Sure Start Dungannon and Coalisland

Wonder Ones
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Main Office, Dungannon
Range of sensory exploration for children from 18 months to 2 years. The session will provide quality play opportunities with a wide and imaginative range of sensory and age appropriate activities which support positive attachments and promote shared interactions between parents and their babies.

Nurturing Programme 0-3yrs (with Crésche)
2026-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Office, Dungannon
This 11 week parenting programme gives parents the support needed to help manage the big and small issues of family life. The programme covers a range of topics from behaviour management, social skills and self-esteem. An important element of the programme is for parents to understand the importance of caring for yourself, so you can look after those around you. Crèche is available with this programme.

Story & Ryhme - Dungannon
2026-09-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Dungannon Library
Promoting the use of your local library and a love of books, this session helps parents and children bond and have fun whilst learning new stories and rhymes. It enhances speech and language and social skills in all the children who attend. The physical rhymes and songs enhance physical development and imagination for children 0 – 3 years.

Baby Sensory
2026-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Main Office, Dungannon
Baby Sensory is a group designed especially for parents and their babies under 18 months old. The sessions will provide quality play opportunities with a wide and imaginative range of sensory and age appropriate activities which support positive attachments and promote shared interactions between parents and their babies.

Baby Sensory Tetum
2026-09-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Main Office, Dungannon

Forest Adventures - 2-3yrs
2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Dungannon Park
Forest School workshops aimed at children 2 – 3 years. Focusing on physical activity and exploring the senses in a nature based environment. Workshops aimed at both children and parents with a focus on the importance of outdoor plan and appropriate risk taking

Tips for Talking 1-3yrs (with Créche)
2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Main Office, Dungannon
This is a speech, language and communication advice clinic. You can discuss any queries or concerns you might have about your child’s speech and language development with the Speech and Language Therapist who will be able to offer you reassurance, support, advice or signpost you on to a relevant service. This clinic is for children aged 1 to 3 years.

Baby Massage Coalisland
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Coalisland Cornmill
Baby Massage provides a wonderful experience for parents to connect and unwind with their babies whilst learning nurturing touch strokes. Baby massage benefits include secure attachment, supporting your baby’s physical and mental development, providing relief from wind and colic, improving circulation and promoting better sleep. Classes are suitable for babies from birth to 1 year old.

Breastfeeding Support Group
2026-09-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Main Office, Dungannon
The Breastfeeding group is a weekly drop-in group. The group is open to all members and non-members of SureStart, who are breastfeeding or expressing. Antenatal mums are always very welcome. At the group you can get a cuppa, chat with other breastfeeding mums and get your baby weighed. You don’t have to have a problem with breastfeeding to come along to this group, but if you do the group is covered by either a Breastfeeding Counsellor/Midwife or Health Visitor who will be available to offer expert help. Toddlers are welcome too.

Playtime Dungannon
2026-09-24 10:30 - 11:30
Playtime is a unique play programme adopting a Reggio Emilia inspired approach that provides an enriching learning experience for children and their parents. The group helps to build positive relationships through fun, active play opportunities and will support the all-round development of your child. This group is aimed at children 18 months – 3 years.

Brincaderia
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Main Office, Dungannon
This group is designed for our East Timorese families. This group ensures that your child will have the very best play experience, improving their language and communication, fine and gross motor skills and social and emotional development. It also gives you quality time to spend engaging with your child, or children. This group is suitable for children 18 months to 3 years.

Chatter Matters (TimeSlots)
2026-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Main Office, Dungannon
This is a monthly speech, language and communication advice clinic. You can discuss any queries or concerns you might have about your child’s speech and language development with the Speech and Language Therapist who will be able to offer you reassurance, support, advice or signpost you on to a relevant service. This clinic is for children aged 18 months to 3 years and you need to book your appointment in advance.

Chatter Matters SLT Clinic
2026-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Main Office, Dungannon

Story & Rhyme - Coalisland
2026-09-29 10:30 - 11:00 | Coalisland Library

Nature Artists
2026-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Dungannon Park
