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A Better Start Southend Early Years and Family Zone

Sunday 26th May 2024, 12-4pm

Join us at Hamlet Court Road in Harmony this year! The ABSS Team has designed an Early Years and Family Zone to entertain little ones. There will be activities, storytelling, Magic Dave will be interacting with the crowd and a quiet zone, suitable for children aged 0-3 years. Come and say hello, play and have fun!

We will be joined by some of our Delivery Partners who will provide something for everyone.

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Take a look at our timetable of events and activities:

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Name Times Description
Sunflower Planting and Mud Exploration with Trust Links
Main Tent
12:00 - 12:50 pm 		Read description i
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A chance for you and your little ones to plant some sunflowers, decorate a plant pot, and you can take it home! Plus, dive into a muddy adventure with the themed tuff tray for some messy play.



Address:

Main Tent, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

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Fruit and Veg Eat the Rainbow with FOOD Club
Main Tent
1:00 - 1:50 pm 		Read description i
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Explore all the colourful fruit and vegetables you can eat, and get involved by drawing their favourite healthy meals and take home colourful fruits. Little ones can enjoy playing with wooden and soft veggie toys.

Address:

Main Tent, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

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Storytelling and Interactive Crafts with Talking Transitions
Storytelling Corner
1:00 -1:30 pm 		Read description i
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Settle down for some interactive storytelling where we will be reading The Enormous Turnip by Katie Daynes. We will then deliver some themed activities based on the story, including dough making (so children can make their own giant turnips), vegetable printing and carrot collages!

Address:

Storytelling Corner, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

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Sunflower Planting and Mud Exploration with Trust Links
Main Tent
2:00 - 2:50 pm 		Read description i
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A second session for you and your little ones to plant some sunflowers, decorate a plant pot, and you can take it home! Plus, dive into a muddy adventure with the themed tuff tray for some messy play.

Address:

Main Tent, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

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Storytelling and Interactive Crafts with Talking Transitions
Storytelling Corner
2:00 - 2:30 pm 		Read description i
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Settle down for some interactive storytelling where we will be reading The Enormous Turnip by Katie Daynes. We will then deliver some themed activities based on the story, including dough making (so children can make their own giant turnips), vegetable printing and carrot collages!

Address:

Storytelling Corner, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

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Fruit and Veg Eat the Rainbow with FOOD Club
Main Tent
3:00 - 3:30 pm 		Read description i
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Explore all the colourful fruit and vegetables you can eat, and get involved by drawing their favourite healthy meals and take home colourful fruits. Little ones can enjoy playing with wooden and soft veggie toys.

Address:

Main Tent, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

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Storytelling and Interactive Crafts with Talking Transitions
Storytelling Corner
3:00 - 3:30 pm 		Read description i
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Settle down for some interactive storytelling where we will be reading The Enormous Turnip by Katie Daynes. We will then deliver some themed activities based on the story, including dough making (so children can make their own giant turnips), vegetable printing and carrot collages!

Address:

Storytelling Corner, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

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Face Painting
Main Tent
All Day! (12-4 pm) 		Read description i
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Bring your little one for a fun face painting session!

Address:

Main Tent, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

 All welcome
Movement with Pip
Main Tent
3:40 - 4:00 pm 		Read description i
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Come meet our much loved mascot Pip who will be making an appearance!

Address:

Main Tent, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0

 All welcome

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