Nottingham City Best Start Family Hubs

02/09/2026

📢 Need a little extra support for you and your family? Complete our short Self -Referral Form!

Nottingham City Best Start Family Hubs are here to help. Parents and carers can now self-refer to access a range of free support and services designed to help children and families thrive.

We can support with:

✅ Your child's development
✅ Managing your child's behaviour
✅ Play and learning activities
✅ Getting ready for nursery or school
✅ Mealtime and bedtime routines
✅ Pregnancy, parenthood and your baby's first year
✅ Baby massage and bonding activities
✅ Ideas for play at home
✅ Training and employment support
✅ Borrowing toys and activity packs
✅ Community events and activities
✅ Benefits and financial support information

💙 Whatever support you need, our Family Hub teams are here to help you and your family.

📱 Complete a self-referral and a member of your local Family Hub team will soon get in touch with you.

Link to referral form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3uCzwWj_cjdOjST9QP74SWpUNzBLR0hBV1BKSDBBQ0lQQ0NGWEhFNjRPNy4u&route=shorturl

For more info:
🌐 www.earlyhelpnottingham.org.uk
[email protected]

02/09/2026

Family Hub Stay & Play Sessions 🌟New time for Hyson Green sessions!

Looking for a fun, free activity for your little one? Come along to our Stay & Play Sessions for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Enjoy a range of creative, outdoor and sensory activities designed to support your child's learning and development while giving families the chance to play, connect and have fun together.

📍 Hyson Green Family Hub
🗓️ Wednesdays
🕘 9:45am to 11:15am

📍 Broxtowe Family Hub
🗓️ Wednesdays
🕐 1:00pm to 2:30pm

📍 Meadows Family Hub
🗓️ Wednesdays
🕐 1:00pm to 2:30pm

📍 Bestwood Family Hub
🗓️ Fridays
🕙 10:00am to 11:30am

✅ Free to attend
✅ For children aged 0 to 5 years
✅ No need to book

Come and join the fun. We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones!

01/09/2026

Healthy Little Minds Drop In Sessions 🌟Bestwood session tomorrow!

Are you expecting a baby or do you have a child aged 0–2 years?
Come along to our friendly, relaxed Healthy Little Minds drop-in sessions. Meet other parents and carers, enjoy stay-and-play activities, and get support to help your little one thrive.

💜 Understand your baby's communication and cues
💜 Learn simple ways to support healthy brain development
💜 Build confidence in responding to your baby's needs
💜 Receive support and guidance from our knowledgeable team

📍 Healthy Little Minds sessions will take place at:
✅ Wednesday 2nd September – Bestwood Family Hub – 9 – 11am
✅ Wednesday 9th September – Hyson Green Family Hub – 1 – 3pm
✅ Wednesday 16th September – Broxtowe Family Hub – 1 – 3pm
✅ Wednesday 23rd September – Meadows Family Hub – 1 – 3pm

No booking needed – just turn up when it suits you. We look forward to welcoming you and your little one!

For more information, please visit: www.yournottsdirectory.org.uk/healthylittleminds

01/09/2026

☕ Bereavement Café - A Space to Share, Listen or Simply Be

Grief can feel isolating, but you do not have to face it alone.

Join the Bereavement Café at St Margaret's Church, where you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you would like to talk, listen, or simply spend time with others who understand, you are welcome just as you are.

📅 First Saturday of every month
⏰ 10am to 12pm
📍 St Margaret's Church, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0115 929 8899

Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith, beliefs or background. Free to attend.

01/09/2026

🌟 Move, Play, Grow! New sessions starting this month 🌟

Looking for a fun way to help your little one stay active, learn new skills and make friends? Join our FREE 12-week Move, Play, Grow programme for children aged 1-5 years and their families, starting September 2026!

Each session includes:
🎵 Warm-up activities and games
🎨 Themed play and learning activities
🤸 Team-led activities for children
🍎 Cool down and healthy snack
🧸 Free play and family time

Families can:
✅ Dance, play and explore together every week
✅ Build confidence through movement and play
✅ Learn simple tips for healthy family habits
✅ Meet other local families and make new friends

Our friendly advisors will also be available for informal chats, support, advice and information about local services.

📍 FREE sessions at Family Hubs across Nottingham City

Scan the QR code to register your interest or go to:
https://forms.office.com/e/gNmzVQYeS0

31/08/2026

Move, Play, Grow! New sessions starting this week!🌟

Looking for a fun way to help your little one stay active, learn new skills and make friends? Join our FREE 12-week Move, Play, Grow programme for children aged 1-5 years and their families.

Sessions begin:
Meadows Family Hub: 2nd September 2026
Hyson Green Family Hub: 4th September 2026

Each session includes:
🎵 Warm-up activities and games
🎨 Themed play and learning activities
🤸 Team-led activities for children
🍎 Cool down and healthy snack
🧸 Free play and family time

Families can:
✅ Dance, play and explore together every week
✅ Build confidence through movement and play
✅ Learn simple tips for healthy family habits
✅ Meet other local families and make new friends

Our friendly advisors will also be available for informal chats, support, advice and information about local services.

📍 FREE sessions at Family Hubs across Nottingham City
Scan the QR code to register your interest or go to:
https://forms.office.com/e/gNmzVQYeS0

28/08/2026

Story Time : One Little Baby Birthday 📚🎂

Enjoy a video reading of One Little Baby Birthday by R. Dungworth and J. Massey. Follow one little baby's special day, complete with a fancy cake, a birthday song and a birthday wish! 🎉

With lovely rhyming text and colourful illustrations, it's a wonderful story to share with young children.

27/08/2026

CBeebies: Dodge's Pup School 🐶💛

Watch Dodge's Pup School on CBeebies and help your child prepare for their first day.

Join Dodge as he overcomes his nerves, makes new friends, and settles into class with his teacher, Miss Collie.🎒

It's the first day of Pup School. Dodge overcomes his first day nerves as he meets lots of new friends. The pups settle into their class activities with their new teacher Miss Collie.

26/08/2026

Let's have fun with the number 9!🔢

This month we're celebrating the number 9.

Have fun by:
🔸 Counting all 9 ducks
🔸 Recognising the number 9
🔸 Tracing the number
🔸 September is the 9th month of the year
🔸 Count the sides of a Nonagon

Learning through play helps children build confidence with numbers while having fun together.

24/08/2026

Move, Play, Grow! New sessions starting in September 🌟

Looking for a fun way to help your little one stay active, learn new skills and make friends? Join our FREE 12-week Move, Play, Grow programme for children aged 1-5 years and their families, starting September 2026!

Sessions begin:
Meadows Family Hub: 2nd September 2026
Hyson Green Family Hub: 4th September 2026

Each session includes:
🎵 Warm-up activities and games
🎨 Themed play and learning activities
🤸 Team-led activities for children
🍎 Cool down and healthy snack
🧸 Free play and family time

Families can:
✅ Dance, play and explore together every week
✅ Build confidence through movement and play
✅ Learn simple tips for healthy family habits
✅ Meet other local families and make new friends

Our friendly advisors will also be available for informal chats, support, advice and information about local services.

📍 FREE sessions at Family Hubs across Nottingham City
Scan the QR code to register your interest or go to:
https://forms.office.com/e/gNmzVQYeS0