CARD SHOP – selling the best greetings cards and gift wrap 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 .
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.
TV-FREE EVENINGS are back! Three evenings to meet new people – enjoy making and creating together, and above all, laughing together. Thursdays, 2nd, 9th & 16th March, 7.30pm
A Good Way To Go: Thursday 23rd March, 7.30 – 9pm. An evening for everyone who is thinking about planning a funeral, their own or for someone else. Led by Su who brings over 20 years of experience on the topic, this is an easy opportunity to think about the choices that are available. There will be drinks and cakes, and also smiles. Please reserve your place by calling into The Fig Tree or by using the contact page from this website. No charge to attend.
Let’s Get Cooking: Come and enjoy learning to cook all kinds of simple, delicious food with an experienced chef. On Tuesday 9th May, 4pm – 4:45pm come and meet Nick the chef and decide what you would like to cook on the following three Tuesdays. [16th, 23rd & 30th May, 3pm] Booking is essential: either call in to the Fig Tree or use the ‘contact us’ link from this website. No charge to attend, or for ingredients.
Everyone at The Fig Tree wants to say an enormous ‘Thank you’ to all who contributed to our 24 hour appeal for nappies, blankets, baby formula, shoes and coats. They are scheduled to arrive in Turkey on Sunday 12th February.
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 11am, 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. Next meeting on 11th January – 10am – 12noon.
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 skills required! Suitable for pre-school children.
After School Every Friday, after school, 3:30 – 4.40. Toys and games for the children, time to chat with other parents. [Term-time only]
DADS AND CHILDREN – Saturdays 10am – 12noon. Enjoy games, books and toys in a safe space. On October 22nd we will be having large-scale model trains.
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.