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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Better Gym at Birtley Leisure Centre | Events and Activities | All our gyms are perfect for you to work out at your pace! Our gyms include treadmills, rowing machines, weight machines and functional fitness areas. There is always a fitness instructor on hand to help you if you need it! Birtley gym has been newly refurbished with all new machines! Gym sessions |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting from Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 7:00am, forever
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From £3.80 | birtleylc@gll.org 0191 433 5700 |
Birtley, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Everyone |
| Better Soft Play at Gateshead Stadium | Events and Activities | Gateshead International Stadium now has more! An exciting soft play area designed especially for children aged 10 and under , the perfect place to go on a rainy weekend! Packed with age-appropriate challenges and imaginative features, this fun-filled space encourages kids to explore, move, and play |
weekly on Sunday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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From £2.60 per child | gatesheadstadium@gll.org |
Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Caregivers, Children, Disabilities, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiverse, Refugees / Asylum Seekers, Young People |
| Better Soft Play at Gateshead Stadium | Events and Activities | Gateshead International Stadium now has more! An exciting soft play area designed especially for children aged 10 and under , the perfect place to go after school! Packed with age-appropriate challenges and imaginative features, this fun-filled space encourages kids to explore, move, and play freely |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 9:30am, forever
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From £2.60 per child | gatesheadstadium@gll.org 0191 433 5700 |
Felling, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Visits / Trips, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Caregivers, Children, Disabilities, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiverse, Refugees / Asylum Seekers, Young People |
| Better Swimming for Men and Boys | Events and Activities | Swimming session for Men and Boys only. Please note prices vary dependent on your circumstances. Prices vary from £2.15 for a concession to £6.65 for an adult without a resident's card. The session is included within our memberships. To book please visit Swimming | Dunston Leisure Centre, Gateshead |
weekly on Monday, starting from Monday, May 11, 2026 - 7:00pm, forever
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From £2.15 | dunstonlc@gll.org |
Dunston, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Men |
| Line Dancing Class with River | Events and Activities | LINE DANCE WITH RIVER WEEKLY & LOCAL LINE DANCE CLASSES FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP MONDAYS - PELAW Absolute Beginner 18:15 - 19:15 £5 CASH ON ARRIVAL NO BOOKING REQUIRED ADULTS ONLY |
weekly on Monday, starting from Monday, May 11, 2026 - 6:15pm, forever
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£5 | LINEDANCEWITHRIVER@HOTMAIL.COM |
Pelaw | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Adults |
| Yoga | Events and Activities | Suitable for all abilities, beginners welcome. Bring your own mat Sarah: 07891414115 @sarah_taylor_yoga |
weekly on Thursday, starting from Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 5:30pm, forever
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£7 | Pelaw | Sport, Keep Fit / Exercise, Adults | |
| Teams Family Hub | Organisation | Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community. Our Family Hubs support families from conception to the age of two to give all children the best start in life. We continue to support families of children up the age of 19 and to age 25 for young people who have | Dunston, Teams | Help and Support, Advice, Health and Wellbeing, Breastfeeding, Adults, Caregivers, Children, Disabilities, Families, Men, Neurodiverse, Women, Young People | |||
| Winter Solstice Goddess Sculpture Workshop | Events and Activities | As the longest night approaches, join us for a unique, grounding, and creative workshop to celebrate the Winter Solstice. This two-hour session invites you to connect with the quiet strength of the season by hand-sculpting your own personal Goddess figure or symbolic form from clay. This is a |
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£32.00 | Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Artisan Ring Making Workshop | Events and Activities | *FREE COFFEE, TEA AND BISCUITS INCLUDED* What you will make: a textured, wide band ring in Sterling Silver. What you will learn: How to measure for the perfect fit, how to plan and apply texture to sheet metal, how to pierce sheet metal, how to anneal metal with a blowtorch to soften it, how to form |
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£50.00 | Bensham, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Seasonal Clay: Christmas Pudding Pots | Events and Activities | Get into the festive spirit with this fun and creative 2.5‑hour Christmas Pudding Ceramic Pot workshop! You’ll get hands‑on with clay as you shape and decorate your very own pudding‑inspired pot, complete with festive charm. Perfect as a Christmas decoration or a truly unique handmade gift, this |
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£27.00 | Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Felted Furry Friends | Events and Activities | Join us for a cosy 3.5‑hour Needle Felted Animals workshop where creativity takes the lead and time gently slows down. In a relaxed, welcoming space, you’ll learn how to sculpt fluffy, character‑filled animals from soft wool, using easy needle‑felting techniques guided step by step. Whether you’re a |
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£30.00 | Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Winter Craft in Pewter | Events and Activities | Join us for a festive three‑hour Pewter Work workshop filled with creativity, Christmas cheer, and a bit of shiny magic. You’ll learn how to design, emboss, and finish your own beautiful pewter pieces, crafting handcrafted gifts that are as unique and personal as the people you’ll give them to. From |
