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 3rd March - Friday 11th April 2025 

Monday 

Autism hub themed peer support session 

17th March only 

Parents/carers of secondary age children 

9.30-11.30 

Tuesday 

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

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 

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 

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

9.00-10.30 

First words together at Highfield House - booking essential 

First Words Together is a 5 week course providing 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. 

9.30-11.00 

A walk in the woods 

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 

9.00-10.00 

Friday 

Infant massage 0-1 years - booking essential 

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 11th April 2.00-3.00