Children's centres
Thameside Family Hub
Address
You can phone or visit our Brighter Futures Thameside Family Hub at the following times:
- Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm
- Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm
View timetable as PDF:
What's on in January 2026
Start for Life
0-12 months
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Day |
Start |
End |
Activity |
How to join in |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuesday |
1.30pm |
2.30pm |
Start for Life -Let’s Talk to your Baby |
Book in advance |
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Wednesday |
9.30am |
10.30am |
Start for Life -Sensory Play |
All welcome |
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| 10:30am |
11:30am |
SEND - Just For You Aladdins Cave visiting on the 7th January |
All welcome |
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1.30pm |
2.15pm |
Stories and Rhymes 21st January |
All welcome |
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Thursday |
10.00am |
11.00am |
Time For You and Baby Too (Pre-birth up to 2 years old) 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
All welcome |
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1.30pm |
2.45pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
Drop in |
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1.30pm |
2.45pm |
Start for Life - Stay and Play 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
All welcome |
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Friday |
9.30am |
10.30am |
Baby Messy Play |
All welcome |
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12-24 months |
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Monday |
9.30am |
10.30am |
Start for Life – Stay and Play 5th, 12th and 19th January |
All welcome |
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|
11.00am |
12.00pm |
Start for Life -Sensory Play 5th, 12th and 19th January |
All welcome |
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11.00am |
12.00pm |
Frozen Treasures 5th January |
All welcome |
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11.00am |
12.00pm |
Frosty Fun 12th January |
All welcome |
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Tuesday |
9.30am |
10.30am |
Start for Life – Stay and Play |
All welcome |
|
|
Wednesday |
10:30am |
11:30am |
SEND - Just For You Aladdins Cave visiting on the 7th January |
All welcome |
|
|
1.30pm |
2.30pm |
Fussy Eating Session 21st January |
Book in advance |
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2.30pm |
3.15pm |
Stories and Rhymes 21st January |
All welcome |
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Thursday |
10.00am |
11.00am |
Time For You and Baby Too (Pre-birth up to 2 years old) 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
All welcome |
|
|
1.30pm |
2.45pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
Drop in |
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11.00am |
12.00pm |
Messy Play 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th January |
All welcome |
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Services and activities for parents and children aged 2-19 years.24 to 60 months |
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Monday |
9.30am |
10.30am |
Bring a Story to Life 5th - Little Red Riding Hood 12th - The Three Little Pigs |
All welcome |
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| 11.00am |
12.00pm |
Sensory Play 5th, 12th and 19th January |
All welcome |
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11.00am |
12.00pm |
Frozen Treasures 5th January |
All welcome |
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|
11.00am |
12.00pm |
Frosty Fun 12th January |
All welcome |
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2.00pm |
3.00pm |
Stay and Play |
All welcome |
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Tuesday |
11.00am |
12.00pm |
Bring a Story to Life 6th - Owl Babies 13th – The Three Billy Goats Gruff 20th – The Gingerbread Man 27th - Goldilocks and the Three Bears |
All welcome |
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|
Wednesday |
10:30am |
11:30am |
SEND - Just For You Aladdins Cave visiting on the 7th January |
All welcome |
|
|
1.30pm |
2.30pm |
Fussy Eating Session 21st January |
Book in advance |
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|
1.30pm |
2.30pm |
Let’s Talk Potty Training 28th January |
Book in advance |
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2.30pm |
3.15pm |
Stories and Rhymes 21st January |
All welcome |
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Thursday |
9.30am |
10.30am |
Chatterbox |
Referral only |
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|
1.30pm |
2.45pm |
Baby Weighing Clinic 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
Drop in |
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3.15pm |
4.15pm |
Stay & Play – After School 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
All welcome |
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Friday |
9:00am |
2:00pm |
Early Interaction Advice Sessions |
Referral only |
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|
11.00am |
12.00pm |
Messy Play 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th January |
All welcome |
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5-19 years |
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Wednesday |
4.00pm |
5.30pm |
Young Carers |
Referral only |
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Thursday |
3.15pm |
4.15pm |
Stay & Play – After School 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January |
All welcome |
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| 4.00pm |
5.00pm |
Help me to Stay Safe Programme (6 to 16 years) |
Referral only |
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General Family Hub Support Services |
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Monday |
8.30am |
12.00pm |
Housing Advice for Council Tenants |
Book in advance 01375 652652 Option 4 |
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|
9.00am |
4.00pm |
Midwife |
Book in advance |
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Tuesday |
10.00am |
12.00pm |
Citizens Advice Drop In |
Drop In |
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| 1.00pm |
3.00pm |
Midwife Smoking Cessation |
Referral only |
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Wednesday |
9.00am |
4.00pm |
Midwife |
Book in advance |
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2.00pm |
4.00pm |
Thurrock Virtual School Drop In 7th January |
Drop In |
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Thursday |
9.00am |
4.00pm |
Midwife |
Book in advance |
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|
10:00am |
12:30pm |
Job Club – Supported Families Employment Adviser |
Book in advance 07776245301 |
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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.