ETHOS Family Support Hub

14/10/2026

🍂🎃 Creative Crafts – Halloween & Autumn Edition 🎃🍂

Fancy a morning of creativity, chats and connection? 🧡

Come along to our relaxed adults’ craft morning with ETHOS Family Support Hub, where you can get creative, enjoy some autumn and Halloween crafts, meet new people and take a little time out for yourself. 🍁☕️

✨ A chance to unwind
🎨 Get creative
💬 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa
❤️ Make connections in a relaxed, welcoming space

Tea and scones will be available too! 🫖🍰

📅 Wednesday 21st October
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 The Grey Cabin, across from Carnhill Resource Centre

⚠️ We only have a few spaces left!

To book your place, contact Ruth or Molly at ETHOS Family Support Hub on 028 7135 8787, or send us a private message on this page. 📩

Everyone welcome – come along, get creative and enjoy a little time for yourself. 🧡🍂

05/10/2026

📣 Is your organisation planning something for Parenting Week 2026?

Parenting Week takes place from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October, and this year’s theme is Making Connections. 💛

We’d love to hear what your organisation is planning for parents and carers during the week.

You could be hosting an event, running an activity or campaign, or creating an opportunity for parents and carers to connect with others.

We’ll include relevant events and activities in our Parenting Week 2026 Guide, helping parents and carers find out what’s happening across Northern Ireland.

👉 Planning something? Tell us about it by completing our form by Friday 9 October: https://form.jotform.com/262383324964362

Find out more about Parenting Week and how to get involved: https://www.ci-ni.org.uk/parenting-week-2026/

02/10/2026

STEELSTOWN NURSERY SCHOOL

Greater Shantallow Area Partnership ETHOS Family Support Hub
“The Child’s Cue”

Step into your child’s shoes... and discover what their behaviour is really telling you!

Does your 3-4 year old experience big emotions, meltdowns, or challenging moments? This fun and friendly parenting programme will help you understand the amazing brain development happening at this important stage of life and give you practical ways to support your child.

· Enjoy a cuppa and a chat

· Pick up simple, practical ideas to use at home

· See the world through your child's eyes

· Connect with other parents

The programme runs during the school day while your child is in nursery.

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share and grow together!

Running this term

Interested? Sign up today via your child's Class Dojo Account

14/09/2026

September Baby Hub Skeoge Community Hub - Friday 18th @ 11am-12:30am

07/09/2026

03/09/2026

📣 Parents Peer Support Group
🗓️Next meet up is Thursday 3rd September 7-8.30pm.

🌿 Struggling to support your child’s mental health? You’re not alone. 🌿

Join our Parent Peer Support Group – a safe, friendly space for parents and carers navigating the challenges of supporting children and young people’s mental health.

🗣 Share experiences
🤝 Get support
💡 Learn from others who truly understand

Whether your child has a diagnosis or is just finding things tough right now, this group is here for you.

📍 Crisis Cafe
📅 First Thursday of each Month 7-8.30pm
💬 Free, confidential & welcoming.
📩 Message us or email to join or find out more 07703466075/[email protected]

Let’s walk this journey together 💛


Carolyn Cunningham

25/08/2026

🎒✨SCHOOL PACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ✨🎒

Following the fantastic response to our Back to School Packs, we’re delighted to have a small number of packs still available for families. 💚

If your child could benefit from a pack, pop into the ETHOS Family Support Hub to collect one this week between 9am & 5pm .

We also have ring binder folders with refill pads, dividers and pens available for older children/young people. 📚✏️

These will be offered on a first come, first served basis, once they are gone they are gone.

17/08/2026

💚 A HUGE thank you to the families of Greater Shantallow! 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us on our recent trips to the Zoo, the Farm and Tropical World! 🦁🐐🦋

It was fantastic to see so many families enjoying themselves, making memories and sharing lots of smiles and laughter. 🥰

Here at ETHOS Family Support Hub, we love creating opportunities for families to connect, have fun and make special memories together. 💜

Thank you for being part of our ETHOS family — we can’t wait for our next adventure! 🌈✨

The ETHOS Family Support Hub Team 💚

17/07/2026

☀️ No School?
🕒 No Routine?
💙 No Problem!

Summer holidays can be a wonderful time—but they can also bring new challenges for families.

Parentline is here to help you Preserve Calm and Prevent Chaos this summer.

Our FREE Preserving Calm and Preventing Chaos booklet is packed with practical advice to help you spot trouble before it starts and what to do if it has!

📞 Call Parentline on 0808 8020 400 to request your FREE copy today.

16/07/2026

**Donation needed**

Do you have LEGO bricks, sets, or minifigures collecting dust? Give them a new life by donating them.

We're looking for:

LEGO bricks (mixed or sorted)
Complete or incomplete sets
Minifigures
Baseplates and accessories

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

If you'd like to donate, call by the ETHOS hub or drop us a message for drop-off or collection details.

Thank you for helping build smiles, one brick at a time! ❤️🧱