From Work Skills Industry Visits for job-seeking parents to tailored Let’s Talk sessions for babies and young children, we have a range of different events for parents and children under 4.
Some events are restricted to those living in the A Better Start Southend areas. Details are available in the booking information provided.
You can check whether or not you live in A Better Start Southend area click here.
For information of other events and activities on offer in Southend, please go to www.livewellsouthend.com
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Feel Good Fridays with YourFamily ABSS Parent, Family and Community Hub |
Every Friday 12.00pm-2.00pm |
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Learn and discover the value of self-care and how important and beneficial this is for parents’ well-being. Get ideas and resources to take home to be able to implement self-care at home. Address: 29-31 Alexandra Street Southend-on-Sea SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
YourFamily Play and Learn Hamstel Family Centre, SS2 4PQ |
24th June 1st July 8th July 15th July 9:15am-11:15am |
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Join us for a group that provides a wonderful opportunity for children to Address: Hamstel Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4PQ |
All welcome |
Families Growing Together Growing Together Shoeburyness |
Every Monday 9:30-15:30 |
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Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families! Address: 254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9RY |
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Cuppa and Chat ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Monday 9:30-11:30 |
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Drop-in playgroup session. The YourFamily team are on hand to provide information or help with family issues. Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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Bump to Breast Weekly Group YMCA Eco Hub |
Every Monday 10:00-12:00 |
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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information. Address: YMCA Eco Hub, 2a St John’s Road, SS0 7JZ |
All welcome |
Mindful Mums ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Monday 13:00-15:00 |
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A six-week group course to boost mental wellbeing. Delivered by Specialist Health Visitors for Perinatal Health. Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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Bump to Breast Weekly Group ABSS Community Hub |
Every Tuesday 10:00-12:00 |
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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information. Address: ABSS Community Hub at SAVS on Alexandra Street, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
Chaos and Calm ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Tuesday 13:00-14:30 |
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Twinkle's playroom! Chaos and Calm weekly drop-in session for children with a disability under the age of two. Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
HENRY Healthy Families programme Online |
Every Tuesday 26th April - 14th June 19:30-20:30 |
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The HENRY programme is completely FREE to join for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 4 years old who live in one of the A Better Start Southend wards. |
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Bump to Breast Weekly Group St Mark’s Church |
Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 |
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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information. Address: St Mark’s Church on the corner of Hamlet Road and Princes Street, SS1 1QA |
All welcome |
Bump to Breast Weekly Group Trust Links Growing Together Community Gardens |
Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 |
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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information. Address: Trust Links Growing Together Community Gardens on Elm Road in Shoebury SS3 9RY |
All welcome |
Bump to Breast - Weekly Walk Cliff Gardens Westcliff |
Every Wednesday 10:00-11:00 |
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Join us for a walk along the beautiful Cliff Gardens and back again - weather permitting! we'll wait outside the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre between 10-10.20am, and then set off on the walk. |
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HENRY Healthy Families programme Cambridge Rd Family Centre |
Every Monday 27th April - 29th June 10:00-12:00 |
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The HENRY programme is completely FREE to join for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 4 years old who live in one of the A Better Start Southend wards. Address: 40-42 Cambridge Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EB |
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Umbilical Chords Southend YMCA Eco Hub |
Every Wednesday & Thursday (term time) 12:30-14:00 |
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Making music with your baby is a great way to help develop their brain and language skills, as well as offering a unique and fun bonding experience for you and your little one. Address: Southend YMCA Eco Hub, 2A St John's Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, SS0 7JZ |
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Parenting Solo Pip's Playroom |
Every Wednesday 13:00-14:30 |
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Are you a single or solo parent? Join us for a chat and some support from fellow parents in the same boat. Address: Pip's Playroom, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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Chaos and Calm ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Thursday 9:00-12:00 |
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Chaos and Calm weekly drop-in session for children with a disability under the age of two. Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
Bump to Breast Weekly Group Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road |
Every Thursday 10:00-12:00 |
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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information. Address: Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road (round the side in ‘The Living Room’) SS1 2PT |
All welcome |
HENRY Healthy Families programme Centre Place Family Centre |
Every Monday 28th April - 30th June 12:30-14:30 |
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The HENRY programme is completely FREE to join for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 4 years old who live in one of the A Better Start Southend wards. Address: Prospect Cl, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2JD |
