Hope Mums
Hope Mums is an expression of Jesus' love for Single Mums. Hope Mums began in Oct 2014 after I had a little insight into what being a Single Mum might be like.
My husband’s shifts changed reducing our family time and I spent much of a year alone looking after our young son. Through the experience and my times praying and listening to God, Single Mums were firmly placed on my heart. A key thing God said to me was “Single Mums are the widows of our culture”. Hearing this I instantly knew that God wanted me to act because of the love He shows to widows and
Know this time of year is hard for lots of people. Remembering you in our prayers. Every blessing to you.
Some top tips for co parenting arrangements for Christmas. Hoping helpful despite being a bit late
Here at Brentwood Theatre, we believe that everyone should have access to theatre. Therefore, we're thrilled to be able to support two special 'Pay What You Can' performances of our Christmas family musical Let It Snow! ❄️
These performances will be on Friday 15th and Monday 18th December at 6pm; booking details below 👇
❄️ Let it Snow, an original family Christmas musical by Brentwood Theatre.
🎟 Tickets for Friday 15th at 6pm: https://brentwood-theatre.co.uk/event/let-it-snow/2023-12-15/3/
🎟 Tickets for Monday 18th at 6pm: https://brentwood-theatre.co.uk/event/let-it-snow-4/2023-12-18/2/
📅 Pay what you can only available on Friday 15th and Monday 18th, 6pm performances.
📍Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AG.
Book ASAP!
Can you help us support the local community?
We would like to expand our stock to support a range of local families with access to coats this Winter.
If you have any coats which you would be willing to donate, we would love your support.
All information on how to donate can be found on the flyer below.
If you would like more information please contact :
[email protected] or call us on 0300 247 0013 to speak to a member of the team.
Thank you for your support!
This is why we have a Light party instead of a Halloween party...
Let me explain why I don’t agree with Halloween:
First, Halloween deceives us about evil. It creates a cartoon vision of evil as trivial, harmless fun that no one could possibly see as a threat. Yet all evil is serious and any messing with supernatural evil particularly so. To fool around with evil is a fool’s game.
Second, Halloween distracts us about evil. It presents evil in terms of the obvious and the spectacular; things that proclaim their identity with fangs and claws, cackles and cloaks. Yet evil is at its most seductive when it is silent and subtle. The most dangerous evils are not clumsy figures in skeleton outfits knocking on your door; they are infinitely better disguised. In the real world the most deadly evil doesn’t turn up with nocturnal cries of ‘Trick or treat!’ Instead it tiptoes around unannounced in broad daylight. It is there in the sudden opportunity to lie, gossip, slander or steal. The problem with the road to hell is that it never states its destination. By focusing on the recognisable and the grotesque, Halloween obscures the fact that most evil wears a charming face.
Finally, Halloween denies the defeat of evil. In Halloween, supernatural evil is presented as unchallenged and victorious. Yet as a Christian I believe that that’s only half of the story and the darkest half too. The reality is that evil has been defeated at the cross and that one day the crucified King, Jesus Christ, will return and abolish even the memory of it forever. That, not Halloween, is the story that I want to celebrate.
All Welcome 🙏🏽
This Sunday come and enjoy Lego club.
All the young peoples clubs are on during the summer holidays 😊
Free event in Eastgate this summer for children.
The weather is finally warming up (despite a few rainy days) which means the summer holidays are here☀️ . We know the six weeks holidays can seem daunting for single parents, so we have put together our top tips to help you plan (and survive) your summer.
If you don’t think you can afford to go abroad this year, we’ve got you covered with some free/low-cost options too!
Read more here➡️ https://orlo.uk/iGuvq
Join us on Monday for our Ready, Steady, Lets Play session. Let you little ones explore and develop their social and emotional skills through play! - No booking required.
Lots of places to eat out cheaply and even for FREE this half term 🙏🏽
Come and join us this week 🙏🏽
☕️ Unlimited filter coffee & tea - £1
🍰 Unlimited cakes & pastries - £1
🎟️ Pay it forward board available
United in Kind are joining us this morning for their first coffee morning for parents and carers of children & young people with SEN 9-10am
Little Fishes are at their usual time 9:30-11am 🐠
From Care for The Family
Come and join us Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9-12:30.
☕️ Unlimited hot drinks - £1
🍰 Unlimited cakes & pastries - £1
The amazing and brave Hope Mum Pizzie is part way through an engineering degree as a mature student. She's the original Hope Mum in our history and is finding finances impossible, if you can support her with any donation it will be used wisely and received gratefully.
BEng (Honours) degree, organized by Claire Pizzie Hello, my name is Claire, I am funding to get me through my Engineering degree in Electronics and… Claire Pizzie needs your support for BEng (Honours) degree
From Manna meals
FREE ONLINE TRAINING FROM A RANGE OF CHARITIES
FOR PARENTS/CARERS
Support for speech & language issues in young children
Thursday 19th January, 10am - 12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-support-for-speech-language-issues-in-young-children-tickets-482394844967?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
OR
Wednesday 22nd Feb, 6pm - 8pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-support-for-speech-language-issues-in-young-children-tickets-482998279857?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
OR
Tuesday 21 March 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-support-for-speech-language-issues-in-young-children-tickets-487284630447
Toilet Training
Tuesday 17 January 7.30pm - 9.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-toilet-training-0-to-5-years-tickets-482312709297?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
OR
Monday 6 March 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-toilet-training-0-to-5-years-tickets-486701857357
Early Years Education for children with SEND
Tuesday 24th Jan, 7pm - 9pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-early-years-education-for-children-with-send-tickets-482970817717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
Helping your young child sleep
Wednesday 8th March, 10am - 12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-helping-your-young-child-sleep-a-contact-workshop-tickets-487075244167?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
Encouraging Positive Behaviour in Children with SEND
Thursday 2nd March, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-encouraging-positive-behaviour-in-children-with-send-tickets-486698045957?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
Money Matters for parents of young children
Friday 10 February 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-money-matters-for-parentscarers-of-young-children-tickets-482985541757
OR
Tuesday 14 March 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beginnings-support-for-speech-language-issues-in-young-children-tickets-487284630447
FOR EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS
Behaviour, Exclusions & The Equality Act
Wednesday 18th Jan, 2pm - 4pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behaviour-exclusions-and-the-equality-act-tickets-458277709967?mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
Working with parents/carers of children with SEND in the Early Years
Friday 20th Jan, 10am - 12:30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-with-parentscarers-of-children-with-send-in-the-early-years-tickets-482408235017?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
OR
Monday 20th Feb, 7pm - 9:30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-with-parentscarers-of-children-with-send-in-the-early-years-tickets-482995832537?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&mc_cid=20f6e5cc06&mc_eid=bc012f3878
Early Years Professional Development Programme
The programme provides support for practitioners to:
Improve skills to identify children at risk of speech, language and communication needs
Provide an understanding of the theory of child development in early mathematics
Develop skills to support children’s self-confidence, relationships, and self-awareness through expertly developed Personal, Social and Emotional Development training
Improve engagement with parents and carers to support the home learning environment
https://www.earlyyearspdp.com/about-the-programme/
Meet Chase and Skye at Who Let The Dads Out? Brentwood on Saturday 7th January exclusively for 0-5s and their dads, grandads & male carers
Inflatables, ride on cars, character appearances and bacon butties!
No need to book... just turn up 🥓☕🏰🚗
Should the car park be full on road parking available on Heronway CM132LX
Come and join us for warm festive treats on Christmas eve at Bishops hall from 10-11.30.
Christmas hamper bags available to everyone.
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PS - contact us on 07956 439983 if you'd like help with transport 🚙
Cost of Living Support Find out where you can get help and support if you're worried about rising costs.
🌟THIS SATURDAY! 🌟
Please note: The Foodhub will only be open 10-11 this Saturday, anyone can come to collect food between those times 🙏🏽