Family

Brighton Weekend Playgroup

Mondays · 7:00pm

Friendly and informal. Bring a mate or come on your own.

Bromley PANDAS

Bromley PANDAS

Bromley PANDAS

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7pm – 8.30pm Group Facilitator: Ellie The entrance Our space Ellie What inspired you to start your group? – I wanted to create the group that I needed when I was a new mum and finding things hard. I joined the PANDAS online support group and found it helpful, so when I saw the PANDAS Foundation was looking for new group facilitators (and luckily felt in a good enough place to do it), I got involved straight away W hat does the building look like, and how will I know I’m in the right place? – SJ’s is on a row of shops on the main road (Croydon Road). It’s in between the El Kervan kebab restaurant and the Ultimate Muay Thai gym. You’ll be able to see a banner for Bromley PANDAS in the window of SJ’s. Is there parking or public transport nearby? – On-street parking is in front of SJ’s – free from 7 pm (free but max. 1 hour before 7 pm). Coney Hall Car Park (off Kingsway, behind SJ’s) – free after 6:30 pm. It can be a bit dark in the winter, but it’s a good option in the summer. Any doors, buttons, or steps I should know about? Access via the street through the front door—no steps and accessible with a pushchair. Where can buggies be left? Are there toilets/changing facilities? – Buggies can be left inside. There is 1 accessible toilet with baby-changing facilities. What’s the atmosphere like when I walk in, and what should I do when they walk in? – When you walk in, you’ll hear chilled music, smell a calming room spray, and the lighting will be low. You’ll be welcomed by Ellie, who will make you a drink and invite you to sit down in a comfy chair. Once everyone has arrived and has a drink, we’ll make a start. Anything special about the group? – There’s no such thing as late at Bromley PANDAS (Ellie knows first hand how long it can take to leave the house!), but if possible, we like to start the session together as a group shortly after 7 pm, babies under 12 months are welcome

Cardiff Single-Dads Meet

Fridays · 12:00pm

A space to connect with others. Free to attend.

Chard Pandas

Everybody welcome. Meets on the last Friday of every month. 10:00 – 11:30 Group Facilitators: Megan, Tessa & Sophie Entrance Our Space Tessa & Megan What inspired you to start your group? – We were inspired to start the group because we understand how challenging being a parent can be. We want to offer a safe, warm and relaxed space for parents and carers to unwind and feel able to share the realities. What does the building look like? How will I know I’m in the right place? – Our session is based at Chard Community Hub in the Boden Centre. We are a big red brick building with the Boden Centre sign across the top of the door. Is there parking or public transport nearby? – Parking outside on the street (free for an hour). A car park is further down the road with a small charge. Any doors, buttons, or steps I should know about? – The door will be unlocked whilst the session is open, but we are upstairs. There is a working lift, so completely accessible. Where can buggies be left? Are there toilets/changing facilities? – Buggies can be bought upstairs in the lift and stored in the main room. We have lots of toilets, including a disabled toilet and a baby changing table downstairs. What should I expect when I walk in? – Expect a friendly welcome! There are no expectations for the group. You will be greeted by one of the PANDAS team, offered a drink and welcomed to join us.

Chard Pandas

Chard Pandas

Dads & Kids Morning — Online

Tuesdays · 5:30pm · Weekly

A space to connect with others. Free to attend.

Dads & Kids Morning — Online

Mondays · 10:30am · Weekly

A space to connect with others. Free to attend.

Dads & Kids Morning — Online

Wednesdays · 6:30pm

Friendly and informal. Bring a mate or come on your own.

Dads Zone

Dad’s Zone is our monthly Dad’s (and other male carers) Parent and Toddler Group Session held at our St Augustine’s Church, Wembley Hill venue on the first Saturday of the month – see event info here.

Dads Zone

Dad’s Zone is our monthly Dad’s (and other male carers) Parent and Toddler Group Session held at our St Augustine’s Church, Wembley Hill venue on the first Saturday of the month – see event info here.

East Kent PANDAS

Every second Friday of each month, 10.30am-11.30am Group Facilitator: Alice Contact: pandaseastkent@gmail.com Alice   What inspired you to set up your group? – I was inspired to set up the group due to my lived experience. Prior to me going through it, I had no experience of anyone in my life experiencing perinatal mental health issues (to my knowledge). I want to be there for others in similar positions and also give them hope that you can live a happy life as a parent, even if it feels impossible right now.  What does the building look like ? It is a large blue single story building with a big ‘Riverside Church’ sign outside. Is there parking at the venue, and what about public transport? – There is a medium sized car park and often plenty of spaces at the time of our group. However, the parking spaces are a little narrow so you may want to find an end space if getting car seats out etc.  Herne Bay train station is about a 10-minute walk from our venue, and there are local bus stops nearby also.  Where is the entrance to the building? You walk up a sloped pathway that has hand rails into a porch where you will see a large open cafe ahead of you.  What is the space like? The space is light and airy but also separate from the main cafe area so we have some privacy. We set out a play mat and some toys for babies and little toddlers to play on.  Toilets and baby change facilities are available.  What should I do when I arrive? The cafe staff will be able to direct you if you say you are here for the PANDAS group. If you enter the building, walk down towards the toilets but then turn left before you get there. There are some double doors, go through these and we will be located behind a screened off area to your right. The staff are always happy to help and direct!