Deckham Family Hub

What's on offer

Our Deckham Family Hub offers a full programme of activities for all ages from birth onwards. Where booking is essential please call 0191 433 6310 to book a place. For further information about anything on offer at Deckham Family Hub email [email protected]. 

Find out more about our Family Hubs offer by watching the video tour and interviews with our team, partners and families at Deckham Family Hub below.

Open Monday to Friday

Sensory rooms are specially designed spaces that provides a range of stimulating and calming sensory experiences through lights, sounds, textures, and interactive elements. These rooms are particularly beneficial for babies and their parents, offering a nurturing environment that supports early development and emotional bonding.

Suitable from birth to 5 years. Booking is essential. Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm

Term time activities

Summer Term 2 01/06/2026 - 17/07/2026

Monday

Toddler Time

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.

No booking required.

9.30 to 11am (term time only), suitable from birth to 5 years

Baby Time

Baby Time is a welcoming and supportive activity where parents and their babies can come together to play, learn, and connect. A typical Baby Time session includes:

* Free play with age-appropriate toys and sensory materials
* Songs and rhymes to support language and emotional development
* Story time and interactive activities
* Opportunities for social interaction with other babies and parents
* Comfortable, safe environment with soft mats and seating

Professionals are on hand to offer advice, answer questions, and provide guidance on topics like sleep, feeding, development, and emotional well-being.

Booking is essential.

1.30-3pm (term time only)

Gateshead Ju-Jitsu Club

Gateshead Ju-Jitsu Club is part of The North East Ju-Jitsu and Kobudo Association (NEJJKA) which was formed in 1980. Gateshead Ju-Jitsu Club was established in 1997. Recommended starting age is 6 years old.

6.15 to 7.15pm (juniors)
7.15 to 8.15pm (seniors)

Andy's Man Club

Andy's Man's Club are a men's suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men's mental health and help men through the power of conversation.  Over 18s. For more details visit Andy's Man Club Facebook page

7pm

Tuesday

Portage Group

The Gateshead Portage Service works closely with multi-agency partners to deliver group work for babies, children and their families which can be accessed following discussions with Portage staff. Suitable for under 5s.

9.30 to  11am (term time only)

Soft play and Bouncy Castle

Soft play is a safe, engaging, and developmentally supportive environment designed for babies and young children to explore, move, and play freely. It typically features padded flooring, soft climbing structures, sensory toys, and interactive play zones that encourage physical activity and imaginative play.

£1 per child. Suitable for children under 5 years.

10am-11.30am (term time only)

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. 

10am-11am (09/06/26 only)

Stay and Play Drop in

A fun, friendly environment for children aged 0-5years to explore, play, and learn alongside their parents or carers. Activities include toys and social time—perfect for early development and making new friends!

This session is co-hosted with the Toddling On Café, so you can enjoy a warm drink and a chat too!

1pm to 3.30pm (term time only)

Well Child Clinic 

Health advice including breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety.  Suitable for birth to 19 years. Appointments only, to book please contact 03000 031 918, email [email protected] or message via Facebook, Growing Healthy 0-19 Gateshead

1 to  2.30pm

Infant Feeding Friends Drop In

Drop in face to face feeding group. Infant feeding champion available for support while enjoying the Sensory Room, running at the same time as Well Child Clinic. Suitable from birth to 5 years. No booking required.

1 to 2.30pm

Lion Lasses - Play on

Football sessions for Women via the Play on project. Suitable for women aged 16+ and suitable for all fitness levels and abilities, even if you've never kicked a ball before! 

No booking required and for further information, please email [email protected]

6 to 7pm

Wednesday

Stay and Play Drop in

A fun, friendly environment for children aged 0-5years to explore, play, and learn alongside their parents or carers. Activities include toys and social time—perfect for early development and making new friends!

This session is co-hosted with the Toddling On Café, so you can enjoy a warm drink and a chat too!

9.30 to 12pm (term time only)

Infant Massage

Infant massage is a course for babies from 6 weeks which has been known to have the following benefits:

* Strengthening bond between baby and parent
* Helping baby feel secure, loved and valued
* Reducing crying and emotional distress
* Increased levels of relaxation and longer sleep
* Relief from wind, colic, constipation and teething discomfort

Booking is essential.

9.30 to 10.30am 

Caring for children Parenting Programme Level 1

Caring for Children covers a breadth of knowledge and practical skills that learners need in order to care for their own children or for children in a voluntary capacity. This can also lead to further education and a career with young children in the future. Learners study a variety of topics including keeping children safe, communication with children, learning experiences for children, children's play activities and healthy eating for families. Level 1, Group format. Self referral possible via emailing us at [email protected] 

10am-12pm

Caring for children Parenting Programme Level 2

Caring for Children covers a breadth of knowledge and practical skills that learners need in order to care for their own children or for children in a voluntary capacity. This can also lead to further education and a career with young children in the future. Learners study a variety of topics including keeping children safe, communication with children, learning experiences for children, children's play activities and healthy eating for families. Level 2, Group format. Self referral possible via emailing us at [email protected] 

12.30pm-2.30pm

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. 

