Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families!

Families can drop into the community gardens in Westcliff and Shoebury, and spend some much needed quality family time harvesting vegetables, cooking with the home grown ingredients, caring for the animals and even taking part in storytelling and crafting activities!

Drop in and enjoy family time at ‘Families Growing Together’ with plenty of activities available both in the gardens and online. The free sessions are available to local families with children 0-4 that live in A Better Start Southend areas.

Self referrals and professional referrals are accepted.

Address:

254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9RY

Weekly drop-in support and playgroup session. Free tea, coffee, cereal and toast.

Address:

29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW

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.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

YMCA Eco Hub, 2a St John’s Road, SS0 7JZ

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

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.

A Better Start Southend has teamed up with the Southend YMCA and local mums and dads to deliver Umbilical Chords; a weekly term-time music group for children aged 0-2 years of age within A Better Start Southend wards.

Come along with your baby and make some memories at our exciting music sessions! Our groups are led by a qualified Early Years Practitioner and a Music Tutor, and you don’t need to have any previous knowledge or experience of music to get involved.

Address:

Southend YMCA Eco Hub, 2A St John's Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, SS0 7JZ

Bump to Breast Breastfeeding support and sensory playgroup (drop in session)

Address:

29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW

Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal

Address:

258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT

Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal

Address:

258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT

Drop in ante and post-natal group for parents who are 21 and under

Address:

29-31 Alexandra St, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1BW

Booking required: admin@chaosandcalm.org - Twinkle's playroom! Chaos and Calm for children with a disability (for children born since Oct 2019)

All welcome.

Address:

29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW

Share the joy of creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families.
Free drop in session.
Open to families living in A Better Start areas with children aged 0 - 4 years.
Self referrals and professional referrals are welcome.
For more details and to make a referral visit: www.trustlinks.org/projects/families-growing-together
Or for more information, email: youthlinks@trustlinks.org

Address:

Centre Place Family Centre, Prospect Close, SS1 2JD

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

For children aged 4 and under and their parents / carers. Expressive arts sessions, bookable slots with early years professionals. Tea and snacks.
Limited spaces. Registration required. Please complete the online form: www.labyrinthhouse.org.uk/services or for more information email: contact@labyrinthhouse.org.uk
Some Wednesday dates are replaced by Tea and Tots.

Address:

Labyrinth House, 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff on Sea,SS0 9PT

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

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

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.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

Trust Links Growing Together Community Gardens on Elm Road in Shoebury SS3 9RZ

Weekly drop-in baby & toddler group. Soft play, toys, arts & crafts, social & chat.

Address:

90, The High Street, Southend, SS1 1JN

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

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

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.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road (round the side in ‘The Living Room’) SS1 2PT

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

Providing support and essential items, including clothing, to families in need.
You must be a Southend resident, be expectant parents 28 weeks+ or a family with children under the age of 4.
You will be required to register upon arrival.

Address:

Holybrook Site, Carnarvon Road, SS2 6LR

Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families!

Families can drop into the community gardens in Westcliff and Shoebury, and spend some much needed quality family time harvesting vegetables, cooking with the home grown ingredients, caring for the animals and even taking part in storytelling and crafting activities!

Drop in and enjoy family time at ‘Families Growing Together’ with plenty of activities available both in the gardens and online. The free sessions are available to local families with children 0-4 that live in A Better Start Southend areas.

Self referrals and professional referrals are accepted.

Address:

Growing Together Westcliff, 47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AG

This is a project based on donations of new and used children's items.
The aim is to reuse, recycle and re-love. Open to parents and carers of 0-5 year olds. Booking is required.
For more information or to book a place please call 01702 220810 or email Yourfamily@eyalliance.org.uk

Address:

Summercourt road, Westcliff, SS0 7AU

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.

For families living in ABSS wards. To book your place, contact laura.pullum@eyalliance.org.uk or phone 07957 018788.

Address:

ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW

Cuppa and a chat get together.
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.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

Station Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7RA

Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families!

Drop into the community gardens in Westcliff and Shoebury, and spend some much needed quality family time harvesting vegetables, cooking with the home grown ingredients, caring for the animals and even taking part in storytelling and crafting activities!

Open to those with children under 4 living in an ABSS ward.
Self referrals and professional referrals accepted.

Visit https://www.trustlinks.org/projects/families-growing-together/
or email youthlinks@trustlinks.org for more information.

Address:

254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend, SS3 9RY.
47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff, SS0 9AG

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.
Free creche.
Book your course / creche space at YourFamily@eyalliance.org.uk

Address:

29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW

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.
Email eleanorking@southend.ymca.org.uk to book.
All children will receive a little gift so please let us know how many children will join you.

Address:

2a St John's Rd, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ

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.
Families with under 4 year olds bring your little crafters to enjoy many diverse creative activities, supported by some of our local organisations: Southend Foodbank, Klimax Family Hub, Southend Pride, Multicultural Southend, Essex Asian Women's Association and SEND the Right Message.
Booking is essential.
For more information or to book your space, contact Rachael on rgardner@savs-southend.co.uk or call 07960 434815

Address:

The Park Inn Hotel, Southend on Sea, SS1 2AL

Join us for some fun and simple paper crafts! Breastfeeding advice and support available as always too.
Email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk to book.

Address:

2a St John's Rd, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ

Free to ABSS parents and carers. Come along and put your wreath making skills to the test.

Creche available
For more information and to book your space, email workskills@southend.gov.uk or call Kimberley on 07341 793147

Address:

Centre Place Family Centre, Prospect Close, Southend on Sea, SS1 2JD

Let's make some memories!
The perfect way to capture the magic of Christmas.
Breastfeeding, tea, coffee snacks will be provided as always.
Email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk to book.

Address:

254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend, SS3 9RY

Free session
Are you an expectant Dad and/or a Dad of an under 4 year old living in an ABSS ward? Join us for an evening of rock climbing and a light bite to eat. A chance to meet other Dad's and be part of a conversation with the Engagement Team about Dad's services in Southend.
For more information and to book your space, contact Sam on spooley@savs-southend.co.uk or call 07951 078863

Address:

Indirock, 1st Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on Sea

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.
Booking is essential - please email YourFamily@eyalliance.org.uk to book your space and creche space.

Address:

29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW.

Join the Workskills team to learn essential basic Paediatric First Aid.
For more information and to book your space, contact workskills@southend.gov.uk or call Kimberley on 07341 793147

Address:

1 Pier Hill, Southend on Sea, SS1

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

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

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

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

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

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