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A community early intervention initiative to raise the importance of early communication and its impact on the future success of our children.

02/11/2026

🌈 To kick off our;
'Share a Story, Share a Smile campaign,' 📚😀
Shantallow Libraries NI are hosting a Stories, Rhymes, Arts and Crafts session for Talking to Our Babies families, who have toddlers aged 1 to 3.
The date and time for this session is:
🎀 Wednesday 4th November, from 10.15 to 11.15.
🌼 Come along and join us on the magical journey of how sharing stories can bring so much joy. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
🧡 Bring ID with you if you would also like to register with the library.
Click the link below for your child's space.
Look forward to seeing you all. 💕

https://bookwhen.com/talkingtoourbabies38

31/10/2026

Wishing all our families a spooktacular Halloween. 👻🧙🎃🧡
Talking to Our Babies has been busy over the past couple of weeks doing Halloween specials in the local community. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Zazzamella the witch 🧙 had lots of fun, reading Room on the Broom, making spells, potions and glow stick creations with The Derry Traveller group and Pennyburn Community Playgroup
Thanks to Kirsty from Growing Pages Book Shop for making her lovely Halloween packs for all the children too. xoxo

29/10/2026

Any support for Pennyburn Community Playgroup fundraiser, would be greatly appreciated. 👻🎃💜
Helen and her staff work so hard for the whole community.
Their passion and dedication is endless.
🥎 Bonus Ball Draw (great prizes)
💸£10 per number
⚾PayPal [email protected]
All information is on the poster below.
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28/10/2026

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20/10/2026

The Forest School in The Playtrail is cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday 21st October.
It will be back on, next Wednesday 28th October, usual times.
Everyone can come dressed up for Halloween next week.
Thank you. 🍂🍁🪾🍄🪺

19/10/2026

🎄❤️ ETHOS FAMILY SUPPORT HUB – CHRISTMAS APPEAL ❤️🎄

As Christmas approaches, we’re asking our amazing local community to come together once again to help support families who may be struggling this festive season. 🎁✨

We’re collecting donations to help bring a little extra joy, comfort and Christmas magic to children, teenagers and families in our community. ❤️

🎁 Here’s what we’re looking for:
🍫 Sweets and selection boxes
🥤 Bottles of Shloer
🍪 Biscuits
🧸 Pyjamas for children aged 12 and under
💗 Pyjamas for teenage girls
🧴 Toiletries and aftershave for teenagers

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference to a family this Christmas. Whether you can donate one item or several, your kindness and generosity would mean so much. 🥰

If you’re able to support our appeal, please get in touch with the ETHOS Family Support Hub. You can send us a private message on Facebook or contact the hub directly.

Let’s come together as a community to spread a little kindness, ease some of the pressure on families and help make Christmas brighter for those who need it most. 🎅🏼🎄

Thank you for your continued support, generosity and kindness. Our community really does make a difference! ❤️

16/10/2026

Coochie Coo cuties at Shantallow Community Centre, with Autumn and Halloween vibes.
🪾 🍂🦇🎃
Just perfect in every way,
the best start to a beautiful day...............
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15/10/2026

🍂🎃 Creative Crafts – Halloween & Autumn Edition 🎃🍂

Fancy a morning of creativity, chats and connection? 🧡

Come along to our relaxed adults’ craft morning with ETHOS Family Support Hub, where you can get creative, enjoy some autumn and Halloween crafts, meet new people and take a little time out for yourself. 🍁☕️

✨ A chance to unwind
🎨 Get creative
💬 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa
❤️ Make connections in a relaxed, welcoming space

Tea and scones will be available too! 🫖🍰

📅 Wednesday 21st October
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 The Grey Cabin, across from Carnhill Resource Centre

⚠️ We only have a few spaces left!

To book your place, contact Ruth or Molly at ETHOS Family Support Hub on 028 7135 8787, or send us a private message on this page. 📩

Everyone welcome – come along, get creative and enjoy a little time for yourself. 🧡🍂

10/10/2026

🏵️ Today is World Mental Health Day.
🌻 You have permission...
🌼 You, yes you.
🪻 Today and everyday you have permission.
🌸 You have permission to:
🌷 Fill your own cup first.
💮 You have permission to:
🩷 Be kind to yourself.
🪴 You have permission to:
🪷 Listen to your own inner voice.
🪬 You have permission to:
⚛️ Say no.
🌾 You have permission to:
🍂 Go at your own pace, no rush, no expectations.
🌹 You have permission to:
🤸 Be up.
🥀 You have permission to:
🌠Be down.
💐 You have permission to:
🚻 Be you, authentic beautiful you. 🌈
🧿 You have permission to:
✨ Know you are a Super Star, ⭐ even when it doesn't feel like it. 🦸
🙏 You've got this. 💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫
You have permission...........................................

09/10/2026

To kick off the first of our spooky Halloween Celebrations,
🎃🦇👻
Adam from Ni Mini Professors Science Classes North West NI 🧪⚗️🧫
is doing 2
Interactive Halloween Science workshops for Talking to Our Babies for:
children aged 2 to 2 and a half years and over,
on Wednesday 14th October,
in Carnhill Community Centre, the grey cabin, opposite Carnhill Resource Centre.
Times: Choose from,
10am-11am or 11am-12pm
We look forward to seeing u there.
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Click on the link below to book your place.

https://bookwhen.com/talkingtoourbabies38

Address

Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Northside Viallage Centre, Glengalliagh Road
Derry
BT488NN

Telephone

+442871358787

Website

http://www.shantallow.net/

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