Area :North Shields
Organisation: Art Group at Preston Grange
Contact: Kathy Storey Tel: 0191 259 5348
http://prestongrangeartgroup.blogspot.com/
This is a self-organising art group meeting at Preston Grange Community Centre, North Shields from 10.30 - 12.30pm on Thursdays. There is no teacher. Anybody welcome to join in. Costs £2-00 Per Week
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Tynemouth Art Group
Contact: Harry Brown Tel: 262 33720
http://www.suzielda.co.uk/tag/
We are a friendly, non-tutorial art group based in the Tynemouth. Just bring along whatever you want to do. All levels of art experience, from complete beginners to experts, are made very welcome! Meets every Wednesday from September to May (and monthly in the summer) at 7.30pm in Camera House (above the library), Front Street, Tynemouth. New members are very welcome. First meeting free, then annual membership fee.
Area :North West
Organisation: Dudley Art Group
Contact: Joy Weatherson Secretary Tel: 0191 2680772
Small informal art group for Over 50's - mainly water colours,acrylics and other mediums. Meets weekly to enjoy art and encourage each other on Tuesdays 2:00-4:00pm
Organisation: John Willie Sams Centre
Contact: Mick Tate Centre Manager Tel: 0191 643 2030
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk
Activities include:- Tuesday - Computing with Literacy - 9.30 - 11.30am; Art Group - 2.00 - 4.00pm. Wednesday - Walking Group - 1.30 - 3.30pm; Aerobics - 6.00 - 7.00pm. Thursday - Luncheon Club -12 noon - 1.00pm. Friday - Computing with Literacy - 9.30 - 11.30am. There is also a Community Gym.Please contact reception for details.
Organisation: Killingworth Art Club
Contact: Margaret Hind Sec/Treasurer Tel: 0191 2683012
A very friendly group for painting in all mediums. Meets weekly on Fridays 10.00am -12 noon at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth - Approx 40 members.
Area :Wallsend
Organisation: Buddle Arts Centre
Contact: Geoffrey Perkins Arts Resource Officer Tel: 0191 2007132
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/tourist/artsbuddle
Drumming, visual arts, youth theatre, disability arts, creative writing and floral arts activities are all part of the workshop programme run by external partners - North Tyneside Youth Theatre, Buddle Art Group, Grin and Bare It, Drumdin, Buddle Writers Group and Wallsend Floral Arts Club. We also host arts workshops run by North Tyneside General Hospital and the Council's Community Access Network for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Buddle Art Group - meet infomally to develop their art skills, with occasional tutors and exhibitions (1-4pm on Wednesdays) Buddle Writers Group - a creative writing group working with professional tutor (1-3pm Wednesdays) Drumdin - a samba drumming band for all ages (Wednesdays 7-9pm) Wallsend Floral Arts Group - 7-9pm last Thursday of the month
Organisation: Wallsend Peoples Centre
Contact: Maureen Madden Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2635029
Activities available here include Arts and Glass Group, Writers Group, Adult Learning (A Course Programme is available for educational activities), Employment support, Farsi speaking group, Drop In Creche, Shopmobility, Printing - Publishing and Campaigning. Cafe and friendly meeting place. Open 6 Days a week from 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Astley Art Group
Contact: Mrs Helliwell Tel: 0191 237 1277
A friendly group meeting on Wednesday mornings at Earsdon Community Centre between September and June. About 25 members, some experienced, some beginners meet to paint and draw in different mediums. Cost £39pa
Organisation: Brian Lee Painting Group
Contact: Mr Newlands Organiser Tel:
Meets on Tuesday mornings at Earsdon Community Centre
Organisation: Cullercoats Methodist Church Community Art Group
Contact: Tel: 0191 290 2517
Meetings take place on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Mondays - no tutor - £1.50 per session, or £10.00 for 10 weeks in advance. Tuesdays - tutored - £50.00 per 10 week session payable in advance.
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Tynemouth Art Group
Contact: Harry Brown Tel: 262 33720
http://www.suzielda.co.uk/tag/
We are a friendly, non-tutorial art group based in the Tynemouth. Just bring along whatever you want to do. All levels of art experience, from complete beginners to experts, are made very welcome! Meets every Wednesday from September to May (and monthly in the summer) at 7.30pm in Camera House (above the library), Front Street, Tynemouth. New members are very welcome. First meeting free, then annual membership fee.
Organisation: Val's Art Group
Contact: Jean Lott or Marjorie Lockie Chair/Secretary Tel:
Meets Monday afternoons at Earsdon Community Centre.
Organisation: Watercolour Art Group
Contact: Karen White Tutor Tel: 265 0015
We meet at St Andrew's URC Church Hall, Eastfield Avenue, Monkseaton to paint Watercolours with a tutor in order to help us improve. £5 per session. Beginners are welcome. The class takes place every week on Fridays 9.30am until 12 Noon.
Area :All
Organisation: Older Peoples Forum
Contact: Penny Remfry Development Worker Tel: 0191 2808496
The Older Peoples Forum is dedicated to influencing policy makers to improve service delivery and standards in all aspects of health, social care and quality of life. OPF can offer Newsletters and Information, Meetings and Events, Representation and Advocacy and participation in surveys and questionnaires. OPF can help you to voice your concerns to those who can do something about them, by lobbying councillors and MPs and enlisting the media to keep older people and their issues in the limelight. Issues such as Accessible public transport, safer streets, better housing and the abolition of Age discrimination are addressed. To join and become a member, telephone for a Membership Application Form.( Fee Individuals free for life, Groups £5-£10 P.a.)
Organisation: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Contact: Brian Moorhead Tel: 07903 387429
http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/newcastle
There is a Newcastle upon Tyne RSPB group which meets to promote the protection of birds. Founded in 1969 it offers a full programme of outdoor meetings to good local birding venues in the north of England and southern Scotland, along with an annual holiday. Indoor meetings are currently under review but it is hoped to offer quarterly meetings with a social as well as informative content open to both members and non-members Further information available on the web site or contact Brian Moorhead.
Organisation: Tynebikes
Contact: Colin Percy Secretary Tel: 0191 2843781
Campaigning for better cycling facilities for Tyne and Wear. Providing opportunities to cycle in groups of mixed ability/experience from beginners to seasoned cycle tourists. Cycle runs every Sunday 10 or 10.30 am. Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of . the month at 7.30 at Newcastle Youth Hostel Jesmond Road Newcasltle Upon Tyne. Cycle runs on Sunday meet at Greys Monument, Newcastle. Approx 150 members. Youth hostelling weekends. Occasional foreign trips. Annual subscription £5 per individual (unwaged £2)
Area :North Shields
Organisation: NT Pensioners Association (North Shields)
Contact: Jean Mullin Secretary Tel: 0191 252 9626
Social and campaigning group for pensioners to achieve security with dignity, improve state pensions, to appoint delegates to conferences, attend forums, meetings to put our views forward. Quarterly magazine/pensioners voice Approx 80 members. Talks, trips and outings during summer. Meets second Tues 1.30pm-3.30pm North Shields Catholic Club.
Organisation: Tyne Coast Branch National Council of Women of GB
Contact: Eleanor Jellett Secretary Tel: 0191 2511356
A lobbying organisation that meets to discuss matters which are of concern to members such as genetically modified food, womens prisons etc. Monthly meeting on last Wednesday 10.30am-12.30 in each other homes cost £25 annum and £2.00 per meeting
Area :North West
Organisation: NT Pensioners Association (Palmersville)
Contact: Dorothy Lunn Secretary Tel: 0191 2500800
Social and campaigning group for pensioners Meets once a month on the 1st Thursday at Palm Court, Palmersville Trips and outings arranged and also fish & chip tea. Trips are usually 10.30 a.m. on Tuesdays (if group can get a bus). Cost of trips £90 - half from Pensioner and half from funds Meets first Thurs at 1.30 pm at Palm Court Recreation
Organisation: Royal British Legion (Forest Hall Branch)
Contact: Major E Campbell TD Branch President Tel: 0191 2680625
The Forest Hall British Legion is on Crescent Way. Concerned with the welfare of Ex Service Personnel and their dependants. They have aBranch Welfare Committee Annual Poppy Appeal,District Remembrance Service and Parade Monthly Branch Meeting. New Members welcome from the Ex Service Community that includes Members of the Regular and Reserve H.M. Forces. Non Ex Service People welcome as Associate Members who accept the principles of the Royal British Legion.
Organisation: Royal British Legion(Whitley Bay)
Contact: Mr Sid Graham Wellfare Officer Tel:
Concerned with the welfare of ex.service personnel and their dependants.Branch welfare committee,annual poppy appeal, district remembrance service and parade. Monthly branch meeting. The Whitley Bay Club is in Victoria Terrace. Various activities organised by the branch and club. Mostly evenings but competitions are Saturday/Sunday. The Legion helps all ex service - you do not need to be a member of the Legion for help and assistance including attendance at a Legion Benevolent Home in Southport. Major Campbell (see Forest Hall Branch) is willing to discuss if further information required.
