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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| My Stroke Guide - for use on computers, tablets and smartphones | Information | A unique online platform to support stroke survivors to make the best possible recovery. Designed by stroke survivors for stroke survivors. stroke.org.uk https://mystrokeguide.com/ |
Whickham | Self Help | |||
| STROKE - Act FAST and call 999 | Information | Suspect a stroke? Act FAST and call 999 Facial weakness Arm weakness Speech problems Time to call 999 |
Whickham | Health and Wellbeing, Self Help | |||
| Think Pharmacy First | Information | Pop into your local community pharmacist for health advice and treatment for minor illnesses such as Aches and pains Allergies Colds and Flu Ear care Eye care Stomach aches Head lice Any skin or mouth problem It's free and you don't need an appointment |
Whickham | Health and Wellbeing, Self Help | |||
| Going on holiday? | Information | Before you call a GP, talk to your pharmacist. Your local pharmacist will be able to advise you on tummy upsets, travel sickness and antimalarials. |
Whickham | Self Help | |||
| Arthritis Group in Gateshead | Information | Did you know that there's an Arthritis Care group in Gateshead? They have supported people in the community for 30 years. The group holds regular meetings and events, coffee mornings and they have a walking group If you'd like to find out more, contact Allison Bellinger on 0191 420 1302 or email her |
Whickham | Health and Wellbeing, Hobbies and Interests | |||
| Tyne Rivers Trust | Organisation | Tyne Rivers Trust is the only independent environmental charity dedicated to improving the Tyne Catchment. We work with people and communities to protect and enhance the River Tyne and its tributaries, so they are healthy, biodiverse, and an asset for present and future generations. We can only | j.elliott@tyneriverstrust.org 01434 636902 |
Gateshead Wide | Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Climate / Environment, Gardening, Outdoor Activities | ||
| National Garden Scheme North East - Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, Tyne and Wear | Organisation | We are volunteers who organise the National Garden Scheme in the North East - owners of superb gardens open them to the public - usually one day every year - and sometimes by arrangement for groups of people. There is a small entry charge and often tea/cake and plants to buy. All proceeds go the NGS | lizreid52@ntlworld.com |
Gateshead Wide | Health and Wellbeing, Gardening | ||
| Coatsworth Village Association | Organisation | Coatsworth Road Village Association is a Facebook page that shares positive news and information about what's going on in and around Coatsworth Road in Gateshead. | clare@talbotjones.co.uk 0191 917 0330 |
Bensham, Saltwell | Community Development, Climate / Environment, Hobbies and Interests, Help and Support | ||
| Sweet Symphony School Of Music | Organisation | Sweet Symphony is an established music school based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. We offer professional fun and friendly music lessons to students of all ages and abilities, from preschool children to retired adults. We can offer tuition on a wide range of instruments: cello, clarinet, flute, guitar | studio@sweetsymphony.co.uk 0191 908 8441 |
Gateshead Wide | Education / Training / Employment, Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone, Adults, Children, Families, Men, Older People, Students, Women, Young People | ||
| Veterans Support - Walking with The Wounded North East is Operational | Organisation | Walking with the Wounded is now operational and working from Gatehead Council providing Employment and Family Welfare Support to Veterans , Carers ,Partners and Spouses . We will create a Veterans Hub in Gateshead - 11 Gladstone Terrace at the end of 2019 to support North East Vulnerable veterans | Tommy.watson@wwtw.org.uk 07741872278 |
Gateshead Wide | Health and Wellbeing, Disabilities, Advocacy, Community Development, Education / Training / Employment, Fundraising, Housing, Safety, Mental Health, Veterans / Service Personnel | ||
| The Millin Charity | Organisation | The Millin Charity supports women to increase their skills, confidence and to move closer towards achieving their goals. Our Women's Gateshead Hub is located at Greenesfield Business Centre where we run a full programme of courses, workshops & one-to-one advice. Local Women Local Enterprise | kirstym@themillincharity.co.uk 01912725115 |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell, Teams, Wrekenton | Education / Training / Employment, Community Development, Women | ||
| Chopwell Regeneration Group | Organisation | Chopwell Regeneration Group was formed in May 2017 to improve the appearance and facilities in our village and bring the vacant shops in the main street back into use. We organise fund raising events, as well as litter picking, gardening, allotment and orchard events. In 2019 we became a registered | team@chopwell.org |
Chopwell | Campaigning, Community Development, Cycling / Walking, Climate / Environment, Fundraising, Gardening, Hobbies and Interests | ||
| Moving On Tyne & Wear | Organisation | Moving On Tyne & Wear provides free one-to-one support to people who are unemployed and have physical/mental health issues or additional learning needs. If you or someone you know is out of work, we can help you access the best support to help you move forward. We will help you to take advantage of | enquiries@motw.org.uk 0191 217 3206 |
Gateshead Wide | Health and Wellbeing, Community Development, Education / Training / Employment, Long Term Conditions, Self Help, Help and Support, Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery | ||
