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These take place at Birchen Coppice on Tuesdays 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Birth and Beyond provides free antenatal sessions for parents to be on topics such as:

• getting to know your unborn baby
• changes for you and your partner
• giving birth and meeting baby
• your health and wellbeing (parents)
• feeding, bathing and practical care of your new baby
• information about people and services who are there for you

It is recommended that you start Birth and Beyond 91ÖÆƬ³§between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.

Sessions run over four consecutive weeks and last two hours with a further session after your baby is born.

To find out more about antenatal courses including how to book, contact the family hubs.

There are also free NHS online courses for expectant parents that you can complete as and when suits you. Find out more here:.

Birchen Coppice Family Hub runs the a Stay and play session with self-weigh available.

You can bring your baby along to play; meet other parents and use the self-weigh scales as part of the session. 

Wednesdays from 1.45pm to 3.15pm.

For more information see Stay, weigh and play sessions and self-weigh stations.

No need to book, just turn up!

Vitamins are available for free through the Healthy Start scheme or to purchase at a low cost at the family hub, this includes:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding vitamins (£1.00 or free with a healthy start card)
• vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old (£1.80 or free with a healthy start card)

Where cash payments are made, exact change would be appreciated please.

Unfortunately, family hubs are unable to accept payment by debit/credit card.

Short workshops are available on topics such as sleep, fussy eating, behaviour, and teen brain.

You can also access Understanding Your Baby; Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Teen groups which run over a course of up to 10 weeks. To find out more or to book visit:

• Book workshops, groups and courses run by family hubs

There are free NHS online courses for parents and carers that you can complete as and when suits you. Find out more here:

To find out about other courses and workshops visit: Support, courses, and workshops for parents, carers and grandparents

The Family Hubs are supported by friendly volunteers, helping young people and families across 91ÖÆƬ³§in a number of different services. If you are interested in making a difference and volunteering within your local family hub, then the following roles are available:

• administration/business support volunteer
• community hub volunteer including Stay, Weigh and Play
• parenting peer supporter 

For more information and the express an interest, please see: Family Hubs volunteering opportunities

Cuppa and catch-up with crafts

Come and meet the team on Mondays from 8.30am to 10:00am.

Bumps to babies

A stay and play group for pre-natal and parents with newborn and non-movers. No need to book, just turn up! Mondays from 2.15pm to 3.15pm.

After school group

A bookable group running third Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm to 5:00pm (Starting 15 April 2026) open to all primary school aged children and younger siblings are welcome.   

Other services and support include:

• food bank vouchers
• information on childcare, finances, parenting and education
• breast pump hire
• stop smoking appointments (for families during pregnancy - please speak to your midwife. For adults living with a child or young person under the age of 19 - please contact the)
• advice on a range of health and wellbeing topics and signposting to support for you and your family
• free 12 week slimming world voucher referrals for adults
• free 12 week leisure centre membership voucher referrals for adults