Exploring the Family Hub
Published on Jul 14, 2023
A New Community Space
Today, I had the pleasure of visiting Kim, the founder of Family Hub in Aylesbury. It was bucketing rain when I pulled up at Duck Farm Court. I ran out of the car to shelter under the stairs and look around for unit 4. At the moment it's a little hard to spot, Kim is waiting on the new signage, but let me tell you, she's doing an incredible job. Kim has been transforming a… unique unit into a vibrant and welcoming community space. As I walked in, I was greeted by a bright and beautiful open area and I soon forgot all about the rain. The space will soon host a variety of regular clubs, classes, groups, and special events that Kim is diligently planning. I spent a good hour with Kim taking in all her plans and the time flew by. She's a humble host, but the space speaks for itself—I can't wait for you all to see what she has in store!
At the front of the unit, there will be a cosy café area offering hot and cold drinks, as well as light snacks. What's great is that the café can be easily folded away to create more space for activities when needed. Kim will also have a small store selling essential items like children's water bottles, perfect for busy parents on the go.
While parking on-site can be limited, the Family Hub is conveniently located right next to Morrisons. This makes it easy to use their ample parent and child parking before taking a quick walk, of less than a minute, to reach the venue. Inside, you'll find a small kitchen equipped with a kettle, ensuring a hassle-free experience for parents when preparing bottles.
The facility provides male and female toilets, although there is currently no designated baby-changing area. Not to worry—I'll be bringing a couple of changing mats to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone attending.
As a fellow woman in business, it's always inspiring to meet someone like Kim who shares a deep passion for supporting the community. Family Hub is set to open its doors to the public this August (2023), and we're thrilled to be one of the first businesses on their events calendar.
We are preparing for our preschool craft groups which will be on Wednesday mornings at 10 am. Our under 5s group is a perfect opportunity for little ones to explore their creativity in a nurturing environment. Sessions are designed to ignite creativity and are priced at just £6 per child. Each week, we'll delve into exciting new themes and offer a variety of crafts for children to enjoy. The sessions are guided, rather than prescriptive, allowing children to follow their interests and engage with activities at their own pace. So, if your child isn't particularly drawn to a specific craft, there will always be alternative options to spark their creativity. Even if it is running up and down the hall with burning off their never-ending energy.
In addition to our preschool craft group, we're thrilled to announce that we'll be starting our under 5s soft play sessions at the Family Hub, aiming to start in September. These easy-going soft play sessions, available in one or two-hour slots, will provide a safe and enjoyable environment with separate sessions for crawlers and walkers to explore and socialise with their peers.
If you're interested in joining our preschool craft group or soft play sessions, be sure to check our calendar for upcoming dates and availability. For direct updates and to stay in the loop with all the exciting developments, we encourage you to join our mailing list. We can't wait to see you all at the Family Hub.
