Shaftesbury Family Hub Network point (North Dorset locality)

Ironman event - service disruption

Due to the IRONMAN 70.3 event on Sunday 20 September, Weymouth Household Recycling Centre will be closed all day and Dorchester Household Recycling Centre will be closed from 9am to 2pm. Please use alternative sites or visit another day.

Our North Locality groups run during term time only. Activities are free of charge, but donations are welcome. Follow us on Facebook for more information news, events and support. The timetable is subject to change.

Activities in Shaftesbury

Day	Time	Session
Monday	9:30am to 11:30am	NHS Speech Therapy Early Advice Speech Therapist sessions for parents/carers concerned about their child's language or speech development. For children up to school age. Book an appointment direct by calling 01202 443200 or email [email protected]
Monday	10am to 11:30am	Childminders Drop In Meet up, share ideas and meet members of the Best Start Team. Monthly on: 14 September 2026, 12 October 2026, 9 November 2026, 7 December 2026.
Wednesday	10am to 11:30am	Learning together drop in for 0 to 5s A play-based group focusing on social interaction and school readiness, including language and speech development.
Thursday	Starts 24 September 2026	Being a Parent - parenting course A feel-good programme for parents of 3 to 8 years old who want to understand their child's behaviour. Book your space using our online form.
Thursday from October		Babigloo Music programme for 0 to 12 month. More information coming soon
Friday	10am to 11:30am	Mess and More drop in for under 3s Sensory and creative fun for growing minds and busy hands. Dress for mess! Drop in.
Friday	New time: 9:30am to 11am	FAB Breastfeeding Drop in All pregnant or breastfeeding mums & families welcome. Meet other mums and chat with trained peer supporters. Drop in.

Contact us

Some dates may change at short notice so please check before attending. All groups and courses must be booked in advance, except drop ins, or where stated. You can contact us by emailing us.