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Aquafit (Tuesday) @ Birtley Community Pool Events and Activities Are you looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay fit and healthy this January? Join us at Birtley Community Pool for Aquafit! Enjoy a low-impact, full-body workout in the water that's suitable for all fitness levels. Improve your strength, fitness and wellbeing while meeting new people in a
weekly on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 12:00pm, forever
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£7 or £6 with membership info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk
0191 4329 444
Birtley, Kibblesworth Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults
PLUS Group Organisation PLUS is a support group for young LGBTQ+ people aged 11-25. We have three different groups based on age, spread across the week. PLUS means People Like Us and exists as a community led by our members. This is a safe space and you are free to be yourself here. We will protect your confidentiality plusgroupnortheast@gmail.com
07712129761 / 07495836069
Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Advice, Advocacy, Mental Health, Sexual Health, LGBTQIA+, Neurodiverse, Young People
Neurodivergent Young Men Space Events and Activities Peer support and social group for young men who are awaiting diagnosis with Autism or ADHD, are diagnosed or are self-identified. If you need help to understand your condition or would like to meet people like you, this is the space for you. We have sessions planned by the group members which are
weekly on Thursday, starting from Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 1:00pm, forever
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enquiries.gtcfyp@gmail.com

07495836069 		Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Advice, Mental Health, Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Men, Neurodiverse, Young People
The Bread and Butter Thing Organisation Our mobile food clubs give access to nutritious and affordable food taken into the heart of communities starved of money, food and resources. This low cost weekly shop provides essential produce for family eating – fresh fruit and veg, fridge favourites and cupboard staples. It's really simple to hello@breadandbutterthing.org

Chopwell, Chowdene, Deckham, Teams, Wrekenton Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone
Non-Executive Finance Director (Volunteer) Volunteering opportunities info@voicesforchangeadvocacy.org
0191 400 2847
07475 551245 		Gateshead Wide, Online Advocacy, Education / Training / Employment, Safety, Mental Health
Volunteer with Gateshead Libraries this summer! Volunteering opportunities
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PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Gateshead Wide Education / Training / Employment, Hobbies and Interests, Books / Literature / Writing
Free Indoor Exercise Classes Events and Activities Want to stay active in a relaxed and supportive setting? Join FACT for free indoor fitness classes, designed to help you move more, feel better, and build confidence at your own pace. These sessions are open to all abilities, making them a great way to improve your wellbeing while meeting others in
weekly on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 1:00pm, forever
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FREE Wrekenton Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults
Free Toast, Tea and Coffee. Events and Activities Looking for a friendly place to relax and meet new people? Join FACT for a free Tea, Toast & Coffee session – a welcoming space to enjoy a hot drink, have a chat, and connect with others in your community. Whether you’re popping in for a quick cuppa or staying for a longer catch-up, everyone is
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 9:00am, forever
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FREE Wrekenton Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Everyone
Cheer Squad Volunteer - Great North Run - Sun 13 Sept 2026 Events and Activities Are you looking for a new volunteering opportunity? Volunteering with Alzheimer's Research UK is a great way to enhance your CV, meet new people and gain a new experience whilst supporting our mission to find a cure for dementia. Join us at the Great North Run Half Marathon by signing up to our
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N/A - we can also provide reimbursement for travel and lunch volunteer@alzheimersresearchuk.org
0300 111 5555
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, Teams, Wardley, Whickham, Windmill Hills, Windy Nook / Whitehills, Winlaton, Wrekenton Campaigning, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Outdoor Activities, Sport, Dementia, Keep Fit / Exercise, Older People
Vintage Vault Furniture Charity Shop Services Vintage Vault is a new online and in-person store in Gateshead where 100% of the proceeds from every item sold, goes directly to the Foundations Furniture charity. Not only will you find vintage, quirky, and unique items, you're also supporting the alleviation of furniture poverty in the local Various foundations.project@btconnect.com
0191 477 8337
Gateshead Wide Housing, Money Matters, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone
Become a Mentor and Help a Girl Imagine Her Future Volunteering opportunities
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting from Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 3:00pm, forever
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info@thegirlsnetwork.org.uk
07498 049579
Gateshead Wide Advice, Education / Training / Employment, Mental Health, Children, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Students, Women, Young People
Grow Your Own Garden Events and Activities Wed 22 Jul – Thu 23 Jul | 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30 & 14:30 £5 Per Child (accompanying adult goes free) Booking essential For all ages Our all-new Baltic Garden is starting to bloom - and now it’s your turn! Join us to help create a garden entirely from cardboard and other recycled materials. No
daily, starting from Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 10:30am, 2 times
 Children £5, adults go free infomationd@balticmill.com

