Auntie Pam's Kirklees

07/05/2026

Parenthood can be overwhelming.
Trying for a baby can be emotional.
And sometimes… it’s just a lot.
We’re here to listen 💛
FREE Parenthood Counselling at Auntie Pam’s
For parents of under 4s and those trying to get pregnant.
💬 This service is delivered by trained student counsellors on placement, all of whom receive regular professional supervision and are parents themselves.
🗓 Thursdays (term time)
⏳ Limited spaces June–July
📩 auntiepams@kirklees.gov.uk
📞 01484 414775

05/05/2026

04/05/2026

Auntie Pam’s Peer Support
Volunteers Wanted

Are you a mum living in Kirklees?

Can you spare three hours or more a week?

As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will be first point of contact for women and their families coming into the Auntie Pam’s Centre in Huddersfield town centre. You’ll be working in a small team to share experiences and provide support to mums-to-be and new parents. It’s about being there to listen and sharing your own experiences of being a mother. Full training will be provided.

If you would like to join this award winning team of volunteers, please visit our website www.auntiepams.org.uk for more details, contact auntiepams@kirklees.gov.uk or follow the link and apply now.

https://forms.office.com/e/L0rQkgrQMR

03/05/2026

On the activity table today we have...
This is one for the dads, you can print this out or even create your own!

02/05/2026

On the menu this week we have...
Halloumi Pittas with sweet potato fries.

You will need...
500g sweet potatoes, scrubbed
3 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp smoked paprika
½ cucumber
100g cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
15g fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
75g low-fat natural yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
225g pack halloumi
½ tsp medium curry powder
6-pack white pittas, toasted and halved widthways
100g shredded iceberg lettuce

How to make...
1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Cut the sweet potatoes into finger-length wedges; about 2-3cm thick. Add to a large baking tray with 2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Toss to coat, then spread out in the tray and roast for 30-35 mins, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. Meanwhile, quarter the cucumber lengthways, then finely slice and add to a bowl with the tomatoes, spring onions, parsley, yogurt and lemon juice. Season, stir to coat and set aside.
3. Pat dry the halloumi, halve lengthways, then cut in half again widthways to give 4 rectangles. Cut each rectangle into 6 thin slices (don’t worry if some break). Add to a bowl with the remaining oil, paprika and the curry powder, then carefully toss to coat.
4. About 10 mins before the sweet potatoes are ready, heat a wide frying pan over a medium high heat. Add half the halloumi and fry for 2-3 mins each side until deep golden brown. Transfer to a baking tray and keep warm in the oven; repeat with the remaining halloumi.
5. To assemble, carefully open up each pitta half and divide the iceberg lettuce, salad and halloumi pieces between them. Serve 3 stuffed pitta halves on each plate with the sweet potato wedges alongside.

Recipe from...
https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/halloumi-pittas-with-sweet-potato-wedges.html

01/05/2026

Hello May...

We are one month of being half way through they year. Who is as shocked as i am that we are nearly at the half way point?

We are welcoming in that sunshine with big open arms, we can now start hanging our washing on the line and the Ice Cream man is making his rounds.

We have some exciting goings on in the next few months and we can't wait to share the news with you, stay tuned to see what is in store!

27/04/2026

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation

24/04/2026

Is your child starting school soon?
Starting school is a big step. You may be worried that they’re not ready, but when it comes to preparing for school, you’re probably already doing more than you think.

Simple, everyday moments like chatting, playing, reading together and encouraging independence all help build the skills that help them to feel confident. It’s not about ticking off a list – it’s about small steps that add up over time.

Whether your child is starting school this September or in the years ahead, you can start to practise these skills together now. Building these habits early supports their development and helps them settle into school with confidence.

The Department for Education has launched a package of support to help families prepare children for starting primary school.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/preparing-for-school/

14/04/2026

Measles cases are rising, and we’re working with our NHS partners to help protect children across our communities. Measles is one of the most highly infectious diseases and spreads rapidly among people who are unvaccinated. It is an unpleasant illness and can sometimes cause very serious complications.

• Nine out of ten unvaccinated children can catch measles from an infected classmate
• One in five children who catch measles will require a hospital visit
• One in fifteen will experience serious complications, such as meningitis or sepsis

If you or your child has missed a vaccine, it’s not too late to catch up. Contact your GP practice or speak to your midwife to arrange a vaccine. Did you know? Parents not wishing their child to have the porcine gelatine-containing MMR/MMRV vaccine can ask their GP practice for an alternative option.

More information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/