BCP Council Family Hubs & Info

12/11/2026

❄️ Christmas is coming to Turlin Moor! ❄️

Come and celebrate with us at our Community Christmas Event on Thursday 3 December from 3pm to 5pm.

🎄 Festive activities
🎁 Gift stalls
🎟️ Tombola
☕ A chance to connect with local services and support

There'll be dedicated activity areas for younger children, older children and young people, making it a great afternoon for the whole family.

Save the date and join the festive fun! ✨

12/11/2026

🎈 You're invited to celebrate the reopening of Muscliff Play Park!

Bring the family along to discover the newly refreshed play area, try out the upgraded equipment and rides, and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun.

☕ Pop into The Point Café for refreshments while you're there.

🗓 Friday 13 November
🕒 3pm

A great opportunity to come together and celebrate a much-loved community space. Everyone is welcome! 🌳💚

🎈 You're invited!

We're celebrating the official opening of the newly refreshed Muscliff Play Park and we'd love for you to join us.

🗓 Friday 13 November
🕒 3pm

Come and enjoy:
🌳 A fantastic refreshed play
🛝 Exciting play equipment and rides for children to explore
🎉 Family-friendly community atmosphere
☕ Refreshments available from The Point Café, open throughout the event

Bring the family and help us mark this exciting moment for the local community.

Everyone is welcome! 🎀

10/11/2026

📢 Need advice or support around SEND?

Come and meet the SEND Team at one of our drop-in sessions. No appointment needed.

Our team can provide information and advice on:
✅ SEND support and services
✅ Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments
✅ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
✅ Support available in your local area

📍 Old Town Family Hub, Poole
🕚 11am to 12:30pm
🗓 8 Dec, 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 14 Sep

📍 Christchurch Family Hub
🕧 12:30pm to 2:30pm
🗓 8 Dec, 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 14 Sep

📍 Rossmore Family Hub
🕤 9:30am to 11:30am
🗓 11 Nov, 9 Dec, 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 15 Sep

📍 Kinson & West Howe Foodbank (including CAB and SENDIASS)
🕦 11:30am to 2pm
🗓 2 Dec, 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Apr

📍 Bournemouth Foodbank, Haviland Road, Boscombe
🕥 10:30am to 12:30pm
🗓 1 Dec, 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun

📍 ARC Somerford, Christchurch
🕤 9:30am to 11:30am
🗓 3 Dec

💬 Drop in, ask questions and speak with a member of the team.

🔗 Find out more about the SEND Local Offer: https://fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/send-local-offer

10/11/2026

📢 Tomorrow at Slades Park Pavilion!

Looking for advice, support, or information about services in your local area?

Come along to the Neighbourhood Support Hub and meet a range of organisations ready to help.

🗓️ Wednesday
⏰ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
📍 Slades Park Pavilion, Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth, BH10 4HG

Find support with:
✅ Health and wellbeing
✅ Benefits and financial advice
✅ Support for carers
✅ Community groups and activities
✅ Volunteering opportunities
✅ Medication guidance from an on-site pharmacist

☕ Plus, a café will be open on site.

No need to book, just drop in and chat with local support services in a friendly and welcoming environment.

08/11/2026

Looking for family support, advice, local services, or fun activities for children?

Come along to our Wellbeing Morning at Boscombe Family Hub and discover what's available in your local area. Meet community partners, access useful resources, and connect with other families in a welcoming environment.

📅 Monday 16 November 2026
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Boscombe Family Hub

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you!

05/11/2026

✨ Some great events for the week ahead across BCP!

Whether you're looking for family fun, community activities or ways to enjoy the autumn season, there's plenty happening across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

👇 Check out BCP Council's latest round-up of local events.

The cold, crisp mornings have certainly arrived, but before next week's rain sets in there's plenty happening across BCP, from spectacular light shows and markets to remembrance events and the first hints of Christmas! 🍂✨

🔥 Friday (6 November), brave fundraisers will be taking on the Hope House Firewalk at Horseshoe Common from 6-8.30pm, while Love Poole returns to Kingland Crescent from 2-4pm to offer community support and conversation.

🛍️ Saturday (7 November) is a great day for browsing local stalls. The Westbourne Farmers and Makers Market returns to Landseer Road from 9am-2pm, while Bournemouth town centre hosts the SMT Christmas Market, offering an early chance to start your festive shopping.

🌲 Looking a little further afield, this is the final weekend for Go Ape Moors Valley Sundown Adventures, where visitors can tackle illuminated treetop courses after dark for a unique autumn experience.

