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Emerald Explorers: Saturday Art Club – Exploring Colour with Kath Rodger Events and Activities Are you aged 10 - 14 years old and you enjoy being creative and learning new skills? In this fun workshop with artist Kath Rodger, we'll be exploring how we see colour and how different colours affect each other. Using mindful mark-making techniques, we'll produce colourful mini artworks in
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£5 - Pre-Booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children
Creatives Networking Event in partnership with Helix Arts Events and Activities Meet creatives from Gateshead who took part in Helix Arts ‘Make it Happen’ mentoring programme, which was supported by Gateshead Arts Team. They will talk about the difference the programme made to their practice and development as well as sharing top tips on running your own business. Adults only
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Free - Pre-Booking Advised PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Advice, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Community Development
Emerald Explorers: Ceramic Pet Portraits with Alex Sickling Events and Activities Join artist Alex Sickling to create your own ceramic pet portraits in this two part session. Learn to make a portrait in the first session. then Alex will take away clay works to fire ready for the second session where you will add glazes, experiment with colour and learn how to create texture
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£15 - Pre-Booking Essential. (Price includes both sessions, and participants must be able to attend both dates) PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults
Art Diamonds: Play with Shapes with Katie Watson Events and Activities Are you retired and enjoy learning or developing creative skills? Explore shape, colour and construction with artist Katie Watson. You will be invited to play, experiment and construct in this slot-together sculpture workshop. Using cardboard cut-out elements, we will first try out a series of
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£5 - Pre-Booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Older People
100 Years Celebration Day - Book Illustration Workshop with Josie Brookes Events and Activities ho is your favourite book character or what’s your favourite childhood book? Artist Josie Brookes will help you recreate your own version of book characters using drawing and collage techniques, taking inspiration from books through the ages. Suitable for all ages! For more information, click the
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Free - Drop In. Just Turn Up! PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Everyone
100 Years Celebration Day - Photomontage Workshop with Tommy Anderson Events and Activities Tommy creates photomontage artwork celebrating the visual landscape, heritage and living narrative of North East communities. During this drop-in workshop you will be shown how to create your own striking photomontage collage using old photos from the Gateshead Archive, as well as Tommy’s own modern
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Free - Just Drop In! PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone
Introduction to Letterpress with Northern Print Events and Activities This introductory workshop will give you an insight into the technique of letterpress printing using traditional metal type. It will take you through the basics of composing, setting and printing and all the printing will be done on vintage Adana presses. You’ll have the opportunity to create your
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£10 - Pre-booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Adults
Memento Books with Fiona Jamieson (Apart of Festival of Compassion) Events and Activities As part of the Festival of Compassion, make a memento book from recycled papers with local artist Fiona Jamieson. Personalise the pages with precious photos, notes and keepsakes to remind you of a loved one. Materials will be provided, but you can also bring your own papers if they have a personal
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£10 - Pre-Booking Essential PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Self Help, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Dying/Death/Grief, Adults
Dementia Day Club Events and Activities This service provides specialist day care for people living with dementia in community-based venues. Sessions take place in local settings so attendees experience a social day out rather than a formal care environment. The service works as both a prevention and respite service. It supports people to
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free newcastle@therainbowcaregroup.com
0191 406 8899
07454780520 		Gateshead Wide Outdoor Activities, Sport, Visits / Trips, Long Term Conditions, Mental Health, Social Care, Adults, Caregivers, Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Men, Older People, Women
Digital Inclusion Training Events and Activities This free training is for anybody working in Gateshead. Find More information: Gateshead Digital Inclusion Training | Connected Voice The training will address digital inclusion, accessibility, barriers, motivation, belief, and trust. It will share tailored information and resources, also regarding
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Alessandra.Mondin@ConnectedVoice.org.uk

