Ickle Pickles Coffee & a Catch Up

Ickle Pickles Coffee & a Catch Up Ickle Pickles Coffee & a Catch Up is run by our Events Project Manager, Fundraiser and Peer Support team member and ex NICU mum Lorraine Blackburn.

The SECOND Wednesday of every month we hold our very own Coffee & a Catch Up at Nelson Messy Play Room, Paulsgrove Family Hub, Cheltenham Road, PO6 3PL
No need to prebook, just turn up on the day between 10am-12pm. We aim to encourage mums and dads that have had babies that received care in the local Neonatal Units hospital to come along and get to know other parents that have been through the sam

e, if not a similar situation. We offer an understanding ear and understand the anxious feeling some parents get from leaving the 'nest' and 'home' that is a Neonatal Unit. Please be assured that the parents that come to the 'Coffee & a Catch Up' group are open, friendly and very welcoming. Lorraine works for the children's charity Ickle Pickles and is the Events Project Manager and Fundraiser and Peer Support member of the team. She is always at the 'Coffee & a Catch Up' group and is there to offer support and guidance to any parents that may wish to get involved with fundraising as well as an ear to listen whilst you are there. As a charity we have lots of events on the go throughout the year. Many parents feel they need to 'give something back' to the hospital that cared for your child. This is where Lorraine comes in. If you would like to discuss any fundraising ideas with her, please contact her on: [email protected]

Thank you for reading and we look forward to see you there!

Unfortunately we have some sad news. I (Lorraine) am leaving my current position within the charity and moving to a free...
20/07/2026

Unfortunately we have some sad news.
I (Lorraine) am leaving my current position within the charity and moving to a freelance role organising the charity events up and down the country.

This means that sadly there is no one to run the coffee mornings from the team and with our numbers being quite low, the decision has been made to cancel all future coffee mornings with immediate effect.

It has been a pleasure spending time with you and your little ones.

I do hope you all manage to stay in touch h and meet up outside of the group!

Thanks for coming along and for all the cuddles with your little ones ❤️

We’re back again this Wednesday. Hopefully see some of you then.
06/07/2026

We’re back again this Wednesday.
Hopefully see some of you then.

08/06/2026

Hi all!

Just a reminder that coffee morning is this Wednesday.
Looking forward to seeing you then. 😊

12/05/2026

The lovely Caroline and Eve will be looking after you at group tomorrow. Sorry I can’t be there.

There will hopefully be one of the community team visiting for weigh ins! 😊

Morning everyone. Just a reminder that sadly the group isn’t running this week as the venue cannot accommodate us in the...
07/04/2026

Morning everyone.
Just a reminder that sadly the group isn’t running this week as the venue cannot accommodate us in the holidays.
We’ll see you next month. 😊

Be sure to get your votes in.To vote you need to comment on the main post 😊
11/03/2026

Be sure to get your votes in.
To vote you need to comment on the main post 😊

Celebrate our heroes this Mother's Day 💐 Let's shine a spotlight on the incredible neonatal nurses and staff who provide exceptional care to our little ones.

Do you know a neonatal nurse or staff member who deserves a heartfelt "thank you"? Nominate them and their neonatal unit in the comments below! Together with our partner, Tiny Tatty Teddy, we'll send them a special Thank You to show our appreciation.

Tag a friend to join in and start nominating these amazing caregivers today! Let's spread the love and gratitude this 💐

T&Cs: Nominations close midnight on 15/3/26. Nominations must include a full name (or first name and job title) and a neonatal unit in England or Wales to be valid. Only one nomination is allowed per person. Furthermore, a maximum of two people can be included in a single nomination. Nominations are capped at a limit of 40 total nominations.

A gentle reminder to you all that the group is back from next Wednesday (11th) February. We are thrilled to say that all...
03/02/2026

A gentle reminder to you all that the group is back from next Wednesday (11th) February.

We are thrilled to say that all being well, a member of the community team will be joining us…..with their scales (because who doesn’t love hearing how much their baby now weighs 😍)

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Lorraine

Happy new year to you all! Just a reminder that sadly Januarys groups is not on as the venue cannot accommodate us but w...
09/01/2026

Happy new year to you all!

Just a reminder that sadly Januarys groups is not on as the venue cannot accommodate us but we will be back on Wednesday 11th February.

Hopefully see lots of you then 😊

Good morning all! We are looking forward to seeing you today for our last catch up before Christmas! 😊Christmas jumpers ...
10/12/2025

Good morning all!

We are looking forward to seeing you today for our last catch up before Christmas! 😊

Christmas jumpers welcome!!😉

Address

Nelson Messy Play Room/Paulsgrove Family Hub, Cheltenham Road
Portsmouth
PO63PL

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