Stay and Play, St Andrews Hartcliffe

We are very sorry to announce that our stay and play is now closed.

We have had so much fun playing, and meeting you all!

We will keep this page open so you can access all the fun play ideas we have shared, and in case any new opportunities pop up.

But for now - happy playing!

Our Stay and Play is back tomorrow! Our theme for this term is 'Transport', starting with TRAINS
We are looking forward to seeing you!

See you on Thursday!
🍒🍓🍎🐞❗️🔴🎈♥️

Stay and play // Thursdays// 9-10:45am // St Andrews Church Hartcliffe// 0-4s // FREE // No booking required

We started our colours with the colour white today!

We played with cotton wool balls and made scrolls to start our new academic year.

We also had our classic story and snack time, plus our songs.

Our swap shop has returned AND we have a new Parent/Carer table to support you and help each other in this wild adventure of raising children!

Plus tea, coffee and snacks for all us adults.

We can’t wait to see you again next week!

Stay and play // Thursdays// 9-10:45am // St Andrews Church Hartcliffe// 0-4s // FREE // No booking required

One week to go!!

Excited to get back to all our old favourite toys and activities, as well as some fresh things we’ve got for this year.

Who’s coming? 🙋‍♀️

Stay and play // Thursdays// 9-10:45am // St Andrews Church Hartcliffe// 0-4s // FREE // No booking required

10 days to go! So excited to see you all again.

Stay and play // Thursdays// 9-10:45am // St Andrews Church Hartcliffe// 0-4s // FREE // No booking required

*** DATE CHANGE ***

Sorry for the change!

Our building is needed for something else on the 7th September so we are going to delay starting back until Thursday 14th September!

We still can’t wait to see you - and would love to hear all your thoughts in our feedback survey.

See our bio for the link.

See our bio for the feedback survey link!

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Maybe no extra ideas in here as such… but some top tips on not having to think of all these things on the spot!

Don’t forget to take a look back at all the play ideas we’ve shared this year (all saved to our Instagram highlights).

If you’ve got older ones, why not do some planning together?

We hope these posts help you have the best summer playing.

Keep it simple.
Enjoy our amazing city.
And have fun making memories together.

For some more ongoing ideas do follow:
bristol


And I’m sure others which you can tag in the comment!

Please do share around on your social media or to anyone who might benefit.

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Getting out and about! Sun cream and sun hats or waterproofs and wellies - getting the kids outside can make a massive difference to your day.

But it’s easy to visit the same place again and again - so here are some ideas of free place to go (not including transport or parking).

Here are some other places you can look for inspiration.

Bristol barkers: https://bristol-barkers.co.uk/

Bristol council parks and estates: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/museums-parks-sports-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-and-estates

Play-parks and spaces: https://visitbristol.co.uk/things-to-do/play-centres-and-playgrounds

Have you found anywhere good? Comment below!

Please do share around on your social media or to anyone who might benefit.

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Here are some Bristol events or places to visit (one off or continuous) happening during the summer plus some top tips on eating out cheaply with kids (which you may have seen already but just in case!).

Are there any other events you have heard about? Do comment below! And check the comments for any more we find post sharing these.

Further information - hopefully they’re simple enough to type out as Instagram doesn’t like to make them links(!):

Hartcliffe City Farm Summer Sessions: https://hartcliffecityfarm.org.uk/events/childrens-summer-activity-sessions/
Windmill Hill City Farm: https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/visit-us/
Unicorn fest: https://theunicornfest.co.uk
Bristol Balloon Fiesta: https://www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk
Chewmoos:
https://www.chewmoos.co.uk
Cribs Causeway: https://www.mallcribbs.com/blog/2023/summer-water-garden/
Reading Challenge: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

Please do share around on your social media or to anyone who might benefit.

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The brilliant are hosting loads of free events over the summer.

Some are drop in, others are pre-book; some are for the whole family, others for specific ages.

Hopefully we haven’t missed any!

Please do share around on your social media or to anyone who might benefit.