1.30pm-2.30pm (08/07/26 only)

Refugee Community Football 

FREE Indoor football sessions ran by Gateshead FC Foundation for members of the Refugee Community in East Gateshead! Fun and relaxed games, just come along and play! 

6-7pm

To book please email [email protected] 

Thursday

Stay and Play Drop in

A fun, friendly environment for children aged 0-5years to explore, play, and learn alongside their parents or carers. Activities include toys and social time—perfect for early development and making new friends!

This session is co-hosted with the Toddling On Café, so you can enjoy a warm drink and a chat too!

9.30 to 3.30pm (term time only)

Bread and Butter 

Weekly bags made up of surplus food from supermarkets, food manufacturers and farmers. Food provided will never be provided after the USE BY date. Approx £35 worth of food for £8.50. 

Text 07507 237 311 with your full name, postcode and the word "DECKHAM" (name of the hub you will be collecting from).  Select the size of your order Family £8.50, individual £5 or Large Family £17, Vegetarian option also available. You will get a text every Tuesday asking if you'd like to place an order. Reply "YES" by 10am the next day. Your order will be delivered to your hub for pickup 12pm to 12.30pm.  Pre-ordering is essential. 

12pm-12.30pm

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 [email protected] or 0191 283 2451.

1 to 3pm (call ahead to confirm if running)

Girls and Women's Cricket

Bring the kids and join our brand-new session, Deckham Women and Girls cricket, Gateshead, led by Gracie Keenan. These relaxed, fun sessions use soft balls and mini-games so everyone can join in — parents, grandparents and little ones too. Ages 8+

Booking essential via [email protected] or Book a Session - Cricketqube

6-7pm 

Friday

Family Voice Meetup

Are you Parent/ Carer who is passionate about the service we provide here at Gateshead Family Hubs?  Why not get involved with our Family Voice group meetups to help us in shaping our service and have the opportunity to voice any suggestions you may have.  Come along and enjoy a cuppa and refreshments. Children are also welcome to come along with parents and carers!

9.30 to 11am (term time only)

Stay and Play Drop in

A fun, friendly environment for children aged 0-5years to explore, play, and learn alongside their parents or carers. Activities include toys and social time—perfect for early development and making new friends!

This session is co-hosted with the Toddling On Café, so you can enjoy a warm drink and a chat too!

9.30 to 11am (term time only)

Walking Session 

A community walk encouraging social interaction and wellbeing.

9.30am-10.30am 

Multiples R Us

A group for families with twins and other multiple births! 

A supportive environment where parents/carers can spend time with others who are in a similar situation. The group offers parents/carers and their children the opportunity to make friends, share experiences and have fun. 

1-2.30pm

Sensory Kidz

Sensory Kidz is a welcoming and supportive group for parents, carers, and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Our sessions are designed to provide a safe, engaging, and sensory-rich environment where children can explore, play, and connect at their own pace. Activities are tailored to meet a variety of sensory needs, promoting development, confidence, and joy through fun and meaningful experiences.

Led by experienced and compassionate staff, we aim to foster a sense of community and understanding among families. Whether you're looking for support, connection, or simply a space where your child can thrive, our group is here for you.

Suitable from birth to 5 years.

1.30 to 3pm (term time only)

Other activity at Deckham Family Hub

Active Through Football

We're creating more opportunities for adults living in East Gateshead, High Fell and Deckham to improve their health and wellbeing through sport. We're delivering the Active Through Football programme together with Sport England, the Football Foundation and local partners including Gateshead Older People's Assembly and Edberts House.

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. 

Bensham Grove Nursery School at Deckham

Bensham Grove Nursery School at Deckham is a term time Nursery School which offers 2 year funding places and 3 year old 15 hour and 30 hour places. We offer morning sessions 9:00 - 12:00 or afternoon sessions 12.45 to 3.45pm. As a Nursery School we are staffed with a Headteacher, a qualified teacher and a very experienced staff who provide the highest quality learning experiences for children who attend Bensham Grove.

Gateshead FC Foundation

Gateshead Football Club Foundation aims to be a leading community charity building better lives through sport. We use the power of sport to provide meaningful education, employability, health, inclusion, environmental, and sport programmes.

Hat-Trick

We support the young people to reach their full potential by providing opportunities to participate in positive activities that offer training, qualifications and leadership.

Holiday activities

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

Kinship Carers in Touch 

Support groups are a great way to meet other kinship carers, share your experiences and exchange advice. This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Gateshead and the surrounding area.

Maternity Services 

Our highly skilled, caring team of professionals are here to support and guide you at all stages of pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.

Parents Plus ADHD programme

Child must have an ADHD diagnosis or be on the assessment pathway. Group format. Contact us about our parenting programmes, including start dates and venues via Phone (Monday to Friday) 0191 433 5129 or 0771 269 9753 or [email protected]

Saturday Club

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

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.