HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service

12/11/2025

Workplace Wellbeing in Action!

HOPS had a fantastic day at The Beam in Sunderland City Centre, providing relaxing holistic therapies to office workers and promoting wellbeing at work.

It was great to see staff taking time to unwind, recharge, and enjoy a calmer, more balanced workday.

All profits from our Workplace Wellbeing Days go directly back into our charitable work, funding holistic wellbeing support for those most in need within the community.

📩 Interested in bringing HOPS to your workplace?
Get in touch to discuss your own Workplace Wellbeing Day — see our flyer for details or visit our website:

https://healing-sunderland.org.uk/workplace-wellbeing-days/

12/11/2025

Had to share this.Was anyone lucky enough to see the Aurora in the early hours of this morning??Did you get any photos?

Well what an aurora display that was in the early hours of this morning. I somehow managed to sleep though most of it though. I drove through to St. Mary’s lighthouse at 6am and managed to capture some of it. It wasn’t as strong as it had been earlier but I was really delighted to get mix of aurora colours and the twilight colours from daybreak.

11/11/2025

Our next Carers' Connect Coffee Morning is this Friday, 14th November from 10.30am-12.30pm Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton le Spring.

We will be doing a demonstration on how to make some delicious smoothies and quenchers. There will also be mindful activities to enjoy and of course there will be plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits and chat!

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

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

11/11/2025

REMINDER
Come Along Say Hello - Craft and Wellbeing
Our craft session today with Anna HeArts Creative Projects is over at Kepier Hall and not at our usual The Old Rectory

Walk or drive through the archway at the Church, over the road from the Rectory.

See you there

10/11/2025

Members Spotlight................................

Our next FREE Craft & Wellbeing session is on next Tuesday, 11th November as part of our 'Come Along, Say Hello!' project.

It's on from 10am-12 noon. There is a change of venue for this session. It will be at Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN (Through the archway into the church grounds of St Michael and All Angels Church).

Anna from HeArts Creative Projects will give step by step instructions and guide you through how to make some lovely creations.
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!

07/11/2025

Our next FREE Craft & Wellbeing session is on Tuesday 11th 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).

Anna from HeArts Creative Projects will give step by step instructions and guide you through how to make some lovely creations inspired by poppies.

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

06/11/2025

Our next Carers' Connect Coffee Morning is on Friday 14th November from 10.30am-12.30pm Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton le Spring.

We will be doing a demonstration on how to make some delicious smoothies and quenchers. There will also be mindful activities to enjoy and of course there will be plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits and chat!

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

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

04/11/2025

Our next FREE Craft & Wellbeing session is on next Tuesday, 11th 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).

Anna from HeArts Creative Projects will give step by step instructions and guide you through how to make some lovely creations.

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

02/11/2025

We are delighted to be part of this great partnership and to have the opportunity to bring these sessions to our carers and clients.

📣 Exciting news 🎉🎉

We are working together to support people in our community.

Through the Woods Well-Being Service CIC , Rocks Training and HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service are providing free counselling to individuals suffering from chronic pain and illness as well as their carers.

This is something that is close to our hearts as we understand the emotional impact this has on mental health and wellbeing 🤎🤎🤎

31/10/2025

We are looking forward to our Circle Dancing session tomorrow, Saturday 1st November from 2-4pm.

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?

Come along on the day or contact us by sending a Facebook message or email: info@healing-sunderland.org.uk

28/10/2025

Something to do with the kids while on holiday this week !?

Last few spaces remaining for our free Spooky Storytelling and Halloween Crafts event featuring Captain Raggy Beard! 🪄🧙‍♀️ 🏴☠️ Tomorrow 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm at Hetton Lyons Country Park! Booking is required to attend.

🔴Morning A - Stories 10:30am and Crafts 11:30am - Sold Out!
🟠Morning B - Crafts 10:30am and Stories 11:30am - 3 spaces
🟢Afternoon A - Stories 1:30pm and Crafts 2:30pm - 5 spaces
🟠Afternoon B - Crafts 1:30pm and Stories 2:30pm - 2 spaces

Book via: https://www.durhamwt.com/events/2025-10-28-spooky-storytelling-and-crafts

Check out our updated What's On with Links with Nature poster in our pinned posts📌🍁🍂 Get involved with our free events in the Coalfield including Incredible Invertebrates and more! There's something for everyone this October. Register to volunteer (18+): https://tinyurl.com/LWNVolunteer🫶💚

Want to get involved? Keep an eye out on our page for upcoming events and project updates🌿 For engagement opportunities contact Links with Nature Engagement Officer Pip: pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk

Find out more about Links with Nature 👉 https://linktr.ee/linkswithnature
and check our pinned posts 📌

Links with Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Coalfield Sunderland Community

28/10/2025

Our next Circle Dancing session is on this Saturday, 1st November from 2-4pm.

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?

Come along on the day or contact us by sending a Facebook message or email: info@healing-sunderland.org.uk