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Weekly Events

These events run every week across Torbay.

No Rush To Mush

January 12, 2026 (Monday)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

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

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!

Drop-in Energy Advice Clinic

January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Parkfield House, Paignton, TQ3 2NH

Is it hard to heat your home?

Do you have difficulty paying your energy bills?

You can drop in to the Energy Advice Clinic!

 

Energy Advice Centre

Parkfield House, 38 Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ3 2NH

 

Every Tuesday, 10am – 3pm

Breathing Space Service - Drop-In Sessions for Birth Parents

January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A drop in session for parents who have experienced the removal of a child(ren) from their care, through court proceedings. Information, advice and support available.

If you have experienced child removal, come and meet the team.

An informal weekly drop in where you can have a cuppa, ask any questions, get help with form filling and phone calls and get advice and support.

When: Every Tuesday – 11am-1pm

Where: First Floor, Zig-Zags, 32 Market Street, Torquay

(Ring the bell when you arrive and we will come and meet you)

How to reach us outside of drop-in sessions:

Email the team: breathing.space.service@torbay.gov.uk

TorBaby Antenatal (Paignton - Week 2)

January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

TorBaby Antenatal:

 

For Antenatal Mums 20+ weeks and their birth partners who live in Torbay.

 

The sessions cover:

– Helping your baby and you through pregnancy and birth.

– Getting to know your baby in the womb.

– You, your baby and the stages of labour.

– Helping you and your baby through labour and birth.

– Feeding your baby.

– Practical session, bathing, holding baby, changing a nappy and more.

 

Click the booking link below to find a date and location.

5 weekly sessions for you and your birth partner, alternating monthly between our Torquay and Paignton Family Hubs.

 

Interested in attending?

Book via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/89774

Power 2 Parent Group - Information Session

January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Mental Health
  • Parenting
  • parenting support
  • SEMH

P2P Zoom 2026 flyer

Do you have a child aged 8-17 who is struggling with their mental health?

This group aims to support you to:

  • Meet other parents who understand your situation for mutual support.
  • Learn strategies to help you support your child, with no judgement!
  • Help you to prioritise your own well-being as a parent.

Register here to attend

Also taking place on 14th January at 1pm.

Baby Weigh In Clinic

    Baby Weigh In Clinic

    January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
    9:30 am - 11:30 am

    Paignton Library, Great Western Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ4 5AG

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

    Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Training Programme (ELSA)

    January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
    9:30 am - 3:30 pm

    Tor Hill House, Union Street,, Torquay, TQ2 5QW, Devon

    • Education-EarlyYearsSENDCo
    • Education-Practitioner
    • Education-SENDCo
    • SEMH
    • SEND

    Session 4/6

    This course is run by the Educational Psychology team and is aimed at teaching assistants who are passionate about supporting children with their emotional wellbeing needs. The ELSA training programme provides TAs with the necessary knowledge, support and resources needed to deliver more individualised and in-depth social, emotional and mental health support to children and young people in school. Their work makes an important contribution to the targeted support your school offers as part of the graduated response.

    Little Explorers

    January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

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

    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.

    We would love to hear some feedback on your experiences of the new group. When you attend, please speak to a member of staff to share your thoughts.

    PEEP

      PEEP

      January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Pendennis Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QR

      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:

      The Windmill Centre, Pendennis Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QR

      When:

      Every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm.
      No need to book, just drop in.

      More information:

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

      Feed and Nurture Group

      January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

      • Drop In
      • Free
      • infant feeding

      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).

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