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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ABSS Families Growing Together Growing Together Shoeburyness |
Every Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm |
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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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YourFamily Cuppa and Chat ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Monday 9:30 - 11:30am |
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Weekly drop-in support and playgroup session. Free tea, coffee, cereal and toast. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
ABSS Bump to Breast Weekly Group YMCA Eco Hub |
Every Monday *11th December - Christmas Crafts* 10:00am -12:00pm |
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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 |
YourFamily Messy Mondays Centre Place Family Centre |
Every Monday 1:00 - 2:00pm |
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Watch your little one enjoy the freedom of using messy play materials in any way they like to encourage them to learn on their own. Address: Prospect Close, Southend SS1 2JD |
All welcome |
ABSS Umbilical Chords Southend YMCA Eco Hub |
Every Monday & Wednesday (term time) 12:15 - 1:45pm (music starts at 12:30pm) |
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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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ABSS Mini Milks ABSS Parent and Community Hub |
Every Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Bump to Breast Breastfeeding support and sensory playgroup (drop in session) Address: 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
ABSS Mother & Baby Yoga Labyrinth House |
Every Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30pm |
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Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal Address: 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT |
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ABSS Parent & Toddler Yoga Labyrinth House |
Every Tuesday 1:45 - 2:30pm |
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Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal Address: 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT |
All welcome |
Young Parents’ Group ABSS Community Hub |
Every Tuesday 1:00 – 2:30pm |
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Drop in ante and post-natal group for parents who are 21 and under Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
ABSS Chaos and Calm Twinkles Sensory Session ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Tuesday * Please note, no Chaos & Calm session during the school holidays 1:00 - 2:30pm |
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Booking required: admin@chaosandcalm.org - Twinkle's playroom! Chaos and Calm for children with a disability (for children born since Oct 2019) Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
ABSS Families Growing Together Kursaal Centre Place Family Centre |
Every Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00pm |
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Share the joy of creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families. Address: Centre Place Family Centre, Prospect Close, SS1 2JD |
All welcome |
YourFamily Shoebury Ark Shoebury Ark |
Every Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00pm |
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Free freshly cooked meals, plus tinned/packet food and children's clothing for sale at very low cost Address: Friar's Baptist Church,Eagle Way, Shoeburyness, SS3 9RJ |
All welcome |
ABSS Mindful Mums Sunshine Stay and Plays Labyrinth House Wellbeing Hub |
Every Tuesday and Wednesday Tuesdays - 9:00 - 12:00pm (art session 11:00-11:45 am) Wednesdays - 9:00 - 11:30am (art session 10:30-11:15am). Wednesday sessions are supported by the YourFamily team |
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For children aged 4 and under and their parents / carers. Expressive arts sessions, bookable slots with early years professionals. Tea and snacks. Address: Labyrinth House, 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff on Sea,SS0 9PT |
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ABSS Parent Champion Day ABSS Parent & Community Hub |
Every Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm |
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A group for our ABSS Parent Champions to meet with the ABSS Engagement Team and plan ABSS events Address: 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW |
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YourFamily Family Storehouse Coleman Street Community Centre |
Every Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am |
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Family Storehouse is a referral service only. Speak to one of the YourFamily team for details or email YourFamily@eyalliance.org.uk Address: Coleman Street, Southend, SS2 5AW |
All welcome |
ABSS Bump to Breast Weekly Group Trust Links Growing Together Community Gardens |
Every Wednesday *13th December - Mini Christmas Photo Session* 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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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 9RZ |
All welcome |
ABSS Tiny Tots Time - Ironworks Ironworks Southend |
Every Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm |
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Weekly drop-in baby & toddler group. Soft play, toys, arts & crafts, social & chat. Address: 90, The High Street, Southend, SS1 1JN |
All welcome |
ABSS Pregnancy Yoga Labyrinth House |
Every Thursday 9:30 - 10:30am |
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Suitable for second trimester onwards. Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal Address: 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT |
All welcome |
ABSS Chaos and Calm Sparkles sensory story sessions ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Thursday *Please note no Chaos and Calm sessions during the school holidays* 10:00-10:45 am and 11:00-11:45 am |
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Booking required: For children with disabilities up to the age of 4 . Booking required - contact admin@chaosandcalm.org Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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ABSS Bump to Breast Weekly Group Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road |
Every Thursday 10:00am -12:00pm |
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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 |
YourFamily Cluny Hub Toddler Club St Luke's Community Hub |
Every Thursday 10:00 - 11:15am |
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A free session aimed at 0 - 4 years, covering a range of activities including messy play to support your child's development. Address: 1 - 3 Cluny Square, Southend on sea, SS2 4AF |
All welcome |
YourFamily One Love Little Love Baby Bank Holybrook Site |
Launching 23rd November 2023 and then every Thursday Two Sessions:- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for parents with no accompanying children 1:00 - 2:00 pm for parents with accompanying children |
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Providing support and essential items, including clothing, to families in need. Address: Holybrook Site, Carnarvon Road, SS2 6LR |
All welcome |
