01303 244836
Shepway
Come and join our team of enthusiastic and professionally trained volunteers! After completing our three-week course, you could home visit a family in the local area, or help out in one of our family groups. The next course will be held on Thursday 31st October, Thursday 7th November and Thursday 14th November 2019 from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Home-Start Shepway. For… Read More
Supporting Parents’ and Children’s Education – a Home-Start Shepway Initiative for Young Parents What we have to offer … An opportunity to meet other parents of a similar age One-to-one support Practical parenting advice and emotional support Information on accessing local parent and baby/toddler groups Support when returning to school, college, work or apprenticeships Benefit and housing advice. We also… Read More
A relaxed and welcoming group for women who have experienced domestic abuse Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am (term-time only) from 12th September 2019. * Make new friends and get peer support * Learn new craft skills * Bring your own ideas for art and craft projects * Explore and enjoy healthy lifestyles * Raise confidence and self-esteem * Signposting to… Read More
Another new family group starting next week … An hour of free play and a snack followed by an hour-long session with Karen Blanch of Miniature Music Makers. On Wednesdays from 11th September to 16th October 2019. Please call us on 01303 244836 or email shepwayoffice@gmail.com to book your place.
Six sessions at babies & biceps from Tuesday 10th September to Tuesday 15th October 2019. Places are free, but *must* be booked in advance. Please call us on 01303 244836 or email shepwayoffice@gmail.com for further info./to reserve your place.
Come along to our free parent and toddler group for pre-school children! Mondays (term-time only) from 1.00 to 2.30 pm from 9th September 2019 at Shorncliffe Community Centre, Mackenzie Drive, Folkestone CT20 3LN. For more information, please contact Home-Start Shepway on 01303 244836.
Supporting those experiencing domestic abuse. If you are experiencing domestic abuse, receive access to free confidential advice, information and support from different agencies under one roof. No appointment necessary, but please allow sufficient time for your visit. Every Wednesday from 12.30 – 2.30pm. Folkestone Early Years Children’s Centre Dover Road CT20 1QF
Every month Waitrose in Hythe shares out £1,000 between three local causes. At the checkout customers receive a green token, which they then place in the box of the cause they’d most like to support. We’ve just heard that in August, Home-Start Shepway got the most tokens and will be receiving a cheque for £443 for our work with women… Read More
Home-Start Family Outing on Thursday 1st August 2019 to Brockhill Country Park We applied to the Family Holiday Association for an educational day out for the families we support. We had originally planned to go to Betteshanger Park – an old colliery site where families can take part in activities and have fun together – but, due uncertainties about… Read More
Due to lack of attendance, we regret that we will be discontinuing the monthly Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop at Lydd until further notice. We are at the Folkestone Early Years Centre as usual every Wednesday from 12.30 to 2.30 pm – further details here.
Yesterday Home-Start Shepway held its Christmas Party for the families that we support, with a children’s disco, food, games, and a visit from Santa Claus and his Elf. We even had some (indoor) snow! It was lovely to see so many little ones (and their mums, dads, grandparents) enjoying themselves. Thank you so much to everyone who helped on the… Read More
On Tuesday 4th December, the first group of volunteers for Big Hopes Big Future successfully completed their two day training programme and following a celebration lunch were presented with their Volunteer Packs and BHBF Training Certificate. The new volunteers will be out in the New Year supporting families in their homes to help create and sustain positive early learning home… Read More
Home-Start Shepway is formally launching its ‘Building Bright Futures’ project today after receiving almost £500k of National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the country. Following the success of Home-Start Shepway’s ‘Empowering Parents to Achieve’ project, ‘Building Bright Futures’ aims to develop individual pathways of support for families in the Folkestone and… Read More
Home-Start Shepway was at the Cheriton Co-op today to receive a cheque for £3,393.87 for the Butterflies Domestic Abuse Support Group – more info. here. A huge thank you to all Co-op members and staff for supporting us!
One of our volunteers, Julia, was a recipient of the “Badge of the Order of Mercy” earlier this year. It was presented to her at a ceremony at the Mansion House, London, by Rt Hon the Lord Lingfield Kt DL (President of the League of Mercy) followed by tea in the luxurious setting. There were just 26 other recipients from… Read More
24 Cheriton Gardens
CT20 2AS
Tel: 01303 244836
Email: office@homestartshepway.org.uk
Office Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9.00am - 4.00pm (Friday)
Answer phone outside office hours
