Special Events
Dads Do @ Flo’s
Saturday, 30 November: 10.30am – 11am
Calling all Dads and male carers. Would you welcome more things to do locally with other Dads and their children? Would you like a space to meet up and to chat about the joys and challenges of being a father right now and in this community? We would like Flo’s to be a welcoming space for fathers and other male carers to support each other. Our feedback is that a regular meet up with some self organised activities and topics for discussion would be welcomed and we would like to set something up starting in the Spring. If you think this is of interest come and chat to us on Saturday 30th at 10.00 before going to our Winter Fayre which includes Santa’s Grotto.
We will meet in Bowling Pavillion behind Flo’s. Get a free cuppa in exchange for your ideas.
Flo’s Fayre and Christmas Grotto
Saturday, 30 November: 11am – 4pm
Come along to Flo’s for a wintery afternoon of a fair, magical wintery trail for children, family friendly Christmas crafts and mulled wine and apple juice!
FAYRE: all day from 11am-4pm
CHILDREN’S WINTER TRAIL: 1pm-4pm
** Table-top sale selling vintage and handmade gift ideas. **
**Magical winter trail around the garden for children**
**Meet father Christmas in his grotto **
**Join the winter fire**
**Make your own Christmas Pomander orange**
**Mulled apple juice and wine**
Grandparents @ Flo’s
Friday, 17 January: 1.30pm – 3pm
A get together for Grandparents to see what’s needed and how Flo’s can help.
We notice there are lots of grandparents using Flo’s – and often picking children up from nursery too. As grandparents ourselves we are keen to find ways in which grandparents can support eachother and their grandchildren too. We want to share the joys, and some challenges, of grandparenting here and now.
We thought we might set up a regular grandparenting space or activities at Flo’s next spring. This meeting is for us to get your input and ideas and to see what interest there is. You are welcome to come on your own or bring your grandchildren. It will be a very informal get together with a warm welcome to all. Annie Davy and Jane Fisher.
Let us know you’re coming.
Courses at Flo’s
OxNest Courses
We are hosting a range of course for educational practioners and parents/child minders. Please see the OxNEST page for full details.
Regular events, groups and classes
Monday:
12:30-2:30pm La Leche League: Please note this group meets monthly – please check their website for details of dates. A group supporting mothers to breastfeed and promote understanding of breast feeding.r
Tuesday:
7:30-9:30pm: Oxford Pregnancy After Loss: A support group that meets meets monthly to offer discussion and support. See website for details: www.OPPALS.org
Wednesday:
1:30-3:30pm Saplings: A group for pregnant women and their families where you will receive antenatal care and support. We offer mindfulness and education sessions covering pregnancy, labour and birth and baby care. We can also help with practical needs such as sourcing baby equipment and applications for benefits and housing needs. Women can being anyone with them that they want (family, friends etc.).
Drop in- no need to book. Please call 07766134023 for more information
12-4pm: Naturehood – Wildlife on your doorstep. Come down to Flo’s cafe for our regular Naturehood drop-in sessions. Learn more about Naturehood and contribute to our map of local wildlife-friendly features. Someone will be on hand every Wednesday to help you discover how easy it is to help wildlife in the Florence Park area. Everybody that signs up at a drop-in session will receive a drinks voucher for Flo’s. Visit www.naturehood.uk to find out more.
Thursday:
4-8pm: Refill & Replenish.From now until Christmas, Flo’s will be open on Thursday evenings offering a chance to shop in the Refill shop and socialise. Alongside the shop, our ‘Craft and Chat’ offers tea, games, craft demo’s and skill-sharing. Please bring along your own craft project and snacks to share.
Friday:
10:30-12pm: Motherkind Café: A drop-in session for parents who are worried about their mental health since having a baby. Find out more here.
**The Children’s Board game group, and the Board game group for adults have both temporarily stopped meeting. If you are interested in either, please get in touch at info@flosoxford.org.uk We have lots of games and would love it if someone from the community were interested in taking this on**