01914781810 		Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Climate / Environment, Families
Gateshead Charity Selected for National Campaign Offering Double Donations Information A Gateshead charity supporting older people has been selected as one of just 257 charities across the UK to take part in this year's Small Charity Week match funding campaign, giving local people the opportunity to double the impact of their donations. Teams and Bensham Community Care, which Gateshead Wide Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Support for groups, Fundraising, Community Development, Everyone, Older People
Line Dancing Events and Activities Make new friends! Be active while having fun! Learn with Louise for only £1!
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£1 margaret@teamslifecentre.org.uk
0191 4781003
0191 4781003 		Dunston, Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide, Teams Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Everyone
The Bread and Butter Thing Events and Activities We are excited to tell local residents about a new food sharing service starting in the Centre. This is for everyone and will save you money and journeys to supermarkets. Every Friday, you can come to collect 2-3 large bags of food which include fresh fruit and veg, chilled goods, and cupboard
weekly on Friday, starting from Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 12:45pm, forever
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£5 - £8.50 Margaret@teamslifecentre.org.uk
0191 4781003
0191 4781003 		Dunston, Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide, Teams Help and Support, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Community Development, Everyone
Pilates @ Teams Life Centre Events and Activities Pilates session in our Sports Hall ran by Nathalie. Participants don't need to bring any equipment in from outside.
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Friday, April 24, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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£1 margaret@teamslifecentre.org.uk
0191 4781003
0191 4781003 		Gateshead Wide, Teams Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Everyone
Tyne Valley Health and Wellbeing Organisation Providing employment opportunities through micro enterprises. Through a range of meaningful activities such as horticulture, bee keeping, small woodwork crafts, and walk and talk groups. Tyne Valley Health & Wellbeing is a community interest company that puts to good use the skills and experience we michael@tynevalleyhw.co.uk
Michael
Gateshead Wide, High Spen, Highfield, Rowlands Gill Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Outdoor Activities, Adults
Northern Cancer Alliance Organisation The Northern Cancer Alliance – a team of passionate people working together to improve cancer care across the North East and North Cumbria. Whether it’s helping people get diagnosed earlier, supporting them through treatment, or making sure they have the right care afterwards, we’re here to make a nencicb.nca@nhs.net

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Health and Wellbeing, Cancer, Everyone
The Girls' Network Organisation At The Girls’ Network, we believe that no girl’s future should be limited by a lack of access to opportunities, role models or support. We connect girls and young women with volunteer mentors who help them build confidence, explore their strengths and imagine futures full of possibility. Our mentors maria@thegirlsnetwork.org.uk

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Advice, Education / Training / Employment, Mental Health, Children, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Students, Women, Young People
Something Like a Festival Events and Activities Something Like a Festival Friday 14 August | 15:00-19:00 Free, booking advised A festival designed by young people, for young people. A festival with a difference, shaped by the community it’s for. Enter a vibrant world of live performances, music, chill-out zones to craft and relax, artist-led
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Free Informationd@balticmill.com

01914781810 		Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide, Quay Side Events / Festivals / Fairs, Everyone, Families, Young People
Family Bowling Sessions Events and Activities This Summer, Pelaw Community Bowling Club are opening their green to families for a free taster session to try out the wonderful sport of bowling. Come along for the whole session or just drop-in at a time that suits you. Simply come along wearing flat-soled shoes for the green - we provide all the
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Free sportsdevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk

Bill Quay, Heworth, Leam Lane, Low Fell, Pelaw, Wardley Hobbies and Interests, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Outdoor Activities, Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Everyone, Families
Life and Limb Puppets CIC Organisation Life and Limb aims make professional quality theatrical and creative experiences more available for the promotion of well being enthusiasm and happiness. We offer many workshops ranging through varied forms of puppet building to puppeteering and design. We produce a variety of applied puppetry Will@lifeandlimbpuppets.co.uk

07766965157 		Bensham, Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Mental Health, Support for groups, Everyone
Hot Meal Deliveries in Central and Inner West Gateshead Services We deliver a freshly cooked, two course lunch every Monday to Thursday in Teams, Bensham, Saltwell, Lobley Hill, Meadowcroft Mews, Whickham, Dunston and Central Gateshead. £9 for two delicious courses (a main and a pudding) Freshly cooked every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes 5 £9 Bensham, Dunston, Gateshead Town Centre, Lobley Hill, Saltwell, Teams, Whickham Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care, Older People
Action Foundation Organisation Action Foundation is an award-winning charity based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Through our free InterAction Drop In / Casework service, Language & Learning, and supported housing projects, we support refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to integrate successfully into the community and lead more info@actionfoundation.org.uk
0191 2313113
Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Advice, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Housing, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Befriending and Loneliness Service - 2 Way Care Services Befriending and Loneliness Service for elderly, disabled, and BAME residents in Gateshead. It can be a struggle if you suffer from mental and physical health problems. You can find yourself isolated . 2 Way Care can help you if suffer from mental and/or physical health problems and you are feeling advice@2waycare.co.uk
01914909351
07808513954 		Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Self Help, Long Term Conditions, Mental Health, Adults