Groups & Activities

Are you looking for a way to connect with like-minded families and your community? Our groups provide an excellent opportunity for families and children to share their experiences and build up a local support network.

All sessions are held at YMCA Horley Young People and Family Centre, The Old Fire Station, Albert Road, Horley, RH6 7JA (unless otherwise stated).

To find out more about any of our groups or services, please call us on 01293 775777.

Child Health Drop-in
Alternate Mondays | 09:15- 11:30

Drop-in session for baby weigh-in & for advice. For next dates visit http://childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk/service-venues/horley-ymca

Café Milk
Mondays | 10:00–12:00 (term-time)

Relaxed café style breastfeeding drop-in. Antenatal mums, partners welcome too. Skilled, evidence-based support with infant feeding from an NCT breastfeeding counsellor and peer supporters.
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Horley Youth Club
Mondays | 15:30–17:00 (term-time)

Free youth club in Horley! Our Monday session is our junior youth club for young people in school years 6-9. Chill out with friends or make new ones while enjoying film nights, games, crafts, cooking, listening to music, PlayStation and much more!

See our Horley Youth Club page for more information

Beatz music session (neuro-diversity)
Mondays | 17:00-18:30 & 18:30-20:30 (term-time)

Music project for young people aged 11-16 who have neuro-diversity, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, and want to meet and make music with similar young people. Call Steve Tait on 07523 331810 or email steve.tait@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk.

Rainbow Group
Tuesdays | 10:30-12:00 (term-time)

Drop-in play session for families with children under five with additional needs. An opportunity to meet other parents and get advice from an Early Support Keyworker.

Rainbow Group is also starting a group for children with medical complex needs taking place on the first Tuesday of each month 12:30-14:00 (term time).

Contact reigatebansteadfamilycentre@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk or call 01293 775777 to find out more.

The Be You Club!
Tuesdays | 15:15-16:45
A calm, safe environment including a range of activities and games for families with children aged 5–11 years promoting wellbeing and confidence. Siblings welcome. Includes a toasted snack and drink.

Cost: £1 donation. Please note the Be You! Club is currently on hold but we are running a waiting list. Please call 01293 775777 for further information.

Playtime
Wednesdays | 10:00–11:30 (term-time)

An invite-only play session run together with HomeStart East Surrey for parents/carers with children aged 0-5 years old. Families can be referred for one of the following reasons:

• Social isolation
• Mental health and Wellbeing
• Enhancing child play opportunities
• Support with play and child development
• Bonding and attachment

Cost: £1 donation. Please call 01293 775777 to book a place or to refer a family

Little Sensory Stars
Wednesdays | 13:15-14:00

5-week course suitable for non-mobile babies. A great opportunity for parents and babies to learn more about the benefits of baby sensory. During the 5-week course, our Early Years Senior Practitioner, Victoria, will take you and your baby on a fun and interactive journey discovering baby massage (clothed), yoga moves and sensory techniques. Each week this interactive session will have a different theme.

The sessions are designed to help babies develop their vestibular systems, visual development and fine & gross motor skills.If you feel you would benefit from this group, please speak to your health professional or a member of staff at the centre, so they can request a place for you.

Suggested donation | £1 per week (5-week course)

Contact reigatebansteadfamilycentre@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk or call 01293 775777 to book a place or to refer a family.

Citizen’s Advice
Thursdays | 09:30-12:15

Free appointments with a friendly advisor to get support with many issues incl. relationship breakdown, benefits, housing, power of attorney, work, debt and consumer issues. Call the centre on 01293 775777 to book.

Play and Learn
Thursdays | 10:00-11:30 (term-time)

For parents/carers and their 3–5-year-old children to prepare for school readiness. Each week there will be a fun theme for children to prepare them for school readiness and an adult topic discussion including potty training, getting rid of dummy, sleep & behaviour etc.

Suggested donation £1 per week (5-week course). Contact reigatebansteadfamilycentre@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk or call 01293 775777 to book a place or to refer a family.

Small Talk
Thursdays | 13:15-14:15 (term-time)

This fun, interactive 5-week course is for parents/carers and children aged 3-5 years who need additional support with speech & language and listening attention skills. Our Early Years Senior Practitioner, Victoria, will help parents find new ways to support their child in a small calm environment.

Suggested donation £1 per week (5-week course). Contact reigatebansteadfamilycentre@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk or call 01293 775777 to book a place or to refer a family.

Beatz music session (emotional wellbeing)
Thursdays | 16:00-20:15 (term-time)

16:00-18:00 (Vocal and music production session)
18:15-20:15 (Music performance and production session)

Music project for young people aged 11-16 needing support with emotional wellbeing and mental health, who want to meet and make music with similar young people. Call Steve Tait on 07523 331810 or email steve.tait@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk.

WAVES (Wellbeing Awareness and Voice for East Surrey)
Thursdays | 15:45-17:15 (term-time)

For young people aged 13–19 who are experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health needs. To find out more or join, email ella.sowton@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk or call 07300 862430.

Horley Youth Club
Fridays | 15:00–17:00 (term-time)

Free youth club in Horley! Our Friday session is our senior youth club for young people in school years 9-11. Chill out with friends or make new ones while enjoying film nights, games, crafts, cooking, listening to music, PlayStation and much more!

See our Horley Youth Club page for more information

For more information on groups or activities, please contact us.

YMCA Horley Young People and Family Centre, The Old Fire Station, Albert Road, Horley, RH6 7JA

T 01293 775777
E reigatebansteadfamilycentre@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

Opening hours
Monday-Friday | 09:00-17:00