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Virtual sessions to support children's development. To access sessions please click the link below and use the code HADRIAN.

LEARN - Togetherness

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Having a child can the most rewarding but also challenging time in your life!

We're here to remind you, you aren't alone!

Support is available for matters, such as:

Understanding low mood, Breastfeeding, Connecting with offer parents, Feeling less worried about parenting, Establishing routines, Feeling less anxious & Access services.

For more information please contact your local hub or speak to your midwife/health visitor.

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For parents/carers of children 4-19 years (25yrs SEND) to share tips and techniques around creating positive bedtimes and sleep patterns.

📍Virtual

🗓️15th September 6:00-7:00pm

🗓️15th October 1:00-2:00pm

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Sleep workshop publicity  Struggling with your child’s sleep

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Book a free 30 minute slot in our sensory room for you & your family!

📞Call 01670624500 to book (subject to availability)

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Alnwick-Thursday 15th October 1:0-2:00pm

Berwick-Thursday 8th October 1:30-2:30apm

Hadston- Thursday 8th October 9:30-10:30am

This practical and supportive workshop is designed to help parents and carers feel confident when beginning the toilet training journey. It explores signs of readiness, when to start, and how to approach toilet training in a positive and child-led way.

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Alnwick-Thursday 24th September 1:00-2:00pm

Berwick-Thursday 10th September 1:30-2:30pm

Hadston- Thursday 24th September 9:30-10:30am

A one-off session to understand how a child’s developmental stage influences behaviour and to recognise how adults can help children begin to understand and regulate their own behaviour.

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These drop-in sessions offer parents/carers of children aged 0-19 to come along for a chat and a cuppa!

No diagnosis needed!

Please visit Autism Family Drop Ins to find out up to date information on all upcominng Drop-In sessions in your area.

If have you any questions, please contact your local Family Hub or email us at: robyn.robinson@northumberland.gov.uk or adele.hicks@northumberland.gov.uk

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Alnwick Family Hub 10:00-11:00am Starting 18th September Brilliant Babies offers support & tips around your babies play, communication & development and an opportunity for you to meet other parents & socialise your baby.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Hadston 9:30-10:30am

Alnwick- 1:00-2:00pm

Berwick-1:30-2:30pm

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Hadston- Stay and Play for Ages 0-12 months

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Hadston- Stay and Play for Ages 0-12 months

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Hadston Family Hub 10:00-11:30am

Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for parents and carers and their babies & children aged 0-12 months.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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RAF Boulmer- Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years

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RAF Boulmer- Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years

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10:00-11:30am

Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for toddlers aged 0-5 years & their parents and carers.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Wooler- Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years

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Wooler- Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years

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10:00-11:30am

Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for toddlers aged 0-5 years & their parents and carers.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Hadston Family Hub 1:00-2:00pm

Terrific Toddlers is a fun and friendly group for parents & carers of children aged 1-2 years.

This course lasts 6 weeks and equips you with the knowledge and skills to support your toddlers to learn and grow.

It covers topics such as: personal, social & emotional development, communication & language, early maths & literacy and health & physical development.

Dates of the next course:

Alnwick and Berwick Starting 14th September

10:00-11:00

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please contact your local hub.

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Berwick- Stay and Play for Ages 0-12 months

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Berwick- Stay and Play for Ages 0-12 months

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Berwick Family Hub 10:00-11:30am

Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for parents and carers and their babies & children aged 0-12 months.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Alnwick- Stay and Play for Ages 0-12 months

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Alnwick- Stay and Play for Ages 0-12 months

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Alnwick Family Hub 10:00-11:30am

Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for parents and carers and their babies & children aged 0-12 months.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Berwick- Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years 10:00-11:30am

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Berwick- Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years 10:00-11:30am

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Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for toddlers aged 0-5 years & their parents and carers.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Brilliant Babies (Alnwick, Berwick & Hadston)

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Brilliant Babies (Alnwick, Berwick & Hadston)

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Brilliant Babies offers support & tips around your babies play, communication & development and an opportunity for you to meet other parents & socialise your baby.

Brilliant Babies is split into 2 age groups:

Brilliant Babies 0-6 months

Brilliant Babies 6-12 months

Brilliant Babies 0-12 months

Both courses last 6 weeks and are fun-filled and focused on supporting you to give your baby the best start in life!

