HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service

04/12/2025

Our next FREE Craft & Wellbeing session is on Tuesday 9th December as part of our 'Come Along, Say Hello!' project.

It's on from 10am-12 noon. This session will be held @ Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN (Through the archway into the church grounds of St Michael and All Angels Church).

This session Anna from HeArts Creative Projects will guide you through how to paint some lovely watercolour painting.

The session is open to everyone so why not come along for a chat, cuppa, biscuit and a craft?

To book your place send us a message or email info@healing-sunderland.org.uk

02/12/2025

Our 'Singing for Fun' group is on tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd December at the new time of 12 noon.

It's held at Roker United Reformed Church, Side Cliff Road, Roker.

Come along and join our friendly, fun singing group!

It costs £8 per class with discounts available for carers and people receiving certain benefits. Everyone is welcome, No need to book.

If you would like more information email: info@healing-sunderland.org.uk or send us a message.

02/12/2025

Our next Circle Dancing session is on this Saturday, 6th December at the new time of 1.30-3.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to come along to this FREE session.

It takes place at Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN (Through the archway into the church grounds of St Michael and All Angels Church).

Share the joy of dancing with others and discover a sense of wellbeing and community.

Why not give it a try? No booking needed just come along on the day.

For more information contact us by sending a Facebook message or email: info@healing-sunderland.org.uk

28/11/2025

Aspire Community Grant Programme

Funded by Gentoo Group Limited – HOPS received Aspire funding earlier this year that supported Wellbeing Days (Time Out sessions) with our unpaid carers.

This funding allowed people in the community to come together, build relationships and connect in a supportive environment. Aspire funding supported room hire, crafts and refreshments.

Feedback from our carers:
"Have enjoyed a lovely relaxing morning with many friends. Therapy was fab and made my knee much more flexible. All the organizers have been very attentive and kind. Thank you
very much."
"Lovely day, talking and laughing with others, therapy was amazing and well needed, food was lovely as always, staff are amazing!"
"First time here and it made me feel so welcome. Everyone is friendly and the extra bonus of therapy and cake is AMAZING"

26/11/2025

Our 'Singing for Fun' group is on today (Wednesday 26th November) at the new time of 12 noon.

It's held at Roker United Reformed Church, Side Cliff Road, Roker.

There are lots of benefits from singing and it's known to be good for your mind and body. So why not join our friendly, fun singing group?

It costs £8 per class with discounts available for carers and people receiving certain benefits. Everyone is welcome!

No need to book, just come along!

If you would like more information email: info@healing-sunderland.org.uk or send us a message.

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

What a wonderful morning creating Watercolour Art at our FREE 'Come Along Say Hello' session project today with HeArts Creative Projects .

Our next session is on Tuesday 9th December from 10am - 12 pm at Kepier Hall.

Please email Gail to book your place at:
Info@healing-sunderland.org.uk

25/11/2025

Good Morning 💜🙏

Sending healing to all in need. I wish you a peaceful night. 🙏🏻

22/11/2025

Our next FREE Craft & Wellbeing session is on Tuesday 25th November as part of our 'Come Along, Say Hello!' project.

It's on from 10am-12 noon. This session will be held @ Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN (Through the archway into the church grounds of St Michael and All Angels Church).

This session Anna from HeArts Creative Projects will guide you through how to paint some lovely watercolour Christmas cards.

The session is open to everyone so why not come along for a chat, cuppa, biscuit and a craft? No need to book, just come along!

For more information send us a message or email info@healing-sunderland.org.uk

21/11/2025

Our next Carers' Connect Time Out Day is on Friday 28th November from 10.30am-1.30pm @ The Old Rectory.

Relaxing holistic therapies will be available and a lovely lunch and refreshments will be provided. This month's craft activity will be making lovely Christmas decorations using air drying clay.

This event is for carers registered with HOPS. We always welcome new carers so if you look after a relative, friend or neighbour, contact us for more information
(Remember you don't have to be in receipt of Carers Allowance to register with us).

To register with HOPS click on the link:
https://forms.gle/EN3jsZHyUJHGzcso8

Contact us by emailing info@healing-sunderland.org.uk or send us a message.

21/11/2025

We are really looking forward to our special Circle Dance session tomorrow. Joyce will no doubt have some great dances to teach us.

Do join us at Kepier Hall for a chat, a brew and of course the dancing.

Coalfield Sunderland Community

Join us for a special extended Circle Dancing session this Saturday, 22nd November from 1.30-4.30pm.

The theme for the session will be 'Circle Dancing at the Movies' and Joyce has chosen some of her favourite movie soundtracks to dance along to!

Everyone is welcome to come along to this FREE session. It takes place at Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN (Through the archway into the church grounds of St Michael and All Angels Church).

We can't wait for this extra special session!

No need to book, just come along on the day. For more information contact us by sending a Facebook message or email: info@healing-sunderland.org.uk