Chopwell Family Hub

What's on offer

Chopwell Family Hub offers activities from birth onwards. Where booking is essential please call 0191 433 5579 to book a place. For further information about anything on offer at Chopwell Family Hub email familyhubs@gateshead.gov.uk. 

Term Time Activities - Monday 6th January - Friday 21st February 2025

Check session details for start dates.

Tuesday

Toddler time at Chopwell Community Centre (entry by donation), starts 14 Jan

Toddler Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their toddlers. The sessions include songs, stories, rhymes, crafts and messy play. Activities delivered across the term help to support Childrens physical, social and emotional development as well as communication and language skills.

9.00-10.30

Baby time, newborn-walking, starts 14 Jan

Baby Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their baby. Experienced staff are on hand to offer advice and support to parents/carers and facilitate music, rhymes and sensory play.

1.30-3.00

Wednesday

Tea and toast, starts 15 Jan

Join us for free refreshments and find out more about how we can support you and your family.

9.00-10.30

Toddler time  at Highfield House starts 15 Jan

Toddler Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their toddlers. The sessions include songs, stories, rhymes, crafts and messy play. Activities delivered across the term help to support Childrens physical, social and emotional development as well as communication and language skills.

9.30-11.00

A walk in the woods, starts 15 Jan

A wellbeing walk and talk in the woods, led by family hub staff.  Open to all ages followed by a cuppa and biscuits in Chopwell library.

1.00-3.00

Thursday

Soft play at Chopwell Primary School (entrance via the sports hall) - free

Friday

Infant massage 0-1 years, starts 17 Jan

Infant massage is a 5 week course to learn massage techniques and strengthen the bond between baby and parent. The course promotes bonding, attachment, early communication and emotional wellbeing for both parent and infant.  Massage is often said to help with relaxation, sleep, digestive issues, constipation, wind and colic. Infant Massage incorporates massage techniques for different stages of development.  Comfy clothing is advisable and on booking please inform of any medical issues.  Booking essential

10.30-11.30

Family voice

Friday 14^th Feb 2.00-3.00