HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service

HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service offers quality complementary therapies and wellbeing classes . Our singing group meets in Roker once a week.

"Feel better, Stay well " Special rates for carers and those on income-related benefits. HOPS charity works in Houghton-Le-Spring offering Holistic Treatments to our members at discounted rates. We run events, and social groups, and offer a network of other carers and people living with long-term health issues. We offer an online meditation class and yoga class, with more to be announced soon.

CHAT & WRITE – FREE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Fancy trying something a little different? Come along to our next Chat & W...
03/09/2026

CHAT & WRITE – FREE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

Fancy trying something a little different? Come along to our next Chat & Write session and have some fun with words!

Our theme is “Cut, Keep, Rearrange” — using words and phrases from magazines, leaflets and printed text to create your own poems. No previous writing experience is needed, just bring your imagination! 💜

🌟 Perfect for beginners and anyone who fancies having a go at creative writing
☕ Refreshments included
📅 Wednesday 9th September
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 The Old Rectory, Houghton-le-Spring

It’s a relaxed, friendly session with plenty of opportunity to chat, create and enjoy some time for yourself.

To book your FREE place: [email protected]
0191 548 3722

Come along, get creative!

FREE HOLISTIC THERAPY SESSIONS ARE BACK IN HENDON SEPTEMBER 21st! HOPS arre delighted to be bringing our free holistic t...
01/09/2026

FREE HOLISTIC THERAPY SESSIONS ARE BACK IN HENDON SEPTEMBER 21st!

HOPS arre delighted to be bringing our free holistic therapy sessions back to Hendon in partnership with Back on the Map.

These sessions are available for unpaid carers, older adults, people living with long-term health conditions, and anyone facing difficult circumstances who could benefit from some time to focus on their wellbeing.

Each person can receive a free 30-minute treatment, delivered by our qualified therapists in a welcoming and supportive environment. Choose from:
💆 Back Massage
👣 Reflexology
🤲 Reiki
💆‍♀️ Indian Head Massage

Location:
📍 Carnegie Community Corner, Hendon
📅 Monday September 21st
⏰ 10.30am – 1.30pm

Places are limited and allocated based on need. If you'd like to be considered for a free treatment, please complete our quick Expression of Interest form and a member of the HOPS team will be in touch:
https://forms.gle/kpHd9a1QCo3UCSnE6

We can't wait to return to Hendon and continue supporting the health and wellbeing of local people 💜

HOPS has this great new course starting tomorrow - we still have a few places left. Why not try something new? Refreshm...
01/09/2026

HOPS has this great new course starting tomorrow - we still have a few places left. Why not try something new?
Refreshments and friendly chat included.

Voluntary & Community Action Sunderland (VCAS)
Coalfield Sunderland Community

Yoga & Yoga Nidra Wellbeing Workshop September 8th 💜Join us at The Old Rectory, Houghton for a relaxing and restorative ...
26/08/2026

Yoga & Yoga Nidra Wellbeing Workshop September 8th 💜

Join us at The Old Rectory, Houghton for a relaxing and restorative workshop with Karen Hemming, exploring movement, yoga postures and the theme of transitions as we move from summer into autumn.

The session will gently lead into Yoga Nidra – a deeply relaxing guided practice. Activities can be adapted for those who prefer to remain seated, so no previous yoga experience is needed.

📅 Tuesday 8 September
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 The Old Rectory, Houghton-le-Spring
💚 FREE – open to everyone

Yoga mats are available if you don't have one, and refreshments will be provided. Just bring yourself and wear comfortable clothes!

Further sessions will take place on 6 October and 3 November. There’s no obligation to attend all three, but booking is essential.

Contact HOPS now to book your space!

Ever fancied trying creative writing? Now’s your chance!We're launching CHAT & WRITE – a series of FREE relaxed creative...
26/08/2026

Ever fancied trying creative writing? Now’s your chance!

We're launching CHAT & WRITE – a series of FREE relaxed creative writing workshops at The Old Rectory, starting:

Wednesday 2 September, 10.30am–12.30pm.

Perfect for beginners, these friendly sessions are a chance to get creative, meet new people and enjoy some time for yourself. Our first theme is POSTCARDS! See below flyer for more information.

☕ Refreshments included

Attend one session or all five – contact us now to book your space!

19/08/2026

🌿 August is National Wellness Month

With workplace stress and burnout continuing to affect employees, making time for wellbeing has never been more important, see this interesting article below :

https://lnkd.in/eR76NjpW

Our HOPS Workplace Wellbeing Days bring holistic therapies and wellbeing activities into the workplace, giving staff the chance to pause, recharge and focus on their wellbeing.

Because when people feel better, they work better.

Interested in bringing a HOPS Wellbeing Day to your workplace? Get in touch to find out more.

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The Old Rectory, Houghton Le Spring
Sunderland
DH44BB

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