Crafty Tales (Crawlers-2yrs) – Teddington
2025-11-05 14:15 - 14:45 (Europe/London) | Sunflower Children’s Centre, Strathmore Road, Teddington, TW11 8UH, United Kingdom
The Sunflower Childrens Centre
Strathmore Road, Teddington, TW11 8UH
TERM-TIME ONLY
2.15: Music/Signing (crawlers – 24m – class is aimed at children with locomotive skills )
£4.50 donation – Free play passes available; for these and all other enquiries, please contact the Sunflower Centre directly on 07734 228 468.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL via the Crafty Tales QR Code
This can be found in the paper Summer Programme, available in all Children’s Centres
or on the Richmond Children’s Centres Facebook Page – Summer Programme
or via the links in our Instagram and Facebook bios
AFC Richmond 1-2s registration
OPEN TO RICHMOND BOROUGH RESIDENTS REGISTERED AT ANY CHILDRENS CENTRE
In classes for 12-24m (Interactive Toddler Music), the focus now moves to encouraging your child to practise skills for themselves rather than you, as a parent, modelling them. These sessions are for movers; join in with the Hello Song, meet Boo-Boo the puppet, jump and dance around to the interactive songs, play with the hands-on musical instruments (all cleaned before the class!), chase the bubbles and the twirly lights, finish by signing our Goodbye song. And – best of all – they don’t get trampled by older children!

http://www.craftytales.co.uk/classes.htm

Junior Youth Club (9-11yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Castlenau Communiy Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AQ, United Kingdom
For children in years 5 and 6. Providing a mix of team games, cooking, arts and crafts and the occasional Play Station challenges! Delivered by members of our Youth Team and supported by young volunteers. The session is free and made possible by the support of The Richmond Parish Lands Charity. TERM TIME ONLY.
https://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/groups/junior-youth-club/

Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play – Barnes
2025-11-06 09:30 - 16:45, 2025-11-11 09:30 - 16:45 | Rose House, 70 Barnes High Street, Barnes, SW13 9LD, United Kingdom
Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play.

Tuesday / Wednesday Drop & Play at 9.30-11.35am
Thursday Stay, Play & Sing at 3.45-4.45pm

Children will have the chance to express themselves freely using songs, rhymes, musical instruments and various different props. As well as giving children the opportunity to burn off all that excess energy, dancing around and making lots of wonderful music.

£10.00 per session

Classes are drop in and pay as you go but please remember to check that the session you wish to attend is running. You can book here.

https://www.pennypoppinsmusic.co.uk

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-06 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Cheeky Chops Play Cafe, 37-39 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LP, United Kingdom
A family-run play café designed to provide a quality experience for the whole family – with modern, stimulating and challenging play for children aged 0-5 years as well as a clean and comfortable café area for adults serving high quality coffee and cakes.
There are three play sessions available to book on weekdays and two on a Saturday morning. Each session allows 90 minutes for families to enjoy the play facilities as well as the food and drink on offer, while the 30 minutes in between will give staff the opportunity to clean and tidy the facilities to ensure that we provide the best possible customer experience.
The maximum capacity for each slot is 25 children. They encourage you to book online as places for each session fill up fast. If you arrive without a booking you can pay to enter at the front desk, but only if there are spaces available for that session. You can book via the link below.
Prices
0-6 months – FREE
7-11 month – £5.50
1+ years – £9.00
​Adults – FREE
Session Times
Monday – Friday
Slot 1: 9.30am – 11am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 3pm (stay for 90 minutes at any time within these times)
Slot 3: 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday Mornings
Slot 1: 9am – 10.30am
Slot 2: 11am – 12.30am
https://www.cheekychopsplaycafe.co.uk

Reading Fairy (1-4yrs) – East Twickenham
2025-11-06 09:45 - 11:25 | ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2AR, United Kingdom
A musical adventure that will have your little ones singing, playing and bopping along to some very catchy beats. From classic, much-loved nursery rhymes to modern children’s songs with interactive elements, expect tunes about pirates, a hungry boa constrictor, sleeping bunnies and more. During the class there will be live music from the guitar, djembe, a tiny steel drum and occasionally ukulele.
9:45 AM – 10:25 AM: 12 months to 2 years 5 months
10:45 AM – 11:25 AM: 2 years to 4 years
Pre-Booked single sessions area available in classes with spaces. £13.50 per session (please check Facebook & Instagram for spaces or contact Kayleight on 07729 699361). Classes are £10.60 per session when booked as a termly block.
https://www.readingfairy.com/isleworth/home

