Carrington Community Play Group

04/09/2026

🌼 Carrington Community Playgroup is back! 🌼

After the summer break, our playgroup sessions start again on Thursday 10th September. We’d love to see our regular families and welcome anyone who is new to the area or looking for a local activity with their little one. 🧸

👶 For children aged 0–3
📅 Thursday mornings during school term-time
🕤 9:30 – 11:30 am
📍 St John’s Church, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP.
💷 £3 per family, including a drink and snack.

Come along for a morning of play, exploring and making friends. Parents and carers can enjoy a cuppa and a chat. ☕️

🎵 We also finish the session with our singalong!

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 10th September! 🌈

20/07/2026

15/07/2026

Last Playgroup Before the Summer Break! 🌞🏖

Join us on Thursday the 16th of July, from 9:30 – 11:30, at St John's Church, Carrington for our final playgroup session before the summer holidays.

Come along for a fun morning of play, toys, a cuppa and a chat, finishing with our usual singalong session. It's a lovely chance to catch up with friends before we take our summer break. 🎵🧸

👶 Suitable for children aged 0–4
🪙 Just £3 per family (includes light refreshments). ☕️🍪🍓

Thank you to all the parents, carers and children who have supported our playgroup throughout the year. We'd also like to say a big thank you to our wonderful volunteers, whose time, enthusiasm and hard work make the playgroup possible each week. ❤️

🌼 We'll be back on Thursday the 10th of September and look forward to welcoming everyone again after the break.

Have a wonderful summer! ☀️

09/07/2026

🌟 Support Carrington Community Playgroup at the Carrington Farmers' Market! 🌟

Come and visit us on Sunday 12th July, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, at St John's Church Grounds, Mansfield Road, Carrington, NG5 2DP.

We'll have a table raising funds for our volunteer-run playgroup, with children's items for sale. Come along, say hello, and see if you can find a bargain while supporting a local community group! 🧸📚

We're also collecting donations of children's toys and books.

We're looking for:
🧸 Children's toys.
📚 Children's books.
✨ Clean and in good condition.

Donation drop-off dates:
📍 St John's Church, Carrington
📅 Friday 10th July.
📅 Thursday 16th July.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our playgroup. Every donation and purchase helps us provide an affordable, friendly space for local families with young children. 💛

24/06/2026

☀️ Looking for a local activity and a cool place to spend a summer morning with your little one? ☀️

Join us at Carrington Community Playgroup on:

📅 Thursday 25th June

🕤 9:30 – 11:30 am

📍 St John's Church, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP. Room 2 downstairs.

With the hot weather we're having, our church hall is a lovely cool space for little ones to play and explore while parents and carers enjoy a cuppa and a chat. 🧸☕️

👶 Suitable for children aged 0–4.
🎵 Singalong session at the end of each playgroup.
🪙 Just £3 per family (includes light refreshments). ☕️🍪

Whether you're a regular or joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you! 🌞🌞

04/06/2026

🌼 Carrington Community Playgroup is open today! 🌼

Come and join us for a friendly morning of play, conversation, and community. ☕🧸

🕤 9:30 – 11:30 am.

📍 St John's Church, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2.

💷 £3 per family (includes light refreshments).

Our friendly playgroup is perfect for children aged 0–4, with plenty of toys to enjoy, while parents and carers can relax with a cuppa and a chat. We finish the morning with a fun singalong session. 🎵

Whether you're a regular or thinking of visiting for the first time, we'd love to see you. See you this morning! 👶❤️

25/05/2026

🌞 Wishing all our families a lovely Half-Term break!

Please note that Carrington Community Playgroup will be closed on Thursday the 28th of May and will re-open on Thursday the 4th of June. 👶🧸

📍 St John’s Church, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP.

🕤 9:30 – 11:30 am.

💷 £3 per family.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for more play, chats, and singalong fun! 🎵🌼❤️

21/05/2026

🌟 Carrington Community Playgroup is open today! 🌟

🕤 Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30 am

📍 St John’s Church, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP💷 £3 per family (includes light refreshments).

A friendly, welcoming playgroup for children aged 0–4, with toys, playtime, chats, and a singalong at the end. 🎵🧸

📅 Half-term notice:The playgroup will be closed on Thursday 28th May.

We’d love to see you this morning! 💛

15/05/2026

🌼 Carrington Community Playgroup 🌼

Join us for our next playgroup session on Thursday 21st May, from 9:30 – 11:30 am at St John’s Church, Carrington! 👶🧸

A warm and welcoming space for children aged 0–4 to play, explore, and make friends, while parents and carers enjoy a cuppa and a chat ☕💛 We finish each session with a cheerful singalong. 🎵

🪙 £3 per family (includes light refreshments). 🍇🍓

🧸👕 Our playgroup volunteers are currently taking donations of:• Toys suitable for ages 0–3 (no small parts)• Children’s clothes for ages 0–2• Clean items in good condition.

📅 Half-term notice:The playgroup will be closed on Thursday 28th May and will reopen on Thursday 4th June.

Thank you for supporting our volunteer-run playgroup! 😊 🌈

22/04/2026

🌼🌞 Spring mornings at Carrington Community Playgroup! 🌞🌼

Looking for activities for your little ones in the Sherwood area? Come and join us at our friendly playgroup, just a short distance from Sherwood high street.🌿

📍 St John’s in Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP.

🕤 Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 (term-time).

✨ Next session: Thursday the 23rd of April.

A lovely, relaxed setting for children aged 0–4 years to play, explore, and make friends. Parents and carers can enjoy a cuppa and a chat while little ones enjoy toys, activities, and a safe space to be themselves. 👶🧸

🎵 We finish each session with a cheerful singalong, bringing everyone together to end the morning on a happy note.

💷 £3 per family (includes light refreshments). ☕️🍪

👉 A parent or carer stays with their child.

Pop along and enjoy a bright spring morning with us! 🌸✨.