Lewes and Peacehaven - What's on
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
- Stay and play groups - drop ins
- Speech and language
- Babbling babies - 0 to 12 months
- Early words - 1 to 2 years
- Parent and child signing course - 6 months up
- Additional needs
- Small Beginnings - 0 to 5 years
- Life skills
- Family First Aid - 0 to 19 years
- Work advice drop-in
Locations
Activities are held at:
- Lewes Family Hub
- Peacehaven Family 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, 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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Fridays, 1pm to 2.30pm
- 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 12 months 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 1 year
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Baby time group - 11.15am to 12.15pm
(Breastfeeding support available in term time)
- 1 to 3 years
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First Steps group - 9.15am to 10.30am
Wednesdays
- 0 to 1 year
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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
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
- 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
- Activity
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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.
Parent and child signing course - 6 months up
- Who
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6 months to 5 years, and any child with additional needs
- When
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6 weeks
- Where
- 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
Small Beginnings - 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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4 week and 6 week courses
- Where
- Course
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The course is for families who are concerned about their child’s development in communication, interactions and play skills.
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Life skills
Family First Aid - 0 to 19 years
- Who
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Parents and carers of 0 to 19 year olds
- When
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3 weeks, 2 hour sessions
- Where
- Course
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This course will teach you vital emergency skills, including:
- how to stop choking
- the recovery position
- adult, child and baby CPR
- managing head injuries
- stopping bleeding
To find out more, fill in our booking enquiry form.
Work advice drop-in
- When
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2nd Monday of the month, 10am to 1pm
- Where
- Drop-in
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Do you want to go back to work or change career? Come along to our drop-in session (no need to book).
You can talk to specialist advisors about:
- moving into or out of work
- childcare choices for working parents and how this works with Universal Credit
- volunteering
- training options
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