Ways To Play Today (4m-4yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | United Reform Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA, United Kingdom
Ways To Play Today classes are designed for babies and toddlers from sitting to pre-school stages to be able to explore and have fun and of course, learn through their play adventures! Through a range of fun sensory and messy play activities based on a changing weekly theme, as well as gross and fine motor play and of course, stories and songs, your little one will develop loads of skills to last a lifetime while having a tonne of fun.
Thursdays are in Twickenham at the United Reformed Church on the Green.
Little Learners is at 10.00am for first steps up to preschoolers (50 mins)
Busy Babies is at 11.10am for sitting to crawling babies (50 mins)
£12/session or a discount available for booking the term.
https://bookwhen.com/waystoplaytoday

Baby Sensory (0-13m) – Twickenham
2025-11-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Heatham House, Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Suitable from newborn to 13 months
Baby Sensory provides ideas for creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music in simple practical ways that can be easily repeated at home. They also use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early speech and language skills, and sensory signing activities to help you and your baby communicate from birth.
Classes are usually booked by the term but PAYG/Drop in is also possible where available @ £13 per session. Please text 07494036282 for availability.
https://www.babysensory.com/isleworth/home

Community Children's Club (4-8yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Castlenau Communiy Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AQ, United Kingdom
For children in school years Reception to Year 2 (Thursday), and Years 3-4 (Tuesday) offering different play opportunities,sports, art, crafts and games. These sessions are FREE. TERM TIME ONLY.
The Community Children’s Club is made possible via funding from the Richmond Parish Lands Charity.
https://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/groups/community-childrens-club/

Parent & Toddler Group – Barn Church, North Sheen
2025-11-07 09:15 - 11:00 | Barn Church, 41 Atwood Avenue, Kew, TW9 4HF, United Kingdom
Parent & Toddler Group at the Barn!
Sessions during term time:

Fridays 9.15-11.00

Huge range of toys, craft and activities and drinks and fruit etc. is available for everyone.
Childminders and nannies very welcome
For more information, contact Lisa: 07852 278663
http://barnchurchkew.uk/parents-toddler-group/

Little Castles Stay & Play (0-5yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Castlenau Communiy Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AQ, United Kingdom
Stay and play sessions on term time Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for parents, grandparents and carers of 0–5 year olds. The large, sunny hall is full of toys, ride-ons, slides, trampolines, dressing up, colouring, books and art activities There is a dedicated area with mats and toys suitable for babies and very young children.
Doesn’t run every Friday – please check their website using the link below for latest information.
It’s a great way to relax with a drink (please take a travel mug) and make friends whilst your child plays in a safe environment. They offer a discount for siblings or on a discretionary basis for families on income support.
https://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/groups/little-castles/

Reading Fairy (10m-4yrs) – Whitton
2025-11-07 09:30 - 12:25 | Whitton Youth Zone, 1 Britannia Lane, Whitton, TW2 7JX
A musical adventure that will have your little ones singing, playing and bopping along to some very catchy beats. From classic, much-loved nursery rhymes to modern children’s songs with interactive elements, expect tunes about pirates, a hungry boa constrictor, sleeping bunnies and more. During the class there will be live music from the guitar, djembe, a tiny steel drum and occasionally ukulele.
9:30 AM – 10:10 AM: 10 months to 2 years 5 months
10:30 AM – 11:10 PM: 2 years to 3 years 8 months
11:45 PM – 12:25 PM: 3 years to 4 years 5 months
Pre-Booked single sessions area available in classes with spaces. £13.50 per session (please check Facebook & Instagram for spaces or contact Kayleight on 07729 699361). Classes are £10.60 per session when booked as a termly block.
https://www.readingfairy.com/isleworth/home

Ways To Play Today (4m-4yrs) – Teddington
2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | St Peter & St Paul Church Hall, 4 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8PB, United Kingdom
Ways To Play Today classes are designed for babies and toddlers from sitting to pre-school stages to be able to explore and have fun and of course, learn through their play adventures! Through a range of fun sensory and messy play activities based on a changing weekly theme, as well as gross and fine motor play and of course, stories and songs, your little one will develop loads of skills to last a lifetime while having a tonne of fun.
Fridays are in Teddington at the Peter and Paul Centre.
Little Learners is at 10.00am for first steps up to preschoolers (50 mins)
Busy Babies is at 11.10am for sitting to crawling babies (50 mins)
£12/session or a discount available for booking the term.
https://bookwhen.com/waystoplaytoday

