- Description
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Cake Club is a registered charity (no. 1200320) offering parenting support and solidarity in the Southend area. We run in-person support and playgroups in a number of locations, with something on offer almost every day of the week.
Cake Club was born out of a desire to provide support for parents in a non-judgmental and caring environment. To help parents to feed, carry, nurture and respond to their babies... It began in 2018 with two mums, four toddlers, a box of toys, a breastfeeding supporter badge, an IKEA bag full of slings and a LOT of cake. And all we wanted was to provide the support and help that we felt was lacking when we had our first babies.
Four years later, with several lockdowns and the results of a pandemic under our belts, things look a little different, and we've grown and evolved to meet the growing needs of local families.
We now run up to eight sessions a week, have a thriving online community, and in 2021 supported 700 families. We focus on providing skilled and evidence-based support in a relaxed environment.
- Name
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Lizzie Start
- Position
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Director and volunteer co-ordinator
- Telephone
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07974756509
- Email address
- Website
- Venue notes
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We run weekly support and playgroups in and around the Southend area. Most sessions combine the sling library and infant feeding support with a social and supportive playgroup; a community of like-minded parents coming together for tea, cake and chat. Peer support is at the heart of what we do - we know how important it is for you to be with other parents, to share your concerns and experience, and celebrate your wins together.
Please see Groups and Services for details of our clubs around Southend-on-Sea.
- Availbility
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Available
- Date and time
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One Saturday a month 10:00 to 12:00
- Time of day
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Morning
- Session information
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Held on the first or second Saturday of the month
- Cost description
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£3.50 voluntary donation per family.
- Is a referral required?
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No
