Central Northumberland Family Hubs

19/06/2026

✨ Calm Stay and Play sessions are for babies and children (0 - 5 years) with additional needs and/or disabilities, that offers a space place for families to come together. No need to book! Just drop in.

✨ They are a great opportunity to gain information about services that could support your families journey whilst your little one has fun.

💙 Newbiggin Family Hub (01670 819988)
Tuesday's, 11:30am - 12:30pm

💜 Ashington Family Hub (01670 819988)
Thursday's, 13:00pm - 14:00pm

❤️ Bedlington Family Hub (01670 822714)
Thursday's, 13:00pm - 14:00pm

19/06/2026

✨ Understanding Children's Behaviour ✨

A one-off session to understand how a child's developmental stage influences behaviour and to recognise how adults can help children begin to understand and regulate their own behaviour.

✨ Upcoming virtual session 👇
📅 1st July 2026 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Free to attend! Please complete a Request for Service form to book your space! https://northumberland.pulse.ly/xawbixmlsc

19/06/2026

💛 Building a close relationship with your baby 💛

A child’s experiences in their early years shapes their rapidly developing brain. This is an important opportunity for you to give your baby the best start in life.

It is your baby’s experiences with you and with the world around them, that make connections in their brain.

Your baby's early experiences shape their development. Find out how to build a strong relationship with your baby to help give them the best start in life.

19/06/2026

✨ Come along to our Baby Stay & Play groups, there is no need to book - You can just drop in! A relaxed weekly group for babies 0–12 months! Please be aware these groups are term time only. Give us a call for more information!

💜 Ashington Family Hub
Mondays, 1pm – 2pm | 01670 819988

❤️ Bedlington Family Hub
Wednesday's, 1pm - 2pm | 01670 822714

For any further information, please give us a call on 01670 819988 or message us on Facebook.

18/06/2026

✨ Did you know peekaboo is a really important part in babies early language learning? ✨

It's no secret that peekaboo is a hit with babies around the world and a great way of entertaining them even at a very young age.

Check out the results of CBeebies parenting fascinating peekaboo experiment in the video below.

Peek-a-boo teaches all of the preverbal skills that are so important to speech and language development. Your baby will learn to imitate, take turns and grow their understanding of language. Professor Ben Ambridge investigates how games like peek-a-boo can play an important part in children's develo...

18/06/2026

💛 What is PEEP?

✨ Peep groups & Stay and play sessions are a time for young children, parents, carers and practitioners to have fun playing, talking, singing, and sharing books and stories.

✨ Peep shares ideas for quick and easy activities to try at home, and info about how these things help your child's development and give them a flying start.

✨ Peep groups are a great opportunity to get to know other families, and to share some of the ups and downs of life with small children.

Peep groups and Stay and play sessions are a time for young childre...

18/06/2026

💜 Come along to our PlayZone sessions at Hirst Park, Ashington - Perfect for 2 - 3 year olds! This is a six week programme!

✨ Sports games and activities
✨ Physical development advice
✨ Sessions ran by the sports development team

📍Ashington | Playzone Hirst park
To book please call; 01670819988

18/06/2026

🍉 Weaning - Food for Life

This supportive weaning group is designed for parents, carers, and babies who are beginning their journey into solid foods

📅 Thursday 25th June 2026
💜 Ashington Family Hub
⏲️ 10:00am - 11:00am

📅 Wednesday 1st July 2026
❤️ Bedlington Family Hub
⏲️ 10:00am - 11:00am

Free to attend! Please complete a Request for Service form to book your space! https://pulse.pulse.ly/nilz2zqufr or give us a call on 01670 819988 / 01670 822714

18/06/2026

❤️ Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school? Visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.

18/06/2026

✨ Family Chill Out ✨

Come along to our new family chill out sessions! Parents and carers are required to stay. We have a fun range of activities and crafts on offer for you and your children! (5 - 11 years)

📍 Bedlington Family Hub | 01670 822714
📅 Tuesday's, 15:30 - 16:30

📍 Ashington Family Hub | 01670 819988
📅 Friday's, 15:15 - 16:15

*Please be aware sessions will not be running on bank holidays.