Older People
Welcome to the Older People category! Explore tailored resources for our elderly community:
Home Care Services: Discover in-home care for daily assistance, promoting independence.
Residential Care Facilities: Find safe living environments for seniors needing additional support.
Day Care Programs: Explore engaging daytime activities for community and wellbeing.
Whether seeking care or exploring options, find the support you need here.
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Social Activities
Services
Volunteer with Age UK North Tyneside: Befriender
Make a new friend through our one-to-one befriending program. You will visit a lovely customer in their own home to have a cuppa and a chat on a weekly basis. Time Commitment: Varies, usually one hour per week plus travel time to and from the customer’s home.Location: Across North Tyneside, at the customer’s home. To apply, please call 0191 287 … >
Lovaine Community Gardening Club
Our Community Gardening Club for the public runs on a Friday from 11-3, you can however book sessions to work with the garden co-ordinator in the garden on a 1-1 basis or in small groups at a time that suits you. Using the principles of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture, you will learn organic horticulture techniques and help us to keep the gard… >
The Shed
Funded by North Tyneside CCG, we recently converted a disused garage into a Men’s Community Shed where the focus is on improving the health and wellbeing of men in North Tyneside. The first of its kind in North Tyneside to be registered with Men’s Shed UK, The Shed is somewhere for men to meet, socialise, skill-share and take part in creative, me… >
Mindfulness groups
Mindfulness groups - a lovely, calm place to connect and learn a mindfulness skill to help with many mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, anger etc. Contact me for more information! No experience is needed. >
Stephenson Steam Railway
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields. George and Robert Stephenson spent 20 years in North Tyneside developing their pioneering ideas which helped spread railways and locomotives around the world. Today the Museum celebrates their achievement. A range of fascinating locomotives are on display … >
Segedunum Roman Fort
Segedunum Roman Fort For more information please visit our website. >
Things to do
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Tai Chi Qigong
Tai Chi Qigong is an ancient form of Chinese exercise characterised by slow, graceful movements that help improve circulation, ba… >
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Weetslade Hub
Free hot/cold drinks served with a biscuit and even a home made scone at times! Pop in and grab a drink, have a chat and or just… >
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Knit & Natter
We would love to welcome you to our wellbeing space for an afternoon of knitting (and of course nattering!) Whether you have exp… >
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Knit & Natter
We would love to welcome you to our wellbeing space for an afternoon of knitting (and of course nattering!) Whether you have exp… >
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Knit & Natter
We would love to welcome you to our wellbeing space for an afternoon of knitting (and of course nattering!) Whether you have exp… >
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Weetslade Community Lunch Club
Every Tuesday we shall deliver a FREE lunch (small portions) from 12-2pm on a first-come first-served basis, once it’s gone, that… >