Childcare Office University of Cambridge

05/09/2026

Fast First Aid tomorrow (Saturday 5th September) at the hub. We'll be looking at meningitis - perfect timing with kids heading back to school and college. Come and find out more with Russ McPherson.

04/09/2026

We are excited to announce that on Saturday 5th September, 11am-2pm, the Polar Museum will be hosting a Repair Cafe!

Bring along your broken item and an experienced volunteer repairer will help you fix it – or at least have a good try! We can tackle a wide variety of repairs including kitchenware, mechanical items, toys, clothes, textiles, jewellery and other items. All repairs are free of charge, but the museum and Cambridge Carbon Footprint welcome donations.

For more information and to book a repair slot, please visit our Repair Café page here: https://restarters.net/party/view/21481. Repair Cafe attendees will have the chance to sign up for free repair-themed museum tours on the day.

This event is organised in partnership with Cambridge Carbon Footprint.

Image: heavily darned Fair Isle jumper hand-knitted on Shetland and worn on the Falkland Islands during research expeditions in the 1950s. Y: 2014/9/7 ©SPRI

04/09/2026

Good hygiene helps children to live a happier and healthier life. It also helps to reduce the risk of illness, build self-esteem and teach life skills.

Children like to copy. So, if they see you washing your hands, and brushing your teeth, they'll be more likely to do it from an early age. It's important that children learn the importance of good hygiene habits. But some children may become anxious about keeping clean. Try to reassure them and explain what things they can do to keep them safe from germs.

For advice on good hygiene habits, visit - https://www.cambspborochildrenshealth.nhs.uk/child-development-and-growing-up/hygiene/

04/09/2026

It’s the first week back of the school year! Red Hen has a fun, friendly and family focused week ahead for CB4 families - come along and get involved.

🌈 Monday 7th September

SOFT PLAY (U5s)- start your week with smiles, slides & fun
9:30–11am Meadows Community Centre, CB4 2JL
Soft Play can get busy, so we cap numbers to keep it fun for everyone – contact Stacy to book on 07901 562 389 to avoid disappointment.

🛝 Tuesday 8th September

TEA & TOAST - friendly drop-in for breakfast and chat, open to all parents/carers, with or without your children. Join us for a fun morning of soft play
8:45–10:30am Hall next to The Good Shepherd, CB4 2ET
There’s no need to book, just turn up! For more information or support to attend the first time, please contact Gemma on 07862 386 005.

WILD AT THE PARK - let off some steam after school, play games, and have fun together (parents/carers & children)
3:30–4:45pm, Pulley Park (next to the King’s Hedges Learner Pool), CB4 2XH
There’s no need to book, just turn up! For more information, please contact Maria on 07966 839 635 ️

️ 🎨 ️Wednesday 9th September

WELLBEING WEDNESDAY – an adult-only space for parents/carers - friendly, supportive and non-judgemental drop-in. Join us for a drink, a chat and some important ‘me-time’.
9:30–11am Chesterton Methodist, CB4 1RW
For more information, please contact Maria on 07966 839 635, especially if you’re nervous about coming for the first time.

☕ Thursday 10th September

THURSDAY DROP-IN - pop by for friendly chats, support, and community connection
10:15am–12pm Arbury Community Centre, CB4 2LD
If your children are at school or nursery, we’d still love to see you, pop in for any support, or just a chat over a cuppa. Get in touch with Bec for more information, 07832 603 357

Nervous about attending something for the first time, or want to find out more?

📞 Message or call Stacy: 07901 562 389

03/09/2026

The new school year is the perfect opportunity to focus on road safety and make sure your children know how to cross the road safely.
At school drop-off and pick-up times, roads can be especially busy. Not only does this make crossing more difficult it can also be really distracting and children may not remember their road safety rules, especially if they’re excited or spot a friend across the road.
Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to help keep them safe. Visit the road safety hub for tips and free activity sheets for children: https://capt.org.uk/csw-road-safety/

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

From today, many thousands more children in England will be fuelled for learning thanks to a free school meal. We've joined 100+ organisations to celebrate this significant boost for children and families.

Read our statement:https://www.schoolfoodmatters.org/sites/default/files/2026-08/SFR-FSM-expansion-joint-statement-September-2026.pdf

03/09/2026

💥 THIS SEPTEMBER AT MILTON COUNTRY PARK! 💥🌿

As the summer holidays come to an end, we hope everyone has had an amazing time and we wish all the children heading back to school a fantastic start to the new term! 🎒📚

There’s still plenty happening at Milton Country Park this September, with lots of ways to get active, get outdoors and enjoy the park! 🌳💙

🚲 You Can Bike Too
🏊 Open Water Swimming
🌿 Wild Beginnings
🏄 Paddleboarding
🏊‍♀️🚴🏃 Swim Bike Run

Whether you’re looking to try something new, get active or simply spend more time outdoors, there’s something for everyone!

Head over to our website to find out more and book your sessions.https://www.miltoncountrypark.org