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It’s been a while since our last newsletter, but we’re excited to be back in your inbox!
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📅New timetables out now!
Starting Monday, 15 April - 24 May 2024
- Baby Groups
- Toddler Groups
- Under 5s Stay and Play
- Incredible Years for Babies
- Little Food Explorers
- Baby Massage
- And so much more!
All sessions are free and bookable online or by phone, limited spaces available. Don't miss out!
Did you know? 💭
We have 4 Children and Family Hubs and each of them look after a wide range of wellbeing centres across Medway giving you a place to play, learn and grow together. Learn More
 Click Here to view locations
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 🎉 New to Medway or looking to connect with other families in the community?
Join us at the second #WelcomeToMedway Family Event! 🌟
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 30 May 2024
⏰ Time: 10am - 1pm
📍 Location: Gillingham Children and Family Hub, Woodlands Rd, #Gillingham, ME7 2BX
Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident seeking new friendships with other parents, this event is perfect for you. Post-pandemic, it's more important than ever for families to feel connected and supported in our communities. 🤝
🎈Child-Friendly Activities for all ages
🎁 Giveaways
*More info coming soon 🎶🧃🎈🎡
Meet over 10 local partners and find out what kind of free help and resources that are available to you and your family. 🤝
Don’t miss this chance to be part of Medway's vibrant community. This event is the second out of four happening this year.
See you there! 🤗
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 Medway.gov.uk/GrowingTogetherNewsletter
🌱💌Introducing The Medway Growing Together Newsletter! 🐝
Get cute, personalised emails as your child grows, ensuring you stay connected with essential information about:
🧠Child Development
🍼Parenting Tips
🤝Who's here to Help
🧸Fun Activities
📅 Local Events
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 Incredible Years For Babies
A FREE 11 week programme for new parents/carers with babies under 6 months, learn about your babies first year of development and how you can give them the best start in life. Here you will discover:
- Understanding your baby’s cues and emotions
- Promoting your baby’s physical, language, and social skills
- Keeping your baby safe and healthy
- Coping with stress and building a support network
- Having fun and bonding with your baby
This programme is available across Medway at our Children and Family Hubs.
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 Baby Group
A FREE group for non-walking babies aged 0-12 month 👶
Every week, meet other new parents in your area and give your baby the opportunity to play and learn with new little friends. 🧸
🎶Bounce and Rhyme
🎨Sensory Ideas
🧩Child Development
🔌Home Safety Tips
and much more!
📍 Located across Medway at The Medway Children and Family Hubs
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 Stay and Play
A FREE group for children aged 1 to 4 years
Bring your little ones for an unforgettable experience of play, learning, and growth.
🎨 Weekly art activities
🎶 Singing sessions with instruments or parachutes
🖌️ Creative area with paint, sponges, and various materials
🍥 Homemade playdough and cloud dough for motor skill development
These activities are designed to enhance social skills, language development, and physical growth.
📍 Located across Medway at The Medway Children and Family Hubs
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 Free Mental Health Support for Medway Parents👶🍼
Having a baby is a big change and can bring lots of different feelings for mothers, fathers, and carers. It’s okay to need some help during this time. We have partnered with Qwell so that new parents in Medway can find support wherever they are, whenever they need it. 👐
Why use Qwell?
💸 It's completely FREE. Because your peace of mind is priceless.
⏰ No waiting lists. Because your needs shouldn't be put on hold.
💬 Join online communities with others who have been there.
👂 Professional counselling. Talk it out, judgement-free.
📚 Self-help resources at your fingertips 24/7.
For whatever reason you need help, Qwell could be the answer. Sign up today, to see how Qwell can help you.
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