Calderdale brings you Baby Week– tax –
This year, Calderdale will be celebrating its first ever Baby Week, with the theme of ‘play’ showcasing activities and support available for parents and their babies across the borough.
Baby Week (14 – 20 November 2023) forms part of the Calderdale Family Hub offer and supports the Calderdale Wellbeing Strategy priority for all children to be ready for school.
We want children to have the best chance to be healthy, happy and successful, as part of our Vision 2024 for Calderdale to be a place where everyone can reach their potential and live a larger life.
The Council, the NHS and voluntary and community organisations are joining up to provide a week of low-cost and no-cost activities across Calderdale from Tuesday 14 to Monday 20 November, to support Calderdale Baby Week 2023. The activities will be available for families with babies and toddlers to experience and enjoy, from breastfeeding workshops and baby massage, to story time, ‘stay and play’ and more. There will also be events aimed at professionals working in early years services.
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Family Swim
Come along to Sowerby Bridge swimming pool for a family swim session aimed at families with children under 5 years old. When: Wednesday 15 November 9.00am – 1:00pm Thursday 16 November 9.00am – 1.00pm Monday 20 November 9.00am – 12.00pm ... -
Aqua Tots
Confidence in the water is a big thing for us and getting them stared early is something we really encourage. These classes cover basic water skills through structured fun and games. You have to accompany your 2-4 year old in the water b... -
Aqua Babies
This session helps to form a bond with your child as you gain their trust and improve their water confidence. Brightly coloured swimming aids are used along with happy songs for all to join in! This session concentrates on interaction be... -
Events/Training for Professionals
If you are a professional working in Early Years, the below training and events are available to you during November. Each training session is booked through Enable where you can also see the full course details. Once you log on, click o... -
SEND Family Swim
Come along to Brighouse swimming pool for a family swim session aimed at families with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These sessions are supported by the Calderdale Short Breaks Programme and are free... -
Breastfeeding support group
There are various Breastfeeding support groups across Calderdale. Each ran by different services but all free for you to attend. For advice and support with breastfeeding, come along to our friendly group for breastfeeding mothers and th... -
Let’s talk baby talk
All families with children are welcome to our coffee morning to talk all things baby! This event will include signposting to groups, classes and baby sign groups. This will also be an opportunity to meet the team at Grass Roots and ask a... -
Getting Ready for Baby
Are you expecting a baby? Join us for Getting ready for baby – a FREE 3 week course for expectant parents. Each week has a different theme Week 1 is getting ready to meet baby and baby massage, Week 2 is getting ready for labour and Week... -
Baby Art & Creative play
A one-week session that focusses on art and creative play that allows children to have a sensory experience, using different resources and equipment. Each Baby will receive a wooden footprint keepsake. When: Wednesday 15 November.... -
Family Walk at Wellholme
Come along to Wellholme park and meet other families on a walk around the park, then call into the Children’s Centre for a cuppa. When: Friday 15 November. 9.30am Where: Wellholme Park Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse HD6 4AF ...
