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Early Years Family Links Parenting Course

At Botley School, Elms Road, Oxford, OX2 9JZ

4 part-course: 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd July, 6:30-8:30pm OR 12:45 – 2:45pm
£20 per person for all sessions (concessions available)

Bringing up children is a difficult and demanding job. Just as … Read the rest “Early Years Family Links Parenting Course”

Baby and Child First Aid course

Know what to do, no matter what happens!

2 hour baby and child first aid course covering:

  • CPR
  • Choking
  • Bumps, Bleeding, Breaks, and Burns
  • Febrile Seizures
  • Meningitis awareness.

We have two different times to choose from at two different venues … Read the rest “Baby and Child First Aid course”

Acorns & Oaks Intergenerational Playgroup

Our Intergenerational Playgroup returns on Wednesday 10th April from 2-3pm, and repeats on every other Wednesday.

Everybody welcome – Suitable for children aged 0-5 years

Entry is free

Location: Chawley Grove, Cumnor Hill, Oxford , OX2 9JZ (All sessions held … Read the rest “Acorns & Oaks Intergenerational Playgroup”

Have your say – what new activities would you like Botley Bridges to offer?

We want your feedback – fill in our survey and tell us what fun and educational support would be most helpful to your family. Read the rest “Have your say – what new activities would you like Botley Bridges to offer?”

Weekly Buggy Walks


Suitable for babies/toddlers in buggies or slings
Meet outside Seacourt Hall on Wednesday mornings at 11am for a free walk lasting approx 1 hour in the local community

Email coordinator@botleybridges.org for more information and to join our WhatsApp group

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Baby Massage course


Suitable for babies aged 0-8 months

West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, OX2 0BT

Monday 19th & 26th February and 4th & 11th March, 1-2pm

£35 for all 4 sessions (concessions available on request, email coordinator@botleybridges.org in confidence)

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Spreading good will in Botley and Cumnor

Once again, local residents spread some Christmas cheer to local families and households.  Local residents donated both money and goods and 108 bags of Christmas goods (gifts and food items) were packed and delivered to households. Many folk volunteered to … Read the rest “Spreading good will in Botley and Cumnor”

Free Buggy Walks in Botley

Starting Wednesday 17th January for 4 weeks.

Meet outside Seacourt Hall at 11AM for a 1 hour buggy walk.

For more information and to book, email active.communities@southandvale.gov.uk

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Christmas Hampers for local families on low income

Botley Bridges Family Support and local food charities are again working together to spread some Christmas cheer to local families in Cumnor, Botley and West Oxford. Last year we distributed over 100 hampers, brimming with a variety of food and … Read the rest “Christmas Hampers for local families on low income”

Baby and Child First Aid courses

We are running first aid courses on two dates: Monday, September 18th, 5-7pm, at Seacourt Hall, and Monday, September 25th, 1-3pm, at West Oxford Community Centre. Learn about CPR, Choking, Bumps, Bleeding, Breaks, Burns, Febrile Seizures & Meningitis awareness.

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