What’s on

Torbay Special Guardianship Support Team are hosting a Kindship Christmas Celebration Event on Tuesday 3rd December, 4pm – 7:30pm, in the Main Hall, Upton Vale Baptist Church, St Marychurch, Castle Circus, Torquay.

This event will celebrate out children who are living with their Special Guardians and Connected Carers.

At the event, there will be festive food and drinks, Christmassy activities, gifts, information, and a very special guest!

Most importantly, there will be awards to celebrate our children.

To book tickets, please click on the link below. Please submit a separate request per ticket. Bookings for this event will close on Monday 25th November.

https://buytickets.at/torbaycouncil/1433872

Celebration Awards

We would like your nominations for any child living with Special Guardians or Connected Carers within the following categories:

• Outstanding courage in facing new challenges
• Caring for ourselves and others
• Reaching a personal goal
• Inspiring others
• Creative achievement

Use the below QR code to nominate. Nominations will close on Monday 25th November.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Need advice with benefits, housing or finances?

Please attend one of our Housing and Cost Of Living Surgeries running from family hubs across Torbay where you can speak to a Benefits Adviser and Housing Officer.

Benefits
Checking what benefits and financial support you might be able to get to help with your living costs

Housing
Support with your housing needs, signposting and liaison with housing services.

• Dealing with notice to quit and the eviction process.
• Illegal evictions.
• Tenancy rights.
• Devon Home Choice.
• Housing standards and dis-repair

Surgeries are held once a month with appointments available between 9am and 11am. To see the diary pages and make a booking click here.   Select the location you prefer to see the dates and times available.

A welcoming group where children aged 12 months – 3 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing, with each week focusing on a different area of your toddlers development.

No need to book. Just drop in!

The Family Hubs will be making a regular appearance at Play Café with information, support and free Healthy Start vitamins!

(Previously known as Infant Feeding Group).

Join Us for:

• Support and Information: Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you.
• Social Interaction: Connect with other parents and share experiences.
• For All Ages: Whether you’re expecting a baby or have a little one, this group is for you.
• No Booking Required: Just drop in and feel welcome!

Every Wednesday at The Beehive Family Hub.

For more information, please go to Baby feeding group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

Baby massage is a 4 week course for parents where you can learn how to massage different parts of your baby’s body. Massage can help your baby with the symptoms of colic, aid digestion and regulate their sleep. It is also a great way to relax, have fun and spend quality time together using music, simple songs and nursery rhymes.

Drop in 1:1 Parenting Conversations

Parenting can be hugely rewarding but it can also be challenging.

We have Duty Family Support Workers available every Wednesday to provide support and advice on parenting for children under 8.

These sessions will take place at The Beehive, Paignton.

To book a 1:1 Parenting Conversation, please call 07812 704494 where you will be offered a 45 minute allocated slot.

If you have any questions, please email familyhubtorbay@actionforchildren.org.uk.

A welcoming group where children aged 0-3 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

This Paignton Baby Weigh In Clinic used to be part of Thriving Child at the Beehive but has now moved to the upstairs room in Paignton Library.

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Wednesday, 1:30pm – 3:30pm!

This is a weekly group for parents with their babies (0-12 months) to attend and is based on offering specific advice and guidance for new parents.

Each week there will be a theme focused around your child’s development run by the family hub staff with breastfeeding peer supporters on hand to offer additional support.

No need to book. Just drop in!