Masbro Children's Centre launches

Wednesday July 15, 2009

Young families were treated to a fun day to celebrate the launch of the Masbro Children’s Centre.

The centre on Masbro Road was officially opened by the Mayor of Hammersmith & Fulham, Cllr Alex Karmel, on July 4.

A wing of the building has been completely refurbished to provide services for all local families, parents and carers whose children are under five-years-old.

Children enjoyed a bouncy castle, face painting, games, arts and crafts and were entertained by a balloon artist and circus performers.

Families and children can play together at drop-in groups, while there is a crèche that allows parents get advice and support on health, education, childcare and employment, or take part in parenting programmes.

The Masbro is one of seven new children’s centres that H&F Council is developing across the borough over the next three months.

Ellie Suggate, parenting coordinator, said: “It is going to be an excellent opportunity for parents and young children to enjoy using the centre and receive support that will ensure that they all reach their full potential.”

For more information on the Masbro Centre, contact Jude or Rachel on 0207 605 0800 or visit www.upg.org.uk (opens new window), and to find out more about H&F’s children’s centres, visit www.lbhf.gov.uk.