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Volunteer led group at The Barn: Lonely Mums and Dads Club

Being a parent/caregiver can feel a little lonely sometimes – especially if your partner works away, you’re new to the area or it’s your first child. Lonely mums and dads club is a relaxed, friendly and inclusive group where everyone is in the same boat – navigating the ups and downs of parenthood. It’s a safe, supportive space to meet other parents, share experiences and build new friendships.

Breastfeeding peer support is also available to anyone who’d like it.

All babies and toddlers are welcome – we just ask that parents keep a close eye on their little explorers to help keep our tiniest visitors safe.

Come as you are – tired, unsure, curious, or just in need of a chat.

10:30 – 11:30 at The Barn, Brixham

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.

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

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

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.

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Monday, 9:30am-11:00am.

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.

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

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

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.