Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub

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

Check individual listings for start dates.

Monday

Free play drop in, starts 13 Jan

Our atrium is available for you to drop in and enjoy some quality play time with your child and make new friends.  0-5 years,

9.30-11.00

Infant massage, starts 13 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.  0-1 years

9.30-10.30

Sensory room

Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential, £1 per child for 1 hour. 0-5 years

9.30-2.30

Busy bees, Bloom 13 Jan-17 Feb

A fun, musical baby development class encouraging fine motor skills, gross motor skills, speech & language development and body awareness. There is also a different, fun theme every week and Makaton signing!  6-15 mths.

Charges apply, please contact Bloom to book your place: 07792591979 or email emmaw@bloombabyclasses.com

10.15-11.00

Caterpillar club, Bloom  13 Jan-17 Feb

Join the fun as soon as you and little one feel ready! A gentle baby development class encouraging bonding. Our Caterpillar class awakens babies first senses and stimulates in a fun, yet soothing way, using music, sensory props and sensory lights. These encourage gross motor skills and body awareness. There is also a different fun theme every week.

We end the class teaching baby massage leaving your baby ready for a long nap.  0-6 mths

Charges apply, please contact Bloom to book your place: 07792591979 or email emmaw@bloombabyclasses.com

11.15-12.00

Song time all ages, starts 13 Jan

Song Time is a fun and enriching session where we explore songs and rhymes with children of all ages.  Fee free to join us for free play and refreshments after the session. Why not bring a packed lunch for your little one so the children can all enjoy lunch together after the session.

11.30-12.00

Free play drop In starts 13 Jan

Our atrium is available for you to drop in and enjoy some quality play time with your child and make new friends.   0-5 years

1.30-2.30

Tuesday

Free play drop in , starts 14 Jan

Our atrium is available for you to drop in and enjoy some quality play time with your child and make new friends. 0-5 years

9.30-11.00

Sensory room

Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential, £1 per child for 1 hour. 0-5 years

9.30-2.30

TIME: Children's Society drop-In 11-17 years (up to 25 with care experience)

Time for young people provides support to young people aged 11-17 & up to 25 where have care experience, additional learning needs or disabilities. 

Time for young people is a no referral, no wait service, young people can come to one of our venues, and our experienced team of wellbeing practitioners will provide support to help young people immediately with their emotional wellbeing 

Our open access, brief intervention approach offers short sessions of up to 50 minutes and where identified longer therapeutic structure support of 6-10 sessions can be provided. Our structured support sessions are accessed by coming into one of our Time for young people sites. Our therapeutic approach consists of psychosocial approach, along with cognitive behavioural therapy, person centred therapy and clinically informed youth work. These approaches can be beneficial for a range of emotional wellbeing & mental health needs. 

The service can be accessed as many times as the young person wishes. 

Where a young person may be waiting for support elsewhere, Time for young people can provide support whilst waiting and, in some cases, avoid requiring support. This can take pressure away from long wait times and avoid young people's mental health escalating whilst waiting for help. 

Time for young people provides advice and guidance to parents to feel better equipped to support their child's emotional wellbeing & mental health, this is conducted either one to one or within our parental virtual workshops. 

Time for young people recognise that at times professionals may require advice & guidance, our practice team are hand to support, this can be through workshops, or joining training days. 

We operate a 'no wrong door' approach, so anyone that comes to one of our Time for young people sites will be supported and signposted onto the correct service provision should they not meet our age range. 

9.30-12.00

Toddler yoga, Kalma Life 

Our Kalma Toddler yoga sessions are the building blocks of creating confident and creative yogis. It can help to build resilience and immunity with lots of multi sensory fun for busy and energetic toddlers. During a typical class children can learn new yoga stretches from downward dogs to handstands as well as a high degree of fitness and developmental activities. Often a group activity is a focus with a prop or a story during sessions. We keep the same approach as all other Kalma baby yoga classes with music songs and props and they are structured in the same way with 45 minutes of yoga, and relaxation at the end.  crawling-3 years Charges apply. To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

9.30-10.15

Baby yoga, Kalma Life

We offer a relaxed but fun environment where classes are delivered using yoga inspired stretches. Classes are structured to offer 45 minutes of yoga as well as some lovely relaxation at the end-which is always well earned! In a typical session baby and parents will be introduced to music, song and rhyme along with lots of sensory props. There are stretches for mum during sessions, and together stretches but primarily we focus on the infants. 6 weeks-crawling Charges apply. To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

10.30-11.15

Baby developmental massage, Kalma Life

The language of love through touch. It is truly a lovely bonding experience for parent and child giving the chance to learn the art of touch and speak your baby's language.  Our award winning classes teach parents techniques to aid in the relief of common infant ailments such as sleeplessness, colic, constipation and digestion in a safe and stimulating environment.  Sessions show the correct use of massage to develop circulatory and breathing rhythms and introduce easy tummy time for older babies. Develop your baby's muscle strength and flexibility while you learn the correct way to introduce and help aid sitting and standing.  You will learn the correct oils to use for massage and learn easy massage sequences including singing, playing, kissing and talking. (One bottle of massage oil is included with the cost of your booking).  6 weeks-6 mths. Charges apply.  To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

11.45-12.30

Baby yoga, Kalma Life

We offer a relaxed but fun environment where classes are delivered using yoga inspired stretches. Classes are structured to offer 45 minutes of yoga as well as some lovely relaxation at the end-which is always well earned! In a typical session baby and parents will be introduced to music, song and rhyme along with lots of sensory props. There are stretches for mum during sessions, and together stretches but primarily we focus on the infants.  6 weeks-crawling. Charges apply.  To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

1.00-1.45

Free play drop In, starts 14 Jan

Our atrium is available for you to drop in and enjoy some quality play time with your child and make new friends.  0-5 years

1.30-2.30

Bright futures, starts 14 Jan

Bright Futures is a group for young parents (under the age of 25) and their children (under the age of 5) which offers an opportunity to meet other parents in a safe, non-judgemental, child friendly environment. 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.

1.00-2.30

Toddler yoga, Kalma Life 

Our Kalma Toddler yoga sessions are the building blocks of creating confident and creative yogis. It can help to build resilience and immunity with lots of multi sensory fun for busy and energetic toddlers. During a typical class children can learn new yoga stretches from downward dogs to handstands as well as a high degree of fitness and developmental activities. Often a group activity is a focus with a prop or a story during sessions. We keep the same approach as all other Kalma baby yoga classes with music songs and props and they are structured in the same way with 45 minutes of yoga, and relaxation at the end. crawling-3 years. Charges apply.  To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

2.00-2.45

SEND lego club 11^th February (runs every 4 weeks)

Children and young people aged 8+ with additional needs - come along and build!  Parents and carers welcome.  Drop in - no booking required.

Wednesday

Sensory room

Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential, £1 per child for 1 hour. 0-5 years

9.30-2.30

Toddler yoga, Kalma Life 

Our Kalma Toddler yoga sessions are the building blocks of creating confident and creative yogis. It can help to build resilience and immunity with lots of multi sensory fun for busy and energetic toddlers. During a typical class children can learn new yoga stretches from downward dogs to handstands as well as a high degree of fitness and developmental activities. Often a group activity is a focus with a prop or a story during sessions. We keep the same approach as all other Kalma baby yoga classes with music songs and props and they are structured in the same way with 45 minutes of yoga, and relaxation at the end. crawling-3 years. Charges apply. To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

9.30-10.15

Baby time, starts 15 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.  Newborn-walking

10.00-11.30

Baby yoga, Kalma Life

We offer a relaxed but fun environment where classes are delivered using yoga inspired stretches. Classes are structured to offer 45 minutes of yoga as well as some lovely relaxation at the end-which is always well earned! In a typical session baby and parents will be introduced to music, song and rhyme along with lots of sensory props. There are stretches for mum during sessions, and together stretches but primarily we focus on the infants. 6 weeks-crawling. Charges apply.  To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

10.30-11.15

Incredible years, starts 8 Jan

Provides parents and teachers of children on the autism spectrum (aged 2-5 years) with strategies for promoting children's optimal social, emotional, language and academic competence.

1.00-3.00

Free play drop In , starts 15 Jan

Our atrium is available for you to drop in and enjoy some quality play time with your child and make new friends.  0-5 years

1.30-2.30

Dad's play time, drop-In, starts 15 Jan

A group for dads or other male carers and children under 8 years.

3.30-4.30

Thursday

Free play drop in

Our atrium is available for you to drop in and enjoy some quality play time with your child and make new friends. 0-5 years

9.30-11.00

Sensory room 

Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential, £1 per child for 1 hour. 0-5 years

9.30-12.30

Well child clinic and infant feeding group with stay and play session 

Health advice including breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety. Stay and play also available at this clinic providing an opportunity for parents/carers and children to play before and after seeing the Health Visitor. Experienced staff are on hand offering parenting advice and support as well as facilitating music, rhymes and sensory play.

9.30-11.00

Benefits, training and education advice drop  in

10.00-12.30

Toddler time drop, starts 16 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.

1.00-2.30

Mum's talk, Gateshead Talking Therapies, starts 16 Jan

Suitable for mothers with a baby under the age of 2 years. The course covers topics such as expectations of motherhood and strategies to manage depression and anxiety. Referral only.

