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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Autumn Needle Felting Workshop | Events and Activities | Join local artist and tutor Gail for this creative needle felting and embellishment workshop – learn how to turn a bundle of fluffy wool fibres into something beautiful and Autumnal. Gail will teach you how to turn bundles of colourful, fluffy wool fibres into your own Autumnal creation inspired by |
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£28.00 | landofoakandiron@groundwork.org.uk 01207524898 |
Blaydon, Crawcrook, Dunston, Gateshead Wide, Greenside, High Spen, Highfield, Lamesley, Lobley Hill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Sunniside, Swalwell, Whickham, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Acrylic Painting Course | Events and Activities | Experienced and friendly art tutor Kath will guide you from blank canvas to finished landscape artworks using demonstrations and individual assistance to improve your skills and confidence. The aim is for each student to produce artworks they can feel really proud of. This course takes place every |
weekly, starting from Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 2:00pm, forever
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£80.00 | landofoakandiron@groundwork.org.uk 01207524898 |
Blaydon, Chopwell, Crawcrook, Dunston, Gateshead Wide, Greenside, High Spen, Highfield, Lamesley, Lobley Hill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Sunniside, Swalwell, Whickham, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone |
| The RSPB at The Land of Oak & Iron | Events and Activities | Our friends from the RSPB will be joining us again at the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill with lots of information about the fantastic work they do. The RSPB is now the largest nature conservation charity in the country, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new |
daily, starting from Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:00am, 2 times
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FREE | landofoakandiron@groundwork.org.uk 01207524898 |
Blaydon, Chopwell, Crawcrook, Gateshead Wide, Greenside, High Spen, Highfield, Lamesley, Lobley Hill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Sunniside, Swalwell, Whickham, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Everyone |
| The RSPB at the Land of Oak & Iron | Events and Activities | Our friends from the RSPB will be joining us again at the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill with lots of information about the fantastic work they do. The RSPB is now the largest nature conservation charity in the country, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new |
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FREE | landofoakandiron@groundwork.org.uk 01207524898 |
Blaydon, Chopwell, Crawcrook, Dunston, Gateshead Wide, Greenside, High Spen, Highfield, Lamesley, Lobley Hill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Sunniside, Swalwell, Whickham, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Everyone |
| Ukulele Session | Events and Activities | Ever thought about learning to play a musical instrument – what about the ukulele? Then come along to our uke’ sessions and learn how. There are a number of sessions planned until the end of the year, all on Sunday afternoons between 12.30pm – 2pm. This one is the last one of the year on Sunday 21st |
daily, starting from Sunday, October 5, 2025 - 12:30pm, 6 times
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£9.50 | landofoakandiron@groundwork.org.uk 01207524898 |
Blaydon, Chopwell, Crawcrook, Dunston, Gateshead Wide, Greenside, High Spen, Highfield, Lamesley, Lobley Hill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Swalwell, Whickham, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Cereal Disco | Events and Activities | Wed-Sun | 10:00-11:00 Free, drop-in (no booking required) Need a second breakfast or fuel for the day? Join us in Front Room, where we’ll be serving free cereal, fruit & juice each morning to help sustain you for the day ahead. Listen to the tunes and top up your tums to your best beats. Drop in |
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Free | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Pedal & Play: Bike Skills & Maintenance | Events and Activities | Pedal & Play: Bike Skills & Maintenance Fri 31 Oct | 10:30-14:30 Free, drop in Roll up to Baltic Square with the whole family. Our expert Cycling Leaders from North East Young Dads & Lads have set up a fun skills track with bikes for every age - balance bikes for under-5s, children's bikes, and |
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Free | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Cycling / Walking, Outdoor Activities, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Family Bike Ride | Events and Activities | Family Bike Ride Fri 31 Oct | 13:00-14:00 Free, booking essential Join us with the Cycling Leaders from North East Young Dads and Lads. We'll stop along the way to spot wildlife and play games. The route will be mostly flat with only slight inclines, taking us from Baltic over the Gateshead |
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Free | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Cycling / Walking, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone, Families |
| Saodat Ismailova | Events and Activities | Exhibition: Saodat Ismailova 8 Nov 2025 – 7 June 2026 Working between Paris and Tashkent, Ismailova came of age in the post-Soviet era Uzbekistan. Her work interweaves rituals, myths and dreams within the tapestry of everyday life. Her films investigate the historically complex and layered culture |
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Free | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Artist Talk: For All At Last Return | Events and Activities | Saturday 8 November 2025 | 18:30 £5.00 / £3.50 concessions (student/unwaged) Book tickets During the opening weekend of the exhibition For All At Last Return, artists Shezad Dawood, Kristina Õllek and Leticia Ramos, will take part in an in conversation chaired by Alice Sharp, Artistic Director of |
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£5.00 / £3.50 concessions (student/unwaged) | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults, Students |
| Gingerbread Decorating | Events and Activities | Gingerbread Decorating 29 Nov – 31 Dec | 10:00-18:00 Join us for free gingerbread to decorate and eat whilst you read, chat or relax in Front Room. In what is becoming a truly wintry tradition for us, bring your family and friends along to enjoy free gingerbread in Front Room. Decorate and eat this |
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Free | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Everyone |
| Kerolaina Linkeviča: Blue Club Night / LARPing | Events and Activities | Kerolaina Linkeviča: Blue Club Night / LARPing With selected DJs, performance, audience-participation Sat 22 November | 20:00-01:00 Booking essential, £5/£3 Concessions Created by multidisciplinary artist Kerolaina Linkeviča during their Baltic x Shape Emergent residency, Blue reshapes the club |
