Children's centres
Purfleet-on-Thames Family Hub
Address
You can phone or visit our Brighter Futures Purfleet-on-Thames Family Hub at the following times:
- Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm
- Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm
What's on in May 2025
0-12 months – no older siblings
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Days of the week |
Start |
End |
Activity |
How to join in |
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Mondays |
11am |
Midday |
Start for life - Sensory Play 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
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Tuesdays |
1pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic Drop-in session for ages 0-60 months 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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1pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Stay and Weigh (For those attending the Baby Weighing Clinic only) 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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Wednesdays |
11am |
Midday |
Start for life - Soft Play 7, 14, 21 and 28 May |
All welcome |
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9:30am |
10:30am |
Start for Life – Stay and Play Pyjamarama Booktrust Special Event 21 May |
All welcome |
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Create with Babies Arts and Crafts 14 and 21 May |
All welcome |
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1pm |
2:30pm |
Unity in Diversity – Celebrating the richness of Muslim Cultures. A wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain support and enjoy quality time with your child. 28th May (last Wednesday in every month) |
Book in advance |
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Thursdays |
11am |
Midday |
Soft play 8, 15, 22 and 29 May |
All welcome |
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11am |
1pm |
B3 -Birth, Bumps and belonging. A safe space for parents of Afro Caribbean heritage (0-24 months and parents to be) 1st May |
All welcome |
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Massage 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May |
Book in advance |
12 - 24 months
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Days of the week |
Start |
End |
Activity |
How to join in |
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Mondays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Start for life - Stay and Play 12 and 19 May |
All welcome |
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Tuesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Messy Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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11am |
Midday |
Messy Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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1pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic Drop-in session for ages 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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1pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Stay and Weigh (For those attending the Baby Weighing Clinic only) 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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Wednesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Stay and Play 14 and 28 May |
All welcome |
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9:30am |
10:30am |
Start for Life – Stay and Play Pyjamarama Booktrust Special Event 21 May |
All welcome |
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Celebration of VE Day 7 May |
All welcome |
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Arts and Crafts 14 and 21 May |
All welcome |
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1pm |
2:30pm |
Unity in Diversity – Celebrating the richness of Muslim Cultures. A wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain support and enjoy quality time with your child. 28th May (last Wednesday in every month) |
Book in advance |
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Thursdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Let’s talk with your toddler 8, 15, 22 and 29 May |
Book in advance |
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Fridays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Soft Play 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
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11am |
Midday |
Soft Play 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Stay and Play 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
Services and activities for parents and children aged 2-19 years
24-60 months
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Mondays |
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Stay and Play 12 and19 May |
All welcome |
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Tuesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Messy Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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11am |
Midday |
Messy Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic Drop-in session for ages 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
|
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Baby Stay and Weigh (For those attending the Baby Weighing Clinic only) 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
All welcome |
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Wednesdays |
9:30am |
10:30am |
Stay and Play 14 and 28 May |
All welcome |
|
9:30am |
10:30am |
Start for Life – Stay and Play Pyjamarama Booktrust Special Event 21 May |
All welcome |
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|
1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Celebration of VE Day 7 May |
All welcome |
|
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Arts and Crafts 14 and 21 May |
All welcome |
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1pm |
2:30pm |
Unity in Diversity – Celebrating the richness of Muslim Cultures. A wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain support and enjoy quality time with your child. 28th May (last Wednesday in every month) |
Book in advance |
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Thursdays |
10am |
11am |
8 May - Spring celebrations Course Code: FL5103Y24 15 May - VE Day Craft Course Code: FL5104Y24 22 May - Messy play little ones Course Code: FL5105Y24 28 May - Madness Course Code: FL5106Y24 |
Call 01375 372476, press option 1 and quote course code |
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Fridays |
11am |
Midday |
Chatterbox 16, 23 and 30 May |
Referral only |
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1:30pm |
2:30pm |
Stay and Play 16, 23 and 30 May |
All welcome |
5-19 years
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Monday |
9:00am |
4:30pm |
Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) |
Referral only |
General Family Hub Support Services
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Monday |
9:00am |
1:00pm |
1–2 Year Development Checks 12 and 19 May |
Book in Advance 0300 300 1999 |
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Tuesday |
9:30am |
11:30am |
1–2 Year development Checks 6, 13, 20 and 27 May |
Book in Advance 0300 300 1999 |
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9:30am |
11:30am |
Antenatal sessions (from 28+ weeks) 6, 13 and 20 May |
Book in advance - held at Tilbury Family Hub. Call 01375858243 to book |
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10am |
Midday |
Parent Outreach Advice Session 20 May |
Book in Advance 01375 652104 |
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Wednesday |
8:45am |
Midday |
Speech and Language drop in Clinic 7 May |
Appointment only by email: |
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Thursday |
2pm |
4:30pm |
Forward Trust - Substance Misuse 8, 15, 22 and 29 May |
Book in advance by calling Lorraine Gray 07485359896 |
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Friday |
9:30am |
10:30am |
ESOL 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 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.