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Stay and Play - The Neurothentic Network Events and Activities The Neurothentic Network offers a session called Stay and Play - Your Way, designed for Neurodivergent children aged 0-7 and their parents. This event is a judgment-free zone where ND play and communication styles are celebrated. It provides a space for children to play, connect, and be their
weekly on Saturday, starting from Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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free Bill Quay, Gateshead Wide, Pelaw Help and Support, Caregivers, Children, Neurodiverse
Stay and Play - The Neurothentic Network Events and Activities The Neurothentic Network offers a session called Stay and Play - Your Way, designed for Neurodivergent children aged 0-7 and their parents. This event is a judgment-free zone where ND play and communication styles are celebrated. It provides a space for children to play, connect, and be their
weekly on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 12:20pm, forever
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free Bill Quay, Gateshead Wide, Pelaw Help and Support, Adults, Caregivers, Children, Neurodiverse
Community Coffee Mornings at Hertfordshire House Events and Activities Community Coffee Morning every Thursday and Friday 8:45 - 11:30. Everybody Welcome! Bacon or Sausage sandwiches, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and sweet treats! £1 each. All money raised goes to Edberts House Children, Young People and Families team and the Hertfordshire House Community Centre
weekly on Thursday and Friday, starting from Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 8:45am, forever
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£1 hertfordshirehouse@hotmail.co.uk
0191 469 1860
Bill Quay, Gateshead Wide, Pelaw Hobbies and Interests, Everyone
St John's Hall, Greenside Rooms to Hire At St John's hall we have a large main hall (see photo) that is ideal for children's parties, sport, ceilidhs and special events. Lines for badminton are marked out and there's lots of space to take a bouncy castle. There is a fully equipped kitchen, and tables and chairs are available for use. The info@greensideparish.org.uk

07767 956371 		Blaydon, Chopwell, Crawcrook, Greenside, High Spen, Ryton
RCCS Community Cinema Presents... Events and Activities
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4.00 rytoncross@gmail.com

Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone
The Gateshead awards 2026 Featured Content
Ramadan Calendars 2026 Information Ramadan is one of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar, and so it is very important for all of our Muslim communities. This year, Ramadan falls between Wednesday 18 February and Friday 20 March. During Ramadan, Muslims fast during the daylight hours. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Religion/Faith, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Caregivers Benefits Advice Drop-In – Blaydon Events and Activities Join us on the third Friday of the month, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, for a drop-in benefits advice session at the Blaydon Family Hub! Our benefits advice worker will be here to talk to caregivers face-to-face and offer advice and information around any of the following benefits and applying for them; ·
monthly on Thursday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from Friday, March 20, 2026 - 1:30pm, forever
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info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk
0808 8010350
Blaydon, Winlaton Advice, Money Matters, Disabilities
Sporting Memories Group Events and Activities Love sport? Join our Sporting Memories sessions in Dunston! We offer an age-friendly and dementia-friendly session that welcomes both caregivers and the people they care for to a fun fortnightly session around reminiscing, replaying and reconnecting with sports. This is a fantastic forum to chat
every other week on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 1:00pm, forever
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info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk
0808 8010350
Dunston Hobbies and Interests, History / Heritage, Sport, Dementia, Long Term Conditions, Adults, Caregivers, Older People
Parent Carers Connect Events and Activities If you care for a child aged 0 to 25 with a disability or long-term illness, we think you’d love our Parent Carer Connections group! We’re running a 5 week set of advice and information sessions for parent carers. Every Monday we will be meeting at the Metrocentre Community Hub to talk about our
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 1:00pm, forever
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info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk
0808 8010350
Gateshead Wide Advice, Adults, Disabilities, Families, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiverse
Young Adult MakerPlace Group Events and Activities Come and join our new monthly maker group for young adults (For ages 16-25). Whether you're into design, tech or just love making cool stuff, this is your space to explore, create, and connect and get hands on with our MakerPlace equipment. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and
monthly on Monday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from Monday, February 9, 2026 - 5:15pm, forever
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Free digitalteamlibs@gateshead.gov.uk
0191 433 5020
Gateshead Wide Arts / Crafts / Photography, Computers and mobile phones, Adults, Students, Young People
Vinted Volunteer (Ouseburn) - St Oswald's Hospice Volunteering opportunities volunteer@stoswaldsuk.org

Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Computers and mobile phones, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Fundraising, Adults, Children
Creative Conversations - Practice your English and learn new skills Events and Activities Free drop in to help you practise your English speaking and listening in an informal and friendly setting. Take part in hands-on creative activities led by our friendly volunteers. Meet new people and find out what Gateshead has to offer over a free tea or coffee. Open to all people seeking asylum
every other week on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 12:30pm, forever
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Free ben.jones@northeastmuseums.org.uk
01914771495
Gateshead Wide Help and Support, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Community Development, Adults, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families, Refugees / Asylum Seekers, Students
Active Travel Grants for VCSE Organisations Information Active Travel Grants now open! Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise organisations in Gateshead can now apply for Active Travel Gateshead Grants to help local communities increase physical activity levels, build confidence and feel equipped to walk and cycle for short journeys as well as offer Gateshead Wide Transport, Cycling / Walking, Outdoor Activities, Health and Wellbeing, Support for groups, Community Development, Everyone
LGBTQIA+ VCSE Networking Event: Tackling Challenges Together Events and Activities Join us this LGBTQIA+ History Month for a networking event for LGBTQIA+ VCSE organisations and projects. Together, we’ll explore current challenges, share experiences, and discuss ways in which LGBTQIA+ organisations can make the most of Connected Voice’s services, resources and skills. We are
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Free josh.foster@connectedvoice.org.uk

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Community Development, Everyone, LGBTQIA+
Funding - Developing a Strategic Approach Events and Activities This online introductory session, delivered via Teams, is for you if you are new to the role of fundraising in your organisation, or have been doing this for a while but want to develop a strategy to improve your chances of success. Through a mix of interactive presentations and activities
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Free chloe.titterton@connectedvoice.org.uk

Online Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Support for groups
Funding - Effective bid writing Events and Activities Do you struggle writing successful funding bids? This introductory session will be delivered online via Teams, and take you through the key practical steps in describing the essential elements of your project, to tell funders what they need to know. Through a mix of interactive presentations and
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Free chloe.titterton@connectedvoice.org.uk

Online Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Support for groups
Role of the advocate in Safeguarding Events and Activities This online session, delivered via Teams, is ideal for anyone in a VCSE organisation working with vulnerable people, so that you can refer appropriately. It will give you an understanding of the role of the advocate in safeguarding, explaining how advocates work in the community and under the Care
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Free jane.kingston@connectedvoice.org.uk

Online Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment
An Introduction to Trustee Roles and Responsibilities Events and Activities Are you a trustee of an organisation or interested in becoming one? This session will be delivered online via Teams, and will take you through the key roles and responsibilities of a trustee. This will also apply to Directors of organisations. Through a mix of interactive presentations and group
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Free josh.foster@connectedvoice.org.uk

Online Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Support for groups
DigiDAD - Connecting Young Fathers through Digital Inclusion Events and Activities Connected Voice Digital Inclusion Network This session is all about connecting families and communities through digital skills. This session is open to everyone. North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL) supports young fathers aged 25 and under to play active positive roles in their children’s lives
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Free stella.simbo@connectedvoice.org.uk

Online Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Computers and mobile phones, Everyone
Introduction to Safeguarding Events and Activities Ideal for staff and volunteers, this online session delivered via Teams will give you an overview of the key issues about safeguarding for both adults and children that every community organisation, charity or social enterprise needs to know. Through a combination of presentations, activities and
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Free emma.leveson@connectedvoice.org.uk

Online Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Support for groups
Sustainable Cooking Workshop Events and Activities Come along to our weekly cooking workshop, ideal for beginners hoping to learn new techniques and recipes! Contact us, there are limited spaces available! Every Saturday in February 10am - 12pm at Bensham Grove Community Centre, we hope to see you there!
weekly on Saturday, starting from Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:30am, forever
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help.hopebeyondborders@gmail.com

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Food / Cooking / Nutrition
VCSE Health and Wellbeing Event Events and Activities Microgrants available to VCSE - an opportunity to be part of a holistic offer of support The first presentation will outline the microgrant process that supports the WorkWell offer in Newcastle and Gateshead. All VCSE are able to apply, not just those with an employment focus. WorkWell is a
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julia.perry@connectedvoice.org.uk

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Support for groups
The NHS App - Training for VCSE Organisations working in Gateshead Events and Activities This training is for any VCSE organisation working in Gateshead The NHS App can help people take control of their health and care safely and conveniently. It’s free, secure, and designed to make everyday healthcare tasks simpler. Join this training to find out more about supporting your communities'
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Free alessandra.mondin@connectedvoice.org.uk

Gateshead Wide Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Support for groups
Using Social Media Effectively Events and Activities This session is for you if you are new to using social media for your organisation, or have been doing this for a while but want to develop a strategy to improve your impact. This training will be delivered online via Teams. Through a mix of interactive presentations and group activities the session
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morgan.forrest@connectedvoice.org.uk

Online Help and Support, Education / Training / Employment, Computers and mobile phones, Support for groups