ABSS Families Growing Together Growing Together Westcliff |
Every Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm |
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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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Bibs & Bobs Summercourt Family Centre |
Last Friday of every month 9:30am - 2:00pm |
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This is a project based on donations of new and used children's items. Address: Summercourt road, Westcliff, SS0 7AU |
All welcome |
ABSS Coffee Morning, Family Support Team for Social Communication Needs ABSS Parent Community Hub |
First Friday of every month 9:30 -11:30am |
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Booking required: 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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ABSS Bump to Breast Cliffs Pavilion Cafe |
Last Friday of the month 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Cuppa and a chat get together. Address: Station Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7RA |
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ABSS Families Growing Together Dads Group Growing Together Shoeburyness & Westcliff (alternating weekly) |
Every Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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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, SS3 9RY. |
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YourFamily Feel Good Friday ABSS Hub |
Six week course beginning Friday 03 November (registration now closed) 12:30 - 2:30pm |
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Explore ways to increase your self-care at times of feeling tired, isolated or overwhelmed. Open to expectant parents /parents of children 0-4 living in Southend. Address: 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW |
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ABSS Bump to Breast Festive Lunch YMCA Eco Hub |
Friday 08 December 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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A chance for families to meet, chat & celebrate with some buffet food. Families can come anytime between 11-12. Partners, grandparents and older siblings welcome too. Address: 2a St John's Rd, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ |
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Community Winter Celebration The Park Inn Hotel |
Saturday 9th December 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
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This event is about celebrating a small part of what Southend's community has to offer, bringing us all together for craft, conversation, community and celebration. Address: The Park Inn Hotel, Southend on Sea, SS1 2AL |
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ABSS Bump to Breast Christmas Paper Crafts YMCA Eco Hub |
Monday 11 December 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Join us for some fun and simple paper crafts! Breastfeeding advice and support available as always too. Address: 2a St John's Rd, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ |
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ABSS Workskills Wreath making Centre Place Family Centre |
Tuesday 12th December 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Free to ABSS parents and carers. Come along and put your wreath making skills to the test. Address: Centre Place Family Centre, Prospect Close, Southend on Sea, SS1 2JD |
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ABSS Bump to Breast Mini Photo Session Shoebury Trust Links Gardens |
Wednesday 13 December 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Let's make some memories! Address: 254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend, SS3 9RY |
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Dad's Rock Indirock |
Wednesday 13th December 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
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Free session Address: Indirock, 1st Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on Sea |
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YourFamily Festive Friday ABSS Parent, Family & Community Hub |
Friday 15 December 9:30 - 11:30 am |
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Enjoy some 'you' time this December! Create festive crafts, engage in adult conversation and enjoy a hot drink and festive snacks - all while your little one is looked after in our free creche. Address: 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW. |
All welcome |
ABSS Workskills Paediatric First Aid Park Inn Hotel |
Tuesday 19th December 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Join the Workskills team to learn essential basic Paediatric First Aid. Address: 1 Pier Hill, Southend on Sea, SS1 |
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ABSS Bump to Breast and Umbilical Chords Seasonal Singalong YMCA Eco Hub |
Thursday 28 December 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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A seasonal fun and interactive music-making session for parents and babies. Older siblings welcome too. No booking required. Address: 2a St John's Road, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ |
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ABSS Tea and Tots Labyrinth House |
Wednesday 10 January 2024 10:00 - 11:30am |
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Stay and Play session for the whole family. To book a place, email: rgardner@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07960 434815 Address: Labyrinth House, 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff on sea, SS0 9PT |
All welcome |
ABSS Tea and Tots Dad Zone Shoeburyness Youth Centre |
Saturday 27 January 2024 2:30 - 4:00pm |
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Stay and Play session with a dedicated Dad Zone for quality play time with Dad. To book a place, email: mgray@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07985 239376 Address: Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Shoeburyness Library, Delaware Road, SS3 9NS |
All welcome |
ABSS Tea and Tots Shoeburyness Youth Centre |
Thursday 08 February 2024 10:00 - 11:30am |
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Stay and Play session for the whole family. To book a place, email: spooley@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07951 078863 Address: Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Shoeburyness Library, Delaware Road, SS3 9NS |
All welcome |
ABSS Tea and Tots Dad Zone Balmoral Community Centre |
Saturday 24 February 2024 2:30 - 4:00pm |
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Stay and Play session with a dedicated Dad Zone for quality play time with Dad. To book a place, email: mgray@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07985 239376 Address: Balmoral Community Centre, Salisbury Avenue, SS0 7AU |
All welcome |
ABSS Tea and Tots Labyrinth House |
Wednesday 06 March 2024 10:00 - 11:30am |
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Stay and Play session for the whole family. To book a place, email: rgardner@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07960 434815 Address: Labyrinth House, 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff on sea, SS0 9PT |
All welcome |
For information of other events and activities on offer in Southend, please go to www.livewellsouthend.com
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