
We provide information, advice and guidance on services available locally. Hackney Education, London Borough of Hackney. 020 8820 7590 [email protected]
1 Reading Lane. E8 1GQ
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Looking for affordable, creative activities for
the kids this October half term? The Rio Cinema in
Dalston is hosting Hackney’s first-ever Children’s Film
Festival!
💵 Tickets are £5, or only £3 if you show a Hackney
Library Card!
Programme and booking: riocinema.org.uk
Bonding with Your Baby
- Location: Woodberry Down Family Hub
You can book your places using the following links:
- Bonding with Your Baby: eventbrite.co.uk/e/it-takes-…
- Compassionate Parenting: eventbrite.co.uk/e/it-takes-…
Join us for the Gilpin Square Community Day on Saturday!🎈
🎉 Free play activities
🥗 Healthy food and drink
💬 Employment Skills and Public Health Advisors
📍 Gilpin Square, Kings Park
🗓️ Saturday 10 October, 11am – 3pm
🎟️ All activities are free, everyone welcome!
Baby Steps workshop:
- Tuesday 13th October, 9:30am – 11am – Linden Family Hub
Topic: Bonding with Your Baby
You can book your place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/it-takes-…
October Half-Term Camp
Monday 26th October 2026 - Friday 30th October 2026
At the Boiler House Community Centre.
George Downing Estate, Cazenove road, N16 6BE
Monday October 26th-Friday October 30th
Operating from 8:30 - 5:30pm
Secure your spot today: sammykidscamp.magicbooking.c…
Daubeney Family Hub workshop to include in the posts:
- Session: Thursday 8th October, 1pm – 3pm at Daubeney Family Hub (E5 0EG)
- Topic: Play and Brain Development
- Booking: Please contact Daubeney directly to book on 0208 525 7040.
"It Takes a Village..." Parent Workshop (0–2s): Parent Self-care
- Date & Time: Tuesday 6th October, 9:30am – 11am
- Location: Ann Tayler Family Hub
- Topic: Parent Self-care
Book your free place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/it-takes-…
Juggling family life and raising children in a digital world can be challenging. Please find below some guidance on supporting healthy screen habits for children under 5, alongside a useful resource link:
- Resource link: beststartinlife.gov.uk/scree…
Hackney School of Food for our FREE Family Cook-a-Long programme
Register your interest:
Places are limited. Complete our expression of interest form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Join us for the Well Street Health & Wellbeing Event!
Come along to meet local services, discover support in the community, and learn more about looking after your health and wellbeing.
- Date: Thursday, 1st October
- Location: The Well Street Surgery
- Food stalls and workshops
Join us at Linden Children's Centre for a free fussy eating workshop on Thursday, 24th September 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The session will explore practical tips to help support and manage fussy eating.
FREE EVENT happening at Berger Primary School, featuring movement, storytelling, and more:
- Dates: Saturday 19th September and Saturday 17th October
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
You can sign up in advance or turn up on the day. Please see the attached poster for more information
Parenting a child with SEND? You’re not alone. Connect with other parents and local professionals at our monthly Coffee afternoon!
🗓️ Tuesday 15 September at 1pm - 2.30pm
📍 Woodberry Down Children and Family Hub
👶 Crèche available, call 020 8815 3270 to book!
Turkish-speaking parents in Hackney! Join the free Incredible Years Parenting Programme for families with kids aged 5–11.
Childcare provided.
📅 Starts Wed 30 Sept
⏰ 10am - 12.30pm
📍 Linden Children’s Centre, N16 7SH
📞 Register: Zeynep 07855 129760 / Zeyno 07918 045614
St Michael and All Angels is launching a free Drumming School for young people. Learn to drum, chant, dance and sing.
📅 Every Saturday starting on 12 September
⏰ 2pm - 3pm
📍 55 Fountayne Rd, N16 7ED
Crying and Sleeping session, please see the attached poster for more details.
PLEASE NOTE: To book your place, please contact Daubeney directly by calling 020 8525 7040.
Feeling overwhelmed, low or in need of support? NHS City and Hackney Talking Therapies offers a range of free online and in-person support groups.
How to join:
You can self-refer directly on their website or ask your GP for a referral
cityandhackneytalkingtherapi…
Contact, a charity for families with disabled children, has a range of free upcoming workshops. These workshops will offer practical information and support for parents and carers of children aged 0–5.
Find out more and register for a workshop: eventbrite.co.uk/o/304085703…




