1.00-3.00

Friday

Sensory kidz, starts 17 Jan

Introduction to Children's Centres for families with disabled children. A welcoming space for families to come together. Suitable activities for the children delivered by experienced staff. Support, advice and signposting - other Children's Centre activities and services may be suitable with our support.  0-5 years SEND session

9.30-11.00

QUIT clinic

QE maternity unit, appointment only , fortnightly from 10 Jan

9.00-3.00

Baby yoga, Kalma Life

We offer a relaxed but fun environment where classes are delivered using yoga inspired stretches. Classes are structured to offer 45 minutes of yoga as well as some lovely relaxation at the end-which is always well earned! In a typical session baby and parents will be introduced to music, song and rhyme along with lots of sensory props. There are stretches for mum during sessions, and together stretches but primarily we focus on the infants. 6 weeks-crawling. Charges apply.  To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

10.15-11.00

Toddler yoga, Kalma Life

Our Kalma Toddler yoga sessions are the building blocks of creating confident and creative yogis. It can help to build resilience and immunity with lots of multi sensory fun for busy and energetic toddlers. During a typical class children can learn new yoga stretches from downward dogs to handstands as well as a high degree of fitness and developmental activities. Often a group activity is a focus with a prop or a story during sessions. We keep the same approach as all other Kalma baby yoga classes with music songs and props and they are structured in the same way with 45 minutes of yoga, and relaxation at the end. Crawling-3 years Charges apply. To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

11.15-12.00

Baby yoga, Kalma Life 

We offer a relaxed but fun environment where classes are delivered using yoga inspired stretches. Classes are structured to offer 45 minutes of yoga as well as some lovely relaxation at the end-which is always well earned! In a typical session baby and parents will be introduced to music, song and rhyme along with lots of sensory props. There are stretches for mum during sessions, and together stretches but primarily we focus on the infants. 6 weeks-crawling. Charges apply.  To book please contact Emma Bell 07581359585 or emma@gatesheadwest.kalmalifeuk.co.uk 

12.15-1.00

Sensory room

Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential, £1 per child for 1 hour. 0-5 years

12.30-2.30

Benefits drop In for caregivers

3rd Friday of month, 1.30-3.00

Change, Grow, Live 1-1's starts 10th Jan, appointment only

2.00-4.30

Other activity at Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub

Autism Information Hub

The Autism Information Hub is available to anyone with an interest in autism - parents/carers/family members, professionals, practitioners, or individuals with autism, with or without a diagnosis. For more details visit the Gateshead Autism Hubs website. 

Autism Parenting Support Group

The Autism Information Hub is available to anyone with an interest in autism - parents/carers/family members, professionals, practitioners, or individuals with autism, with or without a diagnosis. For more details visit the Gateshead Autism Hubs website.

Autism Hub Multi Agency Drop-in 

9.30-11.00 Autism hub multi agency drop in, 16 Jan and 13 Feb only

Blaydon Pre-School Nursery School at Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub

Welcome to our friendly, caring nursery where we aim to provide childcare of the highest quality for children aged 2 - 4 years old. At Blaydon Pre School Nursery children learn through play, our experienced and qualified staff provide support and guidance to support learning and development. We have a safe, enabling and child centred environment which supports children to explore their surroundings and promotes their independence.

0191 414 5206 

childcare@blaydonycc.org.uk

Family voice

Friday 10th January

11.15-12.15

First Aid Skills  

9 out of 10 parents don't know the basic first aid skills that could save their baby's life. The session will cover * how to perform an initial check on a baby or child * how to perform CPR * what to do if your baby is choking * what to do if your baby has been drowning. Our aim is to make parents and carers feel confident to stay calm and able to help a baby or child safely in an emergency. Booking is essential. 

First Words Together 

First Words Together provides parents/carers and children the opportunity to enjoy rhymes, stories and games. The activities help baby or toddler learn to talk and provide parents/carers with ideas for supporting communication. Booking is essential.

Term time only, suitable from 1 to 2 years

HENRY

HENRY supports families to provide the best possible start in life for babies and children.

Holiday activities

A range of holiday activities for children of all ages. For details of holiday activities visit Brighten the Day.

3.30 to 4.30pm 

11.30am to 12.30pm (term time only)

Mum's Talk 

Suitable for mothers with a baby under the age of 2 years. The course covers topics such as expectations of motherhood and strategies to manage depression and anxiety. For further information and booking please contact stsft.thecroft@nhs.net

Parenting Programme 

Being a parent can be tough. These group programmes are aimed at improving family relationships.

Saturday Club

Providing respite for families and social opportunities, physical activity, sensory and creative play for children referred by the Children With Disabilities team.

Stay and Play

Stay and play is available alongside the health and wellbeing clinic. Experienced staff are on hand offering parenting advice and support as well as facilitating music, rhymes and sensory play.

Toy Library

The Toy Library works just like a normal library. We have hundreds of high quality toys ranging from sensory toys and activity centres for babies, role play for toddlers to outdoor activities for older children.