VONNE is the support body for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the North East of England.

Wag & Company is a registered charity enabling professionally assessed volunteers and their special dogs to befriend older dog lovers – in their own homes or in care or medical establishments – who miss friendship and the company of a dog. We visit

Meet at the Millennium Centre, Concord, Washington every Wednesday night 7:00 to 9:00. Foil, epee and sabre, adults and juniors. Head coach Pat Pearson, assistant coaches Gary Mills and Marie Matheson. Beginners welcome, all equipment provided.

All periods catered for, multi-player games, competitive leagues, role playing etc. Meets every third Sunday at Columbia Village Hall

Here at Washingwell we believe that our school brings the best out in every child, not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. At Washingwell we nurture children of all abilities, enabling them to be well rounded and confident

Baby swimming with Water Babies is an exciting, enriching experience for both you and your little one. Not only does it teach vital life skills, but it also enhances the way babies and toddlers learn other skills, too. No one else reaches our high

Refuge, advice and support to women and children suffering domestic violence. Office Tel No: 0191 565 8877 24hr Domestic Violence Helpline for women and children experiencing domestic abuse 0800 066 5555 or 0191 415 1506.

Wesley Memorial is a lively Methodist Church on Durham Road, Low Fell. We meet for worship at 10.30am every Sunday, Younger Church also meets at 10.30am. Evening services on special occasions at 6.00pm. Many community groups meet at Wesley. We have

Children North East are proud to be able to offer an extension of their counselling service in to the Gateshead area. A team of specialist, qualified, BACP registered counsellors are currently taking referrals for counselling CYP aged 9 – 25yrs

The aim of the committee which was formed in 1976 is to promote, advance and encourage all aspects of horticulture within Whickham, Swalwell, Dunston, Lobley Hill & Sunniside areas. It supports Gateshead Council in their efforts to promote Britain in