Southend Supports Breastfeeding

18/06/2026

Did you know that since our very first monthly pop-up event in April 2025, we’ve supported a massive 143 families across Southend?

We are absolutely buzzing with this milestone!
Alongside the amazing .parenting team, we’ve been there to offer a helping hand with everything from tricky feeds and sleep struggles to sling fittings.

For so many parents, we've just been a safe, welcoming space to sit down, grab a cuppa, and have a proper chat with someone who gets it.

Thank you to for being that safe space 🙏🏻

Our main goal has always been to normalise and encourage breastfeeding right here in our local community.

Looking back at these numbers, it’s clear that we are making a real difference together.

A huge thank you to everyone who has walked through our doors so far.
We honestly can’t wait to meet more of you at our next one-stop-shop collaboration, while continuing to look after our regular families too.

16/06/2026

We are SUPER excited about this post tonight!

☀️ SAVE THE DATE* ☀️

Southend Supports Breastfeeding's annual Picnic in the Park is BACK to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week this summer! 🤱🏽

Join us for a FREE, relaxed, family-friendly celebration; connect with other families, share experiences and enjoy a special interactive multi-sensory music session with Hartbeeps!

📅 When: Friday 7th August | 11:00 - 13:00
📍 Where: Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ND
🗺️ Exact Spot: On the green behind the Priory Museum, in front of the walled garden (also shown on the QR code on the poster)
🎟️ Cost: FREE!

✨ Event Highlights:

🎶 Hartbeeps Session: Interactive music and movement for babies and toddlers

🤚Sensory play trays and outdoor games provided by Cake Club

As well as the Southend Supports Breastfeeding team from SAVS and we will also be joined by representatives from The Mid and South Essex NHS Infant Specialist Feeding Team, Cake Club - Parenting Support & Solidarity and

✨ Event Details:

♿ Accessibility: Step-free, buggy-friendly layout with accessible toilets nearby.

🚌 Transport: Free parking is available in the car park and on surrounding roads, and the park can be accessed by bus (routes 7, 21, 25, 29, and X30) and train (Prittlewell station).

🎒 What to Bring:
- Your own picnic lunch (strictly no nuts due to allergies) and blanket
- Suncream, hats and any other sun protection you may need
🥤 Water will be provided and additional refreshments are available to buy from the park café.

Follow our page for updates and in case of any changes to the event.

Please share this post with friends. We can't wait to see you there! ✨

* Subject to final approval of event license from Southend-on-Sea City Council*

15/06/2026

TUESDAY 16th JUNE 10-12PM🤱🤱

WEIGH IN CLINIC WITH HEALTH VISITOR AVAILABLE
HANGOUT DROP SESSION

Come along to our next FREE Southend Supports Breastfeeding Pop Up thehangoutvenue
Family friendly, relaxed venue with toys for all ages.
Come & meet the team behind Southend Supports Breastfeeding, The Specialist Health Visitors & Cake Club Parenting Support and connect with other parents. Includes sling and infant feeding support, if needed.
- The Hangout Venue
- Ground Floor, 62 London Road,
- Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PG
🤱Step free access, buggy friendly and has accessible toilets, highchairs and baby changing.
🤱Water bottles are permitted, however, due to allergies and insurance, only snacks/food bought on the premises is allowed to be consumed at this venue.
🤱Paid parking is available along the street to the side of the venue, in the University Car Park or over at Sainsburys.
🤱The number 1 and 28 are the nearest bus routes.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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15/06/2026

TOMORROW- TUESDAY 16th JUNE 10-12PM🤱🤱
WEIGH IN CLINIC WITH HEALTH VISITOR AVAILABLE
HANGOUT DROP IN SESSION

Come along to our next FREE Southend Supports Breastfeeding Pop Up thehangoutvenue

Family friendly, relaxed venue with toys for all ages.

Come & meet the team behind Southend Supports Breastfeeding, The Specialist Health Visitors & Cake Club Parenting Support and connect with other parents. Includes sling and infant feeding support, if needed.

- The Hangout Venue
- Ground Floor, 62 London Road,
- Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PG
🤱Step free access, buggy friendly and has accessible toilets, highchairs and baby changing.
🤱Water bottles are permitted, however, due to allergies and insurance, only snacks/food bought on the premises is allowed to be consumed at this venue.
🤱Paid parking is available along the street to the side of the venue, in the University Car Park or over at Sainsburys.
🤱The number 1 and 28 are the nearest bus routes.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

15/06/2026

This is where you’ll find us this coming week at Cake Club.

We will be at Westcliff Cake Club on Monday, Southchurch Cake Club on Wednesday and both Cake Club Shoebury and SEND Club in Prittlewell on Thursday, and Twin Club on Saturday 👶🏼👶🏼 (this group is for all families with multiples, not just twins).

You can also find us on Tuesday at our monthly pop up with Southend Supports Breastfeeding at the Hangout in Southend.

Lots of support is available at our sessions, whether you need to chat to someone about sleep, feeding, behaviour or you need sling support. We also have an IBCLC clinic on Wednesday at Southchurch for anyone who needs specialist infant feeding support (these appointments are bookable online).

Looking forward to seeing you all this week. 💛

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

We have some spaces left on our Tuesday Little Wonders sessions.

A free 6 week stay and play support group for babies and children (up to 5 years), with hearing loss. Also suitable for Children of Deaf Adults.

Taking place in the Willow Room at City Family HQ, Socata House, London Road, Westcliff on Sea.

If you'd like to find out more and book a place, please visit the Timetable page on our website: https://cityfamily.org.uk/event/little-wonders-tuesdays-supported-by-national-deaf-childrens-society/

Or feel free to give us a call on 01702 844118 or drop us an email at [email protected]

This new Programme is supported by National Deaf Children's Society and we are so grateful to them for helping us to deliver this specialised course for our deaf community.. To find out more about their important work, please visit their website: https://www.ndcs.org.uk/https://www.ndcs.org.uk/

10/06/2026