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Administrative Volunteer - Caregivers Connected Gateshead Volunteering opportunities P.Mckinnell@carersfederation.co.uk
0808 801 0350
Gateshead Wide Computers and mobile phones, Caregivers
Young Carer Evening Activity Volunteer - Caregivers Connected Gateshead Volunteering opportunities
monthly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Thursday, January 1, 2026 - 6:00pm, forever
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P.Mckinnell@carersfederation.co.uk
0808 801 0350
Gateshead Wide Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Outdoor Activities, Sport, Visits / Trips, Caregivers, Children, Students, Young People
Young Carer Weekend Activity Volunteer - Caregivers Connected Gateshead Volunteering opportunities
monthly on Sunday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 12:00am, forever
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P.Mckinnell@carersfederation.co.uk
0808 801 0350
Gateshead Wide Arts / Crafts / Photography, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Outdoor Activities, Sport, Visits / Trips, Caregivers, Children, Students, Young People
Beginners Drypoint Etching with Alison Diamond Events and Activities Learn the process of drypoint etching and printing using an etching press and experiment with inking and drawing with colour. Bring source material inspired by your memories, to trace or freehand transfer to your printing plate. Bring an apron as it can get messy! Adults only. PRE-BOOK HERE
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£10 - Pre-Booking Essential PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults
Art Diamonds: Play with Mosaic Making with Chris Folwell Events and Activities Are you retired and enjoy learning or developing creative skills? Join artist and maker Chris Folwell and have fun playing with designs and patterns for this mess-free workshop. Make your own mosaic image using small cardboard tiles. For retired adults only. PRE-BOOK HERE: Art Diamonds: Play with
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£5 - Pre-Booking Essential PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Blaydon Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Older People
Emerald Explorers: Saturday Art Club: Exploring Shapes with Katie Watson Events and Activities Join artist Katie Watson to experiment with shape and structure, learn about different approaches to fixing and make a series of creations in 3D, using coloured cardboard. For ages 10 - 14 years. PRE-BOOK HERE: Emerald Explorers: Saturday Art Club: Exploring Shapes with Katie Watson - Gateshead
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£5 - Pre-booking Essential PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children
Art Diamonds: Play with Blossom with Sofia Barton Events and Activities Celebrate the joy and ‘wow’ factor of the spring blossom in this session with artist Sofia Barton, using inks, pastels and pencils to really celebrate the colour and vibrancy of nature and this season of new life. If you are retired and would like to learn or develop new creative skills, this
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£5 - Pre-booking Essential PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Older People
Emerald Explorers: Creative Wellbeing Workshop with Louise Rea Events and Activities Join Louise Rea for a morning of self-care in this creative wellbeing workshop. Louise will guide you through the art of aromatherapy, making your own aroma rollerball, inspired by fragrances to make you feel calm and relaxed. Adults only. PRE-BOOK HERE: Emerald Explorers: Creative Wellbeing
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£5 - Pre-booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Self Help, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Mental Health, Adults
Emerald Explorers: Saturday Art Club: Mosaics with Chris Folwell Events and Activities Are you aged 10 – 14 and you enjoy being creative? Join artist Chris Folwell to make your very own unique mosaic-themed artwork. Imagery could be inspired by nature, a landscape, bird or animal which you are welcome to bring along. Inspiration and imagery will also be provided along with all the
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£5 - Pre-Booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children
Emerald Explorers: Saturday Art Club – Exploring Colour with Kath Rodger Events and Activities Are you aged 10 - 14 years old and you enjoy being creative and learning new skills? In this fun workshop with artist Kath Rodger, we'll be exploring how we see colour and how different colours affect each other. Using mindful mark-making techniques, we'll produce colourful mini artworks in
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£5 - Pre-Booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children
Creatives Networking Event in partnership with Helix Arts Events and Activities Meet creatives from Gateshead who took part in Helix Arts ‘Make it Happen’ mentoring programme, which was supported by Gateshead Arts Team. They will talk about the difference the programme made to their practice and development as well as sharing top tips on running your own business. Adults only
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Free - Pre-Booking Advised PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Advice, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Community Development
Emerald Explorers: Ceramic Pet Portraits with Alex Sickling Events and Activities Join artist Alex Sickling to create your own ceramic pet portraits in this two part session. Learn to make a portrait in the first session. then Alex will take away clay works to fire ready for the second session where you will add glazes, experiment with colour and learn how to create texture
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£15 - Pre-Booking Essential. (Price includes both sessions, and participants must be able to attend both dates) PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults
Art Diamonds: Play with Shapes with Katie Watson Events and Activities Are you retired and enjoy learning or developing creative skills? Explore shape, colour and construction with artist Katie Watson. You will be invited to play, experiment and construct in this slot-together sculpture workshop. Using cardboard cut-out elements, we will first try out a series of
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£5 - Pre-Booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Older People
