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Weekly Events

These events run every week across Torbay.

Small Steps

September 15, 2025 (Monday)
10:45 am - 11:45 am

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

The group will be run by the Torbay Portage Service and offers parents and their children with special educational needs an opportunity to attend a small toddler group.

The aims of the group are:

  • To give parents opportunities to meet one another and the Portage Home Visitors and for staff to get to know families and children.
  • 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.

For more information, go to Torbay Small Steps Group – Family Hub.

For further support, you can contact the Portage team at portageeam@torbay.gov.uk or via our Facebook Page: Torbay Portage Service.

Feed and Nurture Group

September 15, 2025 (Monday)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

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

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).

Drop-in Energy Advice Clinic

September 16, 2025 (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

September 16, 2025 (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

September 16, 2025 (Tuesday)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

TorBaby Antenatal:
 
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.
 
When:
Starts on Tuesday 9th September till Tuesday 7th October.
5 sessions for you and your birth partner.
 
Where:
St Edmunds Family Hub, Victoria Park Road, Torquay, TQ1 3QH.
2pm – 4pm
 
Interested in attending?

Breastfeeding Masterclass

September 16, 2025 (Tuesday)
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Torbay Hospital, Newton Rd, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

An antenatal education session which focuses on breastfeeding for women, their partners, family and friends, everyone is welcome to come along.

This workshop will benefit mothers (birth partners welcome) considering breastfeeding their first baby, as well as experienced mothers who may have had problems breastfeeding previously, or may never had breastfed before.

To find out more and book your place, please go to: Breastfeeding Masterclass – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk)

How to find TREC:

From the Cadewell lane entrance to Torbay Hospital, take the first left then first left again over the speed ramps.

Follow the road and you will see the maternity unit on your right. Take the 2nd right, follow the road and the TREC/ Horizon centre are situated on your left. Walk past the horizon centre and TREC is the next building.

There are designated parking areas that are pay and display. The postcode is TQ2 7AA.

Baby Weigh In Clinic

    Baby Weigh In Clinic

    September 17, 2025 (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.

    Little Explorers

    September 17, 2025 (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.

    Feed and Nurture Group

    September 17, 2025 (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).

    Bounce and Rhyme

    September 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DT

    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

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