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June 2025
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Information
Bucks Family Hub have asked us to let you know of the following open days over the summer.
These open days are completely free to attend and are a great way for families to stay engaged and supported over the summer break. Here are the dates and venues:
Primary age days (for parents and child aged 0 – 10):
Friday 25th July (10am to 12pm) Southcourt Family Centre, Oxford Rd, Aylesbury, HP21 8PD (on the site of the college at the back of the main car park).
Tuesday 5th August (10am to 12pm) Berryfields Family Centre, John Fitzjohn Avenue, Aylesbury, HP18 0FG
Wednesday 13th August (10am to 12pm) Wing Family Centre, Church Street, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY
Thursday 21st August (10am to 12pm) Elmhurst Family Centre, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury ,HP20 2DB
Youthspace open days (for children aged 11+):
Wednesday 30th July (3pm to 5pm) Berryfields Family Centre, John Fitzjohn Avenue, Aylesbury, HP18 0FG
Monday 18th August (3pm to 5pm) Southcourt Family Centre, Oxford Rd, Aylesbury, HP21 8PD (on the site of the college at the back of the main car park).
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