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This page tells you about facilities and organisations which provide resources and support activities in your neighbourhood. For instance, if you are interested in living a healthy lifestyle, or would like to improve your existing skills or take up a new hobby, there may be something for you here.
There may be more available in your area than is listed on this page. If you know of any other organisation or project that would be good to mention here, please let us know by completing a feedback form.
High Heaton Library
Newton Road, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7HD
Tel: 0191 277 4233
Fax: 0191 277 4235
E-mail: highheaton.library@newcastle.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Monday, 9am - 8pm
Tuesday, 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday, 9am - 8pm
Friday, 9am - 5pm
Saturday, 9am - 5pm
There is more to your local library than borrowing books! At many branch libraries you can also access computers and the Internet, join local reading groups, use photocopiers and printers, and take part in lifelong learning courses.
To find out what’s on offer, drop in, call or e-mail.
East End Library
Corbridge Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3DY
Tel: 0191 278 8444
Email: eastend.library@newcastle.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Monday 9am-8pm
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9am-8pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-2pm
There is more to your local library than borrowing books! At many branch libraries you can also access computers and the Internet, join local reading groups, use photocopiers and printers, and take part in lifelong learning courses. You can also borrow CDs and DVDs at East End Library.
To find out more, drop in, call or e-mail.
Charles Street Community Association
Algernon Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2UN
Tel: 0191 265 6069
Charles Street Community Association’s activities are mainly aimed at older and disabled users. Activities include bingo and other social events. The centre also provides Christmas lunches, and organises occasional trips and fairs.
The centre has a large room which is available for private hire.
Chillingham Road Sports and Arts Centre
c/o Chillingham Road School, Ninth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5XL
Tel: 0191 224 4356
Email: sportsandarts@chillingham.newcastle.sch.uk
The Chillingham Road Sports and Arts Centre has several sports groups that meet regularly and are open to the public. These include yoga, keep fit, kendo, women's keep-fit, capoeira and other martial arts. They also have a sports hall, art studio and community room that are available for hire.
To find out more, drop in, call or email.
East End Community Association
Heaton Park Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1SQ
Tel: 0191 275 9315
The East End Community Association has a range of activities on offer including pie and pea suppers, social evenings, bingo, raffles, coffee mornings, and lunches.
East End Pool
Corbridge Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DY
Tel: 0191 278 8444
E-mail: dave.scotland@newcastle.gov.uk
The East End Pool is much more than just a pool. It is a combination of a swimming pool, a studio pool, a sauna, a Lifestyles Suite and it also provides fun facilities. You can take part in various activities, including public swimming sessions, adult only swimming, pilates, boxercise, and Over 50's sessions. You can enjoy a hot or cold snack in the Street Cafe or step into the East End Library without even leaving the building.
The East End Pool currently offers several different activities which are specifically for people aged over 50:
- The East End 50+ Group meets at the East End Pool Dance Studio on Monday and Friday mornings at 11am for a gentle exercise session. This costs £2, which includes a free swim afterwards.
- 50+ aquafit sessions and swimming lessons are on Mondays at 12pm.
- 50+ swim/saunas are on Mondays at 2.45pm and Tuesdays at 12pm.
- A 50+ chair-based exercise class takes place on Wednesdays at 12pm.
Drop in, call or e-mail to find out more, or visit the East End Pool web pages.
Heaton Community Centre
Trewhitt Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5DY
Tel: 0191 276 6712
Fax: 0191 276 6712
Email: heatoncc@hotmail.co.uk
Heaton Community Centre has a wide range of activities on offer, including: tai chi, lunch clubs, social clubs, bingo, bridge, capoeira, and a Thursday Club for over 50s (1.30 to 4pm). They also have an Internet cafe, which is currently open on weekdays from 9.30am to 2.30pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
To find out more, call, email, drop in, or visit their website.
Martha & Mary's Community Drop-in
212 Chillingham Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5LN
Tel: 0191 265 0329
Opening hours:
Monday 10am-2pm
Tuesday 10am-2pm
Wednesday 10am-2pm
Thursday 10am-2pm
Friday 10am-2pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday 10am-2pm
Martha & Mary's Community Drop-in is run by volunteers from local churches. You can drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and a light snack and there are books, cards and fair trade goods on sale.
There is also free Internet access and a room for small groups to meet in.
To find out more, give them a call on the above telephone number.
The Metropolitan Community Church holds 'Tea with Dorothy', a monthly social for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people aged over 50 years old and their friends at Martha & Mary's. To find out when the next meeting is, or for more information, call telephone number 07770 543 407 or email outreach@mccnewcastle.org.uk.
East End Customer Service Centre
83-85 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DN
East End Customer Service Centre is a 'one stop shop' where you can get a broad range of services and information from the Council and other public services. For instance, you can make Council Tax enquiries, pay your rent, and get Social Services help all under one roof. The Centre opens from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Drop in to find out more, visit the East End CSC web pages.
Places of Worship
St Cuthberts Church
Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1SA
Tel: 0191 263 0048
Elim Pentecostal Church
Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1SD
Tel: 0191 224 2422
Email: info@yourchurch.info
Website
Heaton Baptist Church
Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HR
Tel: 0191 265 7044
Email: office@heatonbaptist.org
Website
The church holds a monthly meeting for older people on Thursdays at 1pm.
Heaton Methodist Church
7 Simonside Terrace, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5JX
Tel: 0191 265 1298
Heaton Mosque and Islamic Centre
1 Rothbury Terrace, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5XH
Tel: 0191 265 4083
