Time 4 Play
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Best Start Family Hub Blackberry, Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, so196hf, United Kingdom
Time 4 Play – for children with additional educational needs

Chatter Matters
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Hampshire
Chatter Matters – for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Tudor House & Garden Hands on History: Great Fire of London (6yrs+)
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Tudor House & Gardens, Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142ad, United Kingdom
‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride!
Step back in time to 1666 for this fun history and craft workshop exploring the story of the Great Fire of London. Discover Samuel Pepys, handle real objects from the time and discover how a ‘squirt’ worked
This activity will happen twice, at 10.30am and 1pm.
Cancellations

In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.
If you have any questions about the event please contact us at museums@southampton.gov.uk or call us on 023 8083 4536 (emails and phones are staffed weekdays 9am-5pm).

Avenue Drop - In
2026-08-20 15:00 - 18:00 | No Limits – The Avenue, 34-35 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, So171xn, United Kingdom
Our drop-in at our Avenue Hub in Southampton is a safe space designed specially for young people aged 11-17 to get information, advice and support from trained youth workers on a wide range of issues affecting their lives.
Open two days a week after school hours, you can come down and talk to a youth worker without having to make an appointment.
Located on The Avenue, this drop-in is accessible by car, bike and public transport.

Safe Haven NEHF Open Access
2026-08-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Safe Haven NEHF, Royal Oak Wellbeing Hub (formerly Citizens Advice) Royal Oak Close Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UD, United Kingdom
Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and self-esteem, anxiety or simply needing help in accessing further support.

Safe Haven NEHF One - to - One
2026-08-20 16:30 - 19:00 | Safe Haven NEHF, Royal Oak Wellbeing Hub (formerly Citizens Advice) Royal Oak Close Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UD, United Kingdom
Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and self-esteem, anxiety or simply needing help in accessing further support.
Days and times
Monday 4:30 – 7:00pm
Tuesday 3:30 – 7:00pm (Online only)
Thursday 4:30 – 7:00pm

Emotional Resilience
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142df, United Kingdom
This nine week long group covers understanding and identifying emotions, the responses to stress and physical effects of emotions, negative thinking, triggers, self-esteem, and self-compassion. This is a safe place to meet people with similar feelings and experiences. The programme is flexible to ensure that we can meet the support needs of those attending and go at their pace.
Anyone aged 11-25 who has lived experiences of mental health.
11-15 year olds: Tuesday 4:30 – 6:00pm
16-25 year olds: Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30pm
Groups take place at our Advice Centre.

Sensory Room Hire
2026-08-21, 2026-08-22 | Freemantle Community Centre, Randolph St, SO15 3HE, United Kingdom
The multi- sensory room is available to individuals or small groups who need somewhere different in order to relax. The Multi-Sensory Room uses light, sound and a range of specialized equipment designed to create an environment that is used for relaxation and calming. With the aid of switches it allows users to interact with the equipment giving the opportunity to explore cause and effect. The Multi-Sensory Room delivers proven benefits across all age ranges and from moderate to profound special needs.
The room has seating for 6 with support. Please note that this room is only available to people who have been trained in it’s use. Thursday morning training sessions (costing £10 per person) can be arranged for new users,

Southampton SENDIASS
2026-08-21, 2026-08-22 | Hampshire
What can we help you with?

Listening to and answering your SEND queries
Understanding and filling in forms
Writing letters and reports
Support, preparation, and advocacy for meetings
Signposting you to relevant local and national services
Informing you of your legal rights under SEN law

Disability discrimination cases
Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Resolving disagreements, including mediation and tribunals
Links to local support groups and forums
Empowering you to make your own decisions with the information provided
Ongoing confidential and impartial support via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings

Therapeutic Support
2026-08-21, 2026-08-22 | No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142df, United Kingdom
We offer therapeutic support for 5-17 year olds (or 11-24 for care leavers and SEND).
Our youth wellbeing practitioners and counsellors are all trained, supportive and friendly. You can speak to them about any issue you’re facing, in a private, confidential session.
Common issues our practitioners and counsellors deal with include anxiety, confidence and low mood, but if there’s anything that’s worrying you, they will listen and help you try to understand why you feel how you feel. They will never judge you or your story and they are there to support you.

Important referral information
If you are referring a 5-10 year old in Hampshire, there is a three month waiting list.
When we get in touch, we may leave a voicemail. If you do not want a voicemail left when we try and contact you, please let us know in the referral form. When contacting to book a triage appointment we will send an email (or text if no email address is provided). Please check your spam folder for this email.
Referrals for 5-10 year olds in Southampton (SO14-SO19) and Portsmouth (PO1-PO6) will only be accepted from a social worker, GP, CAMHS or the NHS School Nursing team through Egress.
Re-referrals can only be accepted when 3 months following the last set of therapeutic support has passed. Therapeutic intervention requires elements of self-work, reflection and putting into practice any strategies taught during therapy.

