Elmhurst Family Centre

25/11/2025

⭐ NEW Parent Support Group - Run by Parents, for Parents ⭐

We are absolutely thrilled that a regular parent support group will be hosted at Thomley, starting in January. This is a group run by parents, for parents.

The first session will be on Friday 30th January at 11am followed by the last Friday of every month thereafter. This will be for tea, coffee and a chat initially, with scope to have occasional guest speakers if identified as helpful by the group.

If you’d like to be a part of the session, please use the QR code to join the Whatsapp group as a starting point, or reach out to our Service Manager Alice with any enquiries: alice.goodman@thomley.org.uk

There will also be a mental and physical health session in our gym as well as this group. This will also be run by parents, with a personal trainer on hand to support a relaxed session. Both sessions are free to attend. Dates and timings TBC.

We are grateful to the Healthy Ageing Fund, they have supported some of our new services, including this programme.

25/11/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you're a parent needing advice or a young person looking for support – we're here for you!
Drop into Southcourt Family Centre Plus any weekday between 9am and 5pm (Fridays until 3pm).
No appointment needed – just come in and chat 💙
📍Southcourt Family Centre, Aylesbury College Campus, Oxford Road
More info 👉 Click here

24/11/2025

📣 The Admissions Team will be joining us at Play and Explore this Thursday 27 November 1:30 to 3pm to offer support and information regarding Primary School Applications!

Applications close 15 January 2026. 📣

‼️ Primary School Applications Are Now Open ‼️

If your child was born between September 2021 and August 2022, they’ll start school in September 2026, and the deadline to apply is 15 January 2026.

If you need some support or advice regarding your child's application, come and speak to a member of the Admissions Team who will be joining us at the following Play and Explore sessions;

🔵 Thursday 27 November at Elmhurst Family Centre, 1:30 to 3pm
🟢 Friday 19 December at Southcourt Family Centre, 10 to 11:30am

24/11/2025

☕ Bereavement Café – You don’t have to go through grief alone 💛

Join us on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 9:30–11:30am at Bierton Coffee House (Aylesbury Rd, Bierton, HP22 5DW).

This safe and welcoming space, run by the Social Prescribing Team at Aylesbury Central PCN in partnership with K Y Green – Gather in Grief Coffee Morning, offers the chance to connect, share, and find support with others who understand.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’d like to talk or just listen, we’re here for you. 💬

22/11/2025

💙 This Movember, let’s talk about men’s health.
If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or low, you’re not alone – and help is just a call away:
📞 Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7)
📞 SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258
📞 CALM: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight)
Your health matters – for you and your family. 🌟
Find more at movember.com

22/11/2025

📣 If you are a Dad or a male carer, we want to hear from you! Your thoughts and views are important to us and have the potential to help shape future services.

We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to provide us with some feedback using the QR code or link below 👇

https://bit.ly/3WMeNBl

20/11/2025

🎄Join us for some free festive fun!🎄

Step into Christmas with some seasonal crafts and an interactive concert courtesy of Alina Orchestra as they take to the road in their 'Band in a Van' to play some of your favourite festive tunes!

The session is aimed at families with primary aged children, but open to families with children and young people of all ages.

📍Elmhurst Family Centre, Thursday 4 December from 3:30pm to 5pm

https://bit.ly/4ierSx8

19/11/2025

Join the Thermomix team tomorrow 10:30am for a free baby cooking class.
They will be demonstrating how to cook simple, nutritious baby weaning foods. Booking link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-at-first-bite-thermomix-tm7-public-demo-aylesbury-studio-tickets-1964243177219?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/11/2025

‼️ Primary School Applications Are Now Open ‼️

If your child was born between September 2021 and August 2022, they’ll start school in September 2026, and the deadline to apply is 15 January 2026.

If you need some support or advice regarding your child's application, come and speak to a member of the Admissions Team who will be joining us at the following Play and Explore sessions;

🔵 Thursday 27 November at Elmhurst Family Centre, 1:30 to 3pm
🟢 Friday 19 December at Southcourt Family Centre, 10 to 11:30am

17/11/2025

📣 Got questions about your baby or toddler?
The Health visiting team run a Child Health Drop-In every Monday, 12:30–2:30pm at Elmhurst Family Centre, Dunsham Lane, HP20 2DB.
Friendly health professionals ready to help – no booking needed!
🌐 More info: Health for Under 5s | For healthy, happy early years
You can also text Chat Health for support: 07312 277363

Health for Under 5s provides support to parents and carers right through from pregnancy to pre-school, so take a closer look at our site for your early years support.

13/11/2025

This Saturday 15 November, come along to Alfred Rose Park for a free Bulb planting event! 11am to 1pm.

11/11/2025

🥳Baby Week 2025 is nearly here! Running from 14–20 November, this year's theme is

This week is all about supporting parents and giving babies the best start in life. There are loads of fun and helpful events happening across the week — come chat with our team and other professionals, join activities, and learn more about support available for you and your little one.

Click the link below to find out more👇
https://babyweek.co.uk/buckinghamshire/

Every family needs a little support sometimes — and Bucks Family Centres are here to help.

With 16 centres across Buckinghamshire, our friendly teams offer year-round, impartial support and activities for babies and toddlers. Drop in for health services, parenting advice, and FREE play sessions for under 5s.

Join us at one of the Bucks Baby Week events and chat with our team to find out how we can support you give your little one the very best start in life.

Take a look at what activities are taking place, using the link in the first comment below 👇

Buckinghamshire Family Information Service Berryfields Family Centre - Aylesbury Amersham Family Centre Beaconsfield Family Centre Buckingham Family Centre Burnham Family Centre Castlefield Family Centre - Wycombe Elmhurst Family Centre Hampden Way Family Centre - Wycombe Hithercroft Family Centre - Wycombe Mapledean Family Centre Plus - Wycombe Marlow Family Centre Newtown Family Centre Plus - Chesham Risborough Family Centre Southcourt Family Centre Plus - Aylesbury The Ivers Family Centre Wing Family Centre