Dorchester Family Hub
Dorchester Family Hub is a welcoming and supportive environment in West Dorset. We offer an inviting space for local groups, activities, and support services for families in the community. We work with many partner organisations and teams who are here to help you find the support you and your family need. Come visit us and discover all that Dorchester Family Hub has to offer.
Monday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Wednesday of the month 2pm to 3:30pm | Young Parents Group | Midwife led (for under 25s) | Classroom 3 |
Tuesday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15am to 12:30pm | Incredible Years Pre-school programme | Referrals only - now full | Classroom 2 |
| 10:15am to 10:45am | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 11:15am to 11:45am | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month | SENsational story and play (5 years and under) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 2:15pm to 2:45pm | Duplo play (5 years and under) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month | Wargaming (8 years and over) Bring your own models and dice | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
Wednesday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to midday | Well Baby Clinic health visiting team | Drop in | Classroom 2 |
| 10am to 11:30am | Under 6 month free baby course | Bookings only - now full | Classroom 3 |
| 1:30pm to 2:15pm | Babigloo Music | Bookings only - now full | Classroom 3 |
Thursday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 2pm | NHS Newborn hearing screening clinic | Appointments only | Classroom 2 |
| 4pm to 4:45pm term time | Code Club (8-12 year olds) | Booking via Eventbrite | Main hub |
Friday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to midday | Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service (STARS) | Drop in | Classroom 3 |
| 10am to midday | NHS Health visitor clinic | Appointments only | Classroom 2 |
| 2:15pm to 2:45pm | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
Saturday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15am to 10:45am | Library Gets Lively (18 months - 5 years) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 10am to 3:30pm | Creation Station | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Lego Club (4 years and over) | Booking via Eventbrite | Children's section of the library |
Access
Via main front door of Family Hub.
Parking
Parking available in payable public car park next to the Hub.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday 9am to 4pm. Closed on Sundays.
Contact us
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Dorchester locality
Email: dorchesterlocality@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukTel: 01305224220
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