Canterbury Family Hubs

01/06/2026

📣 New Timetables for 1st June – 21st July 2026

Discovery what’s happening at the Canterbury Family Hubs this term! For playful early-years sessions to supportive workshops for parents, carers, children, and young people – there’s something for everyone! 💜

✨ Join us for:
• Fun and welcoming group activities
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive spaces for families
• Sessions across Canterbury - Kingsmead, Wincheap, Whitstable, Herne Bay & Briary Family Hubs

👉 Find your nearest Family Hub and explore all the support available:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/kent-family-hub/activities-courses-and-groups-near-you/activities-in-family-hubs

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers’ Week at Kent Family Hub 🌟

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make a real difference to families across Kent 💛

From welcoming families into our spaces, to supporting activities, sharing their skills, and offering a friendly face at just the right moment – our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their kindness, time and dedication help create warm, supportive environments where children, young people and parents can thrive.

👏 Whether it’s helping run sessions, supporting events, or working behind the scenes, every contribution matters – and together, they help us build stronger communities.

💬 To all our volunteers: thank you. Your impact reaches further than you know, and we couldn't do it without you.

Click here to sign up and become a Kent Family Hub volunteer👉 https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/kent-family-hub/shape-how-we-support-local-families/volunteer-with-family-hub

01/06/2026

This year 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 link below:

https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

01/06/2026

🔔 Reminder – SEND Stay and Play : There’s no session at Wincheap this week, and we look forward to seeing all next week !

01/06/2026

Did you receive early language support services for your child? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Tell us about your views and experiences of the family hubs’ support services, so we can learn what helps and what could be better for families like yours. Your feedback will contribute to research conducted on behalf of the Department for Education and will be used to improve services to better support families like yours.

Take part in a short survey to share your views and for the chance to win £100, before 17 July 2026 using this link https://ipsos.uk/LA31NTP4

01/06/2026

💜Jobcentre Plus Drop in Session – Update

Upcoming sessions (9:30am–11:30am) are available at:
• Herne Bay Family Hub – Wednesdays, 24 June 2026
• Whitstable Family Hub – Fridays, 12 June and 10 July 2026

01/06/2026

👶 NCT Infant Feeding Support Groups at Canterbury Family Hubs

Looking for friendly, local support with infant feeding? Come along to one of our Infant Feeding Support Groups:

📍 Herne Bay Family Hub – Tuesdays, 1:30pm–3:30pm
📍 Kingsmead Family Hub – Wednesdays, 9:30am–11:30am
📍 Whitstable Family Hub – Fridays, 9:30am–11:30am

💜 No booking needed – just drop in!

Find out more: www.besideyoukent.co.uk

01/06/2026

Looking for a calm, friendly space to enjoy quality time with your baby?

Our drop‑in Baby Group offers songs, sensory play, messy play, Born to Move sessions, tummy‑time support and more.

A lovely way to meet other parents and support your baby’s development.

👉 Drop‑in session — term time only.