From antenatal classes to dad-friendly sessions to fun events for your little one, there’s always lots going on at our Family Hubs.

Amazing Babies

Date and time: delivered in 5-week blocks each half-term at our Family Hubs.
Location: Abingdon Family Hub, Acklam Community Hub, Grove Hill Community Hub, Hemlington Family Hub, North Ormesby Family Hub, Thorntree Family Hub and West Middlesbrough Family Hub

Parents will be invited to the Amazing Babies sessions following their new birth visit. If you would like to find out more, contact your local Family Hub on 01642 579120.

Aqua natal classes

Date and time: Wednesdays, 3:15pm
Location: Neptune Centre

You’ll need a referral to attend this class. Call 01642 579120 for a referral or to find out more.

Breastfeeding support groups

Informal drop-in sessions for parents with questions about breastfeeding, or who want to meet others who are breastfeeding.

Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: Thursdays, 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Location: Easterside Library and Community Hub
Date and time: Mondays, 11am to 12:30pm

Location: Middlesbrough Sports Village (appointment only)
Date and time: Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm

Leo’s Neonatal Stay and Play – The Amanah Project

An inclusive relaxed stay and play session for parents to enjoy conversation, games, craft activities and refreshments.

Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time:
Takes place every other Wednesday from 26 February 2025, 10am – 11.30am

All welcome to attend, you don’t need to be registered with Leo’s – for further information about the session, contact Project Lead, Ava on ava@leosneonatal.org or call 07561104092.

North East Young Dads and Lads

Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time:
First Friday of every month, 10am – 12pm (all welcome to drop-in).

Location: Thorntree Family Hub
Date and time
: Fridays, 1pm

You’ll need a referral to attend this class. Call 01642 579120 for a referral or register for free on the NEYDL website.

Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond workshop

A free antenatal course for all mums-to-be and their partners.

Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time
: Wednesdays, 1pm – 3pm

Location: Hemlington Family Hub
Date and time
: Thursday, 9.30am – 11.30am

You’ll need a referral to attend these workshops. Call 01642 579120 for a referral or to find out more.

Pregnancy walk and talk sessions

Location: Albert Park (Monday) – meet at the Dorman Museum, Stewart Park (Thursday) meet at the cafe
Date and time
: Monday (Albert Park) at 12:30pm, Thursday (Stewart Park) at 12:30pm

You’ll need a referral to attend this class. Call 01642 579120 for a referral or to find out more.

Theatre Hullabaloo – Let’s Play

Six-weeks programme for parents and carers of young babies and toddlers designed to help build confidence through play, especially when navigating developmental needs.

Location: Hemlington Family Hub
Date and time
: Sessions take place every Wednesday between 15 January – 19 February 2025.

9.30am -10.30am
Suitable for babies aged 0-24 months and their parents.

11.15am-12.15pm
Suitable for babies aged 0-24 months and their parents.

1pm-2pm
Suitable for babies aged 25-48 months and their parents.

You’ll need a referral from a GP, health visitor or support worker to attend. Alternatively, you can self-refer to the programme by contacting
ginaruffin@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk or call 01325 405680.

Theatre Hullabaloo – Yeti Play

A magical multi-play experience to share with your little one, which features games and stories during the February half term.

Location: Hemlington Family Hub
Date and time
: Sessions take place between 25 February – 27 February 2025.

The play experience is free to attend and is suitable for children aged 0-8 years and their families

Visit the Theatre Hullabaloo website to book a place.