100 Years Celebration Day - Book Illustration Workshop with Josie Brookes Events and Activities ho is your favourite book character or what’s your favourite childhood book? Artist Josie Brookes will help you recreate your own version of book characters using drawing and collage techniques, taking inspiration from books through the ages. Suitable for all ages! For more information, click the
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Free - Drop In. Just Turn Up! PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Everyone
100 Years Celebration Day - Photomontage Workshop with Tommy Anderson Events and Activities Tommy creates photomontage artwork celebrating the visual landscape, heritage and living narrative of North East communities. During this drop-in workshop you will be shown how to create your own striking photomontage collage using old photos from the Gateshead Archive, as well as Tommy’s own modern
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Free - Just Drop In! PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone
Introduction to Letterpress with Northern Print Events and Activities This introductory workshop will give you an insight into the technique of letterpress printing using traditional metal type. It will take you through the basics of composing, setting and printing and all the printing will be done on vintage Adana presses. You’ll have the opportunity to create your
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£10 - Pre-booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Adults
Memento Books with Fiona Jamieson (Apart of Festival of Compassion) Events and Activities As part of the Festival of Compassion, make a memento book from recycled papers with local artist Fiona Jamieson. Personalise the pages with precious photos, notes and keepsakes to remind you of a loved one. Materials will be provided, but you can also bring your own papers if they have a personal
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£10 - Pre-Booking Essential PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Self Help, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Dying/Death/Grief, Adults
Dementia Day Club Events and Activities This service provides specialist day care for people living with dementia in community-based venues. Sessions take place in local settings so attendees experience a social day out rather than a formal care environment. The service works as both a prevention and respite service. It supports people to
weekly on Tuesday and Thursday, starting from Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free newcastle@therainbowcaregroup.com
0191 406 8899
07454780520 		Gateshead Wide Outdoor Activities, Sport, Visits / Trips, Long Term Conditions, Mental Health, Social Care, Adults, Caregivers, Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Men, Older People, Women
Digital Inclusion Training Events and Activities This free training is for anybody working in Gateshead. Find More information: Gateshead Digital Inclusion Training | Connected Voice The training will address digital inclusion, accessibility, barriers, motivation, belief, and trust. It will share tailored information and resources, also regarding
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Alessandra.Mondin@ConnectedVoice.org.uk

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Everyone
Year of the Horse - Chinese New Year Art Workshop with Chun-Chao Chiu Events and Activities Celebrate the Year of the Horse with artist Chun-Chao in a relaxed and welcoming workshop. Explore the expressive art of Chinese brush painting and create your own lively horse - a symbol of strength, energy, and freedom. No experience needed, just your curiosity! PRE-BOOK HERE: Year of the Horse
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£10 - Pre-booking Essential PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults
GemArts Mini Mela Events and Activities GemArts’ ever-popular Mini Mela returns to Gateshead Central Library! Come and celebrate the joy of Holi and the arrival of spring with a day of creativity for children, families and carers. Roll up your sleeves for colourful arts activities, feel the rhythm with drumming and Bollywood dance
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Free - Drop-in PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone
Saturday Art Club with Petra Szemán - Shape Youth Festival Events and Activities Our regular monthly Saturday Art Club has an Anime-theme for February is part of J Fest, this year’s Anime Attacks festival. Meet artist Petra Szemán to learn about Anime and Manga drawing techniques in this drop-in workshop. For ages 10+. PRE-BOOK HERE: Saturday Art Club: Shape Youth Festival -
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£4 - Pre-booking Essential PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Young People
Shape Youth Festival Events and Activities Shining a spotlight on the wealth of creativity happening across the borough, Shape’s very first Festival will showcase the artistic talent of our children and young people. The festival will feature a programme of new events, designed and delivered by young people including music, dance, textiles
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PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone
Therapeutic Writing with Amy Hartwell Events and Activities Join Amy, a trained therapeutic writer, for this creative writing workshop which is part of the Festival of Compassion. Amy is a passionate advocate for how creative writing can improve mental health and wellbeing and the benefits of structured writing. Find a way to express how you feel or remember
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£5 - Pre-booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Self Help, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing
Festival of Compassion Events and Activities Join us for the launch of Gateshead’s first Festival of Compassion, part of Compassionate Gateshead. We’ll have information, activities, talks about caring and grief. There’ll also be an opportunity to meet and talk with others. Throughout the festival we will highlight the support available from a
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Free - Just turn up. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Help and Support, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Dying/Death/Grief, Mental Health, Everyone