Home Start Shepway

📣📣BEAKING NEWS 📣📣 PLEASE SHARE

We have launched a new group - Project Re-Bloom

This group is for mummy's to be and for parents with children under 2 years old.

This will be a relaxed group ran by Steph in the meeting room at Hawkinge Community Centre, offering perinatal support.

Every Wednesday 10am - 11am - Starting Wednesday 31st July

We hope to see you there.

Visual planners are a great way for your child to see what is happening and what the plans are for the day/week.
A top tip is to not plan too far ahead. Consider the weather, other upcoming events and commitments and allow a little wiggle room for unexpected surprises.

Thuesday 6th August
Denne Hill Farm

10:00-14:00

THIS IS A BOOKABLE EVENT DUE TO LIMTED NUMBERS. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK – 01303 244836

Meet Rio, Sam and the team to visit a working farm. Enjoy learning about what they do, the machinery they use, and maybe even enjoy a trailer ride!

Please being a packed lunch to enjoy, transport can be provided if needed

Happening tomorrow

Next Tuesday 23rd July - Rio & Billie will be setting up a pop in session on the Amphitheatre @ the Costal Park, Folkestone.

A free event with different things for your children to try
Arts & Crafts Storytime Information about the free events being held over the summer holidays

Please pop along and see us :D

📣 All aboard for the FREE summer bus scheme!

🚌 from tomorrow (Saturday 20 July) and throughout the sunny period as this new service brings visitors and residents to Folkestone’s favourite spots.

👋 Our Cabinet Member for Transport, Cllr Blakemore was eager to give it a try as it made its way from Folkestone West all the way down to the Harbour Arm.

🚏 For details on timings, stops and more, click here ➡️ https://www.crosskeys.uk.com/service51

Crosskeys Travel

‼️ WE ARE HIRING ‼️

We have an exciting new job opportunity - Project Jigsaw Link
Supporting SEND and neurodiverse referrals.

This position is 10 hours per week and £12.50 per hour.

If you would like to find out more or request an application pack please email
[email protected]

Closing date - 31st July 2024
Interviews - 12th August

I will be at Folkestone Primary Academy this morning with lots of other great people and services. If you are in Folkestone, please pop in and say hello :-)

Next Tuesday 23rd July - Rio & Billie will be setting up a pop in session on the Amphitheatre @ the Costal Park, Folkestone.

A free event with different things for your children to try
Arts & Crafts Storytime Information about the free events being held over the summer holidays

Please pop along and see us :D

Come along and see Billie on Friday

Come along and see us today :D

🏙️ There is a community event taking place next week for residents to come speak directly with organisations about issues that matter to them.

💬 Discussing topics like mental health, welfare support, housing and safety – just come along on Tuesday 16 July between 10am and 1pm at Cheriton Baptist Church.

"Whether England wins or loses the final today, let's all commit to join the team to . Find out how to signpost people to support at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.

Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app)
Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111
www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support
Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk

"Today is the for those who have lost their lives to Honour Based Abuse. It is a form of that can include child marriage, virginity testing, enforced abortion, forced marriage, and female ge***al mutilation, as well as physical, sexual and economic abuse and coercive control.

For some communities, the concept of 'honour' is more important than the safety and well-being of a family member. To compromise a family’s perceived ‘honour’ is to bring dishonour and shame. This can lead to abuse and in some instances, murder.

Support in and is available:

Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app)
Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111
www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support
Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk
www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk
Specialist advice: call the helpline on 0800 5999 247 or the Forced Marriage Unit on 020 7008 0151 / [email protected].

https://youtu.be/kHHxF6ahxEg

*Research suggests that at least one ‘honour’-based killing happens every month in the UK (Safe Lives)

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🚌 A free summer holiday coach service takes to the road in Folkestone this month!

🌊 The service will bring visitors and residents from the town’s train stations into the town centre and down to the coast.

📆 The new summer season hop on, hop off coaches will run daily from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.

🚏 Leaving Folkestone West half-hourly beginning at 10am (with two lunch breaks) and the last bus returning from Folkestone Harbour at 7.45pm.

🌇 Stops during the 10-minute journey will include Cheriton Road outside Folkestone Central Station, Shellons Street, F51 skate park, Old High Street and the Harbour Arm.

🤝 Our scheme is being supported with funding from the government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan allocation to Kent County Council.

ℹ For details on times and more, click here ➡️ https://www.crosskeys.uk.com/service51

Crosskeys Coaches & Travel

HAPPENING TOMORROW 💜🧡💜🧡

Rio will be out and about in Hythe next Friday 12th July
Walk along the canal for a nature hunt
Walk to the beach
Story time on the beach
Make a beach craft
Meet outside Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway at 10am
Please make sure you bring plenty of water, a sun hat and sun cream with you and your little ones

🍳 Want to learn how to cook up tasty meals that don't break the bank? Come along to Folkestone Rainbow Centre's cooking demo to find out how!

🍰 Serving up on Tuesday 16 July between 11am and 1pm at Cheriton Baptist Church. Just email [email protected] to book your spot.

❗️ Spaces are limited so make sure to sign up early.

Come down and find us at this event

☀️ How are you keeping this summer?

🏙️ There is a community event taking place next week for residents to come speak directly with organisations about issues that matter to them.

💬 Discussing topics like mental health, welfare support, housing and safety – just come along on Tuesday 16 July between 10am and 1pm at Cheriton Baptist Church.

"Come on England! Whether we win or lose the Semi final today, let's show the red card. Incidents of abuse increase when England plays. Join to - find out how to signpost people to support at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk

Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app)
Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111
www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support
Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk
www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk

WE NEED YOU!!
We have a couple of spaces still available on our volunteer prep course on Wednesday the 17th July, 09:30-14:30 @ our office on Castlehill avenue. Lunch provided :D

If you are interested in becoming a Home Start Volunteer please call the office on 01303 244836

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Celebrating with a lovely service and the Mayor Making with the Worshipful Town Mayor Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly at the Town Sunday Service at the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe so pleased to be one of her chosen charities.

Did you know that £400 can provide a food bag for 35 families affected by the cost of living crisis?

If you could spare a few pounds to help families in need please donate using out link below, Thank you

https://gofund.me/c1ef7096