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
What’s on in May 2025
0 to 12 months - no older siblings
Days of the week |
Start |
End |
Activity |
How to join in |
Mondays |
11am |
Midday |
Messy Play for babies 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
1pm |
2.30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
|
Tuesdays |
11am |
Midday |
Soft Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
Wednesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Stay and Play – Tummy Time 7, 14, 21 and 28 May |
All welcome |
10:30am |
11:30am |
Blooming Together – Infant Feeding Support Group 28 May |
All welcome |
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
ESOL 7, 14, 21 and 28 May |
Book in advance |
|
Thursdays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Soft Play 1, 8, 22 and 29 May |
All welcome |
11am |
Midday |
Sensory Play 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May |
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) 15 May |
All welcome |
|
Fridays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Sensory Play 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
1:30pm |
2:15pm |
Story time and Rhymes 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Massage 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May |
Book in advance |
12 to 24 months
Mondays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Messy Play 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
10am |
Midday |
Grow your own Course code: FL5095Y24 12 May |
Call 01375 372476, press option 1 and quote course code |
|
1pm |
2.30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
|
Tuesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Soft Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
Wednesdays |
11am |
Midday |
Early Words Together 7, 14, 21 and 28 May |
Book in advance |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Let's talk Potty Training 28 May |
Referral Only |
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Start for Life – Stay and Play Pyjamarama Booktrust Special Event 21 May |
All welcome |
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
ESOL 7, 14, 21 and 28 May |
Book in advance |
|
Thursdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Soft Play 1, 8, 22 and 29 May |
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) 15 May |
All welcome |
|
Fridays |
11am |
Midday |
Stay and Play 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
2:30pm |
3.15pm |
Story time and Rhymes 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
Services and activities for parents and children aged 2-19 years
24 to 60 months
Mondays |
10am |
Midday |
Simple Science Course code FL5096Y24 19 May |
Call 01375 372476, press option 1 and quote course code |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Messy Play 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
|
1pm |
2.30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
|
Tuesdays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Soft Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
Wednesdays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
ESOL 7, 14, 21 and 28 May |
Book in advance |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Start for Life – Stay and Play Pyjamarama Booktrust Special Event 21 May |
All welcome |
|
Thursdays |
11am |
Midday |
Soft Play 1, 8, 22 and 29 May |
All welcome |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Stay and Play 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May |
All welcome |
|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Messy Play 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May |
All welcome |
|
Fridays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Stay and Play 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
5 to 19 years
Mondays |
9am |
4.30pm |
Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) |
Referral through service only |
Wednesdays |
3:45pm |
4:45pm |
Help Me to Stay Safe Children Services Thurrock |
Referral only |
General Family Hub Support Services
Mondays |
1pm |
2.30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic |
All welcome |
9am |
5pm |
Midwife Appointments |
Book with your midwife |
|
Tuesdays |
9:30am |
Midday |
1- and 2-year Developmental Checks |
Book in advance 0300 300 1999 |
9:30am |
Midday |
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities Group. |
Referral only |
|
9:30am |
11:30am |
Antenatal sessions (from 28+ weeks) 6, 13 and 20 May |
Book in advance - held at Tilbury Family Hub. Call 01375 858243 to book |
|
Wednesdays |
9am |
5pm |
Midwife Appointments |
Book with your midwife |
Thursdays |
10am |
11am |
Fussy Eating Workshop 22 May |
Referral Only |
Fridays |
9:30am |
12:30pm |
1- and 2-year Developmental Checks |
Book in advance 0300 300 1999 |
10am |
Midday |
Parent Outreach Advice Session 23 May |
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.