Toddler & Baby Groups
Our toddler and baby groups are co-ordinated by Godalming Minster, for the community and surrounding area. We hope you will find these morning groups relaxing, enjoyable, a lovely way to start new friendships and find support, as you share your experience of bringing up a young family. For more information on our groups in general please email children@godalmingminster.org or telephone 01483 421267.
Octots
Octots is a toddler group (babies also welcome), running Mondays 10am to 11.30am during term time at Church Street. There are a range of free play toys available, finishing with a singing session. There are also hot drinks for adults.
Please email godalmingparishoctots@gmail.com to ask about joining the waiting list.
ABC Toddler Group (Stay and Play)
We meet every Tuesday morning between 9.30am and 11.15am (Term time) at the Busbridge Old Rectory.
For pre-school babies and children (0-4s).
Come and have a cup of tea or coffee while the children play in a happy and safe environment of the Old Rectory and the Old Rectory garden. Grandparents and nannies welcome too!
Free flow play, craft, play dough, a fruit snack time, finishing with a singing session.
Free parking available on Hambledon Road.
The group is run by Sophia Barnes our 0-4’s Younger Families Pastor, there is no need to register, just turn up, but if you would like any further information, please contact Sophia on: 01483 421267 or by email: sophia.barnes@godalmingminster.org.
Smartots
Smartots meets every Wednesday morning (in term time) from 9am-11am at St Marks Church, Franklyn Road.
For parents and carers of babies and children (0-4’s).
Come along for a warm welcome, tea, coffee, biscuits, and a chat.
Free flow play for the children in the hall at St Marks Church (and the garden in the warmer months).
Craft, play dough, a fruit snack time, finishing with a singing session.
There is no need to book.
Free parking available on Franklyn Road.
Smartots is run by Sophia Barnes our 0-4’s Younger Families Pastor, if you would like any further information, please contact Sophia on: 01483 421267 or by email: sophia.barnes@godalmingminster.org.
Babytots
Babytots runs at Church Street for babies from newborn until they are moving, on Wednesdays from 10am to 11am during termtime. We offer a warm, welcoming space for new mums and dads and their baby to come socialise, play and have a drink made for them. If you would like to come along, please let us know by emailing godalmingparishoctots@gmail.com
Pray & Play
We meet on Friday mornings during termtime from 9am to 11am at the Busbridge Old Rectory.
Pray & Play offers toys and entertainment for your little one, with prayer support and fellowship for parents and carers. For anyone with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.