Family Hubs – Activities Timetable
For general enquiries and bookings help please contact: familynavigators@lbbd.gov.uk
Activities Information
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All Around The World
Singing popular Nursery Rhymes with actions and signing. No need to book, just turn up and sign in.
Antenatal, Postnatal & Midwife Clinics
Antenatal checks to monitor the health of you & your unborn child. Postnatal for new-born baby checks. Booking through your midwife is required, please call: 0300 300 1813
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Babbling Babes
A group for parents/carers and their babies aged 0-18 months. This group gives you special time to play, explore, and communicate with your baby.
Baby Massage
Baby Massage course – helps babies with communication, sleep & digestion. Book via centre.
Babyzone
Drop-in sessions for babies and toddlers (0-4years) and their families. Canteen is open from 12-1:30pm but feel free to also bring your own snacks too. Babyzone website
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Child health clinic
Appointments with your health visiting team will be at regular intervals to discuss your child’s health and development needs. You can also see them at a child health clinic.
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Dads Rock
Playgroup for new and experienced dads, stepdads, grandads, uncles and men with parental responsibility. Mums welcome as well!
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Families Drop-In (SEND)
Limited to those with children with complex medical and/or special educational needs. Please contact at Abbey Children’s Nursery, SENCo Emma Townley to book a time on: 020 8724 1274
Families Together
Parent/ volunteer led group, with variety of fun activities including arts & crafts, puzzles and stories at Thames community centre.
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Introduction To Starting Solids Workshop
Introduction of solid foods begins at around 6 months of age. We recommend you attend one of our workshops once your baby turns 4 months.
Infant Feeding
Get the support you need to breastfeed successfully and the correct information for responsive formula feeding. Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed your baby.
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Lets Get Moving
Allowing children to be curious and engage with their environment and learn through exploration.
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Messy Play
Allowing children to be curious and engage with their environment and learn through exploration.
Mother & Toddler Session
Drop-in session for mother and toddler time at Al Madina Mosque, Northbury Community Hub.
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Nice Bunch
Free meet up sessions for parents/grandparents/ carers/ home educators with children of any age. Come and meet other local people and share time together to explore interests, food, activities, dreams and friendship!
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Parent Led Weighing Session
Drop-in session for mother and toddler time at Al Madina Mosque, Northbury Community Hub.
Perinatal Clinic
Supporting women with mental health problems during pregnancy and up to a year postnatally
Play & Communicate Speech & Language Needs
A one-to-one session with a play and communication worker if you have concerns regarding your child’s play and communication skills. Please book through: BecontreeCommunityHub@lbbd.gov.uk
Peer Support Group
The PSG is exactly what it says it is: a group that offers support from your peers. Facilitated by youth workers with the aim to build resilience, improve physical and emotional wellbeing, increase your understanding in your own emptions and feelings, and how these can effect your mood.
Peep-A-Boo – 0-18 months
Peep-A-Boo sessions will include; Ideas for learning through play, Stories and singing, Signposting, Community family and Shared experiences. Please contact Nikki Price on Nikki.Price@lbbd.gov.uk to book.
Peep – Play and talk sessions – 18months-4years
Peep – play and talk sessions will include; Ideas for learning through play, Stories and singing, Signposting, Community family and Shared experiences. Please contact Nikki Price on Nikki.Price@lbbd.gov.uk to book.
Play session by Cocoon
Fun, supportive and educational community group for families of young children (under 5s)
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SEND Play & Learn
For children with complex needs (0-5years) at Marks Gate Community Hub & Thames Community Hub
Sensory Room
(0-5 years) – come and enjoy sensory equipment. Book via centre.
Stay & Play
Fun session for all the family. All our stay and play are accessible and inclusive.
Story & Rhyme
Fun story time with music and rhyme.
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Tots n Play
A play session for 0-5 years old children at Barking Learning centre.