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Swanage Family Hub
Swanage Family Hub is a welcoming and supportive environment in Purbeck. 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 that you and your family need to thrive. Come visit us and discover all that Swanage Family Hub has to offer.
Timetable of weekly activities
Sessions will run from 1 August until 1 December 2024. Some activities are run during term time only.
Monday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 6pm | Explorers childminding and wraparound care (0 to 5 years) | Book through Explorers childcare | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to midday | Community larder and Citizens Advice Bureau | Drop in | Herston Village Hall |
| 9am to 5pm | REACH drug and alcohol service | Drop in and referrals | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to 3:30pm | Adult day care | Referrals via Care Dorset | Swanage Family Hub |
| 10:30am to 11:30am | 'Growing Together' baby group (0 to 1 years) | Please book on 01929 557000 or email: purbecklocality@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk | Swanage Family Hub |
Tuesday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 6pm | Explorers childminding and wraparound care (0 to 5 years) | Book through Explorers childcare | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to 1pm | Newborn hearing, first and third Tuesday of the month | Referrals and drop in | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to 3:30pm | Adult day care | Referrals via Care Dorset | Swanage Family Hub |
Wednesday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 6pm | Explorers childminding and wraparound care | Book through Explorers group | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to midday | Seahorses toddler group | Drop in (term time only) | Herston Village Hall |
| 9:30am to 10:30am | Community Fairshare Van, Food Distribution | Register with us on the first day you visit, then drop in. | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to 3:30pm | Adult day care | Referrals via Care Dorset | Swanage Family Hub |
| 10am to 11:30am | Health Visitor drop in clinic | Drop in | Swanage Family Hub |
| Midday to 2pm | Speech and Language Therapy | Referral, please book an appointment on: 01202 443200 or email: dhc.slt.queries@nhs.net | Swanage Family Hub |
| 12:30 to 2:30pm | ‘Babigloo’ - Music Therapy (0 to 2 years) parents and babies session | Please book on 01929 557000 or email: purbecklocality@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk | Swanage Family Hub |
Thursday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 6pm | Explorers childminding and wraparound care (0 to 5 years) | Book through Explorers childcare | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to midday | Marz childminder group | Contact us for more information on purbecklocality@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to 3:30pm | Adult day care | Referrals via Care Dorset | Swanage Family Hub |
Friday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 6pm | Explorers childminding and wraparound care (0 to 5 years) | Book through Explorers childcare |
Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to midday | Breastfeeding Network breastfeeding support group | Drop in, no need to book | Swanage Family Hub |
| 9am to 3:30pm | Adult day care | Referrals via Care Dorset | Swanage Family Hub |
| 6:30pm to 9:30pm | Swanage Youth Club | Call 07523751886 for information and to book | Herston Village Hall |
Access:
- Focus Centre - reception at front of building on High Street, (what3words: speedy.following.bound)
- The Centre - entrance at bottom of Chapel Lane
- Herston Village Hall - Jubilee Road
Parking
On street parking nearby may be limited, see the local public car parks. On-street parking (1 hour) is nearby. Long stay parking 3 to 4 minutes walk away.
Opening times
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Contact us
Find our contact details and full address. Get directions to Swanage Family Hub.