Best Start Family Hub Elmhurst

27/05/2026

Is your teen feeling stressed or anxious? You’re not alone, support is available 💬
Our session for 11–16 year olds helps young people understand their emotions and learn ways to manage them in a positive way 😊
Dates: 9th June - 7th July
Times: 6pm - 7pm
Venue: Online
To book a place visit: Book here https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/youth/youth-courses-and-support/help-for-young-people/
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27/05/2026

📢 Important Notice – Best Start Family Hub Elmhurst
Due to the extreme weather conditions, Elmhurst Play and Explore will be cancelled tomorrow 28 May. This is for the safety of our staff and families.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Please stay safe.

27/05/2026

Please do keep safe in the current heatwave. For information and advice on keeping little ones cool please see the health for under 5's website here:

https://healthforunder5s.co.uk/sections/baby/keeping-safe-in-the-sun/

18/05/2026

✨You may have seen our name has changed from Family Centres to Family Hubs ✨

Our Family Hubs bring together a wide range of support for families in one welcoming, trusted place. We offer activities and help from pregnancy through to the teenage years.
While each hub may look a little different, they all follow the same shared principles to make sure support is:
✅ Friendly
✅ Consistent
✅ Easy to access

Some of our sites will be Best Start Family Hubs. These provide extra support during pregnancy and early childhood. They focus on helping younger children be ready for school and to achieve a Good Level of Development.

You’ll still get the same warm welcome — with additional support for families who need it most.

👀 Look out for the Best Start in Life logo and click the link to find your closest Family Hub https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/familyhubs/

14/05/2026

Our Road Safety team and Child Seat Safety Limited will be conducting FREE child seat safety checks.

📍 Smyth's, Broadfields Retail Park, Aylesbury
🗓️ Tuesday 02 June, 10am to 3pm

Why not come along and get yours checked.

14/05/2026

FREE Self Defence classes for women and girls aged 12+ living in and around Kingsbrook, Aylesbury.

Saturday 27 June, 2-4pm
📍 Kingsbrook Community Hub, Broughton

Free Self Defence classes for women and girls aged 12+ living in and around Kingsbrook, Aylesbury:

🗓️ Saturday 27 June, 2-4pm

📍 Kingsbrook Community Hub, Broughton

The classes, delivered by Bucks Pro-Mai, have been designed to empower women with the understanding of how to pre-empt any potential situations through pre-defence and to learn the skills of how to defend themselves if a situation does arise.

Please note that 12- 15-year-olds must attend with a participating female parent/carer on the day.

Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-defence-class-kingsbrook-tickets-1989218903288?aff=oddtdtcreator

East Bucks Community Board

14/05/2026

We all experience bumps in the road during our parenting journeys!

Did you know, we offer free parenting programmes which give parents and carers opportunities to access a variety of tools, strategies and peer support, that can help improve family life.

Whether you have a toddler or teen, we can support you!

For more information or to register your interest, click the link below 👇

https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/parenting/free-parenting-courses/

or call BFIS on 01296 383293

If you’re interested in a parenting programme but anxious about registering, drop-in to a Hub site and chat to a member of the team to find out more.

12/05/2026

Looking for a welcoming, fun and stimulating environment to take your little one? We offer free sessions for under 5’s at each of our family hubs in Aylesbury and North Bucks! Come along to spend some quality time with your child and join in with a range of activities such as sensory, craft, construction and more! This month we are exploring colour and number.

To find your closest family hub click the link!
https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/familycentres/

11/05/2026

**Tuesday 21st April 9.30am - 11.30am**
Come along to our next drop-in session at 📍Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust's Health on the High Street, Unit 33, . A member of the Family Hub team can help you navigate the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service (BFIS) website or talk you through support and information available.
This could cover any family matters, including childcare, SEND needs, local activities/support and parenting.

05/05/2026

Is your Year 6 child feeling a bit nervous about the jump to secondary school? It's totally normal — and we’ve got a session just for that.

Your child can join one of our friendly 'How to Move Up to Secondary School' webinars packed with tips, reassurance and support.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm
🗓️ 26 August 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm

Click the link below for more information or to find out about other support available to young people 👇

https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/youth/youth-courses-and-support/help-for-young-people/

01/05/2026

Balanceability

🚲 Do you want to help build your child’s confidence on a bike? Then book on to one of our free Balanceability programmes!

Aimed at children aged 2½ to 5 years old, Balanceability teaches the skills needed to ride a bike without stabilisers, improves spatial awareness and dynamic balance!

These sessions use balance bikes, games, and fun challenges to make learning to ride a bike safe, enjoyable and effective, whilst providing opportunities for some quality time with your little one.

We still have spaces on our upcoming course from Southcourt Family Hub in June. 📍 Aylesbury Southcourt Family Hub
🗓️ Wednesdays 3 June – 1 July, 10 to 11am

Places need to be booked. Please see the link below to book on.

https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/parenting/free-parenting-courses/