What’s on

Bounce & Rhyme Wednesdays 11am at Torquay Library. A free event which encourages parents, grandparents, carers and guardians to meet at the library and spend time with others. Babies and adults join in with singing favourite nursery rhymes, using language and musical instruments plus sensory toys to help with their development.

Book in advance via Torquay Library on 01803 714452 or email Torquay.Library@librariesunlimited.org.uk

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!

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.

In this session we will help you to understand what we mean by transitions and the range of transitions encountered by children and young people.

We explore the impact of transitions on the education and wellbeing of autistic children and young people and the reasons they may require specific enhanced transition support.

Finally, we will discuss how to support autistic children and young people effectively with transitions.

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.

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.

If your child is aged 2 or under and you have concerns about their speech, language or communication, we’d love to invite you to join our Speech, Language and Communication Group session.

These one-off sessions, lasting an hour and a half, are held at all our hubs and led by Early Years Support Workers. They provide practical advice and guidance to help you support your child’s speech, language and communication skills.

If you feel this would benefit your child, please follow the link here.

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.