Support into Volunteering Want to volunteer but need a bit of help getting started? Gateshead Volunteer Centre offers personalised 1-to-1 support to help you find a role that suits your interests, skills and goals. We’ll meet with you, guide you through the process and introduce you to the
Celebrate 100 years of Gateshead Library and find out how to convert old black and white photos from our Gateshead archive into colour digital images using apps. Find out more about photo editing, and you can bring your own photos too. Adults only. For ages 16+ Resources: All resources are included
Curious about crochet? Join us for a fun and relaxed taster session designed especially for teens! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, this hands on workshop will introduce you to the basics of crochet, including how to hold a hook, make simple stitches and start your first
Turn old t-shirts and odd socks into unique, colourful chew toys for pets. Feel free to bring any odd socks or old t-shirts along! For ages 7 - 12 years. £2 - Pre-booking essential Give your pet a treat with this home made toy.
Bring your friends and join us for a fun 90s themed throwback evening. Design a totally cool tote bag, play with photo props and other fun nostalgic activities. Adults only.
The theme of this 'Safer Internet Day' is smart tech, safe choices. Find out more about useful apps which use artificial intelligence (AI). Try out the free Google Lens app and learn how it could help you find out useful information about the world around you for example, identify plants, find
Bring some scraps of fabric which hold memories and turn them into a 3D decoration. Adults only. Bring some scraps of fabric which hold memories, whether it's an old shirt or a child's outfit and turn them into a 3D decoration. (Please don't bring thick material)
Our Follow-Up Report on the outcomes of our original Enter and View Visit at Sister Winifred Laver Centre is now available. Following our Enter and View visit, Healthwatch Gateshead’s Enter and View officer followed up with Sister Winifred Laver Centre management to discuss the previous
Our report "Appletree Grange Care Home Enter and View Report - January 2026" is now available. On the morning of Wednesday 23rd July 2025, an announced Enter and View visit was carried out by two Authorised Enter and View Representatives, with the aim of identifying what aspects of the service work
We are asking everyone with experience of local health and social care services to take part in our annual survey. Healthwatch Gateshead are here to help make local health and care services better for you. We do this by finding out how you are experiencing these services and ultimately feeding this
Using Canva, participants will create their own personalised artwork to decorate a frosted glass tumbler with a bamboo lid and metal straw. Once the designs are ready, we'll use a heat transfer process to bring them to life making each one a unique, eco-friendly keepsake. For ages 8 - 14
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-booking essential
Following our series of football talks, and to celebrate International Women's Day, this illustrated talk discusses the rise and success of women's football throughout the years. Adults only. £2 - Pay cash at venue. Just turn up.