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£30.00 | Bensham, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Make & Create: Silver Clay Workshop | Events and Activities | *FREE COFFEE, TEA AND BISCUITS INCLUDED* What you will make: A medium sized pendant or small pair of earrings to your own design using Silver Clay What will you learn: Your tutor will guide you through how to prepare precious metal clay, how to texture both front and back of your work and/or create |
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£65.00 | Bensham, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Refugee befriender | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 12:00am, forever
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hannah@hostnation.org.uk 07792396599 07792396599 |
Gateshead Wide | ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Refugees / Asylum Seekers | ||
| Beginner Enamelling: Broaches & Pendants Workshop | Events and Activities | 🎨 Ready to add a little colour chaos to your day? In this upbeat enamelling workshop, you’ll sprinkle, sift, and swirl vibrant enamel powders onto copper shapes before firing them into bright, glossy brooches or pendants. Think of it as a mini colour adventure — part art, part science, part “let’s |
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£32.00 | Bensham, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Special Educational Needs Champion | Volunteering opportunities | info@gatesheadsendiass.org.uk 01159597771 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Advice, Advocacy, Adults, Caregivers, Children, Disabilities, Families, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiverse, Young People | |||
| Better Swimming for Women and Girls | Events and Activities | Swimming session for Women and Girls only. Please note prices vary dependent on your circumstances. Prices vary from £2.15 for a concession to £6.65 for an adult without a resident's card. The session is included within our memberships. To book please visit Swimming | Dunston Leisure Centre |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 7:00pm, forever
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From £2.15 | dunstonlc@gll.org 0191 433 5757 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Women |
| Better | Organisation | Better operate 5 leisure centres in Gateshead. We offer swimming, gym, fitness classes, football pitches, athletics tracks soft play and more! We are more than a leisure centre, we have programmes to support people with long term health conditions through Healthwise, provide funding for local | gcf@gll.org 0191 433 5770 |
Birtley, Blaydon, Dunston, Felling, Gateshead Wide, Heworth | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Cancer, Diabetes, Falls Prevention, Keep Fit / Exercise, Healthy Weight, Long Term Conditions, Mental Health, Support for groups, Everyone, Adults, Caregivers, Children, Disabilities, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Men, Neurodiverse, Older People, Refugees / Asylum Seekers, Students, Veterans / Service Personnel, Women, Young People | ||
| Cheer Squad Volunteer – Great North Run & Junior Great North Run - Newcastle | Volunteering opportunities |
daily, starting from Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 9:00am, 2 times
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volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk 01372 363438 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Fundraising, Children, Families | ||
| Hands‑On Silver Ring Making Workshop | Events and Activities | What you will make: a textured, wide band ring in Sterling Silver. What you will learn: How to measure for the perfect fit, how to plan and apply texture to sheet metal, how to pierce sheet metal, how to anneal metal with a blowtorch to soften it, how to form the ring shape, how to solder sheet |
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£50.00 | Bensham, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | |
| Dementia Action Week | Events and Activities | Rainbow Care Group warmly invites you to their Dementia Action Week event – a welcoming space for connection, conversation, and gentle support. Come and enjoy some light refreshments, some fun and creative activities and spend time with others in a friendly, understanding environment. Whether you |
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Free | newcastle@therainbowcaregroup.com 01914 068 899 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Advice, Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Health and Wellbeing, Dementia, Fundraising, Everyone, Adults, Caregivers, Disabilities, Older People |
| Home Search Volunteer | Volunteering opportunities | rachael.courtney@crisis.org.uk 0191 222 0622 |
Help and Support, Housing, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Social Care | ||||
| Dementia Memory Tea | Events and Activities | Rainbow Care Group warmly invites you to their Dementia Memory Tea – a welcoming space for connection, conversation, and gentle support. Come and share a cup of tea, enjoy light refreshments, and spend time with others in a friendly, understanding environment. Whether you are living with dementia |
weekly on Thursday, starting from Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | newcastle@therainbowcaregroup.com 01914 068 899 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Health and Wellbeing, Dementia, Adults, Caregivers, Older People |
| Witness Service Volunteer - Victim Support | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Monday, May 4, 2026 - 9:00am, forever
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danny.wood@victimsupport.org.uk 07703 979 701 |
Gateshead Wide | Advice | ||
| Inclusive Cycling Session | Events and Activities | Come along and try out a range of adapted bikes provided by Get Cycling designed to suit different needs and abilities. Or, just pop in for a chat — no need to hop on a bike! What to expect: A chance to test adapted bikes with support from friendly staff Free light refreshments Share your ideas to |
weekly on Friday, starting from Friday, May 8, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | activetravel@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 250 5066 |
Gateshead Wide | Cycling / Walking, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Healthy Weight, Adults, Disabilities, Learning Disabilities |
