Manor Park Community Children's Centre

04/08/2026

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What it means for tenants

If you rent your home privately in Newham, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will change some of your rights from 1 May 2026.

This guide explains what’s different and how it may affect you.

For more information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, you can also read the Government's guidance for private tenants.For more information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, you can also read the Government's guidance for private tenants.

Government guidance for private tenants (GOV.UK) https://housinghub.campaign.gov.uk/private-renting-is-changing/

13/07/2026

✨ Saturday Fun for Fathers, Male Carers and Children ✨

Following the launch event, join us every two weeks on Saturdays during the Summer for fun, free activities designed for fathers, male carers and children to enjoy together! ☀️👨‍👦‍👧

📅 Starting: 18 July 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Location: Shipman Family Hub & Youth Zone, E16 3JH

Activities include:
⚽Football, table tennis, dodgeball and pool
🎨 Arts and crafts and board games
🛠️ Workshops and group activities
☕ Time to meet other dads, male carers and families

No need to book – just come along! 👋

📧 For more information, contact: [email protected]

06/07/2026

Our Summer Holiday Timetable Is Out Now!☀️

Get ready for a summer packed with fun, laughter, and plenty of memorable adventures! 🥳

❗While we are super excited to get started, please note that we will have no sessions at Sheringham Nursery due to building works. ❗

We will be running sessions from Jack Cornwell Community Centre, Little Ilford Park and Manor Park Library. 🌟books
We have also planned exciting trips to local parks. 🏞

All Family Hub services will be based just down the road at Sheringham Primary School.

👉For more information or to join the trips waiting list, call our friendly team on 0208 553 2479.

06/07/2026

A free Family day out for Dads, Male Carers and their families

Dear Parent/Carer,

Join us for a free family event celebrating fathers, male carers and the important role they play in children's lives.

Saturday 11 July 11am – 3pm

Shipman Family Hub & Youth Zone
340 Prince Regent Lane, London
E16 3JH

Come along and enjoy:

Free family activities
Food and refreshments
Community stalls and local services
Information and support for families
Opportunities to meet other parents and carers

We'll also be launching the new DadPad and Co-Parent Pad apps, giving fathers, co-parents and families access to trusted advice, information and support from pregnancy and beyond. On the day, we will be teaching you how to use these brand new apps.

Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandad, uncle, male carer, co-parent or attending as a family, everyone is welcome.

Click on the flyer below for more information!

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

An exceptional spell of hot and humid weather is expected across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely.

Here are some useful tips to stay safe from Newham London.

24/06/2026

An amber heat-health alert remains in force.

To find advice on how to cope in the heat, please visit: https://orlo.uk/LD5xJ

We're also encouraging you to look out for those who may be more affected by higher temperatures.

https://orlo.uk/zrMYI

09/06/2026

📣 Share Your Feedback! Win a £100 Prize! 📣

Did you attend any Newham Family Hubs activities with your child recently? Your feedback will directly shape and improve support services for families in Newham and across the country.

⭐ Who can take part?
Parents or carers of children born between April 2021 and March 2023 who attended Home Learning Environment (HLE) activities between April 2025 and March 2026.
This includes local activities like: Stay and Play sessions, Storytime and reading groups, Welcome to the World sessions, Early language and communication support, Parenting programmes and family activities.

📝 Survey Details:
Takes just 10–15 minutes
Topics: Your family life, parenting experiences, and feedback on the sessions.

Reward: Enter a prize draw to win £100!

Deadline: Closes Friday 17 July 2026.🔒

Your responses are anonymous, confidential, and used strictly for research purposes.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://ipsos.uk/LA44X3MR

📧 Questions?
Contact the team at [email protected]

Thank you for helping us support local families! 💛

05/06/2026

🌱 Join the Healthy Babies Parent Panel

If you are pregnant or caring for a child aged 0–2, we’d love you to join our Healthy Babies Parent Panel.

You can:
- Share your views
- Help improve local maternity and baby services
- Make a difference for families in Newham
- Be recognised for your time

Other benefits:
- Access trusted information
- Meet other parents
- Enjoy welcoming spaces with your child

Who can join:
- Pregnant people
- Parents/carers of children aged 0–2

Main meetings: September, November, January and March

👉 Ready to get involved?
Sign up today using the Healthy Babies Parent Panel form and join our information session to find out more on 24 June.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4Wk2NRiX-Eab7ZWvyHdsiv5gAQ5QFqpAln-9QFObUc1UN0hKM0tFTkxHVkRVRkU5RUNZQzA3R1pMOS4u

Your voice can make a real difference in improving maternity and early years support in Newham.

05/06/2026

You’re Invited – June’s Parent Carer Meetings 😊

Dear Parents, Carers and Caregivers, we’d love you to join us at our upcoming Family Hub Touch Point Meetings for families living in the Newham!

This friendly and informal meeting is a great opportunity to:
👉Hear about what’s coming up in your local Family Hubs over the next 2 months
👉Stay informed and involved in activities and support available in your community
👉Connect with other local parents and caregivers

We usually meet every two months (on the last Wednesday of the month), and we try to plan around school holidays where possible.

Everyone is welcome!
Please feel free to share this invitation with friends or family who may be interested in coming along.

For Central (East Ham, Plaistow) and East (Manor Park, Upton Park, Green Street)

📅Date: 11 June 2026
🕛Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

🔗Join online: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/367625538178557?p=L7zglGWBWCjpLElz8l

Meeting ID: 367 625 538 178 557
Passcode: Uy6GT6uu

📞 Dial in: +44 20 3321 5273,,500778892 #

Phone conference ID: 500 778 892 #