0 to 19 Torbay

What's On at the Family Hubs This Week!

The Beehive, Bishops Place, Paignton, TQ3 3DZ
The Barn, Brixham Enterprise Estate, Rea Barn Road, Brixham, TQ5 9DF
St Edmunds, Victoria Park Road, Torquay, TQ1 3QH

Peep - Supporting parents and children to learn together!

Peep groups are free, fun and friendly, and are for parents and carers with Preschool children to help support with early language and development.

Weekly groups:
Sherwell Valley Primary School - Mondays, 9am - 10:30am
Windmill Centre, Torquay - Wednesdays, 10am - 11:30am
Foxhole Community Centre, Paignton - Wednesdays, 9am - 10:30am
Cockington School - Thursdays, 9am - 10:30am
St Martin's Church Hall, Barton, Torquay (following community café) - Fridays, 9:30am - 10:30am

For further information, contact [email protected]

Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start In Life brings together trusted advise and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond. Find out more at Best Start In Life.


www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

🤱 Feed and Nurture Group 🤱

This group is for babies aged 0–12 months, offering a variety of activities to support their development, with drop in feeding support available. However your feeding journey looks, you are always welcome - whether you’re looking for practical help, a listening ear, or simply a space to spend time with your baby.💕

Welcoming everyone - we are a safe space for all families!

Check our What’s On pages for dates and times. See you there! ☕



To find out more about our services, please visit https://torbayfamilyhub.org.uk/ or download the Torbay Family Hub App.

Baby Massage

Why choose baby massage?
It supports you and your baby whilst helping to connect, relax and create memories together.

Baby Massage is run by a member of the Torbay Family Hubs in Paignton, Torquay and Brixham.

You can book via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/93532

Preparing your child for secondary school:

Put yourself in your child's shoes - remember what it was like for you before starting secondary school. Be open and empathetic as this will allow your child to feel like they can tell you anything.

Look out for changes in emotions and behaviour - subtle changes in emotions and behaviour can be a sign of stress and anxiety, so it will be worth having a chat with them about how they are feeling.

Help your child build problem-solving skills - allow them to build their initiative and independence by solving their own problems so they can build trust in their own ability to problem solve.

Set aside time to talk about the move - create an informal space where you can speak to them about the move.

Help your child to recognise their qualities - ask them to list what they like about themselves and recognise them as qualities.

Talk to them about the exciting things they will experience.

Do a practice run of the journey to school - this will help them to feel familiar and confident.

Prepare the equipment that they will need.

For more information, go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c5vpkq1l934t

Quit smoking for good!

Get your free Personal Quit Plan at Better Health - Smoke Free: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

🌟 Amazing Feedback from Our Families! 🌟

We're over the moon to share some heart-warming feedback from a parent who has benefited from our 0 to 19 Torbay service. Our incredible staff are here to support you every step of the way. Come join our groups, meet our fantastic team, and build lasting connections and support networks. We can't wait to welcome you! 💖

Salvation Army Messy Morning

A family event with loads of crafts, music and refreshments

23rd August 2026
10am - 11:30am

29 Market Street, Torquay, TQ1 3AF

Book at [email protected] or 01803 559582.

🌿 💚 FREE Parent Support Hub Drop-In 💚 🌿

For parents, carers and guardians of children aged 8+ who are struggling with their mental health

Feeling worried about your child? You don’t have to face it alone.

📅 Every Thursday (during term-time)
🕧 12:30pm – 2:00pm
📍 People’s Parkfield, Paignton

✨ No referral. No booking. Just drop in.

At our free drop-in sessions you can:

💬 Talk with trained mental health professionals about any concerns you have.
🧭 Receive guidance, advice and signposting, with additional support where appropriate.
🧰 Create your own personalised self-care toolkit to take away.
🤝 Connect with other parents and carers who understand what you’re going through in a warm, supportive environment.

Sometimes, simply knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference. ❤️

Find out more here:
🌐 https://www.therapeuticsupportservices.com/parent_support_hub_drop_in_service