Eastbourne and Hailsham - What's on
Summer closures - stay and play groups
We are running fewer groups this summer. See Stay and play groups for details.
Buddies and Something special will run as normal.
Page contents
- Locations
- Pregnancy and new baby
- Bump and Beyond – antenatal classes
- Breastfeeding support group - drop-in
- Understanding your baby - 0 to 5 months
- Time for me – post natal support group
- Aquababes - 0 to 2 years
- Baby self weigh
- Stay and play groups - drop-ins
- Speech and language
- Babbling babies - 0 to 12 months
- Early words - 1 to 2 years
- Rhyming rabbits - 1 to 2 years
- Parent and child signing - 6 months upwards
- Additional needs
- Something Special - SEN play group - 0 to 5 years
- Small Beginnings group - 0 to 5 years
- Health, exercise and nutrition
- HENRY - 0 to 5 years
- Healthy lunchboxes
- Parenting skills
- Understanding challenging behaviour – preschool
Pregnancy and new baby
Bump and Beyond – antenatal classes
- Who
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Parents-to-be
- When
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2 to 3 sessions
- Where
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Eastbourne, Hailsham or online
- Course
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A relaxed Bump and Beyond antenatal class for parents-to-be, including young parents and those who want a refresher.
Dads and non-birthing partners are welcome.
To find out more, email: bumpandbeyond@eastsussex.gov.uk
Breastfeeding support group - drop-in
- When
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Thursdays, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
- Where
- Drop-in
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Come along and have a chat if you:
- are expecting a baby and have questions about breastfeeding
- already have a baby and need support with breastfeeding
- want to meet other mums who are breastfeeding and share your journey
No need to book.
Understanding your baby - 0 to 5 months
- Who
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Parents and carers of babies aged 0 to 5 months
- When
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6 to 8 weeks, 2-hour session
- Where
- Course
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Meet other new parents and carers who understand the highs and lows of caring for a new baby. The course covers basic skills, including:
- understanding baby’s feelings, relaxation and breathing
- brain development, communication and crying
- rhythms and sleep patterns
- feeding – transition to solids
- play and development
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Time for me – post natal support group
- Who
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Mums with a child under 12 months and post-natal depression or anxiety
- When
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6 to 8 weeks, 2-hour sessions
- Where
- Course
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A safe place to meet other mums experiencing post-natal depression and anxiety. Learn skills to help manage those feelings. Crèche spaces available.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Aquababes - 0 to 2 years
- Who
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0 to 2 years
- When
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Tuesday mornings, term-time only
- Where
- Activity
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Water confidence for babies and young children.
To find out more, email: bumpandbeyond@eastsussex.gov.uk
Baby self weigh
- When
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1pm to 3.30pm
- Where
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Hailsham Family Hub, Tuesdays
Devonshire Family Hub, Wednesdays
Shinewater Family Hub, Fridays
- Drop-in
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Come along and weigh your baby using our self weigh facilities.
Stay and play groups - drop-ins
Free, weekly drop-in sessions for you and your child to play together along with other families. This is a chance to be creative, active and messy!
Mondays
- 0 to 5 years
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Buddies play group - 10am to 11.30am
- 0 to 5 years
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Little Superstars play group - 10am to 11.30am
Closed this summer. Due to start back in September 2024.
Eastbourne - Shinewater Family Hub
(Breastfeeding support available alternate weeks in term time)
- 0 to 5 years
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Little Daffodils play group - 1pm to 2pm
Closed this summer. Due to start back in September 2024.
Tuesdays
- 0 to 5 years
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Dads' Stay and Play group - 12.30 to 2pm
Wednesdays
- 0 to 5 years
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Little Gems play group - 10am to 11.30am
Thursdays
- 0 to 5 years
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Dads' Stay and Play group - 12.30 to 2pm
Fridays
- 0 to 5 years
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Bizzy Bees play group - 9.30am to 10.30am
- 0 to 1 year
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Bizzy Babies baby group - 11am to 12pm
- 0 to 1 year
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Baby Bubbles baby group - 10am to 11.30am
Closed this summer. Due to start back in September 2024.
(Breastfeeding support available on alternate weeks)
Speech and language
Babbling babies - 0 to 12 months
- Who
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Babies aged 0 to 12 months
- When
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2 sessions of 1 hour
- Where
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Eastbourne and Hailsham
- Activity
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Play sessions to help your baby's communication. Enjoy activities like singing, mirrors, bubbles and sharing stories.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Early words - 1 to 2 years
- Who
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Children aged 1 to 2 years
- When
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2 sessions of 1 hour
- Where
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Eastbourne and Hailsham
- Sessions
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Play sessions to help your child's speech, language and communication. Enjoy singing, stories and sounds.
Sessions include an expert who will share ideas to support your child at home.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Rhyming rabbits - 1 to 2 years
- Who
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Children around 1 to 2 years
- When
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6 weeks
- Where
- Course
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Explore rhymes and storybooks to develop your child’s language skills. A crèche is available.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Parent and child signing - 6 months upwards
- Who
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Age 6 months to 5 years and any child with additional needs
- When
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6 weeks
- Where
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Devonshire Family Hub, Shinewater Family Hub or online
- Course
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Learn how to teach key signs to your baby or child to support their speech, language and communication development.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Additional needs
Something Special - SEN play group - 0 to 5 years
- Who
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Children aged 0 to 5 years
- When
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Wednesdays, 1pm to 2.30pm
- Where
- Activity
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Something Special (SEN) play group is for children with:
- a developmental delay
- special educational needs
Your child does not need a diagnosis to attend.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Small Beginnings group - 0 to 5 years
- Who
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Parents and carers with your child aged 0 to 5 years
- When
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90 minutes weekly, term time only
- Where
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Eastbourne and Hailsham
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These sessions are for families who are worried about their child’s development in communication, interaction and play skills.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Health, exercise and nutrition
HENRY - 0 to 5 years
- Who
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Families with a child aged 0 to 5 years
- When
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9 weeks for 2.5 hours
- Where
- Course
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We can help you and your family to form good habits as part of a healthy lifestyle. If your child is a picky eater, come along to learn tips for hassle-free mealtimes.
A crèche is available. Week 1 is a 1-hour ‘settle and play’ for the crèche.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Healthy lunchboxes
- Who
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Parents and carers with children aged 0 to 5
- When
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4 week course
- Where
- Course
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Family cookery sessions to make new, home-made and healthy foods for your child’s lunchbox. A crèche is available.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Parenting skills
Understanding challenging behaviour – preschool
- Who
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Parents and carers of preschool age children
- When
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4 weeks
- Where
- Course
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This short course will help you understand the way your child thinks and behaves. Discover practical tips and techniques to reduce unwanted behaviour and encourage positive behaviour.
- Discuss difficult parenting experiences with others in a supportive and understanding environment.
- Get tips on ways to look after yourself when parenting is challenging.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
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