16-25 Mental Health Transitions
2026-08-21, 2026-08-22 | No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142df, United Kingdom
Transitions and changes in your life can be daunting and difficult to navigate. Our Mental Health Transitions team are specially trained to offer mental health support to young people aged 16-25 in Hampshire around the transitions that happen in their lives.
Our support will be tailored to your individual needs and can be around any transitions you’re going through, including going from child to adult services, and getting support for the first time as an adult.
How do I get support?
To get support from our 16-25 Mental Health Transitions service, fill in a referral form through the link below. If you’re a young person, you can refer yourself. If you’re a family member or professional, you can refer a young person using our Refer a Young Person form.

Bright Beginnnings
2026-08-21, 2026-08-22 | No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142df, United Kingdom
Our Bright Beginnings service gives one-to-one support to young parents aged 17-25 and their babies, through pregnancy up until the baby’s second birthday.
Support is given by our trained volunteer Bright Beginnings Befrienders. They are matched with the young parents and will be there as a trusted, reliable and knowledgeable adult for the parents to get support from.
Befrienders will meet with parents regularly and are there to offer support with anything they may be struggling with, in particular the health of the parents and their baby and all aspects of parenting.

Our befrienders help you get through processes, meetings and paperwork to do with your child, including the child’s health, childcare and learning. They can also advise you on the physical health of your child, how to look after their emotional wellbeing and will encourage a stable, stimulating environment. Your befriender may recommend you access other services to help you with your own health needs.

Bumps and Babies
2026-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Blackberry, Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, so196hf, United Kingdom
Bumps and Babies – for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Marketplace - City Mission
2026-08-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Marketplace – Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, so168hy, United Kingdom

Inbetweenies
2026-08-21 10:00 - 13:30 | Best Start Family Hub Seashell, 60 Foxcott Close, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, So199jq, United Kingdom
Inbetweenies – for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Sensory4all
2026-08-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Easteligh, Southampton, Hampshire, So509lh, United Kingdom
Free Play Sensory Session
Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, moving projector images, soft play, music and a range of educational and sensory toys. A popular service for families with babies and younger children.

Food Bank - City Mission
2026-08-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Food Bank – Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, So168gh, United Kingdom

Hands on History: Awesome Egyptians (7yrs+)
2026-08-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-21 13:00 - 14:30 | SeaCity Museum, Havelock Road, Southampton, Hampshire, so147fy, United Kingdom
Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Adults do not have to pay for this activity.
Join us for a fun-filled history session exploring the wonderful world of the Ancient Egyptians! The session will finish by mummifying your very own orange using ancient techniques! This session is designed for children aged seven and older.
Cancellations

In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.
If you have any questions about the event please contact us at museums@southampton.gov.uk or call us on 023 8083 4536 (emails and phones are staffed weekdays 9am-5pm).

Junior Art School: Exploring Avebury (7-13yrs) FREE COURSE
2026-08-21 10:30 - 15:30 | Southampton City Art Gallery, Civic Centre North Block, Southampton, Hampshire, So147ly, United Kingdom
A fantastic opportunity to work with two Southampton artists, Lucie Smith and Alex Sutherland, exploring the Avebury Papers project and working with a range of media to create your own artwork
Join us for a free creative workshop for 7–13 year olds inspired by Avebury’s ancient landscape. Children will discover how lichen grows on stone before using it to create mono prints with Gelli plates. They’ll then make textured landscape collages using their prints, natural rubbings and colourful papers to reimagine stones, hills, trees and sheep. The session also includes hands-on pigment making, where participants grind materials like chalk, clay and fruits to create natural paints for expressive, Avebury-inspired artworks.
This workshop is free, thanks to funding from AHRC for the Avebury Papers Project, but spaces are limited. A fully refundable £15 deposit is required to secure your place. The fee will be automatically returned to you upon attendance. If making the deposit is an issue, please just email us at art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk
Cancellations
In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.
If you have any questions about the event please contact us at art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk or give us a ring at 023 8083 4536.

Basic Clothes - City Mission
2026-08-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Basics Clothes – Saint Marys Church, lodge Road, Southampton, Hampshire, so146rf, United Kingdom

Netley View Skate Park Competition
2026-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Netley View Skate Park, Fawley Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, so453pa, United Kingdom
Everyone Welcome, All ages Categories & Skill Levels!
Come and showcase your talents, compete and learn new skills from professionals at Rubicon

Safe Haven Southampton
2026-08-21 16:30 - 17:30 | No Limits – The Avenue, 34-35 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, So171xn, United Kingdom
Safe Haven Southampton offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 11-25 experiencing difficulties with their mental health in the city.
Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and self-esteem, anxiety or simply needing help in accessing further support.

Sensory4all
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Easteligh, Southampton, Hampshire, So509lh, United Kingdom
Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, musical instruments and a range of educational toys, games and crafts. This is a popular service for families with babies and younger children. (Suitable for all ages and abilities) RELAX! Relaxation sessions focuses on touch, light and sound using an array of equipment such as our magic carpet, bubble tube, projection screen, music, and fibre optic lights Aimed at older children, adults and those with with disabilities, learning difficulties, ASD and dementia. (Suitable for all ages and abilities)

Flipout - SEN
2026-08-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Flip Out, Harbour Gate Business Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, po64bq, United Kingdom
1 hour in the arena
No music plays and the team are sensitive to the participants differing needs
Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-10am, and Wednesdays during school holidays 9am-10am.
