallingford School for choosing to support us at Wallingford Family Centre!

We're incredibly grateful that you've chosen to fundraise for us this year. Every donation will help us continue providing vital support to local babies, children and families through our groups, workshops, family support and community projects.

We hope everyone has a fantastic Non-Uniform Day on Friday, thank you for making a real difference in our community!

Join our Non Uniform Day this Friday! Please donate via our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/wallingford-school-2

We caught-up with our new Student Leaders in our Summer Newsletter, and they said, "Charity forms a cornerstone of our campaign, and this year we are focusing our fundraising efforts locally by supporting Wigod Way Family Centre."

This week, our Student Leaders have organised a week full of exciting lunchtime activities, ending with the whole school 'Non Uniform Day' on Friday.

The suggested donation is £1 per student - cash donations still welcome.

Many thanks for your support!

10/07/2026

🌿 Nature Explorers will still be going ahead, but with an earlier start time of 9:30am on Friday 10th July

Please be aware that we may need to finish the session early if temperatures exceed the limits set out in our risk assessment or if conditions become unsafe.

If you’re joining us, please remember to:
💧 Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.
🧢 Dress yourself and your little one in lightweight clothing and a sun hat.
☀️ Apply sunscreen before you arrive (where appropriate).
🚗 Make sure you have suitable arrangements for getting home safely if the session ends earlier than planned.

We completely understand if you decide not to attend due to the forecast temperatures. The safety and wellbeing of our families is our priority, and we support you in making the decision that is right for you.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing those of you who are able to join us safely. 💚

07/07/2026

Join us at our next Bump Club on Monday 13th July where you will be able to meet midwives from Wallingford Maternity Unit and have a chat about pregnancy and birth. They'll also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Monday 13th July
6pm
Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre

It’s free to attend, but due to limited space booking is essential.

Book your space here:
https://bump-club.eventbrite.co.uk/

06/07/2026

A big thank you to our amazing supporters who raise free funds for us on .

If you're not signed up yet, please join today and you can raise free donations for Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre every time you shop online this summer. All the big retailers are ready to make a free donation at no extra cost to you.

Plus, when you reach your first £5 in donations, easyfundraising will match it:

https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/wigodwaywallingfordfamilycentre/ehgcru/c2s/04ExeGYt/CE941/textcopy/

30/06/2026

We have our next Bump Club on Monday 13th July where you will be able to meet midwives from Wallingford Maternity Unit and have a chat about pregnancy and birth. They'll also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Monday 13th July
6pm
Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre

It’s free to attend, but due to limited space booking is essential.
Book your space here:

https://bump-club.eventbrite.co.uk/

30/06/2026

This summer, we're teaming up with DigitALL .charity for exciting hands-on tech sessions where children will create their very own smart watering system using a micro:bit, moisture sensor and water pump.

Young innovators will pot a plant, learn the basics of coding and technology, and build a system that automatically waters their plant when the soil gets too dry. It's a fun way to explore STEM, problem-solving and creativity while seeing technology come to life in the real world.

Perfect for curious minds who love making, building and discovering how tech can make a difference. Spaces are limited, so sign up early to avoid missing out!

For ages 5-11

Where: Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre
Date: Thursday 6th August
Times: 10am-10.40am and 11am-11.40am

Book here: https://Summercodingclubs.eventbrite.co.uk

Cost & Cancellations:
This event is free to attend, thanks to support from our partners. Donations are very welcome to help us continue running activities like this.

Please note: places are limited. If you book a place but do not attend without cancelling in advance, a £25 charge will apply. This ensures we can offer spaces to families who are on the waiting list.

29/06/2026

🌟TOMORROW - Family Information Pop-Up at Once Upon A Playtime 🌟

Join us on Monday 29th June, 10am–11.30am for our usual Once Upon A Playtime toddler stay and play session, with some extra support available for families during the morning.

🦷 Oxford Health Oral Health Team will be joining us and will be on hand to answer all your questions about your little one's teeth, including:
• Teething
• Brushing teeth
• Healthy habits
• Looking after children's oral health

💬 South Oxfordshire District Council Community Connectors will also be with us, offering information, advice and support around:
• Financial wellbeing
• Cost of living support
• Local services and resources
• Community support available in the area

As always, there will be plenty of indoor and outdoor play, activities, crafts and opportunities to connect with other families.

📅 Monday 29th June
⏰ 10am–11.30am
📍 Wallingford Family Centre

We'd love to see you there! 💛

Please book your free space in advance where possible: https://totstime.eventbrite.co.uk