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Booking essential, £5/£3 Concessions | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests |
| Christmas Mini Sessions With a Mission - SMJH Photography (Gateshead) | Events and Activities | Cosy, joyful, and full of festive sparkle—our magical Christmas Mini Sessions are back! Perfect for capturing seasonal memories with your little ones or loved ones. 📅 Dates: – Friday 3rd November, 2pm–8pm – Friday 10th November, 2pm–8pm – Saturday 18th November, 1pm–8pm 📍 Location: Stargate |
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£25 - All Edited Images Included | photographysmjh@gmail.com 07464047273 |
Blaydon, Crawcrook, Greenside, Ryton, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone, Families |
| Christmas Mini Sessions With a Mission - SMJH Photography (Gateshead) | Events and Activities | Cosy, joyful, and full of festive sparkle—our magical Christmas Mini Sessions are back! Perfect for capturing seasonal memories with your little ones or loved ones. 📅 Dates: – Friday 3rd November, 2pm–8pm – Friday 10th November, 2pm–8pm – Saturday 18th November, 1pm–8pm 📍 Location: Stargate |
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£25 - All Edited Images Included | photographysmjh@gmail.com 07464047273 |
Blaydon, Crawcrook, Greenside, Ryton, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone, Families |
| Endless Love Creative: Winter Makers Market | Events and Activities | Get ready for the festive season with Endless Love Creative's curated winter market of over 50 independent maker's stalls. Saturday 29 November 2025 | 11:00-17:00 £2 entry, 18's and under free Booking essential Explore a contemporary curation of over 50 independent artist stalls. This November |
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£2 entry, 18's and under free Booking essential | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Everyone |
| Winter Warmer | Events and Activities | Get into the spirit of the winter season with exhibitions, tours, gift shopping, and hands-on gingerbread decorating. Cosy up at Baltic and get into the spirit of the winter season with exhibitions, tours, gift shopping, and hands-on gingerbread decorating. Whether you're hunting for unique gifts or |
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Free | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone |
| Christmas Mini Sessions With a Mission - SMJH Photography (Gateshead) | Events and Activities | Cosy, joyful, and full of festive sparkle—our magical Christmas Mini Sessions are back! Perfect for capturing seasonal memories with your little ones or loved ones. 📅 Dates: – Friday 3rd November, 2pm–8pm – Friday 10th November, 2pm–8pm – Saturday 18th November, 1pm–8pm 📍 Location: Stargate |
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£25 - All Edited Images Included | photographysmjh@gmail.com 07464047273 |
Blaydon, Crawcrook, Greenside, Ryton, Winlaton | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone, Families |
| Community Facebook Moderator | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly, starting from Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 12:00am, forever
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volunteering@rnib.org.uk 0303 123 99 99 (option 4 then 2) |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Advice, Campaigning, Computers and mobile phones, Disabilities | ||
| RNIB Community Facebook Engagement Volunteer | Volunteering opportunities | volunteering@rnib.org.uk 0303 123 99 99 (option 4 then 2). |
Allerdene, Barley Mow, Beacon Lough, Bensham, Bill Quay, Birtley, Blackhall Mill, Blaydon, Bridges, Chopwell, Chowdene, Crawcrook, Deckham, Dunston, Eighton Banks, Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide, Greenside, Heworth, High Spen, Highfield, Kibblesworth, Lamesley, Leam Lane, Lobley Hill, Low Fell, Online, Pelaw, Quay Side, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Saltwell, Sunniside, Swalwell, Wardley, Whickham, Windmill Hills, Windy Nook / Whitehills, Winlaton, Wrekenton | Help and Support, Advice, Computers and mobile phones, Community Development, Disabilities | |||
| Sooty Box Collections Volunteer | Volunteering opportunities | volunteering@rnib.org.uk 0303 123 99 99 (option 4 then 2). |
Gateshead Wide | Campaigning, Fundraising | |||
| Carers Trust Tyne and Wear Young Carers FIT&FREE Project | Organisation | My Name is Laura Henderson and i have started up a new project for Young Carers. FIT&FREE, This project is all about keeping Fit and having fun with new friends, being able to attend activities that are all around sports and fitness, Example we have just had a group doing horse riding, we have dance | laurahenderson@carerstrusttw.org.uk 01207549780 ext:223 07359117563 |
Birtley, Blackhall Mill, Blaydon, Chopwell, Crawcrook, Dunston, Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide, High Spen, Highfield, Lobley Hill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Sunniside, Swalwell, Whickham, Winlaton | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Caregivers, Young People | ||
| Corporate Opportunity - Team volunteering event with RNIB Talking Books | Volunteering opportunities | Volunteering@rnib.org.uk 0303 123 99 99 (option 4 then 2). |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Disabilities | |||
| Flavours of Asia (6 week course) | Events and Activities | Flavours of Asia: A Culinary Journey Through the Six Regions Step into the vibrant kitchens of Asia and discover the tastes, aromas, and traditions that define its six diverse regions. From the fragrant spices of South Asia to the delicate balance of flavours in East Asia, each session will |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 5:00pm, forever
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£156.10 | LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Birtley | Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Yuletide Sparkle: Wire and Resin Jewellery Making Evening | Events and Activities | Join us for a magical Christmas Jewellery Workshop, where creativity meets Christmas cheer! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, this hands-on session is the perfect way to design and create your own stunning festive jewellery—ideal for gifting or adding a personal touch to your |
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£54.20 | LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Festive Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop (Sunday) | Events and Activities | Create a Sparkling Christmas Stained Glass Sun Catcher! Festive Workshop – Book Your Spot Today! Celebrate the season with creativity and colour! Join us for a joyful, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own Christmas-themed stained glass sun catcher using the copper foil technique. What |
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£54.20 | LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |