Bassetlaw Cost of Living - Children and Families

Children and Families

 

Childcare Choices | https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk 

The Childcare Choices website explains all the different subsidised childcare available. 

Play Areas in Bassetlawhttps://www.bcvs.org.uk/bassetlawparks

A list of all the free outdoor play areas in Bassetlaw.

Bassetlaw NCT (National Childbirth Trust) | https://www.nct.org.uk | branch.bassetlaw@nct.org.uk

Your local parent support network.

Playgroups in Bassetlaw | https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk

This website lists all the playgroups in Bassetlaw as well as a varity of other local groups and information.

HAF (Holiday Activity and Food ) https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/haf 

The HAF programme is to support children to eat more healthily and be more active over the school holidays.

From The Heart Charity | https://fthc.org.uk 

The Sleep Charity | www.thesleepcharity.org.uk

 Independent expert voices on sleep issues in the UK

 

 

Libraries

A list of all the libraries in Bassetlaw. Each library has different opening days and times so please check each site for more information.

 

Worksop Library | https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/worksop-library

Retford Library https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/retford-library

Langold Library https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/langold-library

Bircotes Library | https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/bircotes-library

Misterton Library | https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/misterton-library

Tuxford Mobile Library https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/tuxford-library

Carlton-in-Lindrick Library https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/carlton-lindrick-library/

Support for young people and families with children between the ages of 0-18 years.

 

Discounted Public Transport

 

Free Bus Travel 

If you are over 66, or disabled, you can apply for a free bus pass with  Nottinghamshire County Council. Some families may also qualify for free transport to and from school.

Railcards | www.nationalrail.co.uk/tickets-railcards-and-offers/railcards

There are a variety of railcards available that can save you money on your train fares. They all have a fee but if you a regular user they will save you money.