The courses cover: personal, social & emotional development, communication & language, early maths & literacy and health & physical development.

The next 0-12 months course starts:

Hadston- Monday 14th September 1:00-2:00pm

The next 0-6 months course starts:

Berwick-Monday 14th September 1:00-2:00pm

The next 6-12 months course starts:

Alnwick-Monday14th September 1:00-2:00pm

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Hadston Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years 10:00-11:30am

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Hadston Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years 10:00-11:30am

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Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for toddlers aged 0-5 years & their parents and carers.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Come and see us or call 01670 624500. We are open 9am - 5pm on Mondays-Thursdays. We close at 4:30 on Fridays

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Citizens Advice will be holding monthly drop-in sessions in all our Hubs, all these sessions are free of charge.

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This year #ChildSafetyWeek is all about making prevention possible. And empowering families to make simple changes without feeling overwhelmed. Download the Child Accident Prevention Trust Parent’s Pack for bite-sized facts and safety tips: https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

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Alnwick-Thursday 1st October 1:0-2:00pm

Berwick-Thursday 1st October 1:30-2:30pm

Hadston- Thursday 1st October 9:30-10:30am

Led by experienced practitioners, the session provides helpful tips on introducing new foods, creating positive mealtime routines, and reducing stress around eating. It also focuses on building children’s confidence with food, supporting independence, and responding to behaviours in a calm and consistent way.

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Alnwick-TBC

Berwick-TBC

Hadston- TBC

This engaging workshop supports parents and carers to understand how babies’ brains grow and develop during the early years. It explores how everyday interactions—such as talking, playing, singing, and responding to cues—help build strong neural connections and support emotional and cognitive development.

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Alnwick-TBC

Berwick-TBC

Hadston- TBC

This supportive weaning group is designed for parents, carers, and babies who are beginning their journey into solid foods. The sessions provide practical guidance on when and how to introduce weaning safely, exploring a range of approaches including purées and baby-led weaning.

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We are supporting National Smile Month! Help your child brush twice a day from the moment their first tooth appears until they’re at least 7 years old. Visit Best Start in Life for more tips and advice.

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During Christmas, with lots of new toys being given to children, the importance of toy safety is high - please take a look at this safety fact sheet for lots of useful advice

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We are supporting Road Safety Week 2026 within our Hubs by raising awareness and sharing information and guidance.

Find out more info by visiting the following websites

capt.org.uk

brake.org.uk/road-safety-week

think.gov.uk/road-safety-laws/

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Come and see us or call 01670 620430. We are open 9am - 5pm on Mondays-Thursdays. We close at 4:30pm on Fridays

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Berwick Family Hub 2nd Thursday of the Month 1:00-4:00pm

To register your new baby and obtain their birth certificate, book an appointment via Birth Registrations on Northumberland County Council website or call 0345 600 6400

A member of Family Hub staff will be on hand to support you

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Welcome to North Northumberland Family Hubs!

We've created this Padlet so you can see what's on in our hubs and the local area for SEND families.

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This offers 6 virtual guided support sessions (you will never complete this with your co-parent).

This covers the impact separation has on you, ways to have a better co-parenting relationship, communicating with my child's other parent, personal coping and stress management and parent self-care in the long-term!

To register your interest, please complete this form:

nland.cc/fhreg

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Parenting when Separated July 2024 PRINT Poster 

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This workshop offers 2 virtual sessions (on Teams) to support you and your partner to positively improve your relationship through looking at ways to have difficult conversations, how stress impacts relationships, the impact of conflict on children & what positive changes you can make for you and your family!

To register your interest, please complete this form:

nland.cc/fhreg

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Getting On Better July 2024 PRINT Poster

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Birth Registrations at Berwick & Alnwick Hub

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Birth Registrations at Berwick & Alnwick Hub

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At Berwick & Alnwick we offer birth registrations from 1:30-3:45pm!

Berwick - Second Thursday of every month

Alnwick - last Wednesday of every month

To book please click on the link: Book an Appointment (sishost.co.uk)

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Come and see us or call 01670 620461. We are open 8am - 5pm on Mondays-Fridays

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Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond.

Find out more at Best Start In Life. Visit BestStartinLife.gov.uk for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.

