The next Westmorland and Furness Family Hub to be rolled out is at Dalton Community Centre, which will open on February 16th, with a family open day being held between 11am – 4pm.

All are invited along to discover more about what’s available for them and enjoy a family fun day with activities for young children, and teens, along with snacks and drinks.

Younger children can enjoy lots of activities including Make and Do & Model Making, Story Tent, Face Painting, Baby Buddies, and Animal Crafts.

Older children and young teens can join in with Arcade Games, play Air Hockey, Giant Jenga or Giant Connect 4.

Westmorland and Furness teams and partners including Inspira, Birchall Trust, Health Partners, Family Action, Dropzone, Scouts. and many more will be available to advise and provide information and guidance if needed.

More details can be found on the Family Hub website and Facebook Page.

Councillor Sue Sanderson, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services said:

“We hope local families at the end of half-term will call in for a free snack and a drink, whilst browsing information and chatting to the various friendly teams who can help and support with advice and information. Bring your children, (all ages welcome) and join in with the activities – from crafts and activities for the small ones, to Air Hockey in the Teen Zone.”

Milorad Vasic, Director of Children’s Services, Westmorland and Furness Council said:

“Family Hubs will become important places and spaces where we can work together to make a difference and support children, young people, and families. Westmorland and Furness Council is one of just 13 councils nationwide chosen to receive funding from the Department of Education’s Family Hubs transformation fund.

The Hubs can be accessed by anyone across the Westmorland and Furness area either in person at Dalton and Barrow, or on line at the  Family Hub website  who need help and advice for families with children aged 0-19 (or 25 with SEND).”

Teams at the Family Hubs will be available to advise on many different aspects of day-to-day life such as finance, mental health, physical health, wellbeing and more.

Find out more at the Family Hub website and Facebook Page