Castlefield Family Centre - Wycombe

26/11/2025

The 10-week Nurturing Programme for parents and carers. Free course for parents and carers to help deal with those challenges so that you can have a calmer, happier life. Contact Jean Gibson on 07872017162 for more information.

25/11/2025

Wycombe Family Centres Opening Times for Christmas Messy Play and Explore Sessions will finish on Friday 19th December and will restart on Monday 5th January 2026. Mapledean Family Centre will be open Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December from 9am-5pm and Wednesday 24th December until 12noon. It will re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.

24/11/2025

Come and Join us for FREE Messy Play and Explore session, every Friday Mornings at 10:45-12:00.

17/11/2025

The group is now up and running again. Come and meet the lovely Alison who now runs the group. She is excited to meet you all.

13/11/2025

🎨 Join us for Messy Play and Explore tomorrow at Mapledean Family Centre from 9:45 to 11:15 am!
👶 To celebrate Baby Week, Little Gym will be there with a FREE taster of their activities!
✨ Bring your little ones (aged 5 and under) for some FREE fun!

13/11/2025

Youth Work Week day 7: Volunteering in youth work 👇

Ever thought about making a difference in your community? Volunteering in youth work across Buckinghamshire is a powerful way to do just that!

Why volunteer:

🟣 Share your unique skills and life experiences
🟣 Support safe, vibrant youth spaces
🟣 Gain valuable training and personal growth
🟣 Discover unexpected opportunities and connections

Whether you're looking for work experience or a meaningful way to give back, there's a place for you in Buckinghamshire’s youth work scene. If you are interested, reach out to Monica Bergh at youthspacebucks@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to find your perfect fit!

07/11/2025

Did you know that by the age of two, a child’s brain is already 80% developed! Reading with your baby from 0-2years, will really help their speech and language development.

And it's not just about books and reading, Bucks Libraries are hosting a wide range of activities during Bucks Baby Week all designed to help your child thrive. There's Boromi Play, Bounce & Rhyme, Toddlers' Toy Time and Singing Stories.

Visit our website to find out what activities / events are taking place during Bucks Baby Week using the link below in the first comment 👇

Boromi Aylesbury Library High Wycombe Library Chesham Library Amersham Library Beaconsfield Library Hazlemere Library Marlow Library Princes Risborough Library Bourne End Community Library Burnham Community Library Castlefield Community Library Farnham Common Community Library Flackwell Heath Community Library Friends of Gerrards Cross Library Chalfont St Giles Community Library Chalfont St Peter Community Library Haddenham Community Library Little Chalfont Community Library Long Crendon Library Micklefield Community Library Stokenchurch Community Library Wendover Community Library Wing Community Library Winslow Community Library Buckinghamshire Family Information Service

07/11/2025

The Family Hub Service are hosting an event showcasing our parenting programmes.
Are you a professional working with families or a parent/carer curious about the support available through our parenting programmes?
Join us for an engaging 1-hour session designed to give you a clear, practical overview of the Buckinghamshire Family Hub Services Parenting Groups. These sessions are perfect for anyone wanting to understand which programme best suits different family needs.
🌱 What’s Included:
A marketplace-style event showcasing our four core parenting programmes:
Parenting Puzzle
Nurture Programme
Talking Teens
Keeping Your Child in Mind
What previous parents have said about our programmes
Insight into each programme’s aims, structure, and outcomes
A chance to explore how the groups are delivered, what sessions look like, and how they support families
Opportunities to speak directly with lead facilitators of each programme
Guidance to help professionals and parents match the right support to the right situation
Whether you're referring families or considering joining a group yourself, this introduction will help you feel confident and informed.
📍 Open to professionals and parents/carers across Buckinghamshire
📅 Available sessions –
Thursday 20th November 1:30 - 2:30pm - Mapledean Family Centre
Thursday 27th November 1:30 - 2:30pm - Southcourt Family Centre
💬 Free to attend
👉 To book your place please find booking details here –
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-parenting-groups-family-hub-service-tickets-1838644036809?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwY2xjawN2-jNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBpQWJlb3FvRk0zOWkzelpCAR6G8SM42Nk3-1Bj_uAJyin1sYoFG8lFyMM1_PaAmOv8lh1sMCiUpYDzt-ga_g_aem_DUF22QwvDlt1DiaT34ZtqQ

06/11/2025

Messy Play sessions at Family Centres can be lots of fun as well as helpful towards supporting a child's development Find out more at

The benefits of messy play outweigh the mess! Find out about the different messy play materials you can use, as well as some great ideas and activities to try.

05/11/2025

Youth Work Week day 3: Courses for young people 👇

The Family Hub Service offer online courses for Buckinghamshire young people in year 7 and above 💻 Our available courses are:

🟣 How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem
🟣 How to Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Low Mood

Find out more on our website 👉 https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/youth/youth-courses-and-support/help-for-young-people/