Charnwood Forest Nursery

30/09/2026

Our Best Start In Life team are hosting a number of drop-in groups across the county to help parents and carers of children from birth - 5 years gain confidence in managing and understanding their child's behaviour and development.
In Charnwood we have sessions at Mountfields Family Hub, Squirrel Way, LE11 3GE.
Check out the poster for full details.

24/09/2026

Its Harvest time!

To help our community, we are running a Harvest Donation Drive. From tomorrow until 30th September , please send your child to Nursery with any spare non-perishable items you can manage, such as:
Tinned soup, fruit, or vegetables Dried pasta and rice Jars of sauces Toiletries.
Thank you for helping us teach the children the power of gratitude and giving back!

On the morning of 30th September some of our children will be taking the donation's down to our local church and joining in with some harvest celebrations!

17/09/2026

https://loughborougharea.foodbank.org.uk/

How to get help
If you need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow.

The most important step is to get a foodbank voucher.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis. Agencies we work with include: Citizens Advice, housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social services and some local charities.

1. Get in touch with us.
If you call or email our foodbank we can talk through your situation and put you in touch with a relevant local agency.

2. Arrange a visit to the referral agency.
They will discuss your situation and supply you with a foodbank voucher where appropriate.

If you can’t afford food, you can call 0808 2082138 (freephone) to speak to a trained and independent Citizens Advice agent (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm). Please note this number is for people who do not have enough money for food – if you are a local organisation or charity that works with people who might need the food bank, please contact us directly.

Alternatively, please call 01509 649605 to speak to Citizens Advice Charnwood who will be able to issue you with a food bank voucher if necessary.

3. Bring your foodbank voucher to your nearest foodbank centre.
You can find a list of our local centres and opening times here. When you arrive, we’ll welcome you with a warm drink and our trained volunteers will chat with you about your situation. We’ll also discuss any dietary needs you may have and exchange your foodbank voucher for a parcel of three days of emergency food. We’ll also help to support you in any other ways that we can. Most of our foodbank centres offer a cafe style environment and our aim is to provide non-judgemental support at the point of crisis.

If you have any further questions our FAQ’s page may help, or feel free to give us a call.

Gorse Covert Community Association Limited
Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Dr, Loughborough LE11 4RZ, UK

We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger?

17/09/2026

Healthy lunchbox ideas :)

17/09/2026

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes/
Toddlers and pre-school children grow and develop quickly! It's an important time to make sure they are eating well to get all the energy and nutrients they need.
Please see below some healthy lunchbox ideas! :)

Simple, tasty recipes and tips for hassle-free healthier packed lunches.

14/09/2026

https://www.familyhubsleicestershire.org.uk/whats-on/wriggly-readers-loughborough-0

Fun, informal sessions where babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and rhymes in a welcoming environment. An opportunity for families to meet and make friends.

14/09/2026

https://www.familyhubsleicestershire.org.uk/whats-on/mountfields-little-companions-stay-and-play

Join us (during termtime) for stories, songs, crafts and play for your little ones. Meet new people and have fun.

14/09/2026

Venue address;
Shelthorpe Family Hub
Beacon Academy
Woodthorpe Road
Loughborough
LE11 2NF
United Kingdom

The Community Fridge is a food waste reduction project. FREE FOOD - EVERYONE WELCOME
Weekly on Monday to Friday, 10:30 - 11:30am
Next two sessions are-
Monday 14 Sep 2026
Tuesday 15 Sep 2026

Time
10:00 - 12:00
Cost Free
Venue
Shelthorpe Family Hub
Booking required No

11/09/2026

https://youtu.be/5XApX3qIC8g

Check out our video about including all children in our setting by
Leicestershire County Council.
:)

03/09/2026

Its very important that ALL children are equipped for the day! Please please can all children have the correct items in there bags 🎒

Please read poster below for them items to make sure your child has everything!
The Weather changes allot and we just love messy play... so if we just have everything in the bag then we dont have to worry!!

(Forest school items can stop at nursery so please leave puddle suits, wellies and even a forest school coat if u wish)

Please lable all items
Thank you in advance
Nursery team
❤️