Playgroups provide parents and carers with the opportunity to meet new people, gain support and exchange parenting ideas. They allow babies, toddlers and preschoolers to socialise as they play and learn together. All playgroups are different but the emphasis is on fun and friendship.
A number of playgroups are operated by community groups within the Shire.
APSLEY ALLIGATORS Day: Tuesdays Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Venue: The Apsley Primary School Cost: $2 per family per session Contact: Keryn Smith | 0427 710 205 Details: The Apsley Alligators is a play and learning group for pre-school aged children run by expert facilitator Keryn Smith. Everyone is welcome with no bookings necessary. Please bring a healthy fruit snack in a container, a water bottle, a hat, and a travel mug if parent wants tea/coffee.
EDENHOPE PLAYGROUP Day: Mondays (school terms only) beginning Monday 24th April 2017 Time: 10:00 am – 12.00 pm Venue: Edenhope Kindergarten, 52 Langford Street, Edenhope Cost: $2 per family per session Contact: Sally Iredell | 0419 158 997 Details: Please bring your own morning tea.
GOROKE PLAYGROUP Day: Fridays (school terms only) Time: 10:30 am – 12.00 pm Venue: Goroke Kindergarten, Compston Street, Goroke Cost: $2 per family per session Contact: Lisa Gillard, Playgroup Facilitator | 0456 836 390 or Tracey Bone | 0408 471 324 Details: Please bring a piece of fruit to share. (Please be aware we request fruit only due to allergies)
KANIVA PLAYGROUP Day: Thursdays (during school terms). Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Venue: Kaniva Kindergarten (childcare/playgroup room), 25 Baker St, Kaniva Cost: $1 per child, per session (members); or $2 per child per session (non-members). Children under 12 months are free. Membership $30 per year or $10 per term. Contact Jenni Goodwin | 0410 403 391 Details: Rhyme Time session at the Kaniva Library starts at 10am, with Playgroup starting at 10:30am next door in the childcare room.
Catherine Hurley Early Years Coordinator PO Box 201, Edenhope VIC 3318 Phone: 03 5392 7700 Email: earlyyears@westwimmera.vic.gov.au