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]. 

Term Time Activities: Monday 1st June - Friday 17th July

Tuesday 

Toddler time - Chopwell community centre 

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. 

Entry by donation

9.00-10.30 

Baby time (0-2 years) 

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 

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

Suggested donation 50p per adult

9.00-10.30 

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 

Brew and biscuits  

Don't sit alone, make a trip to Chopwell Hub on Wednesday Afternoons!

As a community what better way to come together than over a cuppa, some biscuits and playing with your little ones together. Also, a chance to speak with different professionals who drop in, offering free advice if needed.

1.00-3.00

Thursday 

Soft play - Chopwell Primary School 

9.00-10.00 

Friday 

Family voice stay and play 

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 and provide your feedback and suggestions on all things Gateshead Family Hubs and beyond whilst your child plays and has fun. 

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