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 [email protected]. 

Summer holiday activities week 1:  Monday 20th July - Friday 24th July

Wednesday

Tea and toast (all ages), no booking required

Have a cuppa, a bit of breakfast and a chat, with different professionals offering advice if needed.

9.30-11.00

Summer fun event 0-8 years, no booking required

Holiday events with a range of fun, suitable activities and outdoor play (weather and building permitting)

1.30-3.00

Friday

Stay and play 0-8 years, no booking required

Free play opportunities for families with parent outreach worker support for a chat, signposting or advice if needed.

9.30-11.00

Summer holiday activities week 2:  Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July

Tuesday

Stay and play, 0-5 years, no booking required, entry by donation - Chopwell Community Centre

Free play opportunities for families with parent outreach worker support for a chat, signposting or advice if needed.

9.30-11.00

Fun in the park, 0-8 years, no booking required - Chopwell Family Hub/Chopwell Park

1.30-3.00

Wednesday

Tea and toast, all ages, no booking required

Have a cuppa, a bit of breakfast and a chat, with different professionals offering advice if needed.

9.30-11.00

Stay and play, 0 - 5 years, no booking required

Free play opportunities for families with parent outreach worker support for a chat, signposting or advice if needed.

1.30-3.00

Friday

Stay and play, 0-5 yeas, no booking required

Free play opportunities for families with parent outreach worker support for a chat, signposting or advice if needed.

9.30-11.00

Rest of summer timetable to follow soon.

Other activity at Chopwell 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

Family voice

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 meetings 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! There will also be incentives to all Parents and Carers who join us!

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. 

New dates to be confirmed.

Holiday activities

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

Parenting Programmes

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

Toy Library

A range of developmental boxes that can be loaned for 4 weeks for £1