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December 2023
Welcome to our December edition of Family Hubs, your child and you. In this edition you’ll find the latest news from Family Hubs, an introduction to the Maternity Social Prescribing team and all of the Christmas events and activities you can enjoy with your family!
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 Did you know Family Hubs now has its own Facebook page?
To keep up to date with all the latest local news, events and activities for families, children and young people like and follow our page! |
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 Our new community café, ‘Café Connect – Queens Park’, had a really successful launch on the 15th November.
Our brilliant volunteers worked tirelessly to cook fantastic home-cooked food. We were joined by many local residents, local councillors, the High Sheriff and many Bedford-based services. Bedford Creative Arts provided a badge making activity for children and Tibbs Dementia offered free hand massages, home cooked food and a chance to socialise. |
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 We have had a really successful start to our new ‘Dad’s Dinners’ course in collaboration with Food Etc.
4 dad’s and their children have already enjoyed 3 weeks of cooking delicious meals on a budget and are looking forward to the next few weeks of culinary delights! More dates to be offered in the new year. |
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| The Maternity Social Prescribing Team offer help during pregnancy, exploring what is important for your health and wellbeing.
We will help you to identify and discuss local activities and services you can benefit from and the support which is available to you. |
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| Getting ready to start school can be a big transition but, as a parent you are your child’s best educator – after all, you have been supporting your child with lifelong skills from the very start and know them best.
Bedford Borough want all children to have the best start in life. The Ready Family, Ready Child, Ready School clips and guidance will support you and your child with the transition to school and beyond. |
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| The Bedford Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) who work with Bedford Borough Council, education settings, health providers and other providers to ensure they meet the needs of children and families with SEND.
Complete their annual survey to have a chance to share your views on the care and support your child has received. |
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Puggle Club at The Higgins every Friday between 10.30 and 12.30. Free, fun creative activities for under 5s. Arts and crafts, sensory materials or enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle. |
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Sunday Crafternoons at The Higgins, Join in monthly creative activities for families to enjoy together. Explore the art and artefacts on display around the building, then use your imagination and get arty. |
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Winter Wonderland from the 25th Nov-3rd Jan Bedford Park – with ice skating, a big wheel, tree maze and Santa’s grotto. It promises fun for the whole family! |
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The Parent Carer forum have some Christmas Coffee mornings at Project 229. Come along and speak to the local charities and organisations who can help support you and your children with SEND. |
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Bedford Music Hub have a huge range of clubs, groups and classes for anyone aged 7-16. |
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Christmas activities at Bedford’s libraries over the Christmas period, suitable for all ages and all completely free! |
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Bedford Parent Carer Forum cookie decorating morning on Saturday 9th December 10am-1pm at the Centenary Hall, Kempston. £3 per child and take home all your yummy decorated cookies! |
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Christmas activities at the Higgins over the holidays. Stories and crafts for all ages. |
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St Paul’s Christmas Tree Festival, 6-10th December. Over 60 decorated trees, enjoy music from local choirs and get in the Christmas spirit! Entry to the Festival is £3 and free for children under 16. |
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The Lumi Nova App helps your child manage anxieties and worries. Click on the link to get free instant access to the app. |
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Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LE
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Slade Walk, Bedford, MK41 7SA
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| Opening hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday |
Telephone ECP Children’s Centres: 0300 323 0245
Telephone Family Information Service: 0800 023 2057 (24 hour answerphone service)
Email: Familyhubs@bedford.gov.uk
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