Groups & Activities

Although we aim to keep the information on this page up - to - date, we cannot guarantee it is accurate. Please contact us if you are aware of any alterations we need to make or new groups we can add.

Baby and Toddler groups

There are many baby and toddler groups in the Stroud area. There is a very comprehensive list on  http://toddlealonginstroud.wordpress.com

The PATA website lists those who are members of PATA (Playgroup and Toddler association). Contact PATA for further details.  www.pataglos.org.uk.

We will list groups individually as they are recommended by Tiddlywinks families.

Amberley Toddlers - Parish rooms, Amberley Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 - 11.30

Chalford Hill Toddler Group - Methodist Hall. Midway, Chalford Hill. Wednesdays 10 - 11.30

Eastington Toddlers, Methodist Church Eastington, 10 - 11.45

time4tots -  Kings Stanley Thursday 10 - 12

Leonard Stanley Toddler Group - Leonard Stanley village Hall - friendly atmosphere, plenty of ride on toys

Sticky Fingers - Randwick village Hall, Friday Mornings. Friendly, well run toddler group.

Rodborough Toddler Group - The Old Endowed School, Church Place, Rodborough. Thursday 10 - 12

Rugby Rascals - Stroud Rugby Club, Frome Hall Park Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 -12

Stonehouse  - Goldfish  Stonehouse Baptist Church10 - 11.30 Fridays, term time

Stroud -  "Coffee and Kids"  Mondays at Stroud Baptist Church Hall In Union Street, Stroud (opposite the Farmers' Market). . 10am - 12 noon. Soft drinks and biscuits provided as well as a play area, crafts and story time.

Uplands toddler group, every term time Friday 1-3pm at Uplands Playgroup, Thompson Road, Stroud, GL5 1TE
Craft activities, outdoor play, lots of toys and a snack. Only ?2 per family

Whitminster Little Tigers 9.30 - 11.30

Child Friendly Church Activities

1 2 3 Toddler group, St Albans Church, Parliament Street, Stroud. Thursday mornings

Little Angels, Nailsworth - toddler friendly service on a Friday morning starting at 9.45 at St George?s Church  with simple songs, a story a few prayers followed by refreshments and a chance to play or talk. Anyone is welcome to come with their baby or child

Most of the Anglican churches around Stroud run a 'Messy Church', similar to Activate but times and dates vary. Please contact your local church to find out more details

Other groups and activitie

Bounce and Rhyme - Stroud library - Monday 10.30 - 11am http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries/baby-bounce-and-rhyme

Mess around sessions for pre-schoolers http://www.facebook.com/messaroundsouthgloucestershire?ref=hl

Story time - Stroud Library - Tuesday, 2-2.30pm http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries/story-time

Stroud Woodcraft Folk. Lots of outdoor activities for all ages. Woodchips group for under 6's http://www.stroudwoodcraft.org.uk/

Babelbabies a multilingual music group, with sessions for babies (from birth - walking), bambinos (toddlers and pre-schoolers) and an after-school session, on Monday afternoons at OPENhouse, next to Star Anise on Gloucester Street. We sing songs and read stories in different languages from around the world. http://www.babelbabies.com

Splash Dance Children's ballet classes from 2 years. www.splashdance.co.uk