Diwali Play & Stay

Taking place as part of the A Better Start Southend Festival of Conversations taking place across Southend from 12-26 October for families with children up to 4-years-old, and early years’ professionals.

Diwali falls on October 24th and this activity-based workshop covers many areas including, Community, Skills and Home Safety, Pregnancy and Early Years Health, Storytelling and Reading and a free flow session, which the whole family can experience and enjoy.

Joins us at ABSS to celebrate in and learn about the Diwali Festival of light, in collaboration with Southend Family Centres and Essex Asian Women’s Association. Support staff will be on hand to answer questions and join in with the learning experience. Come along and create beautiful Rangoli colouring, using natural resources for inspiration – dry rice flour, coloured sand, rocks or petals and take your pieces home with you!

Accessible parking nearby, accessible toilet and baby changing facilities are available. This session is open to all Southend families with children under 4 years old. Pre-booking is not required – turn up and enjoy the fun.

Please note all Festival of Conversations may have a photographer and videographer present to capture the session. There will be an option to opt out of any media consent upon arrival at the session.

Venue: Summercourt Family Centre, Summercourt Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AT