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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Inflatable and water slide (Saturday) @ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | Fun sessions run on Saturday and Sunday afternoons during term time and most weekdays during school holidays. Please check the pool timetable for the times of these sessions Pool Timetable | Birtley Community Pool. The inflatable obstacle course is open to adults and children aged 8+ who can swim |
weekly on Saturday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 2:45pm, forever
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info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| Inflatable and water slide @ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | Fun sessions run on Saturday and Sunday afternoons during term time and most weekdays during school holidays. Please check the pool timetable for the times of these sessions Pool Timetable | Birtley Community Pool. The inflatable obstacle course is open to adults and children aged 8+ who can swim |
weekly on Sunday and Saturday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:30pm, forever
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info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| General and lane swimming (Sat & Sun) @ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | A variety of swimming session throughout the day; Please check Pool Timetable | Birtley Community Pool for the current session times as these vary due to activites including: School & Public Swimming Lessons Club Swimming Our public swimming sessions provide the opportunity for swimming in a |
weekly on Sunday and Saturday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 7:00am, forever
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info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| General and lane swimming (Friday)@ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | A variety of swimming session throughout the day; Please check Pool Timetable | Birtley Community Pool for the current session times as these vary due to activites including: School & Public Swimming Lessons Club Swimming Our public swimming sessions provide the opportunity for swimming in a |
weekly on Friday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 6:00am, forever
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info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| General and lane swimming (Wednesday) @ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | A variety of swimming session throughout the day; Please check Pool Timetable | Birtley Community Pool for the current session times as these vary due to activites including: School & Public Swimming Lessons Club Swimming Our public swimming sessions provide the opportunity for swimming in a |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 6:00am, forever
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info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| AquaSocial @ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | Aqua-Social classes are on Mondays at 10:30am in the Improver Pool. This session involves gentle exercise, this is a self-led session supervised by staff member Megan who can give out reminders for different gentle moves. Complementary tea and coffee is provided for this session. Public swimming |
weekly on Monday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 10:30am, forever
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info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| General and lane swimming (Mon, Tue & Thurs) @ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | A variety of swimming session throughout the day; Please check Pool Timetable | Birtley Community Pool for the current session times as these vary due to activites including: School & Public Swimming Lessons Club Swimming Our public swimming sessions provide the opportunity for swimming in a |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 6:00am, forever
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info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| AquaIntro@ Birtley Community Pool | Events and Activities | Aqua-Intro is a gentle, joint-friendly workout that combines water-based movement and simple exercises to promote muscle toning and flexibility. Perfect for those looking for a lower-impact alternative to Aqua-Fit, this class is led by Jason Metcalfe, a qualified physiotherapist, and designed to |
weekly on Thursday, starting from Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 7:05pm, forever
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£7 or £6 with membership | info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults |
| Aquafit (Wednesday) @ 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 Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 9:15am, forever
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£7 or £6 with membership | info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk 0191 4329 444 |
Birtley, Kibblesworth | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults |
| 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 | ||
| 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
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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 |