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Free Breastfeeding Masterclass in Torquay and Paignton

October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

St. Edmunds Family Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Torquay, TQ1 3QH, Devon

Free Breastfeeding Masterclass in Torquay and Paignton

Join our free breastfeeding masterclass in Torquay and Paignton. Learn how to breastfeed, get support, and ask questions in a relaxed, friendly session for new parents and families. This warm and welcoming session is led by your local Health Visiting Team and is perfect for anyone expecting a baby or supporting someone who is.

Whether you’re a first-time parent or have breastfed before, this class will help you feel more confident and supported. Partners, family, and friends are all welcome!

What you’ll learn

  • How breastfeeding works and why it’s good for you and your baby
  • Tips to help you build a healthy milk supply
  • Comfortable positions and how to help your baby latch
  • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk
  • Where to find local breastfeeding support in Torbay
  • How to express (pump) breast milk and why it can help
  • Time to ask questions and chat with others

For more information:

Click here to go to our breastfeeding masterclass webpage

Book your free place today:

Book your place today – We can’t wait to welcome you.

No Rush To Mush

October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Barn, Brixham Enterprise Estate, Rea Barn, Brixham, TQ5 9DF

Would you like more information on when and how to start your baby on solid food? If so, come along to one of our drop in information sessions held each month at our Feed and Nurture Groups. A Community Nursery Nurse will be there with resources and to talk through the process. Please come along If you have any questions or worries about starting solids.

No need to book – just turn up!

Thriving Child

October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Beehive Family Hub, Bishops Place, Paignton, TQ3 3DZ

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

Click here for more information.

PEEP

PEEP

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP

What is PEEP?

Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

In the group you will get

  • a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
  • tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
  • singing and stories
  • tips on supporting your child’s learning

They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

Where:

Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6AP

When:

Every Thursday 9.30 – 10.30am.

No need to book, just drop in.

More information:

For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

Little Explorers

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
10:00 am - 11:30 am

St. Edmunds Family Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Torquay, TQ1 3QH, Devon

The themes of the group during term times will change weekly, with this order being followed:
1. Exploratory Play
2. Physical Fun
3. Messy Play
4. Explore a Story
5. Yoga

No need to book, just drop in.

This session is aimed at children aged 1 and over.

During the school holidays, we will run one these sessions within the community.

The Children's Society Wellbeing Drop-Ins

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Checkpoint, 7 Victoria Road, Torquay, TQ3 3DZ

Who?

11-24 year olds.

How to refer?

Attend a drop-in.

 

For more information, contact 01803 200100.

 

Tuesdays at People Parkfield, 38 Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ3 2NH

Thursdays at Checkpoint, 7 Victoria Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HU

Baby Weigh In Clinic

October 16, 2026 (Friday)
9:30 am - 11:30 am

The Barn, Brixham Enterprise Estate, Rea Barn, Brixham, TQ5 9DF

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Friday, 9:30am – 11:30am.

PEEP

PEEP

October 16, 2026 (Friday)
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA

What is PEEP?

Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

In the group you will get

  • a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
  • tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
  • singing and stories
  • tips on supporting your child’s learning

They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

Where:

Barton Hill Academy, Barton Hill Road Torquay TQ2 8JA

When:

Every Friday 9.30 – 10.30am.

No need to book, just drop in.

More information:

For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

Single Session Bookable Sessions

October 16, 2026 (Friday)
9:30 am - 2:00 pm

The Beehive Family Hub, Bishops Place, Paignton, TQ3 3DZ

Single Sessions are available to parents and carers of children aged between 0 – 8 years old

If you are looking for guidance, advice or support, relating to any aspect of your child’s development, emotional and/or social health, we are available

Single Sessions focus on what you want help with and together consider your next steps to beginning to improve your family well being

These 60 minute Bookable Sessions are held at The Windmill Centre on Tuesdays and The Beehive Family Hub Paignton on Friday’s, alternating each week

To book a place click here

Or call Leigh Williams on 07989144148 if you have any questions

Little Explorers

October 16, 2026 (Friday)
9:45 am - 11:15 am

The Beehive Family Hub, Bishops Place, Paignton, TQ3 3DZ

The themes of the group during term times will change weekly, with this order being followed:
1. Exploratory Play
2. Physical Fun
3. Messy Play
4. Explore a Story
5. Yoga

No need to book, just drop in.

This session is aimed at children aged 1 and over.

During the school holidays, we will run one these sessions within the community.

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