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 November - Friday 19th December 2025 

Monday 

Daisy Chain Autism Hub parent support group - drop in 

Gateshead Autism Hubs offer parents and carers of autistic children and young people (0-25 years) information, advice and support on a range of challenges that can impact autistic young people and their families. 

www.daisychainproject.co.uk/gateshead-autism-hubs/ 

17th November 

9.30-11.30 

Tuesday 

Toddler time - Chopwell Community Centre - drop in, 4 Nov - 2 Dec only 

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. Walking to pre-school 

9.00-10.30 

Baby time - drop in, 4 Nov - 2 Dec only 

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 to walking 

1.30-3.00 

Wednesday 

Tea and toast - drop in , 5 Nov - 3 Dec only 

Have a cuppa a bit of breakfast and a chat.  With different professionals dropping in offering free advice if needed.  All ages 

9.00-10.30 

A walk in the woods - drop in, 5 Nov - 26 Nov only 

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.  All ages 

1.00-3.00 

Thursday 

Soft play - Chopwell Primary School - drop in, 6 Nov - 4 Dec only 

9.00-10.00 

Friday 

Family voice stay and play - drop in, 7 Nov - 5 Dec (cancelled 28 Nov) 

At Gateshead Family Hubs we value the voice of parents and carers, Family Voice stay and play provides an opportunity to have a cuppa and provide your feedback and suggestions on all things Gateshead Family Hubs and beyond whilst your child plays and has fun. 

9.30-11.00 

Play time - drop in, 7 Nov - 5 Dec only 

Come along to our play time sessions and have a cuppa & biscuits, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative.  0 - 5 years 

9.00-10.30 

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