What’s on

This group is for babies aged 0–12 months, offering a variety of activities to support their development, with drop in feeding support available. However your feeding journey looks, you are always welcome – whether you’re looking for practical help, a listening ear, or simply a space to spend time with your baby.

Check our What’s On pages for dates and times. See you there!

Every Wednesday at The Barn.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

1pm – 3pm for 10-weeks at The Barn Family Hub, Rea Barn Road, Brixham, TQ5 9DF

We may cover topics including:

• Feelings
• Importance of Play
• Effective Communication
• Developmental Needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Sleep

Togetherness is a course for all parents, grandparents and carers of children aged 6 months to 6 years.

To book a place, please contact Andrew Wright on andrew.wright@torbay.gov.uk or on 077 495028.

The Torbay Portage Service would like to offer parents and their pre-school children with additional needs an opportunity to attend a small parent and child group. It will take place each week and will be run by two Portage home visitors.

The aims of the groups are:

• To give parents opportunities to meet one another and the Portage Home Visitors.
• For parents to be able to ask questions and share support ideas.
• For children to be able to experience accessible play and learning experiences within a small group.
• For staff members to share play and learning ideas to meet young children’s needs.