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Brighten Ryton

Organisation

Description

Brighten Ryton LEG was formed in December 2016 in an effort to close the gap between ‘the service level the council are able to provide’ and ‘the aspirations of our community’. We work across the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward to restore and

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Key words

Climate / Environment

Gardening

History / Heritage

Mental Health

Community Development

Everyone

Areas covered

Crawcrook

Ryton

Gateshead QE Macmillan Information and Support centre survey

Information

Description

Andrea Love – Partnership Quality Lead at Macmillan Cancer Support is working with the Gateshead QE Macmillan Information and Support centre to understand the experience of those accessing the centre and how this can influence the future of the

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Minute Taker Volunteer - Gateshead Service User Forum

Volunteering opportunities

Description of volunteer role

An experienced ‘Minute Taker Volunteer' would be a game changer for us! We are looking for someone who has an interest and is sympathetic towards the mental health and wellbeing environment. CNTW (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation

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Areas covered

Gateshead Town Centre

Gateshead Wide

Birtley Women's Wellbeing Group

Events and Activities

Description

This relaxed group is open to women living in and around Birtley. Sessions include an opportunity to take part in something new, such as reflexology, relaxation, aromatherapy and crafting. Or just come for a cuppa and a chat. This group is all about

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Key words

Help and Support

Advice

Self Help

Hobbies and Interests

Arts / Crafts / Photography

Health and Wellbeing

Long Term Conditions

Mental Health

Women

Areas covered

Birtley

Kibblesworth

Lamesley

Code Breakers feedback

Information

Description

Thank you to everyone who played our Code Breaker Game over the summer. We would love to hear your feedback, good and bad, so we improve things for next year. Please spare a couple of minutes to fill in our survey https://forms.office.com/e

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Agricultural Field (Gardening) Volunteer - Gibside Community Farm

Volunteering opportunities

Description of volunteer role

Gibside Community Farm produces locally grown and seasonal vegetables and fruit for the local community. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy physical activities associated with agricultural farming e.g. digging, planting, weeding and harvesting

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Areas covered

Gateshead Wide

Rowlands Gill

Sunniside

Whickham

Birtley Mens Breakfast Butty Club

Events and Activities

Description

Are you a man in Birtley looking to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly environment? Look no further! The Men’s Breakfast Butty Club is here for you. We meet weekly Friday 10-12 at Croftside Community Lounge, Durham Road, Birtley We serve

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Key words

Help and Support

Advice

Self Help

Health and Wellbeing

Men

Areas covered

Birtley

Kibblesworth

Lamesley

We Are Undefeatable

Information

Description

Do you live with a long-term health condition or support someone who does? We Are Undefeatable wants to hear from you! We Are Undefeatable is a campaign supporting people with long-term health conditions to be more active. Help shape the future of

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Homeshare North East

Description

Homeshare is a shared living model that has been used nationally and internationally for a long time. Homeshare matches people with spare rooms, who are looking for companionship and low level practical support, with people looking for affordable

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Key words

Housing

Safety

Self Help

Health and Wellbeing

Falls Prevention

Long Term Conditions

Mental Health

Adults

Caregivers

Disabilities

Families

Older People

Students

Veterans / Service Personnel

Areas Covered

Gateshead Wide

Community Support Volunteer - Your Voice Counts

Volunteering opportunities

Description of volunteer role

Help disabled people to get out in the community take part in fun activities!! Our community projects help people with a learning disability and autistic people to tackle isolation by offering: support at group workshops to help participants to learn

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Areas covered

Gateshead Wide