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Take a look at our Summer Holiday Timetable to see what is going on in Alnwick!

All sessions will be held at the hub unless specified on the table.

Look out for the Bee 🐝 symbol on the table, these are our bookable sessions. Please call the hub or complete a Request for Service form to secure your space!

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Take a look at our Summer Holiday Timetable to see what is going on in Berwick!

All sessions will be held at the hub unless specified on the table.

Look out for the Bee 🐝 symbol on the table, these are our bookable sessions. Please call the hub or complete a Request for Service form to secure your space!

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Take a look at our Summer Holiday Timetable to see what is going on in Hadston!

All sessions will be held at the hub unless specified on the table.

Look out for the Bee 🐝 symbol on the table, these are our bookable sessions. Please call the hub or complete a Request for Service form to secure your space!

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Hadston Family Hub - Summer Holiday Sessions

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Outreach Stay & Play sessions are held in community venues across North Northumberland. Check our Family Hub & Community Venue Drop-in section to find out where your local sessions are being delivered!

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NDAS @ North Family Hubs. Call 01434 608030 to make an appointment or find out when the next drop-in session is

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Amble Links Primary School 12:00-1:00pm

Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for toddlers aged 0-5 years & their parents and carers.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Alnwick/Berwick Terrific Toddlers 1-2+ years

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Alnwick/Berwick Terrific Toddlers 1-2+ years

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Alnwick and Berwick Starting 14th September

10:00-11:00

Terrific Toddlers is a fun and friendly group for parents & carers of children aged 1-2 years.

This course lasts 6 weeks and equips you with the knowledge and skills to support your toddlers to learn and grow.

It covers topics such as: personal, social & emotional development, communication & language, early maths & literacy and health & physical development.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please contact your local hub.

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Empowering Parent/Carers

For Parents/Carers of a child/young person/Adult up to 25 years with special educational needs or disabilities

Hadston Family Hub- Starting 15th September 10:30-11:30

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Leaving Hadston Family Hub at 11AM

Come and join you maternity team with your new baby for our free Buggy Walk, bumps are welcome too!

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FREE Drop-in for Infant Feeding Support!

👉Berwick Family Hub- Every Wednesday 10-11.30am (alongside Baby Weigh)

👉Alnwick Family Hub - Every Tuesday 10-11:30am (alongside Baby Weigh)

👉Hadston Family Hub - Every Friday 10-11.30am (alongside Baby Weigh)

Whether you're a parent to-be, just getting started with breastfeeding, starting solids or returning to work, the infant feeding team are here to support you throughout your journey!

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Book your baby weigh appointment directly with the Health Visitors on 0300 373 2488

Alnwick: Every Tuesday, from 10-11.30am, Berwick: Every Wednesday, from 10-11.30am and Hadston: Every Friday, from 9:30-10:30am

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Alnwick/Hadston Bumps to Babies Ante-Natal Workshops

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Alnwick/Hadston Bumps to Babies Ante-Natal Workshops

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4 week workshops offering information, confidence-building and peer support around becoming a parent, birth and labour, early baby care, infant feeding, and finishing with a celebratory baby and you session once babies arrive.

These workshops are available for all expectant parents and carers to attend in Family Hubs and online. These friendly and relaxed sessions are free to attend at any point during your pregnancy and then return once your baby is here. These workshops are a time for you to meet other parents and share knowledge and experiences while gaining up to date information for when your baby arrives.

Upcoming workshops:

Becoming a Parent

Alnwick and Hadston- First Monday of the month 3:00-5:00pm

Feeding your Baby

Alnwick and Hadston- Second Monday of the month 3:00-5:00pm

Caring for your Baby

Alnwick and Hadston- Third Monday of the month 3:00-5:00pm

Baby & You

Alnwick and Hadston- Fourth Monday of the month 3:00-4:00pm

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Widdrington Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years

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Widdrington Stay and Play for Ages 0-5 years

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Grange view C.E Primary School Widdrington 1:30-3:00pm

Stay and Play is a free, drop-in session for toddlers aged 0-5 years & their parents and carers.

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Hadston CALM Stay & Play 0-5 years 10:00-11:00am 

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Hadston CALM Stay & Play 0-5 years 10:00-11:00am 

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A quiet and more relaxed Stay & Play session suitable for families with children aged 0-5 with additional needs and/or disabilities or that is on the pathway to a diagnosis.

