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 |
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ABSS Bump to Breast Weekly Group YMCA Eco Hub |
Every Monday 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 *(Term Time only) 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 Parent & Toddler Yoga Labyrinth House |
Every Monday 10:00 - 10:45am |
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Free to those living in ABSS wards (up to 10 free spaces). Booking required. Siblings welcome. Address: 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT |
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ABSS Pregnancy Yoga Labyrinth House |
Every Monday 6:30 - 7:30pm |
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Suitable for second trimester onwards. Free to those living in ABSS wards (up to 10 free spaces). Booking required. Address: 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT |
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ABSS Umbilical Chords Southend YMCA Eco Hub |
Every Monday & Wednesday *(Term Time only) 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 |
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ABSS Mother & Baby Yoga Labyrinth House |
Every Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30pm |
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Free to those living in ABSS wards (up to 10 free spaces). Booking required. 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 |
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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 |
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ABSS Chaos and Calm Twinkles Sensory Stay & Play ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Tuesday * (Term Time only) 1:00 - 2:30pm |
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Twinkle's playroom! Chaos and Calm for children under 4 with complex disabilities and medical needs. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. *no sessions during school holidays |
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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 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 Chaos and Calm Sparkles sensory story sessions ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Every Thursday* (Term Time only) 10:00-10:45 am and 11:00-11:45 am |
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For children with disabilities under 4 who need a relaxed and calm environment and who may have mobility needs. Booking required - contact admin@chaosandcalm.org /07828 230948. Address: ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW |
All welcome |
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* (Term Time only) 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 |
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YourFamily One Love Little Love Baby Bank Holybrook Site |
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 |
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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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ABSS Chaos & Calm Teddy Hewitt Stay & Play Blenheim Childrens' Centre |
Every Friday* (Term Time only) 1:00 - 2:00pm |
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Messy play / sensory activities for children under 4 with disabilities who like to be on the go. Address: School Way, Blenheim Chase, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4HX |
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ABSS Chaos & Calm Teddy Hewitt Stay & Play Blenheim Childrens' Centre |
Every Friday* (Term Time only) 2:15 - 3:15pm |
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Messy play / sensory activities for children under 4 with disabilities who need a relaxed and calm environment and who may have mobility needs. Address: School Way, Blenheim Chase, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4HX |
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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 |
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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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ABSS Work Skills - HALO Introduction to Health & Social Care Online |
Monday 18 March 2024 10:00 -11:00am |
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Discover the world of opportunities in the Adult Health & Social Care Sector. Booking essential. Book / find out more at workskills@southend.gov.uk or call 07341793147. Address: Online |
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ABSS Bizzy Bear Activity StoryTime Balmoral Community Centre |
Saturday 23 March 2024 2:00 - 4:00pm |
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World Book Day celebration where little ones can meet book character Bizzy Bear, listen to a story, get creative with arts & crafts and receive a free goodie bag! Refreshments included. Optional World Book Day dress-up or any other character welcomed! Address: Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff, SS0 7AU |
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ABSS Work Skills - Childcare Entitlements Session Civic Centre |
Wednesday 27 March 2024 10:00am - 11:30am |
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An information session about available funding and options for childcare. Booking essential. Book / find out more at workskills@southend.gov.uk or call 07341793147. Address: Victoria Avenue, |
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ABSS Let's Play Maths ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Friday 26 April 2024 9:30 -11:30am |
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Stay & play sessions for families with children aged 2-4 years living in ABSS wards to explore early maths together. Booking essential. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, Southend, SS1 1BW |
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ABSS Let's Play Maths ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Friday 10 May 2024 9:30 -11:30am |
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Stay & play sessions for families with children aged 2-4 years living in ABSS wards to explore early maths together. Booking essential. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, Southend, SS1 1BW |
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ABSS Let's Play Maths ABSS Parent Community Hub |
Friday 28 June 2024 9:30 -11:30am |
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Stay & play sessions for families with children aged 2-4 years living in ABSS wards to explore early maths together. Booking essential. Address: 29-31 Alexandra St, Southend, SS1 1BW |
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For information of other events and activities on offer in Southend, please go to www.livewellsouthend.com
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