Courses and sessions for new parents or parents to be

Are you pregnant? Want to know more about breastfeeding/chestfeeding or combination feeding? 

Come and join us at one of our Baby Feeding Drop-ins and we will be happy to support you to make an informed decision about feeding your baby.

Monday, 12.30pm to 2pm

Little Hulton Family Hub, Longshaw Drive, Little Hulton, M28 0BD

Tuesday, 10.30am to 12pm

Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, 243 Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6BR

Tuesday, 12.30pm to 2pm

Langworthy Family Hub within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ

Thursday, 12.30pm to 2pm

Broughton Family Hub, 50 Rigby Street, Salford, M7 4BQ

Friday, 10.30am to 12pm

Swinton Family Hub, 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 6BP 

We also provide support and information around all your feeding choices by telephone and home visits. For further information, call 07512 550 112.

Our trained workers would like to invite you and your child to one of our Chat, Play, Read groups. Within the group, we can explore your 18 month child’s speech, language, and communication through play activities. The workers will share ideas for you to try at home and offer any other advice based on your child’s needs. Please ensure your child(ren) are wearing appropriate clothing as we encourage outdoor play whatever the weather!

Join us at any of our free weekly sessions at one of our Family Hubs – no need to book just come along at the start time below, please note some sessions are very busy so please arrive on time.

Monday

• West Locality - Little Hulton Family Hub, M28 OBD, 10am
• South Locality - Winton Family Hub, M30 8AB, 10am

Tuesday

• South Locality - Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, M44 6BR, 10am

Wednesday

• Central Locality - Broughton Family Hub, M7 4BQ, 1pm (no session on Wednesday 16 October)
• South Locality - Yemini Community Association, M30 0WY, 10am
• North Locality - Swinton Family Hub, M27 6BP, 10am

Thursday

• Central Locality - Langworthy Family Hub at Langworthy Cornerstone, M6 5QQ, 1.30pm

Friday

• Central Locality - Ordsall Library, 2 Robert Hall Street, M5 3LT, 10am

Tandem Theatre 'Free Toddler Music Sessions' Music and Fun! 18 months to four years.

Drop-in or reserve a space by emailing admin@tandemtheatre.com or call 07903142358.

Boys and girls aged four years.

A fun filled session with messy play and singing for under fives! Come and join our interactive session and let’s make some happy memories together!

Booking essential, please email clpadmin@sovereignhousegh.education or call 0161 759 1255.

This session is for babies non mobile aged from birth to twelve months. Each week we will introduce you to one of our five to thrive key messages and a fun activity you can do at home with your baby. It will also give you the opportunity to connect with other parents and share your experiences. Infant Feeding Champions will also be available to support you with your babies feeding journey and answer any questions you may have.

No need to book a place, just turn up.

Please contact the Early Help Admin Team on 0161 778 0601 for further information.

This session is for children with additional needs or disability and their parent/carer. 0-3 years and not in a childcare setting. Pre or post diagnosis.

Our Stay n Play sessions are for parents and carers of children aged 0-5. A fun filled session with messy play and singing and a chance for connection with other parents/carers.

Venue: 

• Winton Family Hub in the Children’s Centre, Brindley Street, Eccles M30 8AB

Offer: 

• There will be a bilingual practitioner available at every session for those non-English speaking parents with South Asian ethnic backgrounds and free refreshments.

Contact details: 

• For more information: shamaila.idrees@flowhesionfoundation.org.uk or call 07493197534 or 07878984509 

Dates and times:

• Every Wednesday, 12pm to 2pm

Story time sessions are open to all under 5s and their grown-ups.

Come along and listen to stories and share songs.

Library Play and Stay sessions are for under 5s and their grown ups. Enjoy our toys and lovely books! Whatever your age it’s a great way to make new friends.

Messy play, arts and crafts, cooking, trips, song and story time.

For information, contact Nicola on 07548952839.

Ready to start introducing your baby to solid foods? This session offers practical advice and guidance and keeps you up to date with all the latest guidelines.

A new peer support group for families of children with Downs Syndrome – play opportunities, sensory crafts outdoor play

Free parent coffee mornings - A chance to talk and share experiences with other parents of children with autism

A fun, friendly and social environment for children aged 0-10 years, pre and post diagnosis. Free entry and Refreshments provided. 

Weekly sing and dance sessions starting Friday 12 January. We will learn a variety of songs in both Portuguese and English and encourage children and parents/carers to take part in actions and play percussion instruments too.