Lewes and Peacehaven - What's on
Locations
Activities are held at:
- Lewes Family Hub
- Peacehaven Family Hub
- The Joff Youth Hub
- Malling Community Centre, Spences Lane, Lewes BN7 2HQ
- Newhaven Youth Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BA
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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Peacehaven Families and Children's Centre (NHS building next door to Peacehaven Family Hub) or online
- Course
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A relaxed Bump and Beyond antenatal class for parents-to-be, whether this is your first baby or your third baby.
Dads and non-birthing partners are welcome.
To find out more, email: bumpandbeyond@eastsussex.gov.uk
Baby feeding group - drop-in
- When
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Fridays, 10.30am to 12 noon
- Where
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Newhaven Youth Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BA
- 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 sessions
- 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 2 years and post-natal depression or anxiety
- When
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6 weeks for 2 hours
- Where
- Support group
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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.
Stay and play groups - drop ins
Free 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 12 months
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Baby time group - 10.30am to 12pm
(Breastfeeding support available in term time)
- 0 to 5 years
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SEND Rainbow Rockets - 1.15pm – 2.30pm
Tuesdays
- 0 to 14 months
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Music Group - 12.45pm to 1.30pm
- 15 months to 5 years
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Music Group - 1.45pm to 2.30pm
Wednesdays
- 0 to 12 months
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Baby and me group - 1pm to 2pm
(Breastfeeding support available in term time)
- 0 to 5 years
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Just Play - 1pm to 2.30pm
(Breastfeeding support available in term time)
Fridays
- 0 to 5 years
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Malling Munchkins - 10am to 11.30am
Malling Community Centre, behind Lewes Family Hub
Speech and language
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
- Activity
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Join us for two small group sessions with your toddler. While the toddlers play, we’ll talk with each parent and share simple tips to help your child learn to talk.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Additional needs
Sunflowers (formerly ‘Small beginnings’)
- Who
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Parents and carers with your child aged 2 to 5 years
- When
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4 sessions of 1 hour (Lewes Family Hub)
6 sessions of 1.5 hours (Peacehaven Family Hub)
- Where
- Course
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Our sessions for children with SEND use play to support learning and growth. We celebrate every child’s progress, working on:
- communication
- sensory needs
- emotional regulation.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Life skills
Baby and child first aid
- Who
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Parents and carers of 0 to 19 year olds
- When
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One two hour session
- Where
- Course
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This course will teach you vital emergency skills, including:
- how to stop choking
- the recovery position
- child and baby CPR
- stopping bleeding
- meningitis and sepsis awareness
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Work and finance advice drop-in
- When
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Send us an email for dates ehleweshavens@eastsussex.gov.uk
- Where
- Drop-in
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Do you want to go back to work or have questions about your finances? Come to one of our drop-in sessions - no need to book!
You can talk to DWP Future Options Advisors about:
- how moving into work affects your finances
- put you in touch with valuable initiatives like the national career service.
- childcare choices
- how childcare and Universal Credit work together
- volunteering
- training options
