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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Evening Bat walk | Events and Activities | Come along and find out all about our night time inhabitants at Watergate Forest Park. Helen from the National Trust will lead a guided walk to help you learn more about these mysterious creatures. With the aid of bat detectors, you will learn to identify the different species at the park by the |
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Free | julie_maria_scott@yahoo.co.uk 07939378042 |
Gateshead Wide | Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Outdoor Activities |
| Trustee Secretary Volunteer - Gateshead Sea Cadets | Volunteering opportunities |
monthly, starting from Monday, August 31, 2026 - 12:00am, forever
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jade.longstaff@tsleviathan.co.uk |
Bridges, Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side, Teams | Outdoor Activities, Sport, Children, Young People | ||
| Magical Beasts in Glass: Fantasy Animals and Birds with Fused Glass Workshop | Events and Activities | Gateshead Interchange - Learning and Skills, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1BH Saturday 22nd August 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Let your imagination take flight and create a beautiful fused glass artwork to display at home.During this fun and creative session, you will use a variety of fused glass materials to |
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£25 (one adult and one child) additional child £8.00. For children aged 6-12 | Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone, Adults, Children, Families | |
| Trustee Treasurer Volunteer - Gateshead Sea Cadets | Volunteering opportunities |
monthly, starting from Monday, August 31, 2026 - 12:00am, forever
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jade.longstaff@tsleviathan.co.uk |
Bridges, Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side, Teams | Outdoor Activities, Sport, Children, Young People | ||
| Trustee Marketing & Social Media Volunteer - Gateshead Sea Cadets | Volunteering opportunities |
monthly, starting from Monday, August 31, 2026 - 12:00am, forever
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jade.longstaff@tsleviathan.co.uk |
Bridges, Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side, Teams | Outdoor Activities, Sport, Children, Young People | ||
| Senior Social Session - Heworth Leisure Centre | Events and Activities | Heworth Leisure Centre is delighted to introduce its Senior Social Club, launching this August. Designed to bring people together in a warm, welcoming environment, the club offers the perfect opportunity for older adults to socialise, meet new people and enjoy an hour of relaxed company each week |
weekly on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 11:45am, forever
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£3.50 or Free for Senior Members | heworthlc@gll.org |
Gateshead Wide, Heworth | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Dementia, Keep Fit / Exercise, Healthy Weight, Long Term Conditions, Social Care, Adults, Caregivers, Disabilities, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Learning Disabilities, Men, Older People, Veterans / Service Personnel, Women |
| Unit Assistant Volunteer - Gateshead Sea Cadets | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly on Monday and Thursday, starting from Monday, August 31, 2026 - 6:45pm, forever
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jade.longstaff@tsleviathan.co.uk |
Bridges, Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side, Teams | Outdoor Activities, Sport, Children, Young People | ||
| Instructional Volunteers - Gateshead Sea Cadets | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly on Monday and Thursday, starting from Monday, August 31, 2026 - 6:45pm, forever
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jade.longstaff@tsleviathan.co.uk |
Bridges, Felling, Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side, Teams | Outdoor Activities, Sport, Children, Young People | ||
| Better Multi Rackets Session at Crawcrook Park | Events and Activities | Our multi racket sessions offer opportunities to practice badminton, pickleball and tennis. All equipment is provided and it's free for Gateshead Resident Card holders or Better Members. To sign up for a resident card please go to Gateshead Residents Pay As You Go Membership | Pay as You Gym | |
weekly on Wednesday and Friday, starting from Friday, August 7, 2026 - 3:30pm, forever
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Free | simon.lancaster@gll.org |
Gateshead Wide, Ryton | Hobbies and Interests, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Children, Families, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiverse, Young People |
| Grounds Person Volunteer | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Monday, August 3, 2026 - 8:00am, forever
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volunteer@stoswaldsuk.org 01912850063 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Gardening Volunteer | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Monday, August 3, 2026 - 8:00am, forever
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volunteer@stoswaldsuk.org 01912850063 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Gardening, Health and Wellbeing | ||
| First Free Business & Support Courses | Events and Activities | LEVEL ONE BUSINESS COURSE For Curious Minds Exploring Their Next Steps Want a supportive space to explore your ideas, strengths and next steps? Whether you’re exploring work, self-employment, or simply looking for a new direction, this course is a great place to start. You don’t need a business plan |
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Free | Jamal@youarefirst.co.uk 07907716443 |
Gateshead Wide | Education / Training / Employment |
| Bensham Bites | Events and Activities | Join us for the third set of FREE workshops for Gateshead residents and organisations exploring community food, nature and art. You can book on via Eventbrite: https://BenshamBitesAug26.eventbrite.co.uk Email: info@dingybutterflies.org Phone: 07456642864 05 August 2026, 10.30-12.30pm Good Natured at |