Led by our Family Hub Practitioners, this group offers a safe space to have fun and bond with your child while gaining support.

These are drop-in sessions, so need to book just come along!

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Alnwick CALM Stay & Play 0-5 years 1:00-2:00pm 

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Alnwick CALM Stay & Play 0-5 years 1:00-2:00pm 

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A quiet and more relaxed Stay & Play session suitable for families with children aged 0-5 with additional needs and/or disabilities or that is on the pathway to a diagnosis.

Led by our Family Hub Practitioners, this group offers a safe space to have fun and bond with your child while gaining support.

These are drop-in sessions, so need to book just come along!

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Empowering Parent/Carers

For Parents/Carers of a child/young person/Adult up to 25 years with special educational needs or disabilities

Alnwick Family Hub- Starting 16th September 10:30-11:00am

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Alnwick- 3:15-4:30pm

A free session for parents/carers to attend with children aged between 5 and 11 years, Siblings are welcome to come along.

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Hadston- 3:30-4:30pm

A free session for parents/carers to attend with children aged between 5 and 11 years, Siblings are welcome to come along.

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Berwick Family Hub 10:00-11:00am Starting 18th September Brilliant Babies offers support & tips around your babies play, communication & development and an opportunity for you to meet other parents & socialise your baby.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Alnwick Family Hub 2nd Wednesday of the Month 9:00-12:00am

To register your new baby and obtain their birth certificate, book an appointment via Birth Registrations on Northumberland County Council website or call 0345 600 6400

A member of Family Hub staff will be on hand to support you

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Come along to Alnwick Family Hub for our Outdoor Explorers stay & play session!

Weekly (term time) drop-in sessions with lots of outdoor, fun activities in our garden

📍Alnwick Family Hub

🕰️Every Friday 1:30-2.30pm starting 18th September

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Drop in session for the whole family, parents, carers & siblings welcome.

For children of any age with an additional need, learning or physical disability.

An opportunity to come along after school, meet other children, young people and their families.

Social interactions in a safe and positive environment

There is no need to book on to the sessions, these are free, drop-in sessions that you can come along to as often as you like!

Running in Berwick (at the Grove Special School) every 2nd Wednesday of the month 4.30-6pm

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Preparing for your new arrival - for Dads during pregnancy and beyond, mums and partners welcome too!

Let's chat about:

The importance of 'Dad'

The rollercoaster of change

Crying, changing, sleeping, feeding

Where to get more help and support

Celebrating fathers

Workshops lasts for 1 hour and 30 mins on evenings or weekends. Log onto Teams and join us from home.

To register: complete this form nland.cc/fhreg and a member of our team will call to let you know the dates and times of the next session with a link to join the session on Microsoft Teams.

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It’s the App EVERY new parent in
Northumberland needs!

To Download the app for free search ‘Family Hub Northumberland’ in your mobile device app Store.

Plus, always know what’s happening at your local #familyhub with ‘What’s on Guides’ at your fingertips.

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Register now using this form:  nland.cc/fhreg

To visit our Website: Click here

At Family Hubs we are 'Here for Everyone'

We offer a variety of FREE drop-in sessions, courses and support groups.

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Like our Facebook page to stay up to date with all our sessions and events @northfamilyhubs

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Like our Facebook page to stay up to date with all our sessions and events @northfamilyhubs

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North Northumberland Family Hubs. 2,406 likes · 72 talking about this · 43 were here. North Northumberland Family Hubs working with families with children aged 0-19 years (25 years SEND)

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Complete guide to family Hub services in Northumberland

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Complete guide to family Hub services in Northumberland

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Parents and carers wanted! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Have your say on our services through our Family Panel, to help share our services! Find out more on our website 👉 https://nland.cc/NFP

Running in Berwick, Alnwick & Hadston hub each month!

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Growing Healthy 0-19 Northumberland | HDFT Childrens Health Service

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Welcome to Growing Healthy 0-19 services in Northumberland Click to view our clinics Growing Healthy Northumberland 0-19 Location The 0-19 (25 for SEND) team are located in all localities across Northumberland. The service is predominately a home visiting service but contacts can be arranged in Family Hubs, education, colleges and community settings when required.... Read More