Older People

Services

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… >

Helix Art - Here to There

Here to There is a creative programme for people over 55, offering regular walks, talks, workshops and more. A chance to be creative and socialise at workshops, walks, talks, events and more… Here to There is a FREE regular creative programme for people over 55 delivered across North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland providing opportunitie… >

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. >

Local Networks

If you'd like to meet other people living with Parkinson's in your local area, you can find friendship and support through our network of volunteers and local groups. We offer activities that can help you manage the condition and live life to the full, from exercise classes to days out. Local groups come in all shapes and sizes and there are some … >

Garden Gang

We meet every other Friday at 9.00 am and all are warmly welcomed to come along to Holy Saviour's Church Parish Centre in Tynemouth. We are always grateful for volunteers to assist in tending to the Churchyard gardens. Our gang is FREE. You do not have to be a natural gardener to help out. For more information please contact the parish office on… >

The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum

The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum contains a unique collection of artefacts that recreate the dramatic history of the TVLB and our involvement in heroic coastal rescues from our formation in 1864 to the present day. As an accredited museum with Arts Council England our volunteers look forward to welcoming you to our home and … >

Cullercoats Men's Club

We are primarily a retired men’s club run entirely by its members. It has no political or religious affiliations and is completely independent of any other organization or parent body. Its declared aims are the fostering of friendship, goodwill and understanding. We meet in the Minor Hall at Cullercoats Methodist Church each Wednesday throughout t… >

Gift Shop

Our shop can be visited without having to pay the Lighthouse admission charge. We have an extensive and unusual range of gifts, souvenirs, books, toys and cards and sell hot drinks and refreshments. >

St. Mary's Lighthouse and Visitor Centre

Climb the 137 steps to the top of the Lighthouse for the most spectacular views of the North East coast. If you cannot manage the steps, a video facility allows you to experience the same views, live and in colour, at ground level. Other exhibits explain the history of the Lighthouse and give an insight into the wildlife of St. Mary’s Nature Reser… >

Shiremoor Library

Shiremoor Library hosts a range of activities for adults and children. Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

Monkseaton Library

Monkseaton library is a venue for a range of events for adults and children, including Meet the Author talks. Opening times: Tuesday and Friday 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

Forest Hall Library

Forest Hall Library hosts a range of events for adults and children. Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

Cullercoats Library

Cullercoats Library hosts a range of events and talks for adults and children. Opening times: Tuesday and Friday 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

Community Activities at Whitley Bay Big Local

We often share our space with other groups and organisations or interesting people come along to share their skills and talents with the community. From crafts and music to food and art, there is a wide range of activities for people of all ages to join in with. Watch out for events coming up. >

MHA Weekly / Fortnightly Services

We offer services across North Tyneside which best suits you. Staff and Volunteers will always be here to help with questions and concerns. The services we have available are: Social groups on a Tuesday Activity Groups on a Wednesday and Thursday Lunch Clubs on a Monday and Friday >

Cafe 32

Café 32 A unique café located within Linskill Centre, and on the doorstep of Tynemouth and North Shields. The café has a retro feel with a welcoming ambience and is open to visitors and centre users from Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. The café is fully licensed and free Wi-Fi is available so our customers can keep in touch with family and friends, … >

Community Development at Battle Hill & Linskill

Community Development at Battle Hill & Linskill A full & engaging program for everyone over 18, with specific activities for people over 55. Share & learn new skills, meet new people & feel better whilst doing it. Activities are delivered across the Linskill & Battle Hill Multi-Use Centres in North Tyneside. >

Anchor - Bingo Evenings

Anchor run a number of bingo evenings across its locations for residents, friends & family. Bingo events are available at the following locations: Laurel Court : 7-8.30pm Tuesday, Telephone : 0191 2580765 Bewicke Lodge :Thursday evening, Telephone: 0191 2624237 St Johns Court :Thursday evening, Telephone: 0191 258 4665 Fontburn… >