Area :Wallsend
Organisation: Royal British Legion (Forest Hall Branch)
Contact: Major E Campbell TD Branch President Tel: 0191 2680625
The Forest Hall British Legion is on Crescent Way. Concerned with the welfare of Ex Service Personnel and their dependants. They have aBranch Welfare Committee Annual Poppy Appeal,District Remembrance Service and Parade Monthly Branch Meeting. New Members welcome from the Ex Service Community that includes Members of the Regular and Reserve H.M. Forces. Non Ex Service People welcome as Associate Members who accept the principles of the Royal British Legion.
Organisation: Wallsend Pensioners Association
Contact: Blanche Hageman Secretary Tel: 0191 262 8761
To provide a platform for pensioners to express their views - to campaign for better living standards for pensioners. Meets once per calendar month - 2pm last Thursday of month at Wallsend People's Centre, Frank Street. Approx 50 members. Talks, visits to places of interest, campaigning on local issues, annual trip, Christmas lunch etc.
Organisation: Wallsend Peoples Centre
Contact: Maureen Madden Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2635029
Activities available here include Arts and Glass Group, Writers Group, Adult Learning (A Course Programme is available for educational activities), Employment support, Farsi speaking group, Drop In Creche, Shopmobility, Printing - Publishing and Campaigning. Cafe and friendly meeting place. Open 6 Days a week from 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Moorside Community Group
Contact: Mrs.Jan Smith Secretary Tel: 0191 2685806
A newly formed group attempting to make Moorside Estate a safe, happy and healthy place to live by community involvement. Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at Community House, 138 Hartside Crescent, Moorside Estate, Backworth. Always trying for outside agencies to get involved to help the estate.
Organisation: NT Pensioners Association (Palmersville)
Contact: Dorothy Lunn Secretary Tel: 0191 2500800
Social and campaigning group for pensioners Meets once a month on the 1st Thursday at Palm Court, Palmersville Trips and outings arranged and also fish & chip tea. Trips are usually 10.30 a.m. on Tuesdays (if group can get a bus). Cost of trips £90 - half from Pensioner and half from funds Meets first Thurs at 1.30 pm at Palm Court Recreation
Organisation: Royal British Legion(Whitley Bay)
Contact: Mr Sid Graham Wellfare Officer Tel:
Concerned with the welfare of ex.service personnel and their dependants.Branch welfare committee,annual poppy appeal, district remembrance service and parade. Monthly branch meeting. The Whitley Bay Club is in Victoria Terrace. Various activities organised by the branch and club. Mostly evenings but competitions are Saturday/Sunday. The Legion helps all ex service - you do not need to be a member of the Legion for help and assistance including attendance at a Legion Benevolent Home in Southport. Major Campbell (see Forest Hall Branch) is willing to discuss if further information required.
Organisation: Tyne Coast Branch National Council of Women of GB
Contact: Eleanor Jellett Secretary Tel: 0191 2511356
A lobbying organisation that meets to discuss matters which are of concern to members such as genetically modified food, womens prisons etc. Monthly meeting on last Wednesday 10.30am-12.30 in each other homes cost £25 annum and £2.00 per meeting
Area :All
Organisation: Blyth and District Model Railway Society
Contact: Gordon Redpath Hon.Secretary Tel: 0191 258 3628
A club for all model railway enthusiasts,which meets on Wednesday Morning - 10:00am until 12 Noon and Thursday Evening - 7:00pm until 9:30pm. The Club now meets at First Floor of The Harbour Market Little Bedford Street North Shields. New recruits are welcome to join the existing membership (40 approximately)whose ages range between 12 and 85 years.
Area :North Shields
Organisation: Active Age Craft Groups
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Needlework and crafts of all sorts. Bring your own along, or join in projects. Tuesdays 10:00 - 1:30 at Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields; Thursdays 11:30 - 2:00 at St Peter's Church Hall, Central Ave, Balkwell (some play cards at this group) Tuesdays 1-3pm at Kirkdale Court, Burradon
Organisation: Busy Bees
Contact: Marjorie Norton Tel: 0191 258 1510
Meet for craft activities at St Aidans Church Hall, Billy Mill, North Shields. Meetings take place on Fridays from 2.00 - 4.00pm to stitch canvaswork pew seats (a simple pattern) - mostly completed so please bring your own work. 20 pence donation for tea.
Organisation: Card Crazy
Contact: Tel: 0191 2901045
Card making session every Wednesday 10am-noon. At Norfolk Court, Albion Road, North shields £3 per week. Telephone for details.
Organisation: Craft and Chat Club
Contact: Tel: 0191 257 1036
Meet at St Peters Church Hall, North Shields. Fridays 10am- Noon. This is a friendly group of ladies who like to make cards and other fancy crafts and enjoy a chat.
Organisation: Creative Hobby Club
Contact: Dorothy Mitchinson Secretary Tel: 2523217
Making soft toys, rag dolls, cross stitch, ceramics, plus arrange days out and socials. Meets Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30am and Fridays 1.30-3.30 pm at Linskill Centre, North Shields.
Organisation: Embroiderers Guild (North Shields)
Contact: Sheila Craig Chairlady Tel: 0191 2530952
http://community.webshots.com/user/gandalfstitcher
This branch of the Embroiderers Guild meets on the second Saturday of the month 2-4 p.m in Christ Church Parish Centre, Preston Road, North shields. Everyone interested in embroidery and stitching is welcome, whatever their experience. Small admission fee includes refreshments.
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Royal Quays Community Centre
Contact: Tel: 0191 2963414
Community Centre & Associated Activites Monday - Craft Group - 1-3pm Bingo 6-8pm Tuesday - Proggy Group 1-3pm Wednesday - Carpet Bowls 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Local History- second Monday of the Month, 1.30pm.
Organisation: Woodwork for Beginnners
Contact: Tel: 0191 296 1791
Woodwork classes for beginners held at The Barn, Meadowell. Tuesdays 10am-1pm. Ladies sessions also available. Telephone for details.
Area :North West
Organisation: Active Age Craft Groups
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Needlework and crafts of all sorts. Bring your own along, or join in projects. Tuesdays 10:00 - 1:30 at Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields; Thursdays 11:30 - 2:00 at St Peter's Church Hall, Central Ave, Balkwell (some play cards at this group) Tuesdays 1-3pm at Kirkdale Court, Burradon
Organisation: Buzzie Bodies
Contact: Chris Fuller Tel: 0191 268 4045
This is an informal and friendly club for anyone to join - a group who like crafting and company. Crafts include cross-stitch,glass painting,knitting, quilting,egg decorating and card making.Trips to craft shops etc. Chris will also do egg decorating demonstrations. Meetings take place at the White Swan Centre Killingworth on a Monday afternoon between 1:00 and 3:00pm. A charge of £2.00 per person is made for room hire - less if more than 5 members.
Organisation: Crafts Class in Burradon
Contact: Barbara Harland Locality Co-ordinator Tel: 287 7021
Meets on Tuesday afternoons 1-3pm in Kirkdale Court, Burradon. The group started in January 2008 and members will have a tutor to help them to try out different sorts of crafts. Beginners are very welcome, and experienced crafters too. £2 per session
Organisation: Friday Craft Club
Contact: Doris Chisholm Secretary Tel: 0191 292 1265
Meets at the Oxford Centre, Longbenton on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings to try all sorts of crafts. Welcomes new members.
Organisation: Killingworth Community Consortium
Contact: Judith Farquason Tel: 200 8328
A local organisation to develop social activities, promote employment and health. They produce a newsletter and hold occasional social events - all at the White Swan Centre. Currently includes"Knit and Natter" on Thursdays 10 - 12 noon ( own knitting, or knit squares/teddies for Third World Countries). A very friendly group which welcomes new members. Look out for the latest newsletter.
Area :Wallsend
Organisation: Buddle Arts Centre
Contact: Geoffrey Perkins Arts Resource Officer Tel: 0191 2007132
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/tourist/artsbuddle
Drumming, visual arts, youth theatre, disability arts, creative writing and floral arts activities are all part of the workshop programme run by external partners - North Tyneside Youth Theatre, Buddle Art Group, Grin and Bare It, Drumdin, Buddle Writers Group and Wallsend Floral Arts Club. We also host arts workshops run by North Tyneside General Hospital and the Council's Community Access Network for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Buddle Art Group - meet infomally to develop their art skills, with occasional tutors and exhibitions (1-4pm on Wednesdays) Buddle Writers Group - a creative writing group working with professional tutor (1-3pm Wednesdays) Drumdin - a samba drumming band for all ages (Wednesdays 7-9pm) Wallsend Floral Arts Group - 7-9pm last Thursday of the month
Organisation: Howdon Community Centre
Contact: Ian Ayres Centre Manager Tel: 0191 200 7344
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/howdon/index.shtml
Opening Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9.00am - 8.00pm,Tuesday 9.00am - 8.30pm,Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 7.30pm. Activities include:- Monday - Carpet Bowls - 6.30 - 8:00pm Tuesday - Tai Chi 11.00am-12noon * Mature Movers - 1.30 - 2.30pm Tap Dancing - 7.00pm - 7.45pm Wednesday - Yoga -9.45am - 11.15am Craft - 10.00am - 12 noon Thursday - Friendly 50's 1:00 - 3:00pm Friday - Older Peoples Exercise Class(OPEC) - 10:30 - 11:30am Carpet Bowls - 1:00pm - 3:30pm Friday Night Tea Dance - 7:00 - 9:00pm *Adult Learning Session. See current leaflet for further courses and activities. Northumbria Café in Howdon Community Centre open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 2.00pm. Pensioners Special £3.00 for lunch & pudding. All food freshly made on premises daily.
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Craft Classes in Earsdon Village
Contact: Mabel Purvis Tel: 0191 251 3283
Meets Mondays and Wednesdays in Earsdon Community Centre to try a variety of crafts, decoupage, stitching etc
Organisation: Embroiderers Guild - Whitley Bay
Contact: Mrs Meriel Johnston Tel: 0191 251 4022
An organisation encouraging interest in embroidery and textile crafts with speakers and practical sessions Meets monthly - 1st Saturday in month 2-4pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Park View, Whitley Bay. Annual Fee £12 Visitor £1
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Mat and Chat
Contact: Sheila Glentworth Organiser Tel: 252 1984
A group meeting at Earsdon Community Centre on Mondays 1-3:00pm to make hooky and proggy mats and to encourage others to learn the craft. Charge is by the term at £1 per week(ie !5 weeks = £15) - only to cover rental of the premises.
Organisation: Shiremoor Centre
Contact: Sheila Thompson Centre Manager Tel: 0191 200 8596
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/shiremoor/index
Weekly activities include the following regular classes:- Monday - Calligraphy - 10.00 to 12 noon; Patchwork -10.00 to 1.00pm; Bridge - 2.15 - 4.15pm. Tuesday -Computer skills - 1.00 - 3.00pm; Line Dance - 2.15 - 4.15pm; Patchwork - 7.00 - 9.00pm. Wednesday - China Painting - 10.00 - 2.30pm; Calligraphy - 10.00 - 12 noon; Tai Chi - 7.00 - 8.00pm. Thursday - Happy Stitchers - 10.00 - 3.00pm. Friday - Creative Writing - 10.00 - 12 noon. Check the web-site for latest details.
Area :All
Organisation: Age Concern Newcastle
Contact: Tel: 0191 232 6488
Weekly programme of leisure and learning mostly at Mea House in Newcastle - Bridge, French, Indoor Bowls, Keep Fit, Old and New Sequence Dancing, Age Concern Choir, Write Away Group, Handicrafts, Line Dancing, Music Appreciation, Ballroom Sequence Dancing, Dressmaking, Even Fitter, Art, Tai Chi, Social Group . Ring up for a programme or check the web site for current details
Organisation: Ballroom Dancing
Contact: Tel:
Finding ballroom dancing locally is not easy, though there are plenty of dance schools that teach it. Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing class - Scout Hall, Preston Village, North Shields. 7-9 Tuesdays Tel 253 1230 Ballroom and Sequence Dancing - Wallsend Memorial Hall, Frank St. 1-3.45pm on Wednesday afternoons 7.30-11.00pm on the third Saturday of the month The following have 50-50 dances (half ballroom,half sequence) :- Woodlands Hall,Wideopen - two Saturday evenings (please check with venue for details) Dexters Grosvenor Dance Centre Chillingham Road Heaton (265 2868 ) - second Saturday of month 7.30 -11.00pm You can also go to the Sage, Gateshead - one Sunday a month they hold a dance, with live music from the Ray Chester Trio. It is ‘strictly ballroom’ as there is no sequence dancing or floor leader, so a chance to enjoy non-stop ballroom. 3pm start. £6 ring 443 4661 for next date and to book..
Organisation: Circle Dancing
Contact: Janet Eccles Tel: 0191 2515982
Uplifting, relaxing and fun. Steps are taught before each dance - simple and easily learned. No partners needed, just comfortable flat shoes. Small friendly group meets Tuesdays 1.15-3.15pm at the St Georges Church Hall in Cullercoats. Cost £4.00
Organisation: More Line Dancing
Contact: Tel:
Details from 'Chronicle Extra' - check for current details ' EASYGO LINEDANCE: Monday 2pm at Cullercoats. Telephone 0191 253 2130. LINE DANCING: Beginners class, Monkseaton area. Tuesdays 1.30pm. Call 0191 253 2130 for venue. LINE DANCING: Classes at The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, West Monkseaton. Friday 1.30pm. For further details call 0191 253 2130. LINE DANCING: Thursdays at The Coronation Club, Wallsend. Beginners 7-8pm, Intermediate/advanced 8-10pm. LINE DANCING:At the Resource Centre Shiremoor. Tuesday 2.15-4.15pm, £2 per session. Telephone 0191 263 1994. LINE DANCING at West Moor Community Centre Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm £2 per session. Tel 268 2999 LINE DANCING at St Aidans Church Hall, Benton Wednesdays 1-3pm £2.75 per session.
Organisation: Scottish Country Dancing
Contact: Kathleen Hopper Secretary Tel: 0191 252 2345
An informal group that meets every week to learn new dances together and enjoy dancing. The group meets in Monkseaton on Wednesdays at 8pm at St. Andrews Church Hall, Eastfield Ave Monkseaton.
Area :North Shields
Organisation: ActiveAge Line Dances
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Keep fit and enjoy the fun at our weekly line dances: Mondays 1.30 - 3.30 pm at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth (£2.00); Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm at Berkeley Tavern, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay (£3.00); Thursdays 1.30 - 3.00pm at St Cuthberts Parish Centrel, North Shields (£1.50) Fridays 1.30 - 3.00pm at Allen Memorial Hall, Wallsend (£1.50) Other line dances with Anne and Stephen at St Aidans Church Hall North Shields Sat 12.55 - 2.55pm £1.50p. Sun 7.30/10.00pm £1.80 Tues 1.25/2.55pm £1.30p Wed 7.00/9.00pm £1.00
Organisation: ActiveAge Tea Dances
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2808484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Open to both dancers and watchers alike:- Mondays 1.00pm at Wallsend Community Centre,Vine Street ,Wallsend (80p); Mondays 2.00pm at the Age Concern Centre,Park Road,Whitley Bay (£1); Wednesdays 1.30pm at St.Cuthbert's Parish Centre,Albion Road,North Shields(80p). There is also a Saturday Sequence Dance on the third Saturday of each month at the Age Concern Centre,Park Road,Whitley Bay (£1) - the three regular tea dance groups take it in turns to host it.
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: More sequence dancing
Contact: Tel:
Shiremoor Community Centre, Stanton Road - Saturdays 8-11.30pm £3.25 St Aidan's Community Centre, Billy Mill - Saturdays 7.30 - 10pm. (Call Vi on 252 5024) St Cuthbert's Church Hall, North Shields - Tuesdays 10am-noon (Call Isobell on 251 0769) St Aidan's Church Hall, Billy Mill - Thursdays 10am - noon (Call Isobell on 251 0769) St John's Church Hall, Ilfracombe Gdns, Whitley Bay - Tuesdays 7.45-10pm (Call 297 0617) St Bernadette's Church Hall, Station Rd, Wallsend - every other Thursday 7.30pm (Tel 297 0741)
Organisation: St Peters Parish Centre
Contact: Receptionist Tel: 0191 2583380
St Peter's Parish Centre is next to Collingwood School on Oswin Terrace;it has a café,creche, an IT Suite and a number of bookable rooms and organised activities,some of which are run in the Church Hall on Central Avenue :- Church Hall Lunch Club - 12 noon Tuesdays and Thursdays; Tea Dance 2.00pm on Tuesdays; Bingo 1:00pm Monday and 7.00pm Wednesday ; Reach Out Club; Indoor Bowls 7.00pm Thursday. Further details can be obtained by telephoning reception or The Administration Office 0191 259 2946.
Area :North West
Organisation: ActiveAge Line Dances
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Keep fit and enjoy the fun at our weekly line dances: Mondays 1.30 - 3.30 pm at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth (£2.00); Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm at Berkeley Tavern, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay (£3.00); Thursdays 1.30 - 3.00pm at St Cuthberts Parish Centrel, North Shields (£1.50) Fridays 1.30 - 3.00pm at Allen Memorial Hall, Wallsend (£1.50) Other line dances with Anne and Stephen at St Aidans Church Hall North Shields Sat 12.55 - 2.55pm £1.50p. Sun 7.30/10.00pm £1.80 Tues 1.25/2.55pm £1.30p Wed 7.00/9.00pm £1.00
Organisation: Sequence Dancing in Wideopen
Contact: George Anderson Tel: 236 4339
At Woodlands Community Centre there is sequence dancing on Friday evening 7.45 - 10.30 £1.25 Members £1.75 Non members Mondays Tea dance 1.30-3.30 £1.50 Thursdays 1.15-3.15 £1.50
Organisation: White Swan Centre
Contact: Receptionist Tel: (0191)200 8218
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/swan/index.shtml
This centre offers a wide range of activities for people over 50 including 5-0 Club Exercise Classes within Leisure Facilities:Tuesdays 1.30pm and Thursdays at 11am - 12. (£1.60 with an ease card) Monday - Line Dance - 1:15 - 3:15pm; Thursday - Killingworth Bowlers - always happy to welcome new members - - 10:00am - 12.00 noon
Area :Wallsend
Organisation: ActiveAge Line Dances
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Keep fit and enjoy the fun at our weekly line dances: Mondays 1.30 - 3.30 pm at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth (£2.00); Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm at Berkeley Tavern, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay (£3.00); Thursdays 1.30 - 3.00pm at St Cuthberts Parish Centrel, North Shields (£1.50) Fridays 1.30 - 3.00pm at Allen Memorial Hall, Wallsend (£1.50) Other line dances with Anne and Stephen at St Aidans Church Hall North Shields Sat 12.55 - 2.55pm £1.50p. Sun 7.30/10.00pm £1.80 Tues 1.25/2.55pm £1.30p Wed 7.00/9.00pm £1.00
Organisation: ActiveAge Tea Dances
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2808484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Open to both dancers and watchers alike:- Mondays 1.00pm at Wallsend Community Centre,Vine Street ,Wallsend (80p); Mondays 2.00pm at the Age Concern Centre,Park Road,Whitley Bay (£1); Wednesdays 1.30pm at St.Cuthbert's Parish Centre,Albion Road,North Shields(80p). There is also a Saturday Sequence Dance on the third Saturday of each month at the Age Concern Centre,Park Road,Whitley Bay (£1) - the three regular tea dance groups take it in turns to host it.
Organisation: Howdon Community Centre
Contact: Ian Ayres Centre Manager Tel: 0191 200 7344
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/howdon/index.shtml
Opening Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9.00am - 8.00pm,Tuesday 9.00am - 8.30pm,Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 7.30pm. Activities include:- Monday - Carpet Bowls - 6.30 - 8:00pm Tuesday - Tai Chi 11.00am-12noon * Mature Movers - 1.30 - 2.30pm Tap Dancing - 7.00pm - 7.45pm Wednesday - Yoga -9.45am - 11.15am Craft - 10.00am - 12 noon Thursday - Friendly 50's 1:00 - 3:00pm Friday - Older Peoples Exercise Class(OPEC) - 10:30 - 11:30am Carpet Bowls - 1:00pm - 3:30pm Friday Night Tea Dance - 7:00 - 9:00pm *Adult Learning Session. See current leaflet for further courses and activities. Northumbria Café in Howdon Community Centre open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 2.00pm. Pensioners Special £3.00 for lunch & pudding. All food freshly made on premises daily.
Organisation: King's Estate Residents Group
Contact: Mrs Pat Nixon Secretary Tel: 295 0348
Hall on Milfield Avenue, with friendly ladies social group on a Thursday evening, plus carpet bowls and line dancing. Call for more information
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: ActiveAge Line Dances
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Keep fit and enjoy the fun at our weekly line dances: Mondays 1.30 - 3.30 pm at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth (£2.00); Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm at Berkeley Tavern, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay (£3.00); Thursdays 1.30 - 3.00pm at St Cuthberts Parish Centrel, North Shields (£1.50) Fridays 1.30 - 3.00pm at Allen Memorial Hall, Wallsend (£1.50) Other line dances with Anne and Stephen at St Aidans Church Hall North Shields Sat 12.55 - 2.55pm £1.50p. Sun 7.30/10.00pm £1.80 Tues 1.25/2.55pm £1.30p Wed 7.00/9.00pm £1.00
Organisation: ActiveAge Tea Dances
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2808484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Open to both dancers and watchers alike:- Mondays 1.00pm at Wallsend Community Centre,Vine Street ,Wallsend (80p); Mondays 2.00pm at the Age Concern Centre,Park Road,Whitley Bay (£1); Wednesdays 1.30pm at St.Cuthbert's Parish Centre,Albion Road,North Shields(80p). There is also a Saturday Sequence Dance on the third Saturday of each month at the Age Concern Centre,Park Road,Whitley Bay (£1) - the three regular tea dance groups take it in turns to host it.
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: More sequence dancing
Contact: Tel:
Shiremoor Community Centre, Stanton Road - Saturdays 8-11.30pm £3.25 St Aidan's Community Centre, Billy Mill - Saturdays 7.30 - 10pm. (Call Vi on 252 5024) St Cuthbert's Church Hall, North Shields - Tuesdays 10am-noon (Call Isobell on 251 0769) St Aidan's Church Hall, Billy Mill - Thursdays 10am - noon (Call Isobell on 251 0769) St John's Church Hall, Ilfracombe Gdns, Whitley Bay - Tuesdays 7.45-10pm (Call 297 0617) St Bernadette's Church Hall, Station Rd, Wallsend - every other Thursday 7.30pm (Tel 297 0741)
Organisation: Shiremoor Centre
Contact: Sheila Thompson Centre Manager Tel: 0191 200 8596
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/shiremoor/index
Weekly activities include the following regular classes:- Monday - Calligraphy - 10.00 to 12 noon; Patchwork -10.00 to 1.00pm; Bridge - 2.15 - 4.15pm. Tuesday -Computer skills - 1.00 - 3.00pm; Line Dance - 2.15 - 4.15pm; Patchwork - 7.00 - 9.00pm. Wednesday - China Painting - 10.00 - 2.30pm; Calligraphy - 10.00 - 12 noon; Tai Chi - 7.00 - 8.00pm. Thursday - Happy Stitchers - 10.00 - 3.00pm. Friday - Creative Writing - 10.00 - 12 noon. Check the web-site for latest details.
Area :All
Organisation: North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
Contact: Malcolm Dunleay Tel: 0191 2007146
Restoration and Operation of Steam Railway Meets all day Tuesday evenings, Wednesdays all day, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. at Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields £9.00 Adult & £14.50 Family Membership Retired people £4.50 . See Website for details.
Organisation: Northumberland Railway Walks Society
Contact: Allen Oliver Publicity Officer Tel: 0191 2664737
http://www.northrailwalks.org.uk
Everyone welcome - Suitable for walkers of varying ages and abilities, 105 members from young to ancient!! Interested in finding what remains of our industrial heritage. Organised monthly guided walks and regular Newsletter. Explore disused railway tracks, encourage conservation, trips, etc Covers Northern area.
Organisation: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Contact: Brian Moorhead Tel: 07903 387429
http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/newcastle
There is a Newcastle upon Tyne RSPB group which meets to promote the protection of birds. Founded in 1969 it offers a full programme of outdoor meetings to good local birding venues in the north of England and southern Scotland, along with an annual holiday. Indoor meetings are currently under review but it is hoped to offer quarterly meetings with a social as well as informative content open to both members and non-members Further information available on the web site or contact Brian Moorhead.
Organisation: Tynebikes
Contact: Colin Percy Secretary Tel: 0191 2843781
Campaigning for better cycling facilities for Tyne and Wear. Providing opportunities to cycle in groups of mixed ability/experience from beginners to seasoned cycle tourists. Cycle runs every Sunday 10 or 10.30 am. Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of . the month at 7.30 at Newcastle Youth Hostel Jesmond Road Newcasltle Upon Tyne. Cycle runs on Sunday meet at Greys Monument, Newcastle. Approx 150 members. Youth hostelling weekends. Occasional foreign trips. Annual subscription £5 per individual (unwaged £2)
Area :North Shields
Organisation: Friends of Tynemouth Station
Contact: Ylana First Secretary Tel: 2572180/07906433968
Meets approximately bi-monthly at St Oswin's Church Hall, Front Street, Tynemouth, on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Sometimes hold evening meetings, and organise trips to places of interest with a railway or conservation connection. Contact the Secretary for details. In addition runs an information stall, book fairs, arts events at the Station and continually strive for restoration and development of Tynemouth Station. Approx 90 members Full membership costs £5, reduced to retired & unemployed to £2.50.
Organisation: Peoples Heritage Society
Contact: Miss Joan Archbold Organiser Tel: 0191 252 5547
The Peoples Heritage Society members are interested in both local and family history with "local" covering from the Borders to Yorkshire. Speakers give informal talks. Meets fortnightly Tuesday 10 a.m. from September to May at Oxford Street Methodist Church Hall Approx 50 members There is an annual subscription £10 plus 50p at each meeting for
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Friends of St Marys Lighthouse
Contact: Morag Horsman Chair Tel: 0191 2008650
Quarterly meetings and visits at various times. Annual membership of group £5 (entitling you to half price admission of Lighthouse and regular Newsletters)
Organisation: Friends of Tynemouth Station
Contact: Ylana First Secretary Tel: 2572180/07906433968
Meets approximately bi-monthly at St Oswin's Church Hall, Front Street, Tynemouth, on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Sometimes hold evening meetings, and organise trips to places of interest with a railway or conservation connection. Contact the Secretary for details. In addition runs an information stall, book fairs, arts events at the Station and continually strive for restoration and development of Tynemouth Station. Approx 90 members Full membership costs £5, reduced to retired & unemployed to £2.50.
Organisation: Moorside Community Group
Contact: Mrs.Jan Smith Secretary Tel: 0191 2685806
A newly formed group attempting to make Moorside Estate a safe, happy and healthy place to live by community involvement. Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at Community House, 138 Hartside Crescent, Moorside Estate, Backworth. Always trying for outside agencies to get involved to help the estate.
Organisation: Our Lives Reminiscence Group
Contact: c/o Age Concern North Tyneside Tel: 0191 280 8484
The Our Lives Group meets on the last Wednesday afternoon of each month at St Edwards Parish Centre, adjoining St Edwards Church on the corner of Park Road and Coquet Avenue. They meet from 2-3.30pm to talk about memories of growing up. Members pay £1.50 to cover room hire and refreshments.
Organisation: Peoples Heritage Society
Contact: Miss Joan Archbold Organiser Tel: 0191 252 5547
The Peoples Heritage Society members are interested in both local and family history with "local" covering from the Borders to Yorkshire. Speakers give informal talks. Meets fortnightly Tuesday 10 a.m. from September to May at Oxford Street Methodist Church Hall Approx 50 members There is an annual subscription £10 plus 50p at each meeting for
Area :All
Organisation: Active Age Strolling and Walking Group
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Monthly guided walks and strolls with plenty of time to admire the views and enjoy the company. The walks are held on the third Wednesday of each month from March to November - up to 8 miles long. A programme is ready in February of each month.They meet at 10:15 for a 10:30am start and within easy reach of public transport. There is a separate programme for strolls which are held on the last Wednesday of each month, all year. These are under 5 miles long and lasting up to two and a half hours. They meet at 10:15 for a 10:30am start and within easy reach of public transport. See latest leaflets for details.
Organisation: Cycling Opportunities for All - Cyclops
Contact: Tel: 07974 720002
Provides cycling opportunities for people with special needs or limited mobility, whether temporary, permanent or by reason of age. Provides a range of adapted or special cycles, including tricycles, tandems, handcranked machines or wheelchair adapted for group or individual hire. Open taster days as well as pre-booked sessions. Individual tuition for beginners or returning cyclists may be given. They run two afternoon sessions at The Parks every week, ring up and arrange to go
Organisation: North East Veterans Athletic Club
Contact: George Routledge Tel: 0191 2871388
http://www.heatonharriers.org.uk
Athletics (track & field) road & cross country running, competition events only throughtout year. Covers the North East Area. £6 per year subscriptions
Organisation: North Shields YMCA
Contact: Tel: 0191 257 5434
The YMCA is situated on Church Way in the centre of North Shields and is open: Monday to Thursday - 7.30 - 10.00,Friday - 7.30 - 8.00,Saturday - 9.00 - 4.00 and Sunday - 10.00 - 4.00. Leisure, recreation, health and fitness activities forall ages, including a gym and a 5-a-side court. See current leaflet for details.
Organisation: Rookiegolf / New Age Kurling
Contact: June Shone Coordinator Tel: 0191 226 7356
http://www.rookie.sports.co.uk
A gentle physical activity and an introduction to golf in which people of all ages are able to participate. Rookiegolf uses a wide range of specially designed fun equipment suitable for use indoors as well as outdoors. Staff are available to help run activities and are able to visit Sheltered Accomodation. There is a charge for hire of equipment and use of rookiegolf staff. Please contact Coordinator for further details and venues.
Organisation: Tai Chi for Beginners
Contact: Rob Wilson Tel: 0191 258 7277
Yang style Tai Chi with an eight step foundation. Always happy to have beginners come along,and Adults of all ages welcome: Mondays at The Allen Memorial Hall,Park Road,Wallsend - 9.30 -10.30am (£3.00); St Mary's Catholic Church,Great Lime Road,Forest Hall - 11.15am - 12.15pm (£3.50). There are also meetings every Wednesday and Friday ( 9.30 - 10.30am) at Whitley Bay Young Peoples Centre (formerly Whitley Bay Boys Club) behind Whitley Bay Ice Rink.
Organisation: Tynebikes
Contact: Colin Percy Secretary Tel: 0191 2843781
Campaigning for better cycling facilities for Tyne and Wear. Providing opportunities to cycle in groups of mixed ability/experience from beginners to seasoned cycle tourists. Cycle runs every Sunday 10 or 10.30 am. Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of . the month at 7.30 at Newcastle Youth Hostel Jesmond Road Newcasltle Upon Tyne. Cycle runs on Sunday meet at Greys Monument, Newcastle. Approx 150 members. Youth hostelling weekends. Occasional foreign trips. Annual subscription £5 per individual (unwaged £2)
Area :North Shields
Organisation: Active Age Swimming Club
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernorthtyne.org
Swimming sessions for able and not so able swimmers, with an experienced swimming tutor to help if needed. Anyone aged over 50 is welcome to join us. Mondays and Wednesdays 11.45 am -1pm at Tynemouth Pool £1.00 with an Ease Card. (When Whitley Bay Pool re-opens the Monday sessions will revert to Whitley Bay) (please note sessions do not run during school holidays)
Organisation: ActiveAge Gentle Exercise
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 287 7021
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise to music for people over 50 in North Tyneside,and also suitable for people with limited mobility.All sessions are free or for a small donation:- Forest Hall 10.30-11.30am every Wednesday at Meadway House Howdon 10.30 -11.30am every Thursday at Bewicke Lodge,Tynemouth Road; &10.30 - 11.30 am every Friday at Homeside Lodge, Howdon; North Shields 10.30 -11.30 am every Wednesday at Laurel Court,Norfolk Street; & 10.30 - 11.30 am every Monday at Edith Moffat House,Albion Road; If you would like to attend any of the above sessions please call the contact number first so we can let the venue know you are coming. An Exercise for Health Session runs on Mondays 12.30 - 1.30pm at Age Concern's Whitley Bay Centre on Park Road (opposite the Library). This is suitable for people who have been recommended to exercise by a GP or health worker. (£2.50) There is also Keep Fit to Music followed by relaxation on Thursdays 2.00 - 3.00pm at St Paul's Church Hall,Park View,Whitley Bay (£2.00). Standing and floor based exercise for those who want a more active session at Wallsend Active for Life - 9.30-10.30am every Friday at the Allen Memorial Church Hall, Wallsend (£2)
Organisation: ActiveAge Tai Chi for All
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise for mind and body, takes place at: Age Concern Centre,Whitley Bay on Mondays at 11am (£1.50) St John's Church Hall,Wideopen on Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm (£2); West Moor Community Centre, on Tuesdays 2.30-3.30pm (£2) Christ Church Parish Centre, North Shields on Wednesdays 10.30 - 12 noon (£2.50); The Meadows, Waterville Rd, North Shields on Thursdays 2.15- 3.15pm (£1.50) Age Concern Centre,Whitley Bay on Fridays at 10am (£1.50)
Organisation: Exercise and Keep Fit at North Shields Baptist Church
Contact: Ann Tait Tel: 257 7288
A gentle exercise and keep fit session. Every Thursday from 1.30pm at North Shields Baptist Church on Howard Street, stay for a cup of tea and a chat afterwards. £1.50 per session, just come along.
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Area :North West
Organisation: ActiveAge Gentle Exercise
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 287 7021
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise to music for people over 50 in North Tyneside,and also suitable for people with limited mobility.All sessions are free or for a small donation:- Forest Hall 10.30-11.30am every Wednesday at Meadway House Howdon 10.30 -11.30am every Thursday at Bewicke Lodge,Tynemouth Road; &10.30 - 11.30 am every Friday at Homeside Lodge, Howdon; North Shields 10.30 -11.30 am every Wednesday at Laurel Court,Norfolk Street; & 10.30 - 11.30 am every Monday at Edith Moffat House,Albion Road; If you would like to attend any of the above sessions please call the contact number first so we can let the venue know you are coming. An Exercise for Health Session runs on Mondays 12.30 - 1.30pm at Age Concern's Whitley Bay Centre on Park Road (opposite the Library). This is suitable for people who have been recommended to exercise by a GP or health worker. (£2.50) There is also Keep Fit to Music followed by relaxation on Thursdays 2.00 - 3.00pm at St Paul's Church Hall,Park View,Whitley Bay (£2.00). Standing and floor based exercise for those who want a more active session at Wallsend Active for Life - 9.30-10.30am every Friday at the Allen Memorial Church Hall, Wallsend (£2)
Organisation: ActiveAge Tai Chi for All
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise for mind and body, takes place at: Age Concern Centre,Whitley Bay on Mondays at 11am (£1.50) St John's Church Hall,Wideopen on Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm (£2); West Moor Community Centre, on Tuesdays 2.30-3.30pm (£2) Christ Church Parish Centre, North Shields on Wednesdays 10.30 - 12 noon (£2.50); The Meadows, Waterville Rd, North Shields on Thursdays 2.15- 3.15pm (£1.50) Age Concern Centre,Whitley Bay on Fridays at 10am (£1.50)
Organisation: ActiveAge Yoga & Relaxation
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise, particularly helpful for those with mobility difficulties,but can be enjoyed by everyone. Wednesdays 1.00 - 2.30pm at Springfield Community Centre,Forest Hall (1.50). Yo-chi (Yoga moving into tai chi) at Age Concern Centre, Park Rd, Whitley Bay Mondays 11am and Fridays 10.15am (£1.50)
Organisation: The Lakeside Centre
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 2234177
Brand new Leisure Centre, opened May 2007 Activities include Swimming, Exercise classes and Contours Health & Fitness, Carpet Bowls etc. Contact Reception for current timetable. At present there are no specific 50+ activities but these may develop in due course.
Organisation: White Swan Centre
Contact: Receptionist Tel: (0191)200 8218
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/swan/index.shtml
This centre offers a wide range of activities for people over 50 including 5-0 Club Exercise Classes within Leisure Facilities:Tuesdays 1.30pm and Thursdays at 11am - 12. (£1.60 with an ease card) Monday - Line Dance - 1:15 - 3:15pm; Thursday - Killingworth Bowlers - always happy to welcome new members - - 10:00am - 12.00 noon
Area :Wallsend
Organisation: Active Age Active for Life
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
This is a fun class.Gentle exercise and relaxation on Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am at Allen Memorial Church Hall,Park Road,Wallsend (£2).
Organisation: ActiveAge Gentle Exercise
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 287 7021
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise to music for people over 50 in North Tyneside,and also suitable for people with limited mobility.All sessions are free or for a small donation:- Forest Hall 10.30-11.30am every Wednesday at Meadway House Howdon 10.30 -11.30am every Thursday at Bewicke Lodge,Tynemouth Road; &10.30 - 11.30 am every Friday at Homeside Lodge, Howdon; North Shields 10.30 -11.30 am every Wednesday at Laurel Court,Norfolk Street; & 10.30 - 11.30 am every Monday at Edith Moffat House,Albion Road; If you would like to attend any of the above sessions please call the contact number first so we can let the venue know you are coming. An Exercise for Health Session runs on Mondays 12.30 - 1.30pm at Age Concern's Whitley Bay Centre on Park Road (opposite the Library). This is suitable for people who have been recommended to exercise by a GP or health worker. (£2.50) There is also Keep Fit to Music followed by relaxation on Thursdays 2.00 - 3.00pm at St Paul's Church Hall,Park View,Whitley Bay (£2.00). Standing and floor based exercise for those who want a more active session at Wallsend Active for Life - 9.30-10.30am every Friday at the Allen Memorial Church Hall, Wallsend (£2)
Organisation: ActiveAge Tai Chi for All
Contact: ActiveAge Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise for mind and body, takes place at: Age Concern Centre,Whitley Bay on Mondays at 11am (£1.50) St John's Church Hall,Wideopen on Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm (£2); West Moor Community Centre, on Tuesdays 2.30-3.30pm (£2) Christ Church Parish Centre, North Shields on Wednesdays 10.30 - 12 noon (£2.50); The Meadows, Waterville Rd, North Shields on Thursdays 2.15- 3.15pm (£1.50) Age Concern Centre,Whitley Bay on Fridays at 10am (£1.50)
Organisation: Howdon Community Centre
Contact: Ian Ayres Centre Manager Tel: 0191 200 7344
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/howdon/index.shtml
Opening Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9.00am - 8.00pm,Tuesday 9.00am - 8.30pm,Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 7.30pm. Activities include:- Monday - Carpet Bowls - 6.30 - 8:00pm Tuesday - Tai Chi 11.00am-12noon * Mature Movers - 1.30 - 2.30pm Tap Dancing - 7.00pm - 7.45pm Wednesday - Yoga -9.45am - 11.15am Craft - 10.00am - 12 noon Thursday - Friendly 50's 1:00 - 3:00pm Friday - Older Peoples Exercise Class(OPEC) - 10:30 - 11:30am Carpet Bowls - 1:00pm - 3:30pm Friday Night Tea Dance - 7:00 - 9:00pm *Adult Learning Session. See current leaflet for further courses and activities. Northumbria Café in Howdon Community Centre open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 2.00pm. Pensioners Special £3.00 for lunch & pudding. All food freshly made on premises daily.
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Active Age Swimming Club
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernorthtyne.org
Swimming sessions for able and not so able swimmers, with an experienced swimming tutor to help if needed. Anyone aged over 50 is welcome to join us. Mondays and Wednesdays 11.45 am -1pm at Tynemouth Pool £1.00 with an Ease Card. (When Whitley Bay Pool re-opens the Monday sessions will revert to Whitley Bay) (please note sessions do not run during school holidays)
Organisation: ActiveAge Yoga & Relaxation
Contact: Active Age Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 280 8484
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Gentle exercise, particularly helpful for those with mobility difficulties,but can be enjoyed by everyone. Wednesdays 1.00 - 2.30pm at Springfield Community Centre,Forest Hall (1.50). Yo-chi (Yoga moving into tai chi) at Age Concern Centre, Park Rd, Whitley Bay Mondays 11am and Fridays 10.15am (£1.50)
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Shiremoor Centre
Contact: Sheila Thompson Centre Manager Tel: 0191 200 8596
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/shiremoor/index
Weekly activities include the following regular classes:- Monday - Calligraphy - 10.00 to 12 noon; Patchwork -10.00 to 1.00pm; Bridge - 2.15 - 4.15pm. Tuesday -Computer skills - 1.00 - 3.00pm; Line Dance - 2.15 - 4.15pm; Patchwork - 7.00 - 9.00pm. Wednesday - China Painting - 10.00 - 2.30pm; Calligraphy - 10.00 - 12 noon; Tai Chi - 7.00 - 8.00pm. Thursday - Happy Stitchers - 10.00 - 3.00pm. Friday - Creative Writing - 10.00 - 12 noon. Check the web-site for latest details.
Area :All
Organisation: Alzheimers Society North Tyneside Branch
Contact: Johanne Mears Branch Manager Tel: 0191 2571245
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/northtyneside
Offers suport and info to people with dementia, their carers and professionals. There are monthly coffee mornings, carers support meetings, activity groups, a newsletter, fundraising events, etc. They have 27 reminiscence boxes on various subjects - you can borrow them if you support people with dementia.
Organisation: Blind Society for North Tyneside
Contact: Simon Gordon Tel: 0191 2620869
The Blind Society provides services to visually impaired people. We provide: chatterbox clubs; resources and information; home guard support; blind awareness; a visiting service and telephone support. Computer training is available to all members and carers on a leisure basis and through Jobcentre Plus we offer Work Preparation and Personal Development Programmes.
Organisation: Cycling Opportunities for All - Cyclops
Contact: Tel: 07974 720002
Provides cycling opportunities for people with special needs or limited mobility, whether temporary, permanent or by reason of age. Provides a range of adapted or special cycles, including tricycles, tandems, handcranked machines or wheelchair adapted for group or individual hire. Open taster days as well as pre-booked sessions. Individual tuition for beginners or returning cyclists may be given. They run two afternoon sessions at The Parks every week, ring up and arrange to go
Organisation: HoHo (Hard of Hearing Organisation)
Contact: Judith Daniel Chairperson Tel: 0191 252 3807
We aim to improve quality of life for hard of hearing people by providing them with social,educational and leisure activities,information and counselling. Everyone is welcome regardless of hearing ability. Interesting speakers (all talks with subtitles); loop system for hearing aids; refreshments; latest news on deaf issues. Meetings take place at Holy Saviours Church Hall (attached to the church), Tynemouth on the second Wednesday of each month from 2 - 3pm. Members of HoHo will be available for replacement hearing aid batteries, re-tubing of hearing aids, helpful equipment to try, advice on hearing problems, information leaflets and details of support organisations for half an hour before each meeting.
Organisation: North Tyneside Carers Centre
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 200 1111
http://www.carers.org/local/north-east/north-tyneside/
To give practical and emotional support to carers, people caring for a relative, friend or neighbour who because of age, illness, disability or addiction cannot manage alone.
Organisation: North Tyneside Multiple Sclerosis Society
Contact: John McGregor Chairman Tel: 0191 2595087
Meets monthly on 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm Holy Saviours Church Hall, Manor Road, Tynemouth. Free transport is available to and from meetings Help line Number 2800553
Organisation: Parkinson's Disease Society North Tyneside Support Group
Contact: Tel: 0191 293 4167
A support group providing an opportunity for people to meet up and share experiences and advice. Activities include guest speakers, information days, talks and outings. Meetings normally take place between 1pm - 3pm on the third Monday of each Month at St Andrews United Reform Church Eastfield Avenue Monkseaton. A wide range of PDS Booklets and Information Sheets are available free of charge. Open to people who have Parkinson's,carers, families and friends. A small donation for a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits is requested. Run in partnership with North Tyneside Parkinson's Disease Nurses.
Organisation: Tynemouth Blind Welfare Society
Contact: Fred Hodson Secretary Tel: 0191 2574388
Social activities, trips out etc for people with sight impairments. Daily Monday-Friday 8.30-5.00pm (til 6 pm on a Thursday) Based at Peary House, Preston Park, North Shields. Free except meals
Organisation: War Widows Social Group
Contact: War Pensioners' Welfare Service Tel: 0191 223 3024
Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at Royal British Legion,Jesmond,Newcastle upon Tyne at 12 Noon. All War Widows welcome.
Area :North Shields
Organisation: Live at Home Scheme
Contact: Val Liddell Scheme Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2728368
Offers friendship and support to older people living in their own homes. Can also assist with shopping and befriending. Social activities at North Shields Methodist Church Hall, Hawkey's Lane, on Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays, including a men-only group. Whitley Bay Branch offers an Afternoon Activities Club on Alternate Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:45 at St.Johns Methodist Church - Afternoon Tea 50p. Transport can be arranged if necessary for a £1 donation. A "Services Offered" leaflet gives full details of activites at the respective locations. Please telephone the number below.
Organisation: Meadow Well Connected
Contact: Carole Bell Project
All sorts of activities and courses at this community centre, plus a lovely café open Mon - Fri 9.00am-5.30pm. On a Wednesday afternoon there is Bingo for over 60's. There are various courses as well .See latest leaflet for details. Chiropody, Gym, and Safety Crackers are all in Meadowell Clinic next door (219 6730). At The Barn, behind The Meadows, there are various woodworking courses and facilities, also Daisies Garden Centre.
Area :North West
Organisation: Leisure Choices - Leisure and Recreation Courses for People with Disabilities in North Tyneside
Contact: Julie-Ann Morrison Tel: 0191 2007431/2007432
A wide range of activities and courses, for disabled people aged 16 plus living in the Borough,enabling members to gain confidence,meet new friends,take up new hobbies and go on to Life Long Learning Opportunities. Courses run for approximately 12 weeks per term,with each weekly session lasting about 2 hours. The majority of courses cost 70p per hour ( some require materials to be bought)and Transport can be arranged at a cost of £1.00 per trip - please ring for details. Carers and personal assistants may attend free of charge. People with a registered disability can refer themselves,but referrals from North Tyneside Health and Social Services are welcome.
Area :Wallsend
Organisation: Grandparents Group at Howdon Children's Centre
Contact: Tel: 0191 200 6666
Grandparents meet regularly to support each other. This group had petered out but Lynn Gibson-Mitchell is trying to restart it so it would be worth giving her a ring and seeing how it is going.
Organisation: Hand in Hand Project
Contact: Beth Jirtle Development worker Tel: 0191 263 1849
http://www.handinhandproject.org.uk
The Hand in Hand project is a volunteer befriending scheme for elderly people living in the Wallsend area. It is a free service run by local volunteers who carry an identity card. The volunteers receive training and on-going support and are not there to take the place of Home Carers but in addition as a friend. Services provided include a lunch club, reminiscence club (at Lisle Court) calling in for tea and a chat, providing company visiting shops, the doctor or hospital, or helping with form filling, reading writing letters etc.
Organisation: Stroke North
Contact: Jean Thurston Organiser Tel: 0191 252 6112
A group of people who have suffered a Stroke, and their Carers, who meet on the Second and Forth Thursdays of the month at The Carers Centre, Neptune house, Neptune Road, Wallsend. Offers information, help, encouragement, friendship and support. Meetings include general discussion, guest speakers, quizzes, games and organised outings several times during the year. Cost £1.00 per meeting. Transport costs incurred, including taxis can be re claimed.
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Live at Home Scheme
Contact: Val Liddell Scheme Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2728368
Offers friendship and support to older people living in their own homes. Can also assist with shopping and befriending. Social activities at North Shields Methodist Church Hall, Hawkey's Lane, on Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays, including a men-only group. Whitley Bay Branch offers an Afternoon Activities Club on Alternate Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:45 at St.Johns Methodist Church - Afternoon Tea 50p. Transport can be arranged if necessary for a £1 donation. A "Services Offered" leaflet gives full details of activites at the respective locations. Please telephone the number below.
Organisation: Whitley Bay Stroke Club
Contact: Mrs Jean Thurston Tel: 0191 2526112
A group of people who have had a stroke, and their Carers, who meet on alternate Tuesday afternoons, at The Piper Pub (off Broardway) Marden Estate in Whitley Bay. Offers information,help,encouragement,friendship and support to people living with the effects of a Stroke. Members charged £1.00. Transport charges, taxis etc. can be claimed one way. Meetings include general discussion, guest speakers,quizzes,games and,organised outings a few times each year.
Area :All
Organisation: Carpet Bowls in North Tyneside
Contact: Tel:
We know of Clubs at Backworth (see below), Battle Hill,Cullercoats, Four Lane Ends, Hadrian, Howdon, Linskill Centre, Longbenton, Norham High School and Percy Main, or you can try your local Community Centre. Backworth Carpet Bowls meets on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 7.00 - 9.00p.m (Tel Audrey on 0191 268 4812 or Mildred on 0191 268 0785). Facilities are also available at Howdon Community Centre,Linskill Centre, North Tyneside County, Oxford Centre in Longbenton and the Saturday Recreation Club (see separate entries for details).
Organisation: Newcastle Scrabble Club
Contact: Vivien Beckmann Chairperson Tel: (0191) 273 1705
To hold evenings of competitive 'Scrabble' Meetings: Brunswick Methodist Church, (behind Fenwicks) Newcastle: Every Tuesday from 7.15- 9.30pm and Thursday 1.45-4pm. Cost £2 membership plus £1.40 per session
Organisation: North East Disabled Snooker League
Contact: Stan Chambers Tel: 0191 234 3331
Playing competitive snooker and socialising weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1pm at local venues. Opportunities to compete in regional and national championships or in local singles/doubles championships. There are approx 55-60 members - some are under 50 - ladies and juniors are welcome. Costs are £5 per team of 3 players plus £1 per player.
Organisation: Northumberland Chess Association
Contact: Abby Adams Secretary Tel:
http://www.northumberlandchess.co.uk
Keen local players, with affiliated chess groups in Tynemouth (meeting at Spring Gardens pub on Tuesday evenings) and Forest Hall (meeting at the British Legion Club on Friday evenings) - call for current contact details. Happy to teach people and promote enjoyment of chess.
Organisation: Rookiegolf / New Age Kurling
Contact: June Shone Coordinator Tel: 0191 226 7356
http://www.rookie.sports.co.uk
A gentle physical activity and an introduction to golf in which people of all ages are able to participate. Rookiegolf uses a wide range of specially designed fun equipment suitable for use indoors as well as outdoors. Staff are available to help run activities and are able to visit Sheltered Accomodation. There is a charge for hire of equipment and use of rookiegolf staff. Please contact Coordinator for further details and venues.
Area :North Shields
Organisation: ActiveAge Cards & Games Group
Contact: Barbara Harland Tel: 287 7021
An informal cards and games afternoon on the first Thursday of every month, 2-4pm at the Bradbury Centre, 13 Saville Street West, North Shields. We have players who enjoy scrabble, whist, dominoes and also bring their own favourite games to share. Just come along. Free.
Organisation: Kings Lodge Whist Drive
Contact: Hilda Mabel-Brenda Devlin Warden Tel: 0191 2592565
Meet to play whist on Mondays and Wednesdays 6.15 - 8.15pm. Small charge
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Marden Estate Residents Association
Contact: Tom Norris Steward Tel: 0191 2574390
Bingo at Marden Estate Residents Association, Bavington Gardens Also hires out hall - good size, holds 150 people
Organisation: Meadow Well Connected
Contact: Carole Bell Project
All sorts of activities and courses at this community centre, plus a lovely café open Mon - Fri 9.00am-5.30pm. On a Wednesday afternoon there is Bingo for over 60's. There are various courses as well .See latest leaflet for details. Chiropody, Gym, and Safety Crackers are all in Meadowell Clinic next door (219 6730). At The Barn, behind The Meadows, there are various woodworking courses and facilities, also Daisies Garden Centre.
Organisation: Percy Main Elderly Club
Contact: Mrs Ruby Crow Joint Organiser Tel: 0191 258 1556
Open to women over the age of 60 years. Meetings are held at St Johns Church Hall in Percy Main on Mondays, between 1-3pm for social activities including bingo,raffle and occasional outings.
Organisation: Saturday Recreation Club
Contact: Stan Smith Tel:
An informal social group meeting to enjoy carpet bowls, table tennis, tea and chat. Meets 7-9pm on Saturdays from September to April. New members are very welcome.
Organisation: Tynemouth Bridge Club
Contact: Mrs Irene Easton Secretary Tel: 0191 2522876
http://www.whitleybaybridgeclub.homecall.co.uk
Meets Mondays 7-10 p.m in Whitley Bay. Experienced players only. Ring the Secretaray for further details.
Area :North West
Organisation: Forest Hall Chess Club
Contact: Mr Jeff Baird Secretary Tel:
http://www.northumberlandchess.co.uk
Meets at the British Legion Social Club, Forest Hall on Fridays 7.15pm 10.30pm to play social and league chess. This is a "No smoking " venue". Membership costs approx £10 per year. Beginners and experienced players welcome.
Organisation: Forest Hall Consitutional Club
Contact: A G Smith Secretary Tel: 0191 2661591
Whist Drive for ladies, meets weekly on Tuesdays 7.00pm. No entry fee
Organisation: Longbenton Community Centre
Contact: Mrs P Curry Secretary Tel: 0191 266 9227
A community centre with the following activities Monday Bingo, Tuesday Indoor Bowls, Thurs Indoor Bowls, Friday Bingo
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Marden Estate Residents Association
Contact: Tom Norris Steward Tel: 0191 2574390
Bingo at Marden Estate Residents Association, Bavington Gardens Also hires out hall - good size, holds 150 people
Organisation: Shiremoor Centre
Contact: Sheila Thompson Centre Manager Tel: 0191 200 8596
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/commcentres/centres/shiremoor/index
Weekly activities include the following regular classes:- Monday - Calligraphy - 10.00 to 12 noon; Patchwork -10.00 to 1.00pm; Bridge - 2.15 - 4.15pm. Tuesday -Computer skills - 1.00 - 3.00pm; Line Dance - 2.15 - 4.15pm; Patchwork - 7.00 - 9.00pm. Wednesday - China Painting - 10.00 - 2.30pm; Calligraphy - 10.00 - 12 noon; Tai Chi - 7.00 - 8.00pm. Thursday - Happy Stitchers - 10.00 - 3.00pm. Friday - Creative Writing - 10.00 - 12 noon. Check the web-site for latest details.
Organisation: Whitley Bay Bridge Club
Contact: Pam Gladwin Club Secretary Tel: 0191 2525595
http://www.whitleybaybridgeclub.homecall.co.uk
Venue: Whitley Bay Bridge Club, 220 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay NE26 2TA The Bridge Club is affiliated to the EBU and NEBA and meets Thursday and Friday evenings at 7pm ( Match pointed Pairs) Beginners on a Wednesday evening 7-10pm Wednesday afternoons at 2pm ( Aggregate Scoring) Saturday evenings at 6.30pm. Please be seated 5 minutes before play starts. Non-members always welcome. Table moneys £1.00 members, £1.50 non-members. Tynemouth Bridge Club meets Monday evenings at 7pm at the same premises, Table moneys as above. YMCA Bridge Club (not EBU) meets Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm, same premises. Classes are available, please ring for details, or check the website.
Area :All
Organisation: Active Age Reading Group
Contact: Locality Co-ordinator Tel:
http://www.ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Read and discuss a different book each month in good company. Age Concern supports several informal book groups for over 50's, they are not at all academic, but for people who enjoy reading. To keep the costs down they usually borrow and share the books. The North Shields group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10am - 12noon at Age Concern Resource Centre. Please ring Lesley on 280 8498 to find out the next date and book. The Wallsend group meets on the second Wednesday morning of each month at 10am at Wallsend Library. Please ring Barbara on 287 7021 to find out the next date and book. We would like to start more reading groups - maybe in Forest Hall and/or Whitley Bay . Please ring Lesley on 280 8498 if you would be interested in joining a group in these areas.
Organisation: Age Concern Newcastle
Contact: Tel: 0191 232 6488
Weekly programme of leisure and learning mostly at Mea House in Newcastle - Bridge, French, Indoor Bowls, Keep Fit, Old and New Sequence Dancing, Age Concern Choir, Write Away Group, Handicrafts, Line Dancing, Music Appreciation, Ballroom Sequence Dancing, Dressmaking, Even Fitter, Art, Tai Chi, Social Group . Ring up for a programme or check the web site for current details
Organisation: Learn Direct
Contact: Tel: 0800 100 901
A new, fast telephone helpline that's here to help you with learning and career queries. It works with the Department for Education and Employment. Bored? Want to change direction in your life? Looking for a new career? About to be made redundant? Need further training? Fancy trying your hand at a new hobby? Worried about how to pay for yor learning? Want to do SOMETHING but don't know WHAT? Whether your interest is aromatherapy or aerobics, business studies, computers or zoology, call Learn Direct. All courses are computer based, you can learn at home, at work or anywhere you can access the internet. Call 0800 100 901 or fill out the on-line form and request a free information pack
Organisation: Tyne Metropolitan College
Contact: Senior Information Centre Officer Tel: 0191 229 5000
A wide range of full and part-time courses. Free for people with a Priority Ease Card. See current prospectus for details.
Organisation: Workers Educational Association
Contact: Tel: 0191 212 6100
The WEA offers a wide range and variety of educational and general interest courses. The courses are available in North Tyneside and Newcastle areas. See web site for current prospectus or contact 0191 212 6100 for further details.
Area :North Shields
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Organisation: Meadow Well Connected
Contact: Carole Bell Project
All sorts of activities and courses at this community centre, plus a lovely café open Mon - Fri 9.00am-5.30pm. On a Wednesday afternoon there is Bingo for over 60's. There are various courses as well .See latest leaflet for details. Chiropody, Gym, and Safety Crackers are all in Meadowell Clinic next door (219 6730). At The Barn, behind The Meadows, there are various woodworking courses and facilities, also Daisies Garden Centre.
Organisation: St Peters Parish Centre
Contact: Receptionist Tel: 0191 2583380
St Peter's Parish Centre is next to Collingwood School on Oswin Terrace;it has a café,creche, an IT Suite and a number of bookable rooms and organised activities,some of which are run in the Church Hall on Central Avenue :- Church Hall Lunch Club - 12 noon Tuesdays and Thursdays; Tea Dance 2.00pm on Tuesdays; Bingo 1:00pm Monday and 7.00pm Wednesday ; Reach Out Club; Indoor Bowls 7.00pm Thursday. Further details can be obtained by telephoning reception or The Administration Office 0191 259 2946.
Area :North West
Organisation: John Willie Sams Centre
Contact: Mick Tate Centre Manager Tel: 0191 643 2030
http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk
Activities include:- Tuesday - Computing with Literacy - 9.30 - 11.30am; Art Group - 2.00 - 4.00pm. Wednesday - Walking Group - 1.30 - 3.30pm; Aerobics - 6.00 - 7.00pm. Thursday - Luncheon Club -12 noon - 1.00pm. Friday - Computing with Literacy - 9.30 - 11.30am. There is also a Community Gym.Please contact reception for details.
Organisation: Leisure Choices - Leisure and Recreation Courses for People with Disabilities in North Tyneside
Contact: Julie-Ann Morrison Tel: 0191 2007431/2007432
A wide range of activities and courses, for disabled people aged 16 plus living in the Borough,enabling members to gain confidence,meet new friends,take up new hobbies and go on to Life Long Learning Opportunities. Courses run for approximately 12 weeks per term,with each weekly session lasting about 2 hours. The majority of courses cost 70p per hour ( some require materials to be bought)and Transport can be arranged at a cost of £1.00 per trip - please ring for details. Carers and personal assistants may attend free of charge. People with a registered disability can refer themselves,but referrals from North Tyneside Health and Social Services are welcome.
Area :Wallsend
Organisation: Wallsend Peoples Centre
Contact: Maureen Madden Co-ordinator Tel: 0191 2635029
Activities available here include Arts and Glass Group, Writers Group, Adult Learning (A Course Programme is available for educational activities), Employment support, Farsi speaking group, Drop In Creche, Shopmobility, Printing - Publishing and Campaigning. Cafe and friendly meeting place. Open 6 Days a week from 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Area :Whitley Bay/Shiremoor
Organisation: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Contact: Reception Tel: 0191 257 8000
The building is located on the edge of North Shields, in Linksill Terrace and is single storey and fully accessible with good well lit parking. It is on the 306 bus route and a ten minute walk from both Tynemouth Metro and North Shields Town Centre. There are a wide range of courses, groups and activities - call for the current programme - and including the following regular classes Monday - Yoga for Beginners - 9.00am to 10.00am & 10.30am to 11.30am ; Carpet Bowls - 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00 noon; Sewing Classes - 9.30am to 1.30pm; Yoga - 10.30am to 11.30am; Community Art - 7.00pm t0 9.00pm; Meditation and Mantra Exercise - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Wednesday - Craft Classes - 9.30am to11.30am; Craft Cards-1.30-3,30pm Yoga for Beginners - 9.30am to 10.30am. Thursday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tai Chi - 12.00noon to 1.00pm; Tap Dancing - 6.00pm to 7.00pm; Carpet Bowling - 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Tai Chi - 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday - Art for All - 10.00am to 12.00noon; Craft - 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
Area :North Shields
Organisation: Cullercoats Local History Society
Contact: Joan Arkley Tel: 290 6016
Monthly meetings during Winter (September-April) - talks on