Sutton Coldfield Children's Centres

28/10/2026

📢 Important Notice

Please note that our sessions at Emmanuel Church and Shard End Library will not be taking place on Wednesday 4th November due to staff training taking place that day.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to welcoming families back to their usual sessions the following week.

Thank you for your understanding. ❤️

26/10/2026

⚠️ Important Notice – Falcon Lodge Play & Learn ⚠️

Unfortunately, the Falcon Lodge Play & Learn session will be cancelled for the next 3 weeks due to roofing works taking place at the building.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding while these important works are completed. 🏠🔨

We are hoping that sessions will resume on Friday 20th November 2026 and look forward to welcoming everyone back then! 😊

Please keep an eye on our page for any updates.

22/10/2026

🍂🎃 Looking for something to do this October Half Term? 🎃🍂

Join the team at our Hodge Hill and Sutton Coldfield Best Start Family Hubs for a range of FREE activities for babies and young children throughout the half-term break! 🌟

👶 Baby Groups
📚 Music & Story Sessions
🎨 Play & Learn Sessions
🤝 Opportunities to meet other local families
💚 Fun, play and learning for children under 7

📍 Sessions will be taking place across: • Best Start Family Hub Kitts Green
• Best Start Family Hub Dyson Gardens
• Best Start Family Hub Holland House
• Tame Valley Children's Centre
• Local community venues and libraries

📝 No booking required. Please note that sessions are designed for younger children and spaces may be limited if demand is high.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All children must attend with a parent/carer. 🏥 Please bring your child's NHS number with you.

Take a look at the timetable below and come along to join the fun this half term! 🍁🍂

22/10/2026

🍂🎃 Looking for something to do this October Half Term? 🎃🍂

Join the team at our Hodge Hill and Sutton Coldfield Best Start Family Hubs for a range of FREE activities for babies and young children throughout the half-term break! 🌟

👶 Baby Groups
📚 Music & Story Sessions
🎨 Play & Learn Sessions
🤝 Opportunities to meet other local families
💚 Fun, play and learning for children under 7

📍 Sessions will be taking place across:
• Best Start Family Hub Kitts Green
• Best Start Family Hub Dyson Gardens
• Best Start Family Hub Holland House
• Tame Valley Children's Centre
• Local community venues and libraries

📝 No booking required. Please note that sessions are designed for younger children and spaces may be limited if demand is high.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All children must attend with a parent/carer. 🏥 Please bring your child's NHS number with you.

Take a look at the timetable below and come along to join the fun this half term! 🍁🍂

13/10/2026

📚✨ Exciting news for Birmingham families! ✨📚

Join in a very special storytelling experience with author and illustrator Emma Reynolds, as they bring the much-loved story "Amara and the Bats" to life through a live reading.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children and families to enjoy the magic of stories, celebrate a love of reading, and meet the creator behind this inspiring book.

Take a look at the flyer for venue details and find a session near you!

📖 Suitable for families with young children
🦇 Enjoy an engaging story session
❤️ Promote a love of books and reading together

13/10/2026

📣 Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Grow Family Services
🕛 19:00
📆 Thursday 22nd October 2026
📍 ONLINE
🔗 Book Your Place - https://www.ticketsource.com/grow-family-services/t-rzjaldq

12/10/2026

🍂🧥 Winter Coats Pop-Up Shop 🧥🍂

As the colder weather arrives, why not pop along to this fantastic community event hosted by Simply School Supplies?

Browse a selection of free pre-loved winter coats and school uniform, helping families keep warm without the extra cost this winter. ❤️

✅ Pre-loved items available free of charge (donations welcome)
✅ New items available with a suggested donation of £1
✅ Seasonal activities for children and families

📍 St Columba's Church, Banners Gate, B73 6TX
📅 Saturday 31st October
🕚 11:00am - 12:00pm

Everyone is welcome to come along and take a look. Please share with friends, family and anyone who may benefit from this wonderful local service.

Our next Pop up is at St Columba’s Church Hall details below ⬇️
Along with our school uniform we will have a selection of warm coats.
All pre loved is FREE to take away with and new items £1.00.
There will also be a selection of crafts for sale too.

12/10/2026

📢EXCITING NEWS!! 🎄⛄🐕🎥

Apollo Academy Festive Film🎞️ with Live Orchestra🎵 - ⛄The Snowman and the Snowdog 🐕🎫tickets are now ON SALE!

📢And if you book before 31st October, you can claim a whopping 30% off all tickets with code EARLY, making our family tickets cost just £5 per family 🤩😮🤩

📆Saturday 12th December with two shows at 🕒3pm and 🕟4.30pm
Both shows have craft and refreshments available for 30 minutes before the show
📍North Birmingham Academy Theatre, College Road, B44 0HF -
We are also exciting to be at a new venue this year, with tiered seating and therefore spectacular views from all seats of the film and the orchestra, fabulous onsite parking, and much more space for refreshments and craft too

This promises to be the fun and fabulous festive family event, so book now to avoid disappointment.

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08/10/2026

SEND Community Day with Grow Family Services on Friday 13th November 2026

07/10/2026

🌟 Join Family Voices at Best Start Family Hub 🌟

At Best Start Family Hub, we believe that parents and carers are the experts in their own family's experiences. Our Family Voices group gives local families the opportunity to share their views, ideas and feedback to help shape and improve services for children, parents and carers.

Family Voices is a welcoming and informal way for families to come together, meet other local parents and help influence the support available within their community. Through Family Voices, families across Hodge Hill, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Perry Barr have taken part in a range of activities and discussions including:

> Community events and celebrations
> Arts and crafts activities
> Sharing views on local services and community issues
> Paediatric first aid sessions
> Mental health and emotional wellbeing discussions
> Healthy eating workshops
> Reading and early literacy awareness sessions
> Consultations to help shape Family Hub services

We are always looking for more parents, carers and family members to get involved. Whether you have used our services recently, are expecting a baby, or have young children, your experiences and ideas can help make a real difference for families in our community.

💬 Want to have your say and help shape local services?

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message to find out more about Family Voices and how you can get involved. Your voice matters, and together we can help create services that truly meet the needs of local families. ❤️