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Everyone
Year of the Horse - Chinese New Year Art Workshop with Chun-Chao Chiu Events and Activities Celebrate the Year of the Horse with artist Chun-Chao in a relaxed and welcoming workshop. Explore the expressive art of Chinese brush painting and create your own lively horse - a symbol of strength, energy, and freedom. No experience needed, just your curiosity! PRE-BOOK HERE: Year of the Horse
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£10 - Pre-booking Essential PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults
GemArts Mini Mela Events and Activities GemArts’ ever-popular Mini Mela returns to Gateshead Central Library! Come and celebrate the joy of Holi and the arrival of spring with a day of creativity for children, families and carers. Roll up your sleeves for colourful arts activities, feel the rhythm with drumming and Bollywood dance
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Free - Drop-in PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone
Saturday Art Club with Petra Szemán - Shape Youth Festival Events and Activities Our regular monthly Saturday Art Club has an Anime-theme for February is part of J Fest, this year’s Anime Attacks festival. Meet artist Petra Szemán to learn about Anime and Manga drawing techniques in this drop-in workshop. For ages 10+. PRE-BOOK HERE: Saturday Art Club: Shape Youth Festival -
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£4 - Pre-booking Essential PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Young People
Shape Youth Festival Events and Activities Shining a spotlight on the wealth of creativity happening across the borough, Shape’s very first Festival will showcase the artistic talent of our children and young people. The festival will feature a programme of new events, designed and delivered by young people including music, dance, textiles
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PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone
Therapeutic Writing with Amy Hartwell Events and Activities Join Amy, a trained therapeutic writer, for this creative writing workshop which is part of the Festival of Compassion. Amy is a passionate advocate for how creative writing can improve mental health and wellbeing and the benefits of structured writing. Find a way to express how you feel or remember
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£5 - Pre-booking Essential. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Self Help, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing
Festival of Compassion Events and Activities Join us for the launch of Gateshead’s first Festival of Compassion, part of Compassionate Gateshead. We’ll have information, activities, talks about caring and grief. There’ll also be an opportunity to meet and talk with others. Throughout the festival we will highlight the support available from a
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Free - Just turn up. PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk

Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre Help and Support, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Dying/Death/Grief, Mental Health, Everyone
Loud & Clear Foster Family Music Making Events and Activities Loud & Clear music making supports the musical, personal, emotional and communication development of early years looked after children and their families. It helps to build and nurture relationships between these children and their foster carers and peers/siblings. Come and join us for regular
weekly, starting from Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free louise.duff@theglasshouseicm.org

01914434588 		Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Health and Wellbeing, Children, Families
Songbird Choir (for new mums and their babies) Events and Activities Relaxed choir for new mums to attend with their babies. Come sing, share, and reconnect with yourself and other new mums. In this gentle, supportive space, you can make music, find friendship, and take a breath for you. Singing together can lift your mood, ease tension, and help you feel grounded, a
weekly, starting from Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 9:45am, forever
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£6.50 per session for Mum (baby comes free). £1 for any additional siblings louise.duff@theglasshouseicm.org

01914434588 		Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Health and Wellbeing, Breastfeeding, Adults, Caregivers, Children, Families, Women
Homegrown Sessions Events and Activities For Home Educated Children Join our joyful music class geared towards ages 5–11 (siblings welcome) A lively, all-round introduction to music where children can: • Sing with others, explore and develop their voices • Try a variety of instruments • Understand rhythm through movement • Play fun musical
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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£8.50 per session. Grown ups come for free. loudandclear@theglasshouseicm.org

01914434588 		Gateshead Wide Education / Training / Employment, Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Health and Wellbeing, Children, Young People
Pay as you feel cafe @ Strathmore Road Methodist Church Events and Activities We are a warm space and have a pay as you feel cafe from 9am until 1pm with soup and a roll from 11.30am Our rescued food market opens at 10.30 until 11.30 and visitors can get a large bag of groceries in return for an optional donation. Christmas Opening At Strathmore Road Methodist Church Rowlands
weekly on Monday, starting from Monday, December 2, 2024 - 9:00am, forever
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Pay as you feel minister@rowlandsgill.org.uk

High Spen, Highfield, Rowlands Gill Help and Support, Money Matters, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Everyone, Older People
Burnie's Dust Buster Cleaning Services Services Need a quick refresh? Need your oven looking spotless for the Christmas rush? We offer flexible one-off slots and/or block bookings. Got a bigger job? We also specialise in comprehensive End of Tenancy cleans and professional Corporate/Office services too! 🏢🔑 We are also available for hoarder birniesdustbuster@gmail.com

07368892362 		Gateshead Wide Mental Health, Everyone
Birnie's dust buster Organisation I am absolutely thrilled to introduce Birnie's Dust Buster, the fresh face in cleaning, ready to bring a spotless shine across the North East! ✨ Need a quick refresh? Need your oven looking spotless for the Christmas rush? We offer flexible one-off slots and/or block bookings. Got a bigger job? We burniesdustbuster@gmail.com
07368892362
07368892362 		Gateshead Wide Mental Health, Everyone
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