Members List
7th Newcastle Company The Boys' Brigade
Voluntary youth work 7-18 years Boys' Brigade two seperate age groups
Contact Gordon Hawkins on 0191 2682999. More information.
African Community Advice North East (ACANE)
ACANE runs a multi purpose community centre with facilities such as drop-in, telephone help line, fax and photocopy, advice and job orientation, training. Open space for all kinds of parties, coffee/tea, free access to computer and internet, art and varied activities, volunteering awareness and advocacy.
Contact Gaby Kitoko on 0191 265 8110. More information.
Avondale Residents Group
Avondale Residents Group meet regulary to organise activites, outings and promote the use of the community lounge at Avondale House for both residents and the wider community.
More information.
Better Days
Group of adults with learning disabilities who are supported to address barriers faced by people with learning disabilities preventing them from going out and about.
Contact Lesley Mountain on 0191 2815541. More information.
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Byker Bridge Housing Association
Provides long term supported accommodation, training, occupation, support and healthcare services to homeless, isolated and vulnerable men and women.
Contact Louise Marsh on 0191 265 8621. More information.
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Carers Centre Newcastle
Information and support service for unpaid carers in Newcastle upon Tyne, open Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Contact Katