service
Free
Achieving for Children (AfC) supports children and young people from birth to 25 years old. We work on behalf of Kingston Council.
What is this service?
Background
Kingston WelCare is a parenting Charity based at The Parents’ Place in North Kingston (Canbury Park Road). We provide a variety of activities and support services to help local families:
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Monday Mums: A peer-support craft group
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Weekly Stay and Play: Fun sessions for parents and children
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Storystorks: Weekly interactive storytelling
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School Holiday Activities: A program to keep kids engaged during breaks
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Lunch Clubs: A chance to socialize and enjoy a meal
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Well-being Workshops: Held throughout the year
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Parent Volunteering: Opportunities with training included
All programmes are subsidised to make sure they are accessible for young families. For more information contact [email protected].
Our Venue
WelCare House is family-friendly, featuring:
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A beautiful garden
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A kitchen and café area
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Large and small meeting rooms
Venue Rental
WelCare House is available for hire on evenings, Fridays, and weekends at affordable rates.
Good to know
- Cost: Prices vary from 50p to £5 for a family day out. Further cost information
- Getting here: Kingston WelCare is a 5 minute walk from Kingston rail station and the Cromwell rd bus station. There is limited meter parking in the surrounding streets.
- Signing up: Many of our activities are drop-ins so no registration is required. You can also book an appointment to find out more about a particular activity.
- Keeping updated: Once a parent accesses our services , you will be asked to register with us. This will allow us to keep you updated on new activities.
What people say
I found WelCare last year and I wish we had found it earlier! WelCare's so welcoming, it's like a second home
