Blackpool Family Hubs

24/10/2026

Your baby doesn’t care that the clocks changed! So for a few days, expect early wake-ups, weird nap times, and bedtimes that feel like they’ve come undone.😭⏰

This happens every year and it usually passes within a week for most children, often sooner. It can feel like you’re losing progress but don’t fret- their internal clock just needs some time to catch up 🙂

Here’s two things that can actually help 👇

1️⃣Get outside in daylight during the day. Natural light is the single strongest signal your child’s body uses to reset its clock 🌞

2️⃣ Keep your bedtime routine the same. The timing might shift by twenty minutes for a few days - that’s ok! The routine is the anchor, not the clock. 🙌

If sleep is still noticeably off after a week or two, or you’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is the clocks or something else, speak to your health visitor. That’s what they’re there for.

And if you’ve got a parenting question outside of normal support hours? The Anya app is there to help 24/7. Enter your Blackpool postcode to unlock premium access free of charge!

24/10/2026

Do you use our Anya app?

If so we'd love it if you took 2 minutes to give us some feedback to improve the offer 😊Survey open until the 2nd November.

Link to survey: https://ohd0107hr8d.typeform.com/to/s33kItV9

23/10/2026

Congratulations to our Dads and male carers who completed the cooking course this week! 👨‍🍳

As promised, they have today collected their slow cookers, a cookery book and a certificate 🍳📕⭐

Next week we'll be announcing another course... what do you think it will be? 🧐

23/10/2026

Happy Half term! We've made it halfway through to Christmas already ... can you believe it!? Rain or shine we have lots of activities on for children of all ages. Which ones are you coming to? 🍂 Check out our recommendations below 👇

🔍Session Spotlight 🔍

📚Gruffalo's Granny - Tuesday 27 Oct, Revoe Childrens Centre, 1pm to 2pm
💃Halloween dance and move - Friday 30 Oct, South Hub, 10.30am
🎭 Spooky Crafts - Monday 2 Nov, North Family Hub, 10.30am

See you soon ☺️

23/10/2026

Active Blackpool are hosting a meet and greet in North Family Hub on Monday! Why don't you pop over to say Hi and see what the Active Families programme is about 😊

Come and meet the Active Families team!

Join us at North Family Hub on Monday 26th October from 10.00am to 11.00am to find out more about our FREE Active Families programme!

🏃Discover fun ways to live healthier as a family
🥕Get healthy lifestyle advice and enjoy activities
🖍Take part in our colouring competition
😍Free goodies

Pop along, say hello and find out how Active Families can support your family to build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

23/10/2026

Bump Boost is back!

Looking for a gentle way to stay active during pregnancy? Bump Boost is an aqua-natal exercise class designed especially for pregnant women, with personalised, low-impact exercises in the water to suit you and your stage of pregnancy.

✨ The sessions can help improve circulation, reduce stress, promote better sleep and build confidence as you prepare for birth.

📍 Where: Palatine Leisure Centre swimming pool
🗓️ When: Fridays, 11.45am to 12.15pm

You don't need to be a swimmer, but you should feel confident and comfortable moving around in the water.

🎟️ You'll need an Active Blackpool leisure card to book. If you already have a membership, the class may be included at no extra cost.

Why not give it a go and enjoy some time for yourself and your growing bump? 💙

22/10/2026

🎃🍬 Halloween sweets, Bonfire Night treats and Christmas chocolate… there’s lots to look forward to at this time of year!

We know it’s not always easy to keep on top of little ones’ teeth when there are extra treats around, so we’ve put together some simple tips to help keep those little smiles healthy. 🦷✨

From brushing before bed to choosing tooth-friendly drinks, swipe through for some handy reminders!

22/10/2026

It's official! Blackpool has been shortlisted as one of just FOUR places in the running to become UK City of Culture 2029! 🙌

Importantly, part of the bid was about the aspiration that the town has for our young people and future generations of creatives! We know at Blackpool Family Hubs how important being creative is and for children of all ages learning through play, dance, art, music and singing is crucial for a child's development🎨🎭💃🎶

The council leader, Lynn Williams said "the bid is about our future, and particularly the future of our young people. City of Culture would bring new opportunities, jobs, investment and experiences, but it could also give our young people more reasons to believe in themselves, to develop their talents and to see a future for themselves here in Blackpool. The bid belongs to the people of Blackpool. It belongs to our performers, artists, musicians, dancers, community groups, businesses, volunteers and everyone who makes this town what it is."

What would you like to see for children as part of the City of Culture celebrations if we won... pop your ideas in the comments below!

21/10/2026

🦋 LIGHTPOOL 🦋 Tonight Lightpool has been switched on! You can catch the incredible installations and projections that will bring the town centre and Promenade to life 🫶

The fantastic FREE light trail is back for its 10th year from now to 31 October. What night will you be following the trail?

See this year’s full line-up at: visitblackpool.com/Lightpool

21/10/2026

We are excited to announce that our annual Showtown x Family Hubs trip is back! 🤡🐘

On Tuesday 3rd November, join us at 11am outside Showtown Museum for a free visit with your children. You must already be registered with Blackpool Family Hubs and bring your QR code on the day. 🤳

Bring your own packed lunch, and let us know if you're coming! Contact Hannah on 07385 002813.

See you then!

ps. If you're not registered and would like to come, here is the registration link: https://bit.ly/FamilyHubs-Registration