Family Hubs and Start for Life Newsletter - February 2026 - South

Cheshire East Council sent this bulletin at 03-02-2026 08:17 PM GMT

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of our Family Hubs newsletter!

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Henry- Healthy Meal Recipe Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients
200g noodles (you can also use spaghetti)
2 cloves garlic
Chunk of ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil (you can also use vegetable oil)
1 or 2 fresh peppers
1 carrot
1 onion
300g chicken

Total

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the noodles (following the instructions on the packet)
2. Wash, peel and chop the vegetables into small pieces. Peel and finely chop the garlic and ginger.
3. Cut the chicken into small stripes - make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after touching raw meat.
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meat and cook for 5-10 minutes until brown then remove from the pan.
5. Add the garlic, ginger and vegetables to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
6. Add the meat and noodles into the pan and mix well.

Serving Suggestions
· This recipe should make enough for 3-4 adults
· You can add any veg to your stir fry - why not try broccoli, peas or mushrooms
· You don't have to use chicken! You could use the recipe for any meat, fish or tofu. Or leave the meat out altogether and add a little more veg.
· Try adding a dash of Soy Sauce but make sure you have taken your child's portion out first as it can be very salty.

Henry Website Link

Henry - 4 week Programme in Alsager

Financial Welfare Clinics

The Financial Welfare team will be available to offer free, confidential support on the following dates

Next financial clinic dates in Family Hubs

Friday 20th February between 10am and 4pm at Oak Tree Family Hub

Tuesday 3rd March between 10am and 4pm at Monks Coppenhall Family Hub

Friday 20th March between 10am and 4pm at Oak Tree Family Hub

Meet The Team Baby Shower

This event is a wonderful opportunity for expectant parents to come together with partner agencies (such as midwifery, health, Cherubs, SMILE etc) to celebrate new beginnings and connect with fellow families in the community. This is also a fantastic chance for parents to learn more about the services and support available for families during pregnancy and beyond.

Next Event Details:
📅 Date: 25th February 2026
🕒 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
📍 Location: Nantwich Children's Centre, CW5 5GX

Young Carers

Come and join our Young Carer's Groups.

Fun activities, games and friendly adults ready to listen.

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National Literacy Trust

Throughout the season we’re sharing our top tips to help you make the most of winter moments together. Next time you head outside with your little one, talk about the warm clothes they’re wearing. Encourage older children to dress themselves and describe what they’re doing. This will help little ones learn new words.

For more tips to make the most of winter moments together, visit our website

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Download the app here!

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