Anchor- Coffee Mornings

Anchor run a number of coffee mornings across its locations for residents, friends, family and everyone is welcome. These are available at the following locations: o Bewicke Lodge : Tuesday mornings, Telephone: 0191 2624237 o St Johns Court : Wednesday mornings, Telephone: 0191 258 4665 o Thomas Ferguson Court : Wednesday mornings, Telephone 01… >

Community Activities

Throughout the week, we run a range of community activities, such as Crafts Club, Knit and Natter, Bingo, and Weigh-In Wednesdays. We also host one-off workshops (e.g. Flower Arranging, Collage) and short courses (e.g. singing). Check the website or our Facebook Page for more information about what’s going on. >

W3 - Women Warmly Welcomed

We are a democratically run women's educational group focused on those who cannot usually attend during working hours. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month (except August) at 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm start. Our meetings take place in the Parish Centre. Our group is, as its name suggests, for women only. Occasionally we hold an event in the Pa… >

Soup lunch at Holy Saviour's Church

The Church runs a soup lunch group where you can come along for soup, a chat and find friendship and fellowship. Every Wednesday at 12 noon we provide homemade soup with bread, tea, coffee and delicious home made cakes as well. We meet in the Parish Centre adjoining the Church. Come along for a chat and get to know us a bit better. The cost is … >

Knitting & Art for fun at Holy Saviour's

Knitting & Art for fun We are a knitting and learning to knit group who meet on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 10.00am to 11.30am. All are welcomed to come along to Holy Saviour's Parish Centre, Tynemouth. The group is FREE and you should bring your own work and materials. Some donated wool is available for use. For more informa… >

Mothers' Union at Holy Saviour's Church

We are a social and support group who meet on the first Monday of each month between 2pm and 4pm. All are welcomed, not just mothers, to come along to Holy Saviour's Parish Centre. The group is FREE. For more information contact the parish office on 0191 257 6250 or email: office@holysaviours.org.uk >

EveryDay Care and Support - Wellbeing Centre: Linskill Park

Linskill Park Our Wellbeing Centres are reopen with all necessary measures in place to protect our team and customers from potential risk of Covid-19. EveryDay Care and Support, a social enterprise wholly owned by Age UK North Tyneside, supports individuals (over 18) and families in North Tyneside and Newcastle to live independently and make mor… >

EveryDay Care and Support - Wellbeing Centre: Rowan Croft

Rowan Croft Our Wellbeing Centres are reopen with all necessary measures in place to protect our team and customers from potential risk of Covid-19. EveryDay Care and Support, a social enterprise wholly owned by Age UK North Tyneside, supports individuals (over 18) and families in North Tyneside and Newcastle to live independently and make more … >

EveryDay Care and Support - Wellbeing Centre: Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove Our Wellbeing Centres are reopen with all necessary measures in place to protect our team and customers from potential risk of Covid-19. EveryDay Care and Support, a social enterprise wholly owned by Age UK North Tyneside, supports individuals (over 18) and families in North Tyneside and Newcastle to live independently and make more … >

EveryDay Care and Support - Respite and Wellbeing Day Services

EveryDay Care and Support - Wellbeing: Maintain your independence *Our Wellbeing Centres are open with all necessary measures in place to protect our team and customers from potential risk of Covid-19. * EveryDay Care and Support, a social enterprise wholly owned by Age UK North Tyneside, supports individuals (over 18) and families in North Tyne… >

Bowling Club : Killingworth Bowlers

This group meets to play carpet bowls at the White Swan Centre in Killingworth on Thursday at 10.00am until 12.00pm. There is a charge on the day for this activity. >

Dudley Arts and Social Hub: John Willie Sams Centre

This art and craft group is held at the John Willie Sams Centre on Tuesdays from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Informal and friendly group of people of all ages who enjoy arts and crafts. Beginners are welcome. There is a nominal charge to cover room hire and refreshments. >

