Southampton Parent Carer Forum

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative. Led by our experienced team of educators, children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really cool things! These workshops are based at SeaCity but we will, on occasion, also visit the […]

City Mission supports individuals and families in Southampton who are experiencing financial hardship through its network of food banks and community support services. Their food banks provide emergency food parcels to help people through difficult times, alongside practical support and signposting to other services. Please note that City Mission food banks are referral only, which […]

Breastfeeding Support - for pregnant families, parents and carers of young babies

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Themed Activities and Planned Sessions. No need to book, just turn up.

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.

Take inspiration from nature and create your own cyanotype in the beautiful setting of the Tudor House Garden. We will plan and then print our own cyanotypes, having fun ‘developing’ the prints in water. This session will take around 45 minutes – leaving you plenty of time to explore the garden! Please note, a wet […]

For children with additional needs

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative. Led by our experienced team of educators, children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really cool things! These workshops are based at SeaCity but we will, on occasion, also visit the […]

Inbetweenies - for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Romsey Opportunity Group is a well-established, Hampshire based charity. We are a voluntary based group, providing childcare for children with additional needs and disabilities and we are registered and inspected by Ofsted. We provide a safe and secure space where children with additional needs and disabilities are able to have fun, build relationships, learn and […]

Breastfeeding Support - for pregnant families, parents and carers of young babies

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about A session for parents/carers with new born babies up to the age they start to move around and become mobile.

Everyone loves a highland cow. Get your sculpting skills at the ready to create a fabulous relief tile of these fantastically textured creatures. A relaxing and enjoyable session, using a range of techniques and mark making tools. You can even take inspiration from the paintings on display in the gallery to create a landscape background […]

Join us, this summer, for a fun kids activity! Go on a mini-beast hunt around River Hamble Country Park and find out who is living in our bug hotel. Then, return to The Barn, to decorate your own bug hotel to take home. All materials and equipment provided. All children must be accompanied by an […]

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

Everyone loves a highland cow. Get your sculpting skills at the ready to create a fabulous relief tile of these fantastically textured creatures. A relaxing and enjoyable session, using a range of techniques and mark making tools. You can even take inspiration from the paintings on display in the gallery to create a landscape background […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

We are here to help you with every aspect of your life that may be having an impact on your education or employment. Work Club is a space for you to get help wherever you’re at, from finding college courses and exploring career ideas, to applying for places and vacancies all the way through to […]

Everyone loves a highland cow. Get your sculpting skills at the ready to create a fabulous relief tile of these fantastically textured creatures. A relaxing and enjoyable session, using a range of techniques and mark making tools. You can even take inspiration from the paintings on display in the gallery to create a landscape background […]

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 […]

Come along, relax and play some of your favourite board and video games! Who is this group for? Anyone under 26 in Southampton When and where is the group? Tuesday 3:30 – 5:00pm Board in the City, Onslow Road

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 […]

We invite young people and their families to join us for a preparation to adulthood workshop/transition to adulthood. We will look at support available at each stage and gather feedback on it. We would welcome all ideas about improving the support for young people who are or about to transition to adult service. The workshop […]

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 […]

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative. Led by our experienced team of educators, children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really cool things! These workshops are based at SeaCity but we will, on occasion, also visit the […]

Chatter Matters - for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

1 Hour Jump Sounds and lighting is adjusting to cater for those with additional needs Free carer per SEN ticket - must show proof of care and supervision by carer is mandatory

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.

