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Busy Bee Centre
Busy Bee Family Centre
55-67 Honeysuckle Close
Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DD
Tel: 01685 385047
Email: busybeefamilycentre@hotmail.co.uk
The Busy Bee Action Group is a constituted group made up of local residents. They meet monthly to discuss and oversee the management, sustainability and activities held at the centre.
Examples of some of the activities and groups that take place at the centre are listed below:
- After School Clubs
- Cooking Course
- Craft Group
- Family History Course
- Computer Group
- Stop Smoking Support Group
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Coffee Morning
All are invited to join in the activities. Come and tell us what activities/groups you would like to see at the centre. We welcome all ideas and suggestions.
Come join our Cookery Course on Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.30am.
Join Busy Bee Community Computer Club on Mondays & Fridays 10.00 – 12.00 Open to all Adults – Free of charge.
Group on an educational visit to St Fagans
After school clubs run at the Busy Bee Family Centre four evenings a week as follows:
| Day |
Age Group |
Time |
| Tuesday |
3yrs – 5yrs |
16:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday |
6yrs – 9yrs |
16:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday |
9yrs – 12yrs |
15:30 – 16:30 |
| Thursday |
Family Group |
16:30 – 18:00 |
The children enjoy many different activities including arts & crafts, cooking, computing & visiting speakers. The activities often follow a theme such as Space, People Who Help Us & Pirates. The children are given a healthy snack during their group session.
If you would like your child to join the after school club please pop into the centre or call us on 01685 385047.
Parachute games in the park
Exploring their local history
Fancy Dress Disco
Practising First Aid
Family Group
Family Group
63 children visted Santa at the Busy Bee
BUSY BEE FAMILY CENTRE – PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES
| Day |
A.M. |
P.M. |
Early Evenings |
| Monday |
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS 10.00am - 12noon An opportunity for adults to improve their literacy, numeracy and computers skills. |
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| Tuesday |
BASIC COOKING 9.30am - 11.30am Learn how to make nutritious and tasty meals on a budget. |
CREDIT UNION COLLECTION POINT 11.30am – 12.30pm A safe and secure way to save.
JOB CLUB Search for jobs on line and view the latest vacancies. |
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB 4.00pm - 6.00pm (3-5YRS) |
| Wednesday |
FAMILY/LOCAL HISTORY 10.00am - 12.00noon Come along and compile your family tree or find out more about your local area. |
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUB 4.00pm - 6.00pm (6-9 YRS) |
| Thursday |
INCREDIBLE YEARS (WEBSTER STRATTON) 9.30am - 11.30am Parenting programme for parents of children aged two – eight years.
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COFFEE AFTERNOON Come and meet new friends and enjoy a cup of coffee (all proceeds pay for children’s activities and trips at the centre). |
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB 3.30pm - 4.30pm (9-12YRS) FAMILY GROUP 4.30pm - 6.00pm |
| Friday |
“SPEAKEASY” COURSE 9.30am - 11.30am A course for parents to help them to talk to their children about sex and relationships.
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS 10.00am - 12.00noon An opportunity for adults to improve their literacy, numeracy and computers skills. |
CRAFT GROUP 12.30pm - 2.30pm Explore your creative side by learning a variety of new crafts e.g. Egg Decoration, Card Making etc. |
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Family Group
Due to popular demand, a family group will be held at the centre every Thursday 4.30pm – 6.00pm from November 3rd. All families are welcome, come and meet new friends and enjoy a coffee and a chat.
Holiday club runs at the Family Centre during the school summer holidays and the half term holidays.
The clubs run on Monday-Thursday each week.
Times for groups are as follows:
Ages 3 – 8 10.00am – 12.00pm
Aged 9 – 12 12.00pm – 2.00pm
If you would like your child to attend holiday club please pop into the centre or phone on 385047.
For more information please ring Liz or Amanda on 01685 385047 or pop into the centre.
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