Maternity Parents2B

13/05/2026

Baby Massage classes - full funded! Get in touch for further details

🌼 Baby Massage Classes – Free for Local Families struggling with cost of living crisis 🌼

Home‑Start CJC will be running baby massage classes across our delivery area. Each course includes:
✨ 4 relaxing massage sessions
✨ Baby‑safe oils provided
✨ Handouts to support bonding at home
✨ Completely free for families who would benefit

Baby massage is a gentle, calming way to strengthen the bond with your baby, support their wellbeing and enjoy some peaceful time together.

If you’d like to register your interest in your local area, please email:
📧 [email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome you !

13/05/2026

29/04/2026

From bump to baby 💫
Now 3–6 months old, these little ones (and their mums!) first met at our Antenatal Education Parents2B groups — and the friendships are still going strong!
We have peer parents support pregnancy groups and baby groups - contact [email protected] for details for your nearest and most suitable group! All fully funded with Home-Start Colchester Jaywick & Clacton

27/04/2026

A lovely way to wrap up the current face-to-face antenatal education group at Clacton today 💛

Each parent-to-be left with bags filled with essential baby items and clothes — a small but meaningful step to help them feel more prepared and supported as they get ready to welcome their little ones!

We already have further Antenatal Education group dates planned for June in our Colchester location! We will also be doing more groups in Clacton in July! Please message [email protected] to register your interest!

Delivered by Home-Start Colchester Jaywick & Clacton

24/04/2026

Expecting a baby this summer? Join the parent‑to‑be journey this year!

Our fully funded, face‑to‑face Antenatal Education Course is back in Colchester this June. Join us for 4 weekly sessions designed to build confidence, connection and calm as you prepare for birth and early parenthood.
✨ Each session includes a complimentary baby item
🤰 Friendly, supportive facilitators
📍 Abbots Community Hall, Colchester
🗓️ Tuesdays 10am-12 starting 9th June – 4‑week course
Spaces are limited — email [email protected] Home-Start Colchester Jaywick & Clacton to request a place.

14/04/2026

Great news! Our Kingsland Church Parents2B group IS returning — back by popular demand!
We can’t wait to welcome expectant parents again for community, support, and plenty of encouragement. See below the poster for the location details and dates and times!
Contact [email protected] for any further details.

14/04/2026

For any families preparing for a new arrival or struggling with the basics, we’ve stocked up on baby essentials. Nappies, wipes, toiletries, and clothing are all available. We’re here to help make things a little easier. Please enquire as we have some fabulous Parents2B peer-support groups where you can come along and get some of these items!

06/03/2026

We are back at Clacton St James delivery site for our next Community Antenatal education classes with Home-Start Colchester Jaywick & Clacton

Free antenatal class with pregnancy health, wellbeing and education to help prepare for pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Peer parent support.

3 weekly sessions starting Monday 13th April ‘26 ...continuing weekly on 20th and 27th April.
2.00—4.00 pm.
Venue: St James Delivery Site,
30 Oxford Road, Clacton, CO15 3TB

Please email [email protected] to book your place!

Free gift for you at each attendance!

24/02/2026

Are you expecting a baby and would like to receive free face-to-face Community Antenatal Education classes? Receive your free baby packs?
Home-Start CJC are offering antenatal education for pregnancy health, wellbeing and education to help prepare for pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Peer parent support.
4 weekly sessions starting Tuesday 10th March ‘26 ...continuing weekly on 17th, 24th & 31st March.
Time: 10.00—12.00 pm.
Venue: Abbots Community Centre,
39 Ladbrook Dr, Colchester CO2 8RW
This is a booked on course only! Please email [email protected] to show your interest in this course and more details! Home-Start Colchester Jaywick & Clacton Vicky Jacobs

02/12/2025

What a wonderful video for the supported work Home-Start Colchester Jaywick & Clacton do!