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

Get ready for the start of term! Come along and have fun printing and personalising your own pencil case to take home and get organised! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. If you are keeping a young person company, just book a free accompanying adult […]

Join us for weekly story time in our childrens section. Suitable for Children 2-5  

Get ready for the start of term! Come along and have fun printing and personalising your own pencil case to take home and get organised! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. If you are keeping a young person company, just book a free accompanying adult […]

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Swimming Session at Oaklands Pool. To register for this activity, please sign up using the below link as places are limited. Events – Southampton Parent Carer Forum

Get ready for the start of term! Come along and have fun printing and personalising your own pencil case to take home and get organised! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. If you are keeping a young person company, just book a free accompanying adult […]

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 […]

This group aims to give you a greater sense of your feelings and emotions through a judgement free, relaxed and safe environment. In a typical group session, you will have the time to create whatever you want on a theme or topic, with a chance to share with the group if you are ready. Who […]

Our weekly SEN support group, Time 4U is for young people aged 8-18 with special educational needs, whose parents/carers have a MaxCard+, registered though the Buzz Network. Sessions are fun and full of activities to take part in, like cooking, playing games, watching films and arts and crafts. We also ask the group what they’d like […]

  Our weekly SEN support group, Time 4U is for young people aged 8-18 with special educational needs, whose parents/carers have a MaxCard+, registered though the Buzz Network. Sessions are fun and full of activities to take part in, like cooking, playing games, watching films and arts and crafts. We also ask the group what they’d […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

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.

Romsey Opportunity Group is a well-established, Hampshire based charity. We are a voluntary based group, providing childcare for children with additional needs and disabilities and we are registered and inspected by Ofsted. We provide a safe and secure space where children with additional needs and disabilities are able to have fun, build relationships, learn and […]

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Join artist and illustrator Alex Sutherland for a full day exploring different aspects of illustration while developing your own style. We’ll work with mixed media, pen and watercolours. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Please note you will be emailed a registration form which it would be brilliant if you could complete ahead […]

This is the purrfect session to unleash your creativity and printmaking skills. Create colourful prints of your favourites animals and pets. Perfect for all age levels. All materials provided and all welcome. Guidance and instruction will be on hand throughout from our team If you are an adult wanting to join in, please just purchase […]

Chatter Matters - for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Inbetweenies - for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

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.

Love animals but find them a challenge to draw? Today is the day for you! Artist Alex Sutherland will guide you to create characterful animal artwork! Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Please note you will be emailed a registration form which it would be brilliant if you could complete ahead of the […]

Love animals but find them a challenge to draw? Today is the day for you! Artist Alex Sutherland will guide you to create characterful animal artwork! Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Please note you will be emailed a registration form which it would be brilliant if you could complete ahead of the […]

Love dinosaurs? Want to learn about paleoart? Come along and create your own dinosaur art to take home using both drawing and printing techniques! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. If you are keeping a young person company, just book a free accompanying adult ticket. […]

Love dinosaurs? Want to learn about paleoart? Come along and create your own dinosaur art to take home using both drawing and printing techniques! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. If you are keeping a young person company, just book a free accompanying adult ticket. […]

This group aims to give you a greater sense of your feelings and emotions through a judgement free, relaxed and safe environment. In a typical group session, you will have the time to create whatever you want on a theme or topic, with a chance to share with the group if you are ready. Who […]

Love dinosaurs? Want to learn about paleoart? Come along and create your own dinosaur art to take home using both drawing and printing techniques! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. If you are keeping a young person company, just book a free accompanying adult ticket. […]

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 […]

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.

Back for the 4th year, Eastleigh Summer Festival is held on the last weekend before the kids go back to school, and as always will be jammed packed full of stalls & activities, many of which will be free or low cost. This year we are moving it to a new location!  Saturday 29th August […]

Avoiding food going to waste. Everyone welcome, as long as you: Bring one Re-usable bag only ( one per family please)  

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.

1 Hour Jump Sounds and lighting is adjusting to cater for those with additional needs Free carer per SEN ticket - must show proof of care and supervision by carer is mandatory

A calmer way to enjoy the games you love. Runs once a month – check our schedule for upcoming dates! Our SEN Quiet hour session has been designed with our Special Educational Needs gamers in mind. Reduced machine volume Main lights kept on Fewer players in the session​ Ear Defenders available * * These are available […]