Dorchester Family Hub
Dorchester Family Hub is a welcoming and supportive environment in West Dorset. We offer an inviting space for local groups, activities, and support services for families in the community. We work with many partner organisations and teams who are here to help you find the support you and your family need. Come visit us and discover all that Dorchester Family Hub has to offer.
Monday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11:30am | Home Start under 5s free family group | Drop in | Classroom 3 |
Tuesday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15am to 10:45am | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's library |
| 11:15am to 11:45am | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's library |
| 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 2:15pm to 2:45pm | SENsational story and play (5 years and under, children with additional needs) | Drop in | Children's library |
| 2:15pm to 2:45pm | Duplo play (5 years and under) | Drop in | Children's library |
| 1pm to 2:20pm | Baby Group, a 5 week course for parents/carers with babies under 6 months. | Classroom 1 | |
| 4pm to 5:30pm | Miniature painting and gaming (12 years and over) | Drop in | Ground floor |
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to midday | Well Baby Clinic health visiting team | Drop in | Classroom 2 |
| 10am to 12:30pm | EPEC training - for volunteers to run a parenting course | Classroom 1 |
Thursday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 2pm | NHS Newborn hearing screening clinic | Appointments only | Classroom 2 |
| 10am to 11:30am | Infant Feeding support group | Drop in | Classroom 3 |
| 10am to 12:30pm | Incredible Years parenting course | Referral only - fully booked | Classroom 1 |
| 4pm to 4:45pm term time | Code Club (8-12 years) | Booking via Eventbrite | Ground floor |
Friday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30am to 11:30am | DorPIP Infant Massage (non mobile babies) 6 week course | Bookings - Request form | Classroom 3 |
| Midday to 1:30pm | Little PIPs support group (0-18 months) for parents who have completed DorPIP Infant Massage | Bookings - Request form | Classroom 3 |
| 2:15pm to 2:45pm | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's library |
Saturday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30am to 11:00am | Library Gets Lively (18 months - 5 years) | Drop in | Children's library |
| 10am to 3:30pm | Creation Station | Drop in | Children's library |
| 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Lego Club (4 years and over) | Booking via Eventbrite | Children's library |
Access
Via Dorchester Library And Learning Centre, the Family Hub is located in the two classrooms on the first floor, by the children's library.
- Postcode
- DT1 1EE
Parking
Parking available in payable public car park in front of Dorchester Library and Learning Centre.
Opening times
Our physical opening times are in line with Dorchester Library and Learning Centre:
Monday: 10am to 4pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 4pm
You can contact Dorchester locality by email, or phone from 9am.
Safeguarding your children
At Dorset Children's services, keeping children safe and thriving is at the heart of all that we do. Dorchester Family Hub works in accordance with the Dorset Council Safeguarding Policy.
We also have a Designated Safeguarding Lead; their role is to lead safeguarding and child protection within the Family Hub, ensuring that children, young people, and families are protected from harm and that safeguarding practices meet the standards set by the Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Dorchester Family Hub works in accordance with the Dorset Council Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.
Finally, we take care in our recruitment of staff and volunteers, using DBS checks, interviews and references to ensure they are suitable to work with children and families.
Contact us
Find contact details and our full address:
Dorchester Library And Learning Centre
South Walks House
Dorchester
DT1 1EE
Get directions to Dorchester Family Hub.
Dorchester locality
Email: dorchesterlocality@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukTel: 01305224220
Full contact details