Solihull Family Hubs

03/09/2026

You're invited to Riverside's garden opening tomorrow 🏡

We're looking forward to welcoming you to our brand new sensory garden:

📅 Friday 4 September, 14:00-17:00
🏠 Riverside Family Hub, 289 Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5DP
🧑 Suitable for all ages
🪙 FREE

No need to book, just pop-in! Refreshments available.

The garden was made possible thanks to generous funding from the Severn Trent Community Fund 💰

Follow us for more info (and pictures!) soon 👀

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02/09/2026

MakaTots Solihull baby signing at Riverside 🐻

Storytelling, singing, games, and activities to progress your child’s language development 👶

📅 Friday 4 September, toddlers at 13:15, babies at 14:00
🏠 Riverside Family Hub, 289 Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5DP
🧑 Suitable for ages 0-3
🪙 £3 per class

To book, visit https://makatots.org/MakaTots/Makatots/Book_Here.aspx?hkey=368537bc-00ee-4d4c-92a8-9ed53da6731e

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26/08/2026

Solihull Infant Feeding Team’s before and after birth FREE support groups coming up this September 🤱

Support throughout your feeding journey, including breastfeeding and bottle-feeding guidance, learning about newborn behaviour, bonding with your little one, and how to help with their brain development 🍼

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00, at Hatchford Brook 💛
Every Wednesday, 12:00-13:30, at Riverside 💙

Both during term time only 🎒

To book, visit [email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true

For more info, visit linktr.ee/Solihull.IFT

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25/08/2026

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18/08/2026

We Care UK's mobile food pantry is back for the start of the new school year 🚗

£2 for £25 worth of nutritious, affordable, and convenient fresh and cupboard food 🥦

Riverside Family Hub, B37 5DP - Tuesday 1 September, from 11:00 💙
Evergreen Family Hub, B37 6DX - Friday 4 September, from 11:00 💚
Elmwood Family Hub, B36 0UG - Thursday 10 September, from 12:00 ❤️
Hatchford Brook Family Hub, B92 8JE - Friday 18 September, from 10:30 💛

Spaces are limited. To sign up, complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/253191775948068

Please note that sign-ups are limited and the Hub location options on the form will disappear once they are full

If you are unable to attend, the Around Again Charity Shop in Chelmsley Wood is open on Tuesdays between 14:00-16:30 and Thursdays between 10:00-12:30

They offer 14 items of food and essentials for £5. To book an appointment, contact [email protected] or 0121 448 0720, extension 3

For more info, visit https://colebridge.org/around-again/

Colebridge Trust

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13/08/2026

We’re Here2Help with school uniform this summer ☀️

With school returning on 1 September, there are still opportunities to grab what you need for the new academic year 🏫

There are two pre-loved uniform pop-ups taking place at Elmwood Family Hub in Smith’s Wood on Monday 17 and Tuesday 25 August between 10:00-13:00 🎒

Please note the uniform will mainly be for schools local to the Hub 🏠

Don’t worry if you can’t make it - once term starts, your school can advise on their specific pieces of uniform, or you can call our Community Advice Hubs on 0121 709 7590 for further guidance 👕

For more information on school uniform support, visit https://www.solihull.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/help-school-uniforms

For wider financial cost of living support, visit https://www.solihull.gov.uk/here2help/here2help-help-money-and-essentials

Solihull Family Hubs

Find out how to get help with school uniforms.

13/08/2026

Circus workshop at Evergreen! 🎪💚

Learn a new fun trick - how to juggle flower sticks! 🤹

Featuring an aerial hoop! 🤸

📅 Thursday 20 August, 10:00-12:00
🏠 Evergreen Family Hub, 42 Kingshurst Way, Kingshurst, B37 6DX
🧑 Suitable for ages 4-12
🪙 FREE

To book, call Evergreen on 0121 779 1724

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12/08/2026

Smith’s Wood neighbourhood police officers are inviting local residents to speak with them about any concerns they may have about community safety 👮

They also wish to speak to young people in nearby areas about their experiences and what they can do to help 🤝

📅 Thursday 13 August, 15:00-18:00
🏠 Elmwood Family Hub, 37 Burtons Way, Smith's Wood, B36 0UG
🧑 Suitable for all Smith’s Wood residents
🪙 FREE

No need to book, just drop-in

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12/08/2026

British Army event on 13 August at Elmwood CANCELLED ❌

The British Army youth day planned for this Thursday 13 August at Elmwood Family Hub has sadly been cancelled.

The army officers planned to attend the event have unfortunately been reassigned to address an urgent matter.

We apologise for the inconvenience 😔

CANCELLED ❌

British Army youth day at Elmwood! 🪖

Meet soldiers, explore army careers, and take part in hands-on activities 🫡

📅 Thursday 13 August, 10:00-14:00
🏠 Elmwood Family Hub, 37 Burtons Way, Smith's Wood, B36 0UG
🧑 Suitable for young people ages 10-18 and their families
🪙 FREE

For more info, email [email protected]

12/08/2026

FULLY BOOKED

Floristry workshop at Evergreen 🌷💚

For young ones and their parents or carers to learn how to take care of and arrange beautiful flowers in a calm environment 🌿

📅 Monday 17 August, 10:00-13:00
🏠 Evergreen Family Hub, 42 Kingshurst Way, B37 6DX
🧑 Suitable for children and young people aged 4-12 years
🪙 FREE

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