An social and creative group that meets every week in the Lakeside Library at TCR Hub. Each participant pays 4 subs which include hot drinks and there is cake available to buy at an extra cost. People bring their own crafts but there are also some materials available for you to enjoy things such as watercolours and stone painting. Bring your own crafts if youd like or enjoy the ones we supply. This is aimed at people to help reduce isolation and offer a warm, friendly space to get creative together. Everyone is welcome. Let us know youre coming by booking your space

Get ready to unwind and learn to make jewellery with Lindsay Forbes. Hosted in 4 week blocks, the first week will be a taught lesson with jewellery designer/Goldsmith, Lindsay from Bench Box. You'll have an initial project with access to all tools and materials to complete this. The other 3 week sessions will be assisted by Lindsay to let you develop and practise these skills on your own projects with access to tools and the opportunity to purchase materials. Lindsay has over 15 years industry experience, so come along and gain as much knowledge as you can in these relaxed, informal sessions. These sessions are designed with mindful making techniques so that you can feel the benefits crafting has on your mental health and well-being. Come join our wonderful group and 'Unwind with Wire'. Lesson on 27th June, 'Beaded Feature Pendants', followed by practice sessions on 4th, 11th and 18th July. We need at least nine bookings to make these workshops viable so please spread the word!

Get ready to unwind and learn to make jewellery with Lindsay Forbes. Hosted in 4 week blocks, the first week will be a taught lesson with jewellery designer/Goldsmith, Lindsay from Bench Box. You'll have an initial project with access to all tools and materials to complete this. The other 3 week sessions will be assisted by Lindsay to let you develop and practise these skills on your own projects with access to tools and the opportunity to purchase materials. Lindsay has over 15 years industry experience, so come along and gain as much knowledge as you can in these relaxed, informal sessions. These sessions are designed with mindful making techniques so that you can feel the benefits crafting has on your mental health and well-being. Come join our wonderful group and 'Unwind with Wire'. Lesson on 5th September, 'Autumn Wire Leaf Jewellery', followed by practice sessions on 12th, 19th and 26th September. We need at least nine bookings to make these workshops viable so please spread the word!

The Family Social Club offers you space and time in the week when you don't need to worry about what to make for tea and can access some fun things to do as a family, in a safe and happy space here at TCR Hub. The aim of these sessions is to offer you some respite from the meal-planning as well as provide some family activities that can support well-being as well as being good fun. The sessions are open to grandparents, parents and carers with children and young people. We are targeting activities at children who are primary aged but everyone is welcome and we'd love it if adults join in too. Some activities may be inaccessible to those under 5 years but if you are happy to bring younger children along with this understanding, you are most welcome. The sessions include an activity for up to an hour, and a meal for the whole family. We are running these sessions from 4pm until 6pm, with an activity in the first hour, followed by a healthy, home cooked tea from 5 - 6pm. Activities will vary from crafts, outdoor fun, music and gardening.... and we are open to ideas from the group! We will let you know what activity is planned at least 24 hours before the session so you have time to prepare, bring necessary clothes, etc. When you book, indicate the ages of your children, please share any allergy requirements or access needs any members of the family have. If you'd like to share a few ideas of activities that would appeal, please do by emailing one of our Family Activities Coordinators Sarah Gent at [email protected] The spaces are £6 per adult and £4 per child, though we offer subsidised spaces to those who need them. Please contact Sarah who will sort this for you if it is relevant for your family. We are developing plans to start a second Family Social Club which will be fully subsidised and targeting certain families from January 2024 on Thursdays. I'll update you on this when it is possible to do so. Any questions or comments about the Family Social Club, please don't hesitate to email Sarah or call us on 01833 690150. Initially, numbers are limited to a maximum of 15 people per Club.

This is a friendly place to connect with other breastfeeding mothers with the support of retired Health Visitor Elizabeth every other week. With hot drinks included and homemade cake is available to buy, everyone is welcome and this is a very inclusive supportive group. The group runs every Tuesday from 10 - 11am. 4 per adult and baby. Additional children are free. If you have significant concerns about your baby or breastfeeding, we recommend you book an appointment with your health visitor or go to the clinic. This group is not a place for medical advice but an informal, relaxed space to socialise with other mothers.

Our thanks to businesses who have been asking for the chance for your employees to volunteer at TCR Hub. TCR are offering the opportunity to support on 20th May, 10th July, 9th September, 21st October, 25th November 2025 and 13th January 2026 from 10 to 3pm. In return, we offer you lunch and a warm welcome. Your employees are welcome to come and help us at TCR Hub with some big jobs - depending on the weather, we are planning to offer the following schedule: - 20th May: Gardening and grounds maintenance, prep for Barnard Castle Meet parade and stalls. - 10th July: Weeding and Gardening - 9th September: Canoe Store sort, Decorating - 21st October: Grounds - 13th January 2026: big Clean We have up to 20 spaces per day so please book yours and let us know any dietary requirements. Come on the day in clothing you don't mind getting dirty and also wet weather gear for outdoor work. We'd recommend work gloves and wellies too. Many thanks for your support. If you haven't received the password for booking these spaces or have any questions, please contact Sarah Gent, Family and Creative Lead at the Hub on [email protected]