Barnes Farmers Market
2025-11-08 08:30 - 14:00 | Essex House Surgery, Station Road (opposite the pond), Barnes, SW13 0LW
A Food Lover’s Haven…
Barnes farmers Market is one of the oldest farmers markets in London situated in the picturesque town of Barnes (the village of London).
Essex House Surgery, Barnes, London.
Everything from award winning organic and free range meats, fresh fish, fruit and veg, fine bakery products, luxury cheeses and homemade apple juices to name but a few of the offerings available each week.
https://www.facebook.com/freshwholsomefoods/

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-09 09:00 - 12:30 | Cheeky Chops Play Cafe, 37-39 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LP, United Kingdom
A family-run play café designed to provide a quality experience for the whole family – with modern, stimulating and challenging play for children aged 0-5 years as well as a clean and comfortable café area for adults serving high quality coffee and cakes.
There are three play sessions available to book on weekdays and two on a Saturday morning. Each session allows 90 minutes for families to enjoy the play facilities as well as the food and drink on offer, while the 30 minutes in between will give staff the opportunity to clean and tidy the facilities to ensure that we provide the best possible customer experience.
The maximum capacity for each slot is 25 children. They encourage you to book online as places for each session fill up fast. If you arrive without a booking you can pay to enter at the front desk, but only if there are spaces available for that session. You can book via the link below.
Prices
0-6 months – FREE
7-11 months – £5.50
1+ years – £9.00
​Adults – FREE
Session Times
Monday – Friday
Slot 1: 9.30am – 11am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 3pm (stay for 90 minutes at any time within these times)
Slot 3: 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday Mornings
Slot 1: 9am – 10.30am
Slot 2: 11am – 12.30am
https://www.cheekychopsplaycafe.co.uk

Twickenhma Farmers Market
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Holly Road Car Park, Holly Road, Twickenham, TW1 4HF
Twickenham has a wonderful community atmosphere, as befits this long-established farmers’ market. Shoppers not only get to catch up with their friends and neighbours, the stall holders are old friends too. Some of the stars of the market include Grant at Lee House Farm for his organic eggs and meat, March House Farm rare breed meat, unpasteurised milk and cream (and beef) from Midgham Farm, great vegetables from Manor Farm, free range poultry from Laycroft, plus pies, cakes, bread, pasta and much more.
Root veg in January, wild garlic in March, asparagus and strawberries in May, peas in June, cherries in July, apples and plums from August, corn in September, game in October, celery in November, turkeys in December!
Please take your own bags and food containers to market to save using new plastic. Help to REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/twickenham/

Duck Pond Market – Richmond
2025-11-08 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 10:30 - 16:00 | Heron Square, Heron Square, Richmond, TW9 1EP
ARTISAN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
ALL WEEKEND, EVERY WEEKEND
11AM-4:30PM SUMMER
10:30AM-4PM WINTER

In the centre of Richmond, tucked between Hill Street, Bridge Street and the riverside is the elegant Heron Square, home to Richmond Duck Pond Markets every weekend since 2010.
On sunny days the atmosphere is amazing, the riverside is packed with people, all enjoying the beautiful setting right on the Thames! You can rent a bike, a row boat or take a cruise down to Hampton Court or Kingston. People-watching is a favourite pastime in Richmond, and you’re almost certain to get some celeb spotting in if you keep your eyes peeled!

https://duckpondmarket.com/richmond

The Motherload Reset Retreat – Richmond
2025-11-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Harbour Hotel, 152-158 Richmond Hill, Richmond, TW10 6RP
An exclusive reset for modern motherhood – with transformative coaching, energising Pilates and tailored nutrition insights to restore your balance and redefine your direction – aimed at helping mums navigate this huge identity shift and find clarity.
Organised by Bloom Studio Pilates.
https://www.bloomstudiopilates.com/communityevents

