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.
Togetherness - Understanding your baby
- 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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Join our group sessions to support you in your journey of
understanding emotional health, wellbeing, behaviour and
more. A six-week programme to help you raise confident,
kind, emotionally aware and resilient people.To book, phone our Health Visiting team on 01323 463204
or email esht.hv-duty@nhs.net
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 book, phone our Health Visiting team on 01323 463204 or email esht.hv-duty@nhs.net.
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 - 11am to 12pm
(Breastfeeding support available in term time)
- 0 to 5 years
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SEND Rainbow Rockets - 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Tuesdays
- 0 to 14 months
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Music Group - 11 to 11.45am
- 15 months to 5 years
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Music Group - 10 to 10.45am
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
Peep Learning Together
Peep Learning Together groups
- Who
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Parents and carers with a child aged 0 to 5 years
- When
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Dates coming soon
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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Book a virtual session with adviser at a day and time that suits you.
- Where
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Online virtual meeting or phone call.
- Activity
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Do you want to go back to work or have questions about your finances?
Email our future options advisers to book a one to one online or phone session: Future.Options@eastsussex.gov.uk
You can talk to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) future options adviser about:
- how moving into work affects your finances
- putting you in touch with valuable initiatives like the national careers service
- childcare choices
- how childcare and Universal Credit work together
- training options.
Parent support
Parent support drop-in
Parent support drop-in
- When
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25 September - 9.30 to 11.30am
- Where
- Activity
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Come and have a chat with one of the team about anything about parenting or family life.