Luncheon Club at John Willie Sams Centre

Senior Citizen's Lunch provided at the John Willie Sams Centre on Thursday from 11.30pm to 1.30pm. There is a charge for this service. >

North Shields Spiritualist Church

We are a Spiritualist Church currently meeting in Balkwell Community Welfare Association’s ‘Hut’ at the top of Heaton Terrace. We are affiliated with the largest spiritualist organisation in the world, the Spiritualists National Union. We hold public services on Sundays at 6.30 pm. The speakers at our services give an inspirational talk (philos… >

Positive Pathways

Our Positive Pathways group meets each Tuesday morning at 10am to make friends, try new things and have fun. The group is very friendly and have tried lots of different activities and trips since they started in 2018. They've visited Minsteracres to learn about mindfulness and other holistic therapies. They've joined together with our Connected Ki… >

engAGE

engAGE programme The engAGE programme creates opportunities for people aged 55+ in North Tyneside, by offering the chance to share and learn new skills whilst meeting new people. The programme has been running since 2017 and now offers a range of weekly and monthly activity groups, along with one-off events and day trips - to find out more pleas… >

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. >

Dudley Community Hub and Library

Library Opening Times:Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pmSaturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Centre Opening Times:Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pmSaturday 9:00am to 5:00 pm >

Wallsend Community Hub and Library

Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre hosts a range of events and talks for adults and children. Opening times: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

Volunteering | Age UK North Tyneside

We work solely for the benefit of older adults and their carers living in North Tyneside. Through volunteering, you are helping to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in your community. To find out more about volunteering, call us on 0191 287 7011 or send us an email. See all volunteering vacancies here. >

Killingworth Community Hub and Library

Killingworth Library and the White Swan Customer First Centre host various events for adults and children including Meet the Author and the very popular History Wardrobe Opening times: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

North Shields Community Hub and Library

North Shields Library and Customer First Centre hosts a range of events for adults and children including Meet the Author, History Wardrobe, local history and special interest. Opening times: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

Whitley Bay Community Hub Library

Whitley Bay Library and Customer First Centre provides a range of events and talks for adults and children. Opening times: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 >

Better Connect : Creative Wellbeing Programme

Better Connect is Helix Arts’ creative health programme offering regular arts sessions and creative opportunities across North Tyneside that improve health and wellbeingBetter Connect is our creative health programme for North Tyneside. It is built on our previous arts and health work developed during 2021. We will be running a long-term programme… >

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Things to do

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  Dementia Cafe

  Dementia Cafe has something different every week. We have singing, crafts, quizzes etc. Come along and see. You will also meet ne… >

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  Knit and Natter at YMCA

  Fancy a Knit and Natter? Chat with us over a hot drink and a biscuit while you take part in fun knitting, crochet and craft activ… >

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  Wallsend PCN Social Prescribing Coffee Morning

  The Wallsend PCN Social Prescribing Team host a monthly coffee morning. Any patient registered with The Village Green Surgery, Be… >

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  engAGE Scribblers Creative Writing Group in Linskill Centre

  This is a creative and social group, so if you enjoy ‘words’ and ‘writing’ then Scribblers could be your ideal group. Booking req… >

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  Dance Gold

  Medium impact group class with music and dance to get the heart pumping. Open to all ages and abilities >

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  Waves Walkers

  Walking groups are a great way to explore the local area and meet like-minded people, turning your daily exercise into a social e… >

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  Eddy’s Haven Walk

  Wellbeing Easy/gentle Groups Walks at Priors Haven car park. Walking groups are a great way to explore the local area and meet l… >

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  Wallsend Walkers

  Wellbeing Easy/gentle Groups Walks at the Olive Tree Cafe. Walking groups are a great way to explore the local area and meet lik… >

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  The Parks Walk Group

  Wellbeing Easy/gentle Group Walks at The Parks Sports Centre Walking groups are a great way to explore the local area and meet l… >

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