Cake Club

Offers parenting support and solidarity in the Southend area. we run in- person support and playgroups in a number of locations with something on offer nearly every day. As well has running a very active Facebook Page, “Cake Community Club,” parenting slings and supports.

You can meet other parents, socialise, access trained infant feeding and baby wearing support and so much more in a judgement free friendly space find your village this one is ours. you will always be welcome.

GROUPS & SERVICES:
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.This is where you can usually find us, please check our social media for updated information:

Monday at The Haven Community Hub in Westcliff 1pm – 3pm
Tuesday at The Fishermen’s Chapel in Old Leigh 10am – 12pm
Tuesday at St Marks Hall in Rochford 10.30am – 12.30pm
Wednesday at Belle Vue Baptist Church in Southchurch 10am – 12pm
Thursday at Eastwood Evangelical Church in Eastwood 9.45am – 11.45am
Thursday SEND Session at St Mary’s Centre in Prittlewell 9.45am – 11.45am
Thursday at St Peter’s Church in Shoebury 10.30am – 12.30pm
Friday at The Haven Community Hub in Westcliff 10am – 12pm
Friday at Emmanuel Church & Hall in Hockley 10am – 12pm
We also hold sessions on some Saturdays in Westcliff (2nd & 3rd Saturday) and Leigh-on-Sea (4th Saturday) and join Queer Families run by Southend Pride on the last Sunday of the month.

SLINGS-ON-SEA:

The Slings-on-Sea sling library and consultancy works alongside Cake Club to offer in-person support to families in Southend, Rochford and Castle Point, and online support to everyone, wherever you may be. Sling support can be accessed at our Cake Club sessions as well as privately – consultations are held in Westcliff or can be arranged as a home visit. Individual tailored support and advice is available for all parents and carers who want to carry their children; we have a range of slings and carriers available for hire, suitable from new-born to toddler.