St Albans Family Centre Service

23/10/2026

📢 Well Baby Clinic - UPDATE

We're sorry but we are unable to run the drop-in Well Baby Clinic at Marshalswick Family Centre on Monday 26th October or Monday 2nd November, from 9.30am–11am. This is due to an unexpected centre closure. 😫

💙 Alternative Well Baby Clinics are available at the following locations:

📍 Sopwell Family Centre
🗓️ Tuesdays, 9.30am – 11am

📍 London Colney Family Centre
🗓️ Thursdays, 1pm – 2.30pm

https://mailchi.mp/oneymca/sept-dec

Thank you for your understanding. 💙

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23/10/2026

📢 Venue Change – SEND Sessions
Please note that, for the next few weeks, we are unable to use Marshalswick Family Centre for our SEND sessions. Both of the following sessions will now take place at London Colney Family Centre.

📅 Monday 26th October
🎉 SEND Family Fun
🕐 1:30pm – 3:00pm
📍 London Colney Family Centre, AL2 1JG (AL2 1JF)

📅 Monday 2nd November
💬 SEND Chat and Play
🕐 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 London Colney Family Centre, AL2 1JG (AL2 1JF)

We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause and thank you for your understanding. ❤️
We look forward to seeing you and your families there!

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22/10/2026

🤰 Expecting a baby? Join our Preparing for Parenthood session — connect with other parents-to-be and build lifelong friendships! 💛

💬 Learn about:
❤️ Emotional prep for birth & parenthood
👶 Baby’s first hour & how they communicate
🛁 Caring for your baby
🤱 Infant feeding
💚 Healthy relationships & wellbeing
…and more!

✨ FREE sessions across Hertfordshire — check What’s On for dates and booking info https://buff.ly/OFgNfyC

22/10/2026

Something exciting is coming to Hertfordshire Libraries, starting Monday 26 October. Can you guess who is coming to stay? Are you ready to return to the deep dark wood...

BookTrust Macmillan Children's Books

21/10/2026

Family First Aid for Parents & Carers 🚨

This session is designed for parents to be, parents and carers to learn life saving skills!

This is a 2-hour introduction to First Aid. This session covers essential first aid topics like CPR and choking for babies and children.
Book your spot today.

This is a great opportunity to gain confidence in handling emergency situations.

Book your place on Eventbrite today to ensure you're prepared for anything!
💪

20/10/2026

Our Family Centres offer FREE Healthy Start Vitamins to:

Pregnant women
Breastfeeding mothers
Babies from birth (excluding those who consume over 500mls of formula per day)
Children between the ages of one and four years.

You can obtain the vitamin tablets or drops from your nearby Family Centre Hub or child health/well baby clinic.

Prior to visiting, we recommend calling 0300 123 7572 to confirm availability.

20/10/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE – Temporary Closure ⚠️

Marshalswick Family Centre, Sherwood Park, AL4 9QL, is currently closed due to health and safety reasons.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please keep an eye on our social media pages for further updates. We’ll share more information as soon as we can.
Thank you for your understanding.

19/10/2026

🤰🏼 Are you pregnant?

We’re here to support you every step of the way! 💖

Join our Preparing for Parenthood free session, where our Family Support staff will guide you through your pregnancy journey.

Spaces are limited – book your place now: https://buff.ly/61OFzSh

18/10/2026

🌟 We’re joining the St Albans Community Showcase! 🌟
📅 Saturday 24 October
🕚 11am–3pm
📍 The Nave, St Albans Cathedral
We’re delighted to be joining more than 60 charities and community organisations, for this year’s St Albans Community Showcase.
Come and meet us, discover the work we do and find out how you can get involved. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the many organisations making a difference across St Albans and the surrounding area and perhaps discover a new cause, volunteering opportunity or community to be part of.

Free entry and no tickets needed – just drop in! 💙

Find your cause. Find your community. Find your inspiration.

For more information, please head to: https://buff.ly/Z1D2Edw

Discover over 60 charities and community organisations at the St Albans Community Showcase.

18/10/2026

Toilet Training Tips 🚽
Check out these helpful tips from ERIC UK to support your little one on their toilet training journey:

🚻 Get them involved: Start by letting your child help with changing their nappy. Change them standing up, let them assist with clothing, and wash hands together afterward.
🚻 Talk about potty time: Use the right words for wee and poo. Let your child know if their nappy is wet or dry and talk about what’s inside.
🚻 Use a reward system: Create a fun reward system like a sticker chart or lucky dip. Celebrate each milestone, like getting dressed or washing hands!
🚻 Read potty training books: Find picture books about potty training and enjoy them together!
🚻 Reach out for support: Talk to your health visitor or children's centre for additional advice.