Your Best Start Family Hub in Andover supports families from pregnancy through to age 19, and up to age 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Opening event on Thursday 29 October 2pm - 5pm.
Find us at Spring Meadow, Smannell Road, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6JP. Come and visit to see what's on offer!
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Meet your friendly Best Start Family Hub Connector — whether you’re looking for activities, advice, local services, or just someone to listen, we’re here to help you feel supported and connected. Have a question? Connect with your Best Start Family Hub Connector by emailing Best.Start.Test.Valley@hants.gov.uk
Free stay and play sessions at Spring Meadow, Smannell Road, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6JP.
Free six week programme starts Friday 6 November, 10am to 11am for 6 consecutive weeks at the same time each week.
Peep supports parents and carers to make the most of everyday moments, helping your child grow in confidence and get ready for school.
Fun, friendly sessions with songs, stories and simple ideas to try at home for ages 3-4.
Your Best Start Family Hub Connector is here to help — email to register your interest or ask questions about the course.
Find out more about Peep Learning Together.
Hampshire Best Start Family Hubs are here for families all year round.
After the opening event on 29 October, you can drop in without an appointment to Spring Meadow every:
Alongside these open access sessions, a wide range of services, activities and targeted support will be delivered five days a week, 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays), ensuring families can access help at the right time, in the right place, within their local community.
Hampshire Best Start Family Hubs are here for families all year round.
After the opening event on 29 October, you can drop in without an appointment to Spring Meadow every:
Alongside these open access sessions, a wide range of services, activities and targeted support will be delivered five days a week, 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays), ensuring families can access help at the right time, in the right place, within their local community.
Andover Library is part of the Best Start Family Hub Network. Andover Library, Chantry Centre, 53 Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LT
Andover Library is part of the Best Start Family Hub Network. Andover Library, Chantry Centre, 53 Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LT
Spring Meadow is one floor throughout the building.
Spring Meadow is one floor throughout the building.
Toilets are available including baby changing facilities.
Toilets are available including baby changing facilities.
Yes, buggies and prams are welcome, but must be left in the covered area by the entrance.
Yes, buggies and prams are welcome, but must be left in the covered area by the entrance.
Nearest bust stop is on Smannell Road and is a one-minute walk.
Nearest bust stop is on Smannell Road and is a one-minute walk.
Parking is available for up to 2 hours in the layby outside Spring Meadow.
Parking is available for up to 2 hours in the layby outside Spring Meadow.
Find us at Andover Library, Chantry Centre, 53 Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LT. Come in and talk to a Best Start Champion for information, advice and support. They can help you access local services and connect you with your nearest Best Start Family Hub.
Explore groups taking place by visiting their children's clubs and events page.
You can also find other support for parents/ carers and babies, right through to school.
Get more Best Start in Life advice and support for you and your family - right from your mobile.
You can also explore the Family Information and Services Hub where you'll find loads of helpful information about what's happening in your area, how to access services, and the organisations and activities available across Hampshire. It's a great place to discover support that's right for your family.
If you'd like a chat with your Best Start Family Hub Connector email best.start.Test.Valley@hants.gov.uk