BREAKFAST and Babies, a volunteer-led support group for mothers with babies aged up to six months, has celebrated its first anniversary.
Since launching in April 2024, the group has become a space for mums to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement during the early months of parenthood.
Hosted weekly at Keynsham Community Hub, Breakfast and Babies provides a warm welcome, a relaxed environment, and light refreshments.
The group is run entirely by local mum Natalie Condick and her mother, who offer a listening ear, practical support, and a sense of community for those navigating the joys and challenges of a new baby.
“We started with a simple aim – to create a place where mums of newborns could feel supported and not alone,” said Martin Burton, chair of trustees at Keynsham Community Hub.
“The response has been amazing. We’ve seen friendships form, confidence grow, and many mums have continued to meet after the children have left the group.”
Over the past year, Breakfast and Babies has welcomed dozens of mothers from Keynsham and the surrounding areas. Whether it’s a baby’s first outing or a mum’s first chance to talk to another adult that week, the group provides a vital community lifeline.
Many of the mums who have attended have commented on how vital the group is to them.
One mum said: “Thank you so much for creating such a warm and welcoming space for new mums and babies. Thank you for the tea and pastries and for all your support. We will miss coming each week.”
Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, which distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes and is the largest community funder in the UK, has enable the group to meet and means there is no charge for attending.
The Breakfast and Babies group meets on Fridays in Keynsham Community Hub, 67 Queens Road, Keynsham BS31 2NW, from 10am to 12 noon. For more details contact hello@keynshamhub.co.uk
Mums and babies group celebrates anniversary
