Groups/Activities and Support at The Family Hub on the Harbour from Birth to 2 years

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Howgill Babbling Babies

Weekly on Mondays 10am-11am

Stories, rhymes and activities. From Birth to active walking. No need to book, just pop along and join us!

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2 mums and their babies singing and playing instruments

Baby Buddies

Weekly on Mondays 1:30pm-2:30pm

An interactive group for babies 0-12 months and their parents/carers.

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Health Visitor Child Health Clinic

Weekly Clinics Held Tuesdays

For ages 0-5 years. Appointment only, please call 01946 68616 to book.

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A Piggy Bank

Benefits and Employment Drop In

Fortnightly on Tuesdays 10:30am-11:30am

Offering support on finances, benefits, employment and getting back to work.

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A parent/carer playing with blocks with their daughter who has SEN needs.

SEND Play Space and Sensory Room Drop In

Weekly on Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm

An informal parent/carer led play and sensory room session. Suitable for children 0-5 with SEN needs. No need to book. Please contact us for more information.

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A group of parents and children playing. Bubbles have been blown.

Together Time

Weekly on Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am

A fun group for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/carers, that offers opportunity to play together, share ideas and provides support.

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Bumps and Baby Buddies

Weekly on Thursdays 10:30am-11:30am

A group for expectant parents and parents/carers with children up to 6 months old.

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Family Action Infant Feeding and Weaning Support

Weekly on Thursdays 10:30am-11:30am

Offering support for parents who are breastfeeding or thinking about it. Parents using formula are also welcome to attend. 

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A family holding hands and smiling

Early Help Advice Drop In

Weekly on Thursdays 10am-12pm

Offering advice and support about how Early Help can support your family.

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Jo from Together We, who runs the drop in, demonstrating how to use the sling.

Sling Library

Weekly on Thursdays 1:30pm-4pm

Support for parents to carry their child with different types of carriers and slings. Free sling hire for ages 0-2 years. Also carry slings for 3&4 years. For more information contact Jo@togetherwe.uk.

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Family Hub Play Space

Play Space Drop In

On Wednesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm, Fridays 9:30am-11:30am and 1:30pm-3:30pm

A parent led session where parents are encouraged to play and interact with your child/ren in a friendly environment. Suitable for ages 0-5.

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Sensory Room in darkness with fiberoptics turned on

Sensory Room

Daily slots available 

Sensory lights and equipment to develop and engage senses. Suitable for ages 0-19 (25 with SEND). Bookable via FB, by emailing familyhubs@cumberland.gov.uk or by telephone.