| Greenside Parish (Church of England) | Organisation | "I am delighted to be the vicar of Greenside Parish, covering Crawcrook, Clara Vale, Coalburns and surrounds. Greenside Parish churches exist to share the powerful love of God in Jesus Christ with all 8,850 or so people who live in the parish. I would hope that whoever you are, you could see our | info@greensideparish.org.uk 0191 4137279 |
Crawcrook, Greenside | Community Development, Religion/Faith, Help and Support | ||
| Peer Support Group | Events and Activities | Peer Support Group for anyone facing depression, anxiety or related conditions in Bensham, every Monday evening, 7 – 8.30pm, at Bensham Grove Community Centre, Sidney Grove, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 2XD Hosted by PeerTalk, a national registered charity, it offers a friendly and confidential space to |
weekly on Monday, starting from Monday, January 7, 2019 - 7:00pm, forever
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Free - booking not required - Just come along | Colin@peertalk.org.uk 07561 364350 |
Bensham, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Self Help, Mental Health, Caregivers |
| PeerTalk Tyneside | Organisation | At PeerTalk we aim to set up a UK network of volunteer facilitated peer support group meetings for people who live with depression and to support their families. PeerTalk Tyneside | OurGateshead | Colin@peertalk.org.uk 07561 364350 |
Bensham, Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Everyone, Caregivers | ||
| The Soundroom Community Recording Studio and Rehearsal Rooms | Services | The Soundroom Community Project has a fully equipped Recording Studio available for hire. All the equipment and a sound technician is provided to make this an enjoyable and memorable experience. We have a large live room and can record: Bands Choirs Solo singers/musicians Spoken Word project (plays | Bensham, Gateshead Wide, Teams | ||||
| Report Hate Crime in Gateshead | Services | If you have been a victim of hate crime because of your race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability please report it. 24 hour tel: 0191 433 2648 Hate Crimes happen because of hostility, prejudice or hatred of: disability gender identity race, ethnicity or nationality religion or belief | Gateshead Wide | Safety, Community Development, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Refugees / Asylum Seekers, Women | |||
| St. George's Church | Organisation | A Warm Welcome to St. George’s Durham Road. We launched in September 2016 and are so excited about all that has already happened and all the people who have joined us on this journey. Whether you’re familiar with church or you’ve never even set foot in a church before, we’d love to meet you. Whoever | hello@saintgeorgeschurch.org.uk 0191 340 4844 |
Bensham, Deckham, Low Fell, Saltwell | Religion/Faith, Families, Young People | ||
| In Kind Direct | Organisation | Founded in 1997 by HRH The Prince of Wales, In Kind Direct distributes consumer goods donated by companies to UK charities working in the UK and overseas. We work with not-for-profit organisations and companies to help ensure that everyone has access to life's essentials and that no usable product | info@inkinddirect.org 0300 30 20 200 |
Gateshead Wide | Community Development, Fundraising | ||
| St Chads Church - A Safe Haven | Organisation | St Chads Church in Bensham Gateshead is currently running the Safe Haven project. During the next year we intend to grow our current community support offer and develop new activities based on what local residents want. We also aspire to supprt a number of new small businesses and enterprises. We | Bensham | Older People, Young People | |||
| Safer Gateshead. | Organisation | The Community Safety Board is the local multi-agency partnership that has been established to tackle community safety issues within Gateshead. Along with other supporting partner agencies, some of the key organisations that make up the Community Safety Board include: Gateshead Council | communitysafety@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 3000 (weekdays only, 8.30am - 5pm) |
Gateshead Wide | Community Development, Safety | ||
| Streetwise Opera | Organisation | Streetwise Opera is an award-winning charity that uses music to help people make positive changes in their lives. Working with people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness we run workshop programmes across England and stage critically-acclaimed operas. Our productions platform the | sue@streetwiseopera.org 07598327573 |
Gateshead Wide | Disabilities, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Housing, Long Term Conditions, Help and Support, Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery | ||
| THE WHITEHILLS CENTRE | Organisation | The Community Centre has been developed by Warriors Community Projects, built by its volunteers and grown by its users into a valued community asset, which continues to be supported financially by the Felling Warriors Boxing/Thai Boxing club. The Whitehills Centre is the community and neighbourhood | Felling, Heworth, Leam Lane | Sport, Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama | |||
| Whickham Volunteer Library | Organisation | Whickham Library is now run by a team of volunteers, and our aim is to provide the local community with a resource which will give them access to a wide selection of books for all ages that will entertain, excite, and challenge them. Provide them with information on local resources, general | enquiries@whickhamlibrary.co.uk 0191 433 6424 |
Whickham | Books / Literature / Writing, Hobbies and Interests |