HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service

10/06/2026

🌟 Today is Age Without Limits Day 🌟

Age Without Limits Day celebrates ageing and challenges the stereotypes that can hold people back from staying active, connected and involved in their communities.

At HOPS, we're proud to support opportunities that promote wellbeing at every age, including our FREE Circle Dance sessions at Kepier Hall.

💜 Gentle movement
💜 Social connection
💜 Improved wellbeing
💜 No experience needed

Why not join us at our next session?
📅 Tuesday 16th June
🕑 2.00pm – 4.00pm
📍 Kepier Hall

Thanks to Sport England funding, these sessions are completely free and open to all.

Come along and give it a try!
📧 [email protected]

08/06/2026

Today we delivered our third wellbeing session at Sunderland Carers Centre offering carers the opportunity to enjoy some time for themselves through holistic therapies and relaxation.

As this session took place during Carers Week, it felt especially fitting to recognise and thank carers for everything they do. Their dedication, compassion and support often go unseen, and we're pleased to have been able to offer a small opportunity for rest and wellbeing.

One carer shared: ✨ "Great experience, I've never had Reiki before. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to try this and experience the relaxation."

A big thank you to the friendly and welcoming team at Sunderland Carers Centre who have helped facilitate all three sessions.

While this was our final session in the current programme, we hope to be back soon with more treatments and relaxation opportunities for local carers!

08/06/2026

It's this week.

For more information and advice visit their page Carers Week or Website.

05/06/2026

It's next week!

Visit their page Carers Week or Website for useful information and advice.

HOPS supports unpaid carers and provides regular activities and events.

Next week is Carers Week!

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05/06/2026

💜 Volunteers Week – Thank You to Our Trustees 💜

This Volunteers Week, we'd also like to say a heartfelt thank you to the Trustees of HOPS.

Trustees are volunteers too, giving their time, knowledge and support behind the scenes to help guide the charity and ensure we can continue supporting our local community.

Their dedication helps make everything we do possible, and we're incredibly grateful for their commitment to HOPS and our mission to help people Feel Better, Stay Well.

Thank you for all that you do 💜

💜 Celebrating Volunteers Week 💜

This we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who support HOPS.

As a small charity, the time, skills and enthusiasm our volunteers bring make a real difference and help us reach more people in our community.

A special shout out goes to JM, our Social Media Volunteer, who works remotely and has been a fantastic support with promoting our activities, creating marketing materials and helping us raise awareness of the services we offer.

We'd also like to thank our Carer Support Volunteers, who are a huge help at our busy Time Out Days. From welcoming attendees and helping with refreshments to supporting activities and creating a warm atmosphere, their support helps our sessions run smoothly and ensures carers feel valued and supported.

Volunteers are at the heart of so many community organisations, and we're incredibly grateful for everyone who chooses to share their time with HOPS.

Thank you for helping us support others to Feel Better, Stay Well 💜

05/06/2026

💜 Celebrating Volunteers Week 💜

This we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who support HOPS.

As a small charity, the time, skills and enthusiasm our volunteers bring make a real difference and help us reach more people in our community.

A special shout out goes to JM, our Social Media Volunteer, who works remotely and has been a fantastic support with promoting our activities, creating marketing materials and helping us raise awareness of the services we offer.

We'd also like to thank our Carer Support Volunteers, who are a huge help at our busy Time Out Days. From welcoming attendees and helping with refreshments to supporting activities and creating a warm atmosphere, their support helps our sessions run smoothly and ensures carers feel valued and supported.

Volunteers are at the heart of so many community organisations, and we're incredibly grateful for everyone who chooses to share their time with HOPS.

Thank you for helping us support others to Feel Better, Stay Well 💜

04/06/2026

💜 Free Circle Dance at Kepier Hall– Now Twice a Month! 💜

We're delighted to share that, thanks to funding from Sport England, HOPS can now offer two FREE Circle Dance sessions every month.

Circle Dance is a gentle, enjoyable form of movement that brings people together through simple dances from around the world. No experience is needed – just come along and join in at your own pace.

✨ Gentle, accessible movement
✨ Meet new people and make social connections
✨ Support your physical and mental wellbeing
✨ Suitable for all abilities

Whether you're looking to become more active, reconnect with movement, or simply enjoy a friendly and welcoming group, you'll be made very welcome.

📅 First Saturday of every month (This Saturday June 6th!)
🕜 1.30pm – 2.30pm

📅 Third Tuesday of every month (Tuesday June 16th)
🕑 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Sport England funding is helping us encourage more people to engage or re-engage with physical activity in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment.

For more information or to book your place:
[email protected]