All welcome |
Families Growing Together Growing Together Westcliff |
Every Friday 9:30-15:30 |
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Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families! Address: Growing Together Westcliff, 47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AG |
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HENRY Healthy Teeth workshop ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Tuesday 19th April 12:30-:14:30 |
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Having healthy teeth is important for young children’s development and wellbeing. |
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Work Skills Nursing and Midwifery Park Inn Hotel |
Wednesday 20th April 10:00-11:30 |
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Interested in a career in Nursing or Midwifery? This taster session will help you to find out whether or not nursing or midwifery is for you and explore the different qualifying routes into the professions. |
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Tea & Tots Hub 151 |
Wednesday 20th April (Every 3rd Wednesday of the month) 10:00 |
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Join us for a warm drink and enjoy having a catch-up with friends old and new. We will be on hand to entertain your little ones, giving you time to chat with other parents and peruse the Southend Storysacks library. Address: 151 West Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9EF |
All welcome |
Tea & Tots The HAVENS Community Hub |
Saturday 23rd April (Every 4th Saturday of the month) 10:30 |
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Join us for a warm drink and enjoy having a catch-up with friends old and new. We will be on hand to entertain your little ones, giving you time to chat with other parents and peruse the Southend Storysacks library. Address: 138-140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on sea, Essex, SS0 7LW |
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Work Skills First Aid course with NHS speaker Park Inn Hotel |
Wednesday 4th May 10:00-12:00 |
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Feel more confident to help your child if they get into trouble. Address: Church Road Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AL |
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Coffee Morning, Family Support Team for Social Communication Needs ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Friday 6th May (first Friday of every month) 10:00-12:00 |
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Monthly coffee morning sessions for support for families whose child is on the multidisciplinary waiting list or has a recent diagnosis related to concerns around communication, interaction and/or imaginative play. Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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Tea & Tots SAVS – ABSS Community Hub |
Wednesday 4th May (Every first Wed of month) 13:00 |
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Join us for a warm drink and enjoy having a catch-up with friends old and new. We will be on hand to entertain your little ones, giving you time to chat with other parents and peruse the Southend Storysacks library. Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
Tea & Tots The Plaza Centre |
Tuesday 10th May (Every 2nd Tuesday of the month) 10:00 |
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Join us for a warm drink and enjoy having a catch-up with friends old and new. We will be on hand to entertain your little ones, giving you time to chat with other parents and peruse the Southend Storysacks library. Address: Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road (round the side in ‘The Living Room’) SS1 2PT |
All welcome |
Work Skills - Job search and Filling in the application forms Park Inn Hotel |
Wednesday 18th May 10:00-11:30 |
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A Work Skills event to support the process of job searching and filling in application forms. Address: Church Road Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AL |
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HENRY Healthy Families Programme Friars Family Centre |
Monday's 25th April to 27th June 12:30-14:30 |
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The HENRY programme is completely FREE to join for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 4 years old who live in one of the A Better Start Southend wards. Address: Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XX |
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HENRY Healthy Families Programme Summercourt Family Centre |
26th April to 21st June 12:30-14:30 |
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The HENRY programme is completely FREE to join for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 4 years old who live in one of the A Better Start Southend wards. Address: Summercourt Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AU |
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HENRY Family Support Group - Fussy Eating Drop In Sessions at Pip’s Room SAVS |
Wednesday 25th May 13:00 – 14:30 |
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As parents we want our children to eat well – and to enjoy mealtimes together. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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HENRY Family Support Group - Fussy Eating Drop In Sessions at Pip’s Room SAVS |
Wednesday 22nd June 13:00-14:30 |
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As parents we want our children to eat well – and to enjoy mealtimes together. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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HENRY Family Support Group - Understanding Children’s Behaviour Drop In Sessions at Pip’s Room SAVS |
Wednesday 6th July 13:00-14:30 |
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This workshop helps to build parents and carers’ understanding of the effect of feelings on behaviour and the link between feelings and needs, to increase their understanding of the importance of listening to children and develop their knowledge of empathy. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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HENRY Family Support Group - Healthy Teeth Drop In Sessions at Pip’s Room SAVS |
Wednesday 13th July 13:00 – 14:30 |
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A workshop focussing on the importance of oral health for children, how parents can have a positive impact on their children's teeth development. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
For information of other events and activities on offer in Southend, please go to www.livewellsouthend.com
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