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FREE | info@dingybutterflies.org 07456642864 |
Bensham, Dunston, Gateshead Wide, Lobley Hill, Saltwell, Teams, Windmill Hills | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Climate / Environment, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Community Development, Everyone |
| North East Creative Collective | Organisation | North East’s leading provider of Art and Craft courses and workshops! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our inspiring programme offers something for everyone. Our hands-on courses are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and connect you with a vibrant | janetminto@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8799 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Everyone | ||
| Gateshead Volunteer Coordinators' Meeting | Events and Activities | Meeting theme: Effective Volunteer Management This support network is for those working alongside and supervising volunteers in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector within Gateshead. Our Network offers the opportunity to connect with other volunteer engagement professionals |
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harley.kuyck-cohen@connectedvoice.org.uk 0191 232 7445 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Support for groups, Community Development | |
| The Night Market | Events and Activities | tep into the shadows and join us for Gateshead’s spookiest night of the year as the Bensham Grove Spooky Night Market returns. Expect an enchanting mix of tarot, witchy wares, curious crafts and all things wonderfully weird — all set within the heritage charm of Bensham Grove. 📅 Date: Friday 30th | FREE | admin@benshamgrove.org.uk 01914336450 |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Teams | Events / Festivals / Fairs | |
| Life Drawing | Events and Activities | Join the North East Life Drawing Collective for inclusive, body‑positive life drawing sessions—perfect for curious beginners and experienced artists alike. Expect a relaxed, respectful atmosphere, a diverse range of models, and space to explore your own creative style. Where: Bensham Grove Community | 8.99 | admin@benshamgrove.org.uk 01914336450 |
Bensham, Dunston, Gateshead Wide, Teams | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults | |
| Drop-In Group Volunteer – Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle | Volunteering opportunities |
weekly on Thursday, starting from Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 12:00pm, forever
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volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk 01372363438 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Children, Families | ||
| Oral Health | Information | Neglecting your teeth can lead to a number of health issues. Support in Gateshead Find an NHS Dentist Urgent dental care Visit our Better Health Gateshead Oral Health page to find further support including useful apps and tools | Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Self Help, Everyone | |||
| Sexual health | Information | Why sexual health is an important part of your mental and physical wellbeing, and what you can do to improve it. Support in Gateshead Gateshead Sexual Health Service Free Online STI Screening Service FREE Online Condom Scheme Community Partner Site Locations Visit our Better Health Gateshead Sexual | Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Self Help, Sexual Health, Everyone | |||
| Cultural Day Ndi Igbo Northeast England | Events and Activities | NINEE Flagship Celebration held every 1st Saturday in August- A Vibrant day of Igbo traditional festival, fashion, Arts and Cultural performances. Cultural festivities, food, music, dance, masquerades and more. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are available to buy from our website ninee.org.uk for |
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£20/adult. Children and youth free | igbonanortheastengland@gmail.com 07549900413 07501738419 |
Gateshead Wide | Events / Festivals / Fairs, History / Heritage, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Outdoor Activities, Everyone |
| Volunteer Christopher Brings Chair-Based Exercise to Our Lunch Clubs | Information | This week, our wonderful volunteer, Christopher, who led a series of fun and engaging chair-based exercise sessions at our lunch clubs. Christopher encouraged everyone to get moving with a range of gentle exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength, and coordination, all from the comfort and | Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Health and Wellbeing, Keep Fit / Exercise, Older People | |||
| Foundations Furniture Launches Appeal to Improve Living Conditions for Families in Tyne and Wear | Information | Thanks to funds raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery, Gateshead-based organisation, Foundations Furniture has launched a campaign within the local community to boost donations of household items that will help alleviate furniture poverty for local people experiencing financial hardship | Gateshead Wide | Everyone | |||
| Darts, Laughter and Team Spirit at Our Lunch Clubs | Information | There was plenty of friendly competition at our lunch club last week as we had a go at darts on our large fabric dart board. Safe, easy to use and suitable for all abilities, the oversized board gave everyone the chance to join in, whether they were seasoned dart players or trying it for the first | Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Hobbies and Interests, Health and Wellbeing, Dementia, Long Term Conditions, Mental Health, Social Care, Older People | |||
| Board Game Hang Out | Events and Activities | Come along and play games such as Catan, Codenames, Jaipur or any others you wish to bring! Wednesday 19 August & Wednesday 26 August, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Ages 12 - 16. Refreshments available. |
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Free - Just Turn Up | PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk |
Birtley | Hobbies and Interests, Children |