The Ark Playgroup – Hampton Hill
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | St James’s Church, 46 St James's Road, Hampton Hill, TW12 1DQ, United Kingdom
St James’s Ark is a playgroup for carers and under fives which is Christian based and non-educational. It is an important Christian outreach to the children and adults alike. It takes place in church on Monday mornings during term time from 10am – 12 noon. The group provides a fun morning for the children and a chance for the adults to chat with friends old and new in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There is a large regular clientele, some occasional visitors and new people are always welcome. About twenty five children usually attend per week with a maximum of thirty families being accommodated. As there is a limit to the number of people come early to avoid disappointment. The cost is £3 each week for the first child, £1 for any others. Any surplus money is donated to one of St James’s charities.
There are two separate play areas, for babies and toddlers, with lots of toys and equipment, much of it donated. There is an art and craft table and Coryn goes in twice a term to do a flower-based activity. Later in the morning the children can take part in singing and action rhymes and listen to a story. Refreshments for both adults and children are available at no extra cost throughout the morning with Fairtrade goods being used. There is access to the toilets in the west porch. There is always a fun filled Christmas Party and a picnic in Bushy Park on the last session before the summer holidays.
https://www.stjames-hamptonhill.org.uk/children/the-ark/

Ways To Play Today (4m-4yrs) – Richmond
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | St John The Divine, Kew Road (by Richmond Circus), Richmond, TW9 2NA
Ways To Play Today classes are designed for babies and toddlers from sitting to pre-school stages to be able to explore and have fun and of course, learn through their play adventures! Through a range of fun sensory and messy play activities based on a changing weekly theme, as well as gross and fine motor play and of course, stories and songs, your little one will develop loads of skills to last a lifetime while having a tonne of fun.
Mondays we are in Richmond at St John the Divine Church.
Little Learners is at 10.00am for first steps up to preschoolers (50 mins)
Busy Babies is at 11.10am for sitting to crawling babies (50 mins)
£12/session or a discount available for booking the term.
https://bookwhen.com/waystoplaytoday

Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz – St Margarets
2025-11-10 12:00 - 14:30 | The Turk’s Head, 28 Winchester Road, St Margarets, TW1 1LF
‘Bring Your Baby Pub Quizzes’ are fun, brain-stimulating daytime parent socials.
Quizzes take a slower pace than traditional ones. The organisers understand juggling a ‘baby brain’ with baby distractions!
There are two breaks to feed, change and chat, and questions are always repeated.
Settle in with the picture round from 12pm, with a further five quiz rounds (including general knowledge, music, connection and themed) starting at 12.30pm until 2.30pm. Don’t panic if you’re a bit late – questions are repeated.
A lunch menu including vegan and gluten-free options is available.
Baby change and high chairs are provided, plus there is a now-legendary mobile baby change with Gilded Bird wedge change mats and sanitary items so you don’t need to leave the quiz to change baby!
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places include items such as fizz, luxury chocolate boxes and beauty boxes.
Complimentary sweet treats for each table (sealed in packaging).
https://bringyourbaby.org/book-a-quiz

Crafty Tales (0-2yrs) – Ham
2025-11-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Ham Children’s Centre, Ashburnham Road, Ham, TW10 7BG, United Kingdom
Ham Children’s Centre:
Ashburnham Road, Richmond TW10 7BG
TERM-TIME ONLY
9.30: Baby Music/Signing 0-11m
10.30: Toddler Music/Signing 12-24m
£4.50 donation (payable online at time of booking)
Free passes available; for these and all other enquiries, please contact Ham Children’s Centre directly on 020 8734 3400.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL via the Crafty Tales QR Code
This can be found in the paper Summer programme, available at all Children’s Centres
or on the Richmond Children’s Centres Facebook Page – Summer Programme.
or via the links in our Instagram and Facebook bios
AFC Richmond 0-12 months registration
AFC Richmond 1-2s registration
OPEN TO RICHMOND BOROUGH RESIDENTS REGISTERED AT ANY CHILDREN’S CENTRE.
In classes for 0-12m (Baby Music & Development), learn WHY we sing, laugh and sign with our children – yes, believe it or not IT IS A SCIENCE! Introduce your baby to the Hello song, meet Boo-Boo the puppet, and have fun with musical instruments, bubbles, twirly lights, and fully interactive songs. Children are dexterous before they are verbal, so simple BSL will be incorporated for early communication alongside full explanations of the neuroscience behind what you are doing with your baby as you go along.
In classes for 12-24m (Interactive Toddler Music), the focus now moves to encouraging your child to practise skills for themselves rather than you, as a parent, modelling them. These sessions are for movers; join in with the Hello Song, meet Boo-Boo the puppet, jump and dance around to the interactive songs, play with the hands-on musical instruments (all cleaned before the class!), chase the bubbles and the twirly lights, finish by signing our Goodbye song. And – best of all – they don’t get trampled by older children!

http://www.craftytales.co.uk/classes.htm

Baby Sensory (0-13m) – Whitton
2025-11-11 09:45 - 15:30 | Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton, TW2 7BZ, United Kingdom
