Thrive under 5 Directory
Explore a wide range of activities and resources for families and children under 5 across East Renfrewshire, developed to promote good nutrition, healthy eating habits and active lifestyles.
In 2024/2025, The Community Hub teamed up with the local Health and Social Care to bring the Thrive Under 5 programme to families with children under 5 across East Renfrewshire.
Together with community groups and organisations, we worked to ensure local families and children enjoy good nutrition, develop healthy eating habits, and stay active through fun and engaging activities.
Below, you’ll find a directory of local clubs and activities for families with young children, along with information on the supports we offered as part of this initiative. Whether you’re looking for things to do, support, or friendly advice, we hope you’ll find something here for you and your little ones.
Contact The Community Hub
0141 876 9555
Directory of local activities and clubs for families and children under 5
We created this Directory to help signpost families to community resources, including groups and activities, support for growing or cooking food, and financial assistance. We’re busy updating the listings, so please check back regularly.
Key Activities and Achievements
- As part of our funding, Totnosh has facilitated Family Cooking sessions throughout the year for families in Newton Mearns, Busby, Thornliebank, and Eaglesham. These sessions have been very successful, and families have thoroughly enjoyed them. For more information on local Food growing classes with Totnosh, contact Louisa at www.totnosh.net
- Yogabellies has conducted sessions in Newton Mearns and Busby for parents with babies and toddlers to promote physical activity. For more information on Baby and Toddler yogabellies Classes, contact Ashley on 07947988225
- Helen Cross from Grow, Cook, Inspire has delivered Family Growing sessions in Netherlee to assist families in developing home gardening skills. For more information, contact Helen at www.growcookinspire.com
- We are pleased to announce that the Health Visiting Team has conducted two Starting Solids sessions in Busby and Barrhead, with more planned in the future. To find out about upcoming sessions, contact your local Health Visiting Team.
Urgent Health & Mental Health Support
If you need urgent health or mental health support, please contact your GP or if you cannot wait, call 111.
HSCP Initial Contact Team
If you need urgent support and are already engaged with social work, please call your key worker. If you need a service outwith office hours, you can contact Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Services on 0300 343 1505.
East Ren Council Customer First
If you need to enquire about services from bin collections to council tax, please contact: 0141 577 3000 / 3001 or visit the East Renfrewshire Council website.