Things to Do

There’s lots of things for you to do and get involved with in Gateshead!  Here are some ideas we came up with that may interest you;

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For more ideas about SEND leisure and social activities in Gateshead, visit SEND Leisure and Social Activities – Gateshead Local Offer SEND 0 to 25 years

Friends Action North East

Friends Action North East

FANE was established in 2004, is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and the sole purpose of our team is to help adults in the North East of England with...

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Aukestra – Music group

Aukestra – Music group

We are Aukestra. Some of us are autistic, some of us aren't. More importantly we are a band. A musical collective of diverse personalities and...

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Gateshead Libraries

Gateshead Libraries

Libraries are autism friendly and library staff are on hand to help you. Libraries have lots of books and audiobooks to borrow. The Central Library...

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Tee’s Valley Museums

Tee’s Valley Museums

Tee's Valley Museums are suitable for any family, group or individual who would like to visit at a quieter time when there will be fewer visitors,...

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Autistic Girls Network

Autistic Girls Network

Four times as many boys are diagnosed autistic as girls. This is not an accurate picture and frequently, for many reasons, girls are diagnosed...

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Streetwise Drop-ins

Streetwise Drop-ins

Streetwise Young People’s Project is a multi award-winning regional Charity, providing essential support services for young people aged 11 – 25...

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The Tim Lamb Centre

The Tim Lamb Centre

The Tim Lamb Centre offers specialist activity and leisure facilities for disabled/ neurodiverse children/ young people and their...

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Acoustic Music Sessions

Acoustic Music Sessions

Acoustic Music at the Heritage Centre every month. Expect to hear some of the most experienced folk singers and musicians in the North East, as they...

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Youth Theatre

Youth Theatre

Gateshead Youth Theatre meet on a Saturday morning. The sessions are led by David Raynor and run throughout the year in term time in the Caedmon...

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Skint Club

Skint Club

A young person's group for those aged 16 to 25 in the Gateshead area. Where you can come along, meet new people, be creative and gain support. ...

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Accessible Chef

Accessible Chef

Accessible Chef is a collection of free visual recipes and other resources to help teach cooking skills to individuals with additional needs and...

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Board Game Tuesdays

Board Game Tuesdays

Are you a keen chess player, love a game of dominoes, a whizz at back gammon or enjoy the puzzle of a jigsaw? Then ‘Board Game Tuesdays’ will be...

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Ancestry with Anthea

Ancestry with Anthea

Ever wanted to research your family history but don’t know where to start?  Then come along to the first monthly ‘Ancestry with Anthea’ session at...

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The Land of Oak and Iron

The Land of Oak and Iron

The Land of Oak & Iron are proud to host a wide range of wonderful events and activities, from exciting seasonal children’s trails and school...

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Whickham History Society

Whickham History Society

WHS are the Local History Society for Whickham, providing a programme of monthly talks on the fourth Monday evening of each month from September to...

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Voices of the River’s Edge

Voices of the River’s Edge

Voices of the River’s Edge (or VOTRE) is a Thursday night choir for ages 18-35, open to singers interested in all kinds of music. You don’t need to...

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The Soundroom

The Soundroom

The Soundroom has existed in one form or another since 1985 and the days of the Dunston Music Collective. It operates as a Voluntary Organisation...

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SEND Swimming Sessions

SEND Swimming Sessions

Go Gateshead are offering weekly SEND-specific swimming sessions at local Leisure Centres: Dunston Leisure Centre: Saturday 6pm - 7pm Blaydon...

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Liberdade Performing Arts

Liberdade Performing Arts

Liberdade are an arts organisation based in Gosforth, who run Performing Arts & Health Programmes for people with learning disabilities and...

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