Kids & Teens Stuff.

If you are anxious or worried about anything, feel bullied, or have problems at homes and need someone to talk to, staff at Childline are there for you. Calls are free of charge and lines are open 24hrs per day.  

    Weekly story time sessions.  Fridays 10.30 start (term time only). Gainsborough Library.  Cobden Street DN21 2NG. Tel  01522 782010 for more details.

Baby and toddler group Tuesdays 9-10.30am  at St George’s Primary School, Lindsey Close. No charge and free refreshments for toddlers and mums and dads. Term time only.  Contact Heather Hartley 01427 612553.

Toddler Group for 0-4yr olds with parent or carer.  Every Weds 10am - 11.30am during term time. Plenty of indoor and outdoor activities.  50p per family.  GAPA (Gainsborough Adventure Playground), Riseholme Rd. Tel 01427 617165. 

Hi-Fives to all toddlers and parents.  The Hope Church will be opening up their weekly Hi5 café for you! Have a snack, or lunch and a play. Friday mornings 10.30an – 1.30pm (Term time only). For more details visit https://www.hopechurchgainsborough.co.uk  

 Mini Messy Church Wednesdays 10.00 – 11.30am at St George’s Church. £1 per family includes food and craft. (School term time only). Contact Rev Liz Johnson 07798 914596 for more details. **Please note currently full - but names are being taken on a waiting list.

Singing, dancing and fun for early learners. Thursdays 11.15-11.35am.  Free sessions held at Gainsborough Library.

Messy Play sessions Fridays 10.45am - 11.30am. Gainsborough Library. Term Time Only.  Free. 

Great opportunity. Join the Street Cricket group and learn new skills and make new friends.  Thursdays  5pm - 6pm at West Lindsey Leisure Centre. Free  and all equipment provided.  Phone Justin 07554 432092.

Youth Club at Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Primary School 5yrs - 11yrs 5pm - 6.30pm. Loads of activities both indoors and outdoors. Free.

Dance classes aged 5 - 8 yrs. Run by Wright Way Sports. Every  Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm.        Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Free.

Performing Arts classes  5 - 8 yrs. Run by Wright Way Sports. Every  Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm.        Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Free.

Dance classes aged 9 - 12yrs. Run by Wright Way Sports. Every Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm.        Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Free.

Performing Arts classes  9 - 12 yrs. Run by Wright Way Sports. Every  Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm.        Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Free.

For girls aged 5yrs - 11 years. Every Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm.        Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Free.

Football sessions ages 7yrs - 9yrs. Thursdays. 6pm - 7pm.        Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Free.

Football sessions ages 10yrs - 13yrs. Thursdays. 7pm - 8pm.        Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Free.

Dodgeball. Ages 8yrs -12rs. Mondays 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Benjamin Adlard School Sports Hall. Tel Brad 7432 587894. Free.

Football - Turn Up and Play. Ages 6yrs -9yrs. Mondays 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Benjamin Adlard School MUGA. Tel Brad 7432 587894. Free.

Football - Turn Up and Play. Ages 10yrs - 12yrs. Mondays 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Benjamin Adlard School MUGA. Tel Brad 7432 587894. Free.

Gainsborough RAF Air Cadets for ages 12-17yrs. Based at 170 Ropery Road, Gainsborough.  For more information  email  adj.203@rafac.mod.gov.uk 

For girls aged 10-14 years. Every Thursday at 7 pm for 1hr 30m. Part of the Girl Guides Association.  For more details visit https://www.girlguiding.org.uk  

Talent Development Centre. Football sessions for girls 11yrs - 16yrs. Mondays 7pm - 8pm. All abilities welcome. £4 per session.  Gainsborough Trinity Foundation based at The Venue, Roses Sports Field, North Warren Rd. For more information visit https://gainsboroughtrinityfoundation.com

Run by Gainsborough Trinity Foundation.  Football Kickabout - Football for youngsters aged 12-16 and of all skill levels , led by football coaches. Kids will be able to learn fundamental movement and football skills. Free for everyone, no advance registration needed. IMPORTANT - Appropriate footwear is necessary to be allowed on the football field.

Youth Club at Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane.  Secondary 11-16yrs 6.30pm - 8pm. Loads of activities both indoors and outdoors. Free.

Run by The Bearded Fishermen, The Youth Cafe is for 11-16 year olds. Chill out and enjoy x-box, games, crafts,  music plus loads of other activities. 20 Market Place. Free.

Youth Club. Ages 11yrs - 16yrs. Wednesdays 5pm -  6.30pm. The Venue, Roses Sports Field, North Warren Rd. Free to join in the fun!

  Free Youth Club. A great opportunity to meet new friends, play games and join in with fun activities. "We can also offer confidential advice and support if you have any problems you would like to talk about". Ages 11 - 16 yrs.  Fridays 4pm - 5.30pm. West Lindsey Leisure Centre. Free.

The Hope Church Youth Club meets on Thursdays at 7pm - 8pm.  Ages 11-18. "Join us for fun, games, snacks and Jesus!" Hope Church, Station Approach (behind Marshall's Yard). Just turn up or phone  07712 725554 for more details. 

Are you aged 14+? Then think about joining Connexions 4 Youth.  There are plenty of activities for you to get involved in and make new friends along the way too. Find out more by contacting Casey on 07940 402644.

The Performing Arts Club St Johns (PACS) is a club for young people aged 12-25 and meets for rehearsals at the Connexions Hub, 6-8 Church Street on Monday evenings from 7-9pm. The club regularly performs throughout the year at local venues. For more details visit   www.performingartsclubstjohns.co.uk or telephone 01427 372170 or 01427 678695.

Skating sessions.  4pm - 5.30pm. £4 per session plus £1 skate hire. West Lindsey Leisure Centre. Phone 01427 615169 for more information and to book.