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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| THAI-JUTSU SENIORS | Events and Activities | SELF PROTECTION AT ITS BEST, STANDUP AND GROUND FIGHTING |
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£5 | whitehillsprojects@gmail.com 07736036547 |
Beacon Lough, Bensham, Bill Quay, Chowdene, Deckham, Dunston, Eighton Banks, Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Heworth, Leam Lane, Low Fell, Pelaw, Quay Side, Teams, Wardley, Whickham, Windy Nook / Whitehills, Wrekenton | Safety, Self Help, Hobbies and Interests, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Healthy Weight, Mental Health, Adults, Students, Women, Young People |
| PITSTOP CAFE | Events and Activities | EXCELLENT FOOD PREPARED ON THE PREMISES FOR EVERYONE, JUST AS THEY LIKE IT!! ANY PARTIES OR EVENTS CATERED FOR |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Monday, January 5, 2026 - 9:00am, forever
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ALL DAY LARGE PITSTOP BREAKFAST+TEA/COFFEE £7 NORMAL BREAKFAST £5 LUNCHES £5 | whitehillsprojects@gmail.com 0191 4690852 07596484488 |
Barley Mow, Felling, Leam Lane, Wardley, Windy Nook / Whitehills, Wrekenton | Cycling / Walking, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Community Development, Families, Men |
| Family Easter Disco | Events and Activities | Family disco the ticket link is bbelow. Ok the link is now live. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/stargate-and-crookhill-community-centre/… |
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£5.00 | fiona.todd33@gmail.com |
Blackhall Mill, Blaydon, Chopwell, Crawcrook, Dunston, Greenside, Ryton, Sunniside, Whickham, Winlaton | Events / Festivals / Fairs, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Fundraising, Everyone, Families |
| Mini Monsters Clay Crafts | Events and Activities | Make your own tiny monsters with googly eyes from clay. For ages 5 - 10. |
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£2 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207561379 |
Blackhall Mill | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children |
| Make it Yours: Sports Bottle | Events and Activities | Using Canva you will create your own personalised artwork to decorate a sports water bottle. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills. Resources: All resources are included in the cost of the ticket for this event. Unless stated otherwise, you do not need to bring anything with you to |
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£6 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone |
| Crafternoon: Wire Ladybird | Events and Activities | Craft a ladybird and enjoy a chat over a hot drink. Adults only. |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Saturday Craft Club: Pebble Painting | Events and Activities | Use your imagination and turn some plain pebbles into colourful fun decorations. Suitable for families. |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Families |
| Paper Squishees | Events and Activities | Get ready to squish, squeeze and create! Make a colourful paper squishee that you've designed yourself. Ages 7-12. |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Children, Families, Young People |
| Mario Kraft Adventure | Events and Activities | Space themed crafts inspired by Mario and his friends. For ages 6 - 12. |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families, Young People |
| Crafternoon: Knitted Cord Flowers | Events and Activities | Create some unique flowers with a simple knitting mill. Adults only. |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Saturday Craft Club: Flying Things | Events and Activities | Try your hand at some simple paper flying things and see how far you can make it fly! Suitable for families. Free - just turn up. |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Families |
| Crafternoon: Memories in Fabric at Chopwell | Events and Activities | Bring along some scraps of fabric and create a 3D decoration. Adults only. Bring along some scraps of fabric from items that hold memories, whether it's an old shirt or a child's outfit and create a 3D decoration. (Please don't bring thick material) |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Saturday Craft Club | Events and Activities | Let's get creative with cardboard! Suitable for families. Free - just turn up. |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Families |
| Mystery Bag Craft | Events and Activities | Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to complete the craft inside the mystery bag! Suitable for families. |
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£1 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Families |
| What Does Gateshead Mean to You? Design a Bookmark | Events and Activities | Celebrate 100 years of Gateshead Central Library, be inspired by our archive images and design a commemorative bookmark all about what Gateshead means to you. Using heat transfer methods create a collage and decorate a keepsake bookmark. For ages 16+ Free - Drop-in |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Crime Reading Group | Events and Activities | From classic whodunnits to modern thrillers, join us for friendly chats about favourite characters and plot twists. Just good books, a hot drink and other readers who can't resist a good murder! Adults only. |
monthly on Monday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from Monday, February 9, 2026 - 2:00pm, forever
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Free | choopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Books / Literature / Writing, Health and Wellbeing, Adults | |
| Iris Folding Cards | Events and Activities | Try your hand at iris folding and make some effective cards for all occasions. Adults only. |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Blackhall Mill, Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Volunteer Driver | Volunteering opportunities | volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Transport, Adults | |||
| Emerald Explorers: Natural Colour | Events and Activities | Join artsist Katie Pollard to explore natural pigments and how cultures across the world use plant power to make distinctive art. All materials will be provided, we recommend bringing a notepad and an apron (just in case!). You're also welcome to bring any non-toxic plants you would like to learn |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Young artists and heritage detectives | Events and Activities | Shine a light on hidden stories in Gateshead Library’s archive with GemArts by using copies of real historical documents, old photographs, and all the art supplies you need. Then, use your imagination to bring these forgotten people and their tales to life- through collage, drawing, and illustration |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, History / Heritage, Children, Families |
| Mini Mela | Events and Activities | GemArts ever-popular Mini Mela returns to Gateshead Central Library! Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year, joy of Holi and the arrival of spring with a free day of creativity for children, families and carers. Roll up your sleeves for colourful arts activities, feel the rhythm with drumming and |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org 01914404124 |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families |
| Tish Murtha & Kuba Ryniewicz | Events and Activities | Opening in summer 2026, this landmark exhibition in Baltic’s Level 3 gallery marks the first time four major series by celebrated documentary photographer Tish Murtha will be shown together in the North East, alongside a newly commissioned body of work by Newcastle–based artist Kuba Ryniewicz. Born |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone | |
| Chitra Ganesh: Journey to the Great Below | Events and Activities | In summer 2026, Baltic will present the first major UK solo exhibition in a public institution of Chitra Ganesh. During her twenty-year career, Ganesh has developed an expansive body of work encompassing drawing, prints, painting, collage, animation, video, installation and sculpture. During her |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition | Events and Activities | Draw first. Worry later. Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition Wednesdays | 1 April – 26 August | 10:30-12:00 Free, booking essential - book here. Start your Wednesday with creativity and community. Join artist duo Foundation Press for weekly morning workshops that celebrate the |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:30am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Foundation Press: Starting Lines | Events and Activities | An interactive installation exploring creativity collaboration and community, by North-East-based artists and designers Foundation Press. Baltic is pleased to present Starting Lines, the first major solo exhibition, an interactive installation exploring creativity collaboration and community, by |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |