Light is a pre and postnatal peer support charity based in Sheffield covering all of South Yorkshire. Light peer support groups provide a much needed cuppa along with a friendly, safe, supportive, judgement-free environment for mums to share their thoughts and feels. There are plenty of toys and stimulation for babies up to 2 years too. The groups are run by peer support workers who all have lived experience of perinatal mental health issues.
Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm @ Bentley Family Hub, Bentley, The Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 0NP
Thursdays 1pm – 2pm @ Moorends Family Hub, 161 Marshland Road, Moorends, Doncaster, DN8 4SB
Fridays 9.30am – 11am @ Rossington Family Hub, Grantham Street, New Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0TA
For more information or to book a place, email [email protected] or call 0114 438 896
Join us for lots of fun with your littles.
We have lots of toys, tuff tray, weekly crafts, fun outside when the weather is nice plus snacks, baked goods and drinks for children and their grown ups.
Tickets can be pre-booked here.
Free feeding support is available during this session via our Breastfeeding Counsellor and Peer Supporters. If you would like to speak to our Breastfeeding Counsellor outisde of this session please email [email protected]
A delightful morning with hands-on activities for toddlers. For ages 1-4 years.
📅Monday – Friday, 10am – 12pm, term time only
☎️01302 304620
📍Astrabound, Unit 6 Crompton Road Business Park, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, DN2 4PA
A safe, friendly environment to bring your toddler and make new friends over a cuppa. Babies up to one year are free. Children 1-4 years £3.50.
📅Mondays & Fridays 9.15am – 11.15am
☎️07717 754280
📍Barnburgh Village Hall, Church Lane, Barnburgh, Doncaster, DN5 7HN
Playgroup for children aged 0 – 5 years. Sessions are free but a voluntary £1 donation for refreshments is appreciated. Term time only.
📅Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am at Norton Community Hall / Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am at Campsall Village Hall
The Family Hubs provide a range of free/low cost activities for little ones. You can see their latest timetables on our Family Hubs page here.
A voluntary run group for parents, grandparents & carers to bring their littles ones to explore and play. The group is suitable from birth to age 4 years. Free to attend.
📅Fridays 9.30am – 11am (term-time only)
📍Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall, Somerton Drive, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, DN7 6NQ
Free play & fun, bible stories and songs, plus tea, coffee and snacks! This group is open to everyone in the community and is completely FREE of charge.
📅Fridays 9am – 11am, term time
📍Kirk Sandall & Edenthorpe Church Hall, Queen Mary Crescent (off Brecks Lane), Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1BY
A magical morning of play, stories and songs. Both sides of the Cauldron will be open exclusively for the session. Tea and coffee, biscuits, and toddler snacks included. Booking not essential but if we are full then we will priories those who have pre-booked. £5 per child and £2 for each additional child.
📅Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 11.30am, Sheffield term time only
☎️ 0114 2662859
📍 The Steel Cauldron, 3 Spooner Road, Sheffield, S10 5BL
Pre-school toddler mornings. Messy play, crafts and role play elements. For ages 1 – 4 years. Included in standard entry price.
📅Monday – Friday, 10.30am – 11.30am
☎️0114 2218804
📍Medieval Mayhem, Toledo Works, Neepsend Lane, Sheffield, S3 8AW
A relaxed and enjoyable session designed for little adventurers and their grown-ups. Perfect for children under 5, this is a wonderful opportunity to let their imaginations run wild while you enjoy a bit of downtime.
📅Monday – Friday 10am – 12pm
📍Milestone Ranch, 99 Akeferry Rd, Graizelound, Haxey, Doncaster, DN9 2NF
Monthly sensory play sessions, featuring a new theme each week, along with singing and plenty of hands-on activities. Perfect for children under 5. No booking required and sessions are free with a museum ticket.
📅Monthly, on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1pm – 3pm – check their website for dates and themes
☎️0114 2491 999
📍National Emergency Services Museum, The Old Police/Fire Station, West Bar, Sheffield, S3 8PT
Playful and fun weekly sessions for 0 – 5s and their grown ups. Have fun with experienced artists using music, dance and drama activities. Drop in.
📅Fridays, 10.30am – 11.30am
☎️01302 341662
📍The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DR
