The Fig Tree. Inspiring kindness.
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Scroll down this page to read about:
- news and changes to groups
- Card shop information and new stock
- Summer 2025 events
- Information about regular groups
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUB RETURNS THIS FRIDAY (06.06.25) AT 3.30.
We hope you had a good half term. Come this Friday and play, make, read and have fun. ALL WELCOME!
After School Club is term time only.
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CALLING ALL STONEHOUSE BABIES
Bring your Mums, Dads and carers to our Thursday (1.00 – 4.00 pm) Babies group. There are lots of toys for you and a chance for your grown ups to chat and have a cuppa.
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SATURDAY DAD’S GROUP
Saturday at The Fig Tree is the place to be if you are a Dad, Uncle, Grandad or male Carer.
Come between 10.00 -12.00 noon and play with our toys read our books and have a lovely morning.
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CARD SHOP – selling, quite possibly, the best greetings cards and gift wrap in Stonehouse, for every occasion.
The Card Shop is open: Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm and Saturday, 10am – 12 noon.
Every card you buy from The Fig Tree supports our community work .
FATHER’S DAY CARDS NOW IN STOCK!
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK FOR EXAM CARDS ARE AVAILABLE NOW.
We have a new delivery of cards in so do come and have a browse.
Father’s Day Cards are in! (15th June)
So whether you are saying Happy Birthday, Congratulations or Thinking of you, there is a card at the Fig Tree for you and many more….
The Fig Tree is the home for many groups and activities throughout the week. These are FREE to join and include refreshments – though donations are always welcome.
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Some new sessions for Summer 2025.
Maker’s Cafe Tuesday 10th June, 22nd July, 2nd September 7.30-9.00 pm: Bring something you are working on and spend some time with other makers. There will also be small creative projects provided and if you haven’t got something on the go. If you have crafting materials to pass on there will be a stash share.
The Quiet Book Group Tuesday 17th June 2-3.30 am: No set book, no reading to a deadline-just come for a quiet 30 minutes reading and then share a bookish chat and cuppa. There will be a book swapping table, too.
Carer’s Cafe Tuesday 24th June, 2.00 -3.45 am: Come and have a chat and a coffee if you are caring for someone.
The Share Cafe – Wednesday 24th June, 23rd July 10.00 – 11.45 am. A safe, kind, listening space to discuss loss and your journey through grief with people who understand. Refreshments served. Come for the whole session or drop in. All welcome.
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REGULAR EVENTS:
Oasis – Every Monday . 10 – 11 am. Need a place of quiet…..just to sit and soak up the peace? Come and sit a while, listen to gentle music, watch a slide show of beautiful scenes in nature, perhaps light a candle. Stop for 10 mins or stay an hour. We will serve refreshments after 10.30 am, and you are welcome to stay on.
FRONT ROOM -come along with your painting, drawing, knitting, darning…….or whatever you want to do in your Front Room….Meet other people and have a good chat. 2pm – 4pm.
MEETING PLACE- Tuesdays, 10am – 12 noon Come along if you need some Language Support and want to make new freinds.
MEMORY CAFE – the second Wednesday of the month. 10am – 12noon. The next sessions are on 11th June, 9th July, 13th August and10th September.
LET’S MAKE MUSIC! Musical activities for the very young. A time of exploration for you and your child. Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm
TODDLERS – Thursdays. 10am – 12noon
BABIES – Thursdays, 1pm – 3pm – for those with a new baby – an opportunity to meet other new parents.
CRAFT MORNING – Fridays, 10am – 12noon Crafts for all the family. Get creative with your child. No special skills required! Suitable for pre-school children.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB – Every Friday, after school, 3:30 – 4.40. Toys and games for the children, time to chat with other parents.
DADS AND CHILDREN – Saturdays 10am – 12noon. Enjoy games, books and toys in a safe space. July 19th is a TRAINS day – come and meet the large-scale working models.
Where to find us: the Fig Tree is in the middle of Stonehouse High Street – to the left of the Co-op foodstore, opposite Hurn’s hardware and World Guitars. Our post code is GL10 2AN
Please Note: We are really sorry, but our space is too small to accommodate children brought by childminders. Thank you for your understanding. At busy times and for popular sessions we may also need to restrict entry to those who live in the Stonehouse area or have a GL10 postcode.