There are moments of great noise, where children are no longer restrained by the fear of neighbours. There are moments of dignity and quietness, where calm play workers can influence the development of play. For the parents maybe the the benefits are even greater because in modern society the television is an everyday reminder of the differences between happy trouble free lives and the misery of some urban ghettos. The Centre offers the opportunity to share problems with friends and with a Project Leader. The support of new friends is deeply cherished.
Advice is always available concerning landlords and housing problems.
Regular visits are made by Health Visitors and both the health and developmental problems of children, and the difficulties posed by AIDS, drugs and other hazards are discussed with parents. Counseling is available. Educational opportunities are not neglected, whether they consist of further discoveries in cooking or the encouragement to return to formal education. The Centre maintains a programme outside The Centre. Visits to Southampton Common are frequent in Summer.