🌺 Sunday (8 November) sees remembrance services taking place across the conurbation, including events in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Southbourne and Broadstone. Those attending are advised to allow extra time for travel and be mindful of temporary road closures.

🚶 If you'd prefer to get outdoors, the Winter Walking Challenge - Walk 4 takes place around Baiter Park and Poole Park from 10am-1pm, offering a chance to enjoy some autumn fresh air before the wetter weather arrives.

💡 Looking ahead to Wednesday (11 November), the latest Poole Roadshow will be outside NatWest on Poole High Street from 10am-3pm, providing free energy advice and health checks.

🎨 From Thursday (12 November), Upton Country Park's Gallery Upstairs hosts Dorset in Colour, a free exhibition by Dorset artist Irina Song celebrating the county's coastline and landscapes through vibrant contemporary paintings.

🎄 And while November has only just begun, the festive season isn't far away. Christmas in Bournemouth launches on 12 November, bringing seasonal installations, lights and festive attractions to Bournemouth Town Square and the Lower Gardens right through until the New Year.

As always, this is just a selection of what's happening locally, and not all events are organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. Have a great week and enjoy those crisp autumn days while they last! 🍁✨

05/11/2026

🌿 November events at Hengistbury Head are now open for booking!

From Nature Tots and ancient crafts to meditation sessions and the free Stanpit Marsh Reindeer Fair, there's something for everyone.

See the poster for details and visit their website to book. 🍂

🛖🍂🍁🦌 Autumn has arrived at the Head! Join us for ancient crafts and skills workshops, meditation in the roundhouse, nature tot activities, and the start of Christmas with our colleagues over at Stanpit Marsh 🦌🍁🍂🛖

04/11/2026

☕ FREE Family Wellbeing Cafés this November!

Join Aim Together for food, activities, support and conversation in a warm, welcoming environment.

📍 Creekmoor - Tuesdays 📍 Kinson - Thursdays

Take a look at what's coming up this month and come along!

AIMCommunity

Looking for something to do after school? Join us this November at our AIM Together Wellbeing Cafés in Creekmoor and Kinson, a welcoming space where families can enjoy a home-cooked meal, hot drinks, fun activities and meet others.

From family quizzes, hot topics, bingo and games to hands-on cooking workshops and creative activities, there's something for everyone to get involved in. Best of all, dinner's sorted, no washing up and there's plenty of opportunities to meet new people and unwind together.

💚 FREE to attend
🍽️ Free home-cooked meals & refreshments
👩‍🍳 Fun cooking workshops
🎲 Family quizzes, bingo, games & activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families after school
☕ Friendly faces and a warm welcome

Save this poster, drop in, have some fun and let us take care of the cooking for a change.

04/11/2026

Looking for activities for a young person in Years 7–9?

We're pleased to share the launch of Pokesdown Youth Club by YMCA Bournemouth. A great opportunity for local young people to get involved in fun activities, meet new people and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

📅 Tuesdays (term time)
⏰ 6pm–8pm
📍 Stourvale Centre, Pokesdown

It's always encouraging to see more local services and opportunities available for young people and their families. 💜

YMCA Bournemouth is launching a NEW Youth Club at The Stourvale Centre in Pokesdown for both School Years 7-9 between 6.00pm-8.00pm on Tuesdays!

There will be no charge or commitment to attend, just a place to hang out, play games, be creative, and talk to Youth Workers, all in a freshly rejuvenated space with new equipment! (including a Toastie machine, Wii and Table Football!).

First club will take place Tuesday 3 November 2026, and it will continue weekly every term-time Tuesday!

03/11/2026

SWRAC Boscombe open day, Thursday 12 November 10:00 - 3:00

🎉 COME ON IN, BOSCOMBE! OUR DOORS ARE OPEN! 🎉

Thinking about the next steps for your young person? Curious about what life at SWRAC looks like? Or simply want to find out more about the opportunities available to young people with additional needs?

We’d love to welcome you to our Boscombe Centre Open Day!

📅 Thursday 12th November
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 22 Sea Road, Boscombe, BH5 1DD

Whether you're a parent or carer, a potential student, an employer or a professional working with young people, come along, meet our team, explore our college and discover what makes SWRAC special.

This is your chance to ask questions, get to know us and see how we support young people to develop skills, grow in confidence and work towards their futures.

💚 Everyone is welcome, and we'd love to see you there!

📞 Have a question? Give us a call on 01202 848099 or visit www.swrac.ac.uk

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