Children's centres
Aveley Family Hub
Address
You can phone and leave a message on our answering machine for Brighter Futures Aveley Family Hub at the following times:
- Mondays from 8:30am to 5pm
- Wednesdays from 8:30am to 5pm
View the timetable as a PDF:
What’s on in February 2026
0 to 12 months:
|
Days of the week |
Start |
End |
Activity |
How to join in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mondays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Start for Life - Messy Play 2, 9, 16 and 23 February |
All welcome |
|
1pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 2, 9, 16 and 23 February |
All welcome |
|
|
Tuesdays |
11am |
Midday |
Start for Life - Sensory Play 3, 10, 17 and 24 February |
All welcome |
|
Wednesdays |
11am |
Midday |
Start for Life - Baby Massage 4, 11, 18 and 25 February |
Book in advance |
|
Thursdays |
11am |
Midday |
Start for Life - Soft Play 5, 12, and 26 February |
All welcome |
|
1pm |
2:30pm |
B3 – Birth, Bumps and Belonging A safe space for parents of Afro Caribbean heritage (0-24 months and parents to be) 19 February |
All welcome |
|
|
Fridays |
1:30pm |
2:15pm |
Story time and Rhymes 6, 13 and 27 February |
All welcome |
12 to 24 months:
|
Mondays |
11am |
Midday |
Messy Play 2, 9, 16 and 23 February |
All welcome |
|
1pm |
2.30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 2, 9, 16 and 23 February |
All welcome |
|
|
Tuesdays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Arts and Crafts 3, 17 and 24 February |
All welcome |
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Valentines Day Crafts 10 February |
All welcome |
|
|
Wednesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Let’s talk with your Toddler 4, 11, 18 and 25 February |
Book in advance |
|
Thursdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Fun with Small World 5, 12, 19 and 26 February |
All welcome |
|
1pm |
2:30pm |
B3 – Birth, Bumps and Belonging A safe space for parents of Afro Caribbean heritage (0-24 months and parents to be) 19 February |
All welcome |
|
|
Fridays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Stay and Play 6, 13 and 27 February |
All welcome |
|
10am |
11am |
Chinese New Year Celebrations 20 February |
All welcome |
|
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Chinese New Year Celebrations 20 February |
All welcome |
|
|
2:30pm |
3:15pm |
Story time and Rhymes 6, 13 and 27 February |
All welcome |
Services and activities for parents and children aged 2-19 years
24 to 60 months:
|
Mondays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Messy Play 2, 9, 16 and 23 February |
All welcome |
|
1pm |
2.30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 2, 9, 16 and 23 February |
All welcome |
|
|
Tuesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Sensory Play 3, 10, 17 and 24 February |
All welcome |
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Arts and Crafts 3, 17 and 24 February |
All welcome |
|
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Valentines Day Crafts 10 February |
All welcome |
|
|
Thursdays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Bring a story to life 5, 12 and 26 February |
All welcome |
|
Fridays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Stay and Play 6, 13 and 27 February |
All welcome |
|
10am |
11am |
Chinese New Year Celebrations 20 February |
All welcome |
|
|
11am |
Midday |
Fun with Small World 6, 13 and 27 February |
All welcome |
|
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Chinese New Year Celebrations 20 February |
All welcome |
|
|
2:30pm |
3:15pm |
Story time and Rhymes 6, 13 and 27 February |
All welcome |
5 to 19 years:
|
Mondays |
9am |
4.30pm |
Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) |
Referral through service only |
General Family Hub Support Services:
|
Mondays |
1pm |
2.30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic |
All welcome |
|
9am |
5pm |
Midwife Appointments |
Book with your midwife |
|
|
Tuesdays |
1:30pm |
3pm |
1- and 2-year Developmental Checks |
Book in advance 0300 300 1999 |
|
10am |
11am |
Language Focused Play Workshop 17 February |
Referral only |
|
|
Wednesdays |
9am |
5pm |
Midwife Appointments |
Book with your midwife |
|
9:30am |
12:30pm |
Pass Drop In 25 February |
Drop In |
|
|
Fridays |
9:30am |
12:30pm |
1- and 2-year Developmental Checks |
Book in advance 0300 300 1999 |
|
10am |
11am |
Fussy Eating Workshop 6 February |
Referral Only |
|
|
9am |
4pm |
Parent Outreach Advice Session 27 February |
Book in advance |
More activities and support
A wide range of activities are organised at other family hubs across Thurrock. You can find out more about these activities in the document below. Check the timetables of individual family hubs for latest details.
For information on local support services during pregnancy and for families with a baby up to 2 years-old, go to Start for Life.
Registration
You can use the registration form below to register yourself and your child at this family hub, or any of our other family hubs.