Lewes and Peacehaven - What's on
Seasonal opening hours
All our family hubs are closed from 3pm on Christmas Eve to Wednesday 2 January.
Our family advice line closes at 1pm on Christmas Eve and opens at 9am on 2 January. You can leave us a message during this time and we will get back to you when we re-open.
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, 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, 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
- 0 to 56 months
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SEND Rainbow Rockets - 1pm to 2pm
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 and finance advice drop-in
- When
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2nd Monday of the month, 10am to 12pm
- 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
