Home-Start Kernow

08/09/2026

With such high demand for support, we are looking for some new volunteers in St Austell and the surrounding areas 🧐

Our volunteers support families with under 5's who are going through a tough time by being a listening ear, as well as offering practical support such as helping a family with twins or multiples get out and about - the tasks are varied and suit the family and volunteer to be a perfect match 🌻

If you have some free time and would like to find out more please get in touch by popping us a message or emailing [email protected]

07/09/2026

This week is Remember a Charity Week, inspiring more people to leave a gift in their will to charity✨

You can find out more about Home-Start Kernows legacy and wills here:
https://homestartkernow.org.uk/legacies-and-wills/

06/09/2026

Free activities for primary aged children 🌟

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❤🤸 Sign your child up for our FREE Activity Club for primary school aged children taking place every Wednesday at Carn Brea Leisure Centre Trust.

They'll take part in new, fun ways to get active and develop skills at their own pace in a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment.

📍Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool
📅 Wednesdays
⌚ 4 - 5pm

Booking is essential, get in touch to reserve your child's place:
📞 01872 324200
📧 [email protected]

05/09/2026

New school year, new challenges📚

If your child is feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you're not alone. Speak to a local school nurse for advice on how to manage your child's worries.

💬Text us at one of three advice lines:
📲For 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 aged 11-19: 𝟎𝟕𝟑𝟏𝟐 𝟐𝟔𝟑 𝟎𝟗𝟔
📲For 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬/𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 of children aged 𝟎-𝟓: 𝟎𝟕𝟑𝟏𝟐 𝟐𝟔𝟑 𝟒𝟐𝟑
📲For 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬/𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 of children and young people aged 𝟓-𝟏𝟗: 𝟎𝟕𝟑𝟏𝟐 𝟐𝟔𝟑 𝟒𝟗𝟗

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New school year, new challenges📚

If your child is feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you're not alone. Speak to a local school nurse for advice on how to manage your child's worries.

💬Text us at one of three advice lines:
📲For 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 aged 11-19: 𝟎𝟕𝟑𝟏𝟐 𝟐𝟔𝟑 𝟎𝟗𝟔
📲For 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬/𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 of children aged 𝟎-𝟓: 𝟎𝟕𝟑𝟏𝟐 𝟐𝟔𝟑 𝟒𝟐𝟑
📲For 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬/𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 of children and young people aged 𝟓-𝟏𝟗: 𝟎𝟕𝟑𝟏𝟐 𝟐𝟔𝟑 𝟒𝟗𝟗

Find help near you:
➡️ https://chathealth.nhs.uk/start-a-chat/

04/09/2026

💜🧡 We’re just £400 away from our Big Give pledge target!

Thanks to our amazing supporters, we’ve already secured £1,100 of our £1,500 target, but we need your help to reach the final £400! 🙌

Our Big Give campaign will help us recruit and train more home-visiting volunteers, so we can support more families across Cornwall during their children’s early years.

Our volunteers provide friendship, practical support and a listening ear, helping families feel less isolated and more confident.

⏰ There’s only until 6 September to pledge!

Could you, your business or someone you know help us reach that final £400?

💜🧡

👉 Find out more:
Read our Big Give blog - https://homestartkernow.org.uk/could-you-help-home-start-kernow-make-double-the-difference-this-christmas/

👉 Ready to pledge?
Make your pledge through the Big Give -
https://community.biggive.org/s/pledge?campaignId=a05WS00000FwVE5YAN

04/09/2026

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🌼🌻🌼 OUR BEAUTIFUL ISSUE 63 IS ON SALE NOW 🌼🌻🌼

🌼🌻 See link in bio 🌻🌼

04/09/2026

Starting school, or moving up to secondary school, is a big transition for both of you. It's ok to feel a bit sad 💜

03/09/2026

You can raise FREE donations for Home-Start Kernow EVERY time you shop online. Just use ! Over 8,000 retailers will donate, including all the big names like John Lewis & Partners, BT, Expedia, Argos, ASOS, Just Eat, Uswitch and many more!

Please support us:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/hskernow

02/09/2026

Free baby massage sessions in St Blazey!

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𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬👶💆💙
Aimed at babies aged 8 weeks to crawling, we are offering 5 free baby massage sessions.✨
Giving parents/carers the opportunity to learn baby massage techniques that will aid their baby's development and strengthen their bond.🫶

📍𝐒𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐒𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐲, 𝐏𝐚𝐫, 𝐏𝐋𝟐𝟒 𝟐𝐍𝐃
⏰10:00am - 11:00am
📅𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬:
9 September, 16 September, 30 September, 7 October and 14 October

There are also baby massage sessions taking place in Pool, Falmouth and Torpoint, keep an eye out on our posts for more information.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥❗
To book please visit:
https://parentbooking.cornwall.gov.uk/book/add/p/23?fbclid=IwY2xjawTdiadwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMDBoc05QanhGU2NNS1FvV0hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_zLWzqguylbkdWPWcOPYffd28JEmz070l4KE1HMdwAZqorHWSF-mSYa9NIE_aem_LlypEkgiDtogh_JBQiprUg
Or scan the QR code below.

01/09/2026

Our groups are back from summer break on 7th September
With so many groups across Cornwall, there should be something for everyone🫶

All free to attend, with crafts, sensory play, music and lots more. Pop us a message or email [email protected] to book your spot