What's on offer

Wrekenton Family Hub offers a programme of activities from birth onwards. Where booking is essential please call 0191 433 5052 to book a place. For further information about anything on offer at Wrekenton Family Hub email [email protected].

Term Time activities

Monday

Family Voice Stay and Play

Community drop-in session with the aim of bringing people together.

9.30 - 11am (term time only)

Ready, Steady School!

Activities and routines to help to prepare your child for starting school.

1.30-2.30pm

Tuesday

Infant Massage 

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. Suitable for babies over 6 weeks. Booking is essential.

10-11am

Baby Time

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. Booking is essential.

1.30 - 3pm, Suitable from birth to 1 year.

Wednesday

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 - 11am, Suitable from 1 to 3 years. 

Thursday

Messy Time

Exploring all things messy from food/paint/natural resources.  Please wear old clothes and bring spares to change so that can get messy.  No need to book just drop in and let's use our senses to explore and have fun.

9.30 - 11am, Suitable from 6 months to walking

Walking Session 

A community walk encouraging social interaction and wellbeing.

1-3pm 

Friday

Tea, Toast and a Chat

Don't sit alone, make Wrekenton Family Hub your Friday morning home!!! As a community what better way to come together than over the breaking of bread. Have a cuppa a bit of breakfast and a chat. Various professionals will also be dropping in offering free advice/support if needed.

9.30 - 11.30am

Feel Good Friday

A feel-good Friday session with music, crafts, games and much more - the perfect start to the weekend!  No booking required.

1.30 - 3.00pm

Other activities at Wrekenton Hub

First Aid Skills

9 out of 10 parents don't know the basic first aid skills that could save their baby's life. This free 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.

Gateshead Libraries

Gateshead Libraries provide a wide range of services and activities.

Girl Guiding (Rainbows and Brownies)

There are so many reasons to join girl guiding! We offer a safe, girl-only space in which your child can build confidence, learn new skills and discover who they want to be. We've got an action-packed programme with something for every girl, and we work to be truly girl-led in everything we do.  

Holiday Activities

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

Parenting Programmes 

Free help for families to build strong, positive child and adult relationships. A wide range of groups and programmes are available for parents/carers with babies and young children. Contact us direct to find out more about start dates and venues on 0191 433 5129 or [email protected].

Scouts (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts)

We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

Sewing and Dressmaking with Learning and Skills

If you would like to save money by making your own clothes, upcycling and making soft furnishings then this course will be right up your street. 

Art Group

To provide a safe space and opportunities to meet and enjoy art in an informal, safe environment. The group will offer opportunities to address isolation and to discuss creative ideas and processes, share skills and differing techniques.