Wakefield Family Hubs

10/09/2026

All Family Hub groups and programmes are completely free for families across the Wakefield district. 💜

👇 Follow the link in the comments to find your nearest Family Hub.

Once you're on your local Family Hub webpage, take a look at the What's On Guide to see the activities, groups and support available each day.

Whether you're visiting for the first time, returning to a favourite group, or looking to try something new, there's something for every family. Check out what's happening near you, pop some sessions in your diary, and sign up for one of our fantastic programmes!

We can't wait to welcome you. 😊

09/09/2026

BACK NEXT WEEK!

Hey Dads - Time to Recharge!

Come to Dads' Club. Join us at Platform One Youth Hub for a Brew, Banter, Pizza and Pool! Come along for a laugh and a game of darts.

📅Wednesday 16 September
🕒6pm to 8pm
📍Platform 1 Youth Hub - Hemsworth WF9 4AB

Just turn up or call 01977 360874 for more information.

09/09/2026

Is your 9-11 year old getting into reading or enjoying telling stories?

Check out this Wordfest writing competition👇

🎖️ Our WordFest story writing competition is back!

❓ We would like you to write a mystery set in a library!

Write any mystery you want, you can even include fictional characters from books!

Please include drawings!

🪪 Please include your name, age and library card number.

🧒 For ages 9-11

🖥️💌 Return your story to your local library in person or by email.

📎 Or upload it via this link: https://bit.ly/WordFest_Writing_Competition_Entry

✏️ No more than 500 words

🏆 There will be two prizes, a winner and runner up!

We will be choosing our favourite based on the stories' originality, plot, language, characterisation and how much we enjoy them!

Closing date: midnight 11 October



Wakefield Council Wakefield Museum Wakefield Mumbler

09/09/2026

Does your 6-8 year old have a great imagination?

Take a look at the Wordfest writing competition👇

🎖️ Our Word Fest story writing competition is back!

👑 We would like you to write how you would steal the Crown Jewels!

Will you dig a tunnel? Wear a disguise? Train an animal? Hire some little yellow Minions?

Please include drawings!

🪪 Please include your name, age and library card number.

🧒 For ages 6-8

🖥️💌 Return your story to your local library in person or by email.

📎 Or upload it via this link: https://bit.ly/WordFest_Writing_Competition_Entry

✏️ No more than 500 words

🏆 There will be two prizes, a winner and runner up!

We will be choosing our favourite based on the stories' originality, plot, language, characterisation and how much we enjoy them!

Closing date: midnight 11 October



Wakefield Council Wakefield Museum Wakefield Mumbler Experience Wakefield

09/09/2026

Would your little one like to be involved in Wordfest writing competition for 0-5s?

Take a look 👇

🎖️ Our WordFest story writing competition is back!

🗺️ We would like you to draw a map leading to buried treasure!

Is it in Britain or far away? Do you face pirates, dragons, or something else?

🪪 Please include your name, age and library card number.

🧒 For ages 0-5

🖥️💌 Return your story to your local library in person or by email.

📎 Or upload it via this link: https://bit.ly/WordFest_Writing_Competition_Entry

✏️ You can include writing, but no more than 500 words.

🏆 There will be two prizes, a winner and runner up!

We will be choosing our favourite based on the stories' originality, plot, language, characterisation and how much we enjoy them!

Closing date: midnight 11 October



Wakefield Council Wakefield Museum Wakefield Mumbler

08/09/2026

🌈 Stay & Play Sessions – Join the Fun! 🌈

Looking for a relaxed, friendly space for you and your little one to play, explore, and meet others? Come along to our FREE Stay & Play sessions – perfect for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children! 👶🧸

✨ What to expect:
• A variety of fun toys and activities
• Safe, welcoming environment
• Opportunities to meet other parents and carers
• Time to play, learn, and socialise

Where’s your nearest Stay and Play?:
📍 Location: Butterflies Family Hub – Normanton
🕒 Time: Friday 1pm to 2:30pm

📍 Location: Castle Family Hub - Sandal
🕒 Time: Thursday 1:30pm to 3pm

📍 Location: Cedars Family Hub - Hemsworth
🕒 Time: Thursday 9:15am to 11am

📍 Location: Havercroft Family Hub - Ryhill
🕒 Time: Wednesday 1:30pm to 3pm

📍 Location: Kendal Drive Family Hub – Castleford
🕒 Time: Friday 9:30am to 11am

📍 Location: Pomfret Family Hub - Pontefract
🕒 Time: Monday 9:30am to 11am

📍 Location: Oakhill Family Hub - Featherstone
🕒 Time: Tuesday 9:30am to 11am

📍 Location: Stanley Family Hub - Wakefield
🕒 Time: Tuesday 1:30pm to 3pm

📍 Location: Sunbeam Family Hub - Lupset
🕒 Time: Thursday 9:30am to 11am

No need to book – just drop in!

We’d love to see you there – come along and join our friendly community!

08/09/2026

Do you have worries about your child’s return to school in September? (e.g. Attendance, Behaviour, Anxiety, SEND, Transition)

Would you like strategies that you could try to help your child?

Would you like to speak to somebody and get advice on what could be done to help?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then the “Return to school helpline” service is available for parents and carers throughout August and September.

Educational Improvement Teachers (EITs) are available to take your call to listen to your worries, suggest possible support and provide impartial advice.

👇Follow the links in the comments to find out how to get in touch.

08/09/2026

The Wakefield PAIR Team work with mums, dads, non-birthing partners, and carers and support with bonding with your baby if you are finding it difficult to build a positive relationship.

Support is usually offered in your home but can be offered at one of our Family Hubs or another community venue.

This service is amazing and free in Wakefield.

Wakefield Parent and Infant relationship team are free and accessible for all families across Wakefield! Just call the Wakefield 0-19 SPOC 0300 373 0944 if you want to talk.
Also, have some wonderful free resources to help you get to know your baby too.

08/09/2026

📢 Exciting NEWS !!!

Keep an eye out for our brand-new front door at Kendal Drive Family Hub now work has commenced, we will keep you updated about the progress.

✅ We're still open as usual, and all services continue to run as normal during the work.

Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements.
Kendal Drive Family Hub Team

07/09/2026

💬Get involved in Family Voice and earn Citizen Coins while you help make a difference to your local community!

Family Voice gives parents and carers the opportunity to feedback about their experience of services and work with those services to make improvements. Your expertise as parents and carers is invaluable!

Here are the dates for the next round of Family Voice groups, find your nearest:
📍 Location: Butterflies Family Hub – Normanton
📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
🕒1:30pm to 2:30pm

📍 Location: Castle Family Hub - Sandal
📅 Wednesday 14 September 2026
🕒10am to 11:30am

📍 Location: Cedars Family Hub - Hemsworth
📅 Monday 5 October 2026
🕒12:20pm to 2:30pm

📍 Location: Kendal Drive Family Hub – Castleford
📅 Monday 12 October 2026
🕒11am to 12pm

📍 Location: Pomfret Family Hub - Pontefract
📅Tuesday 10 November 2026
🕒9:30am to 11am

📍 Location: Stanley Family Hub - Wakefield
📅 Thursday 24 October 2026
🕒9:15am to 11:30am

We’d love to see you there and hear your thoughts!