Activities at Gillingham
Free Family Fun Day Summer in Dorset Holiday activities and food (HAF) event
Activities include:
- bouncy castle and Didi cars
- crafts, games and sports
- family swimming at 2pm and 3pm. Limited spaces, book on arrival. Under 8's must be accompanied in the pool
Free children's lunch with a HAF code. Visit Summer in Dorset to check if you qualify or if you’ve forgotten your code number.
Day: Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: Riversmeet, Gillingham SP8 4HX
Learning Together for under 5's
A play-based group focusing on social interaction and school readiness, including language and speech development. Drop in.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Venue: Gillingham Library
Baby and Me
A baby’s first year is full of adventures and challenges. Meet other parents and babies and over 6 weeks, learn practical ideas to support you and your baby to feel confident. No need to book, just drop in.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:30pm to 3pm
Venue: Gillingham Library
Contact us
Some dates may change at short notice so please check before attending. If you have any questions you can email us.
Foodbanks in the North Dorset area
Find foodbanks in North Dorset:
You can find an up to date list of foodbanks on the Help and Kindness website.
Contacts
If you're worried about the immediate safety of a child or young person contact us:
North Dorset locality
Email: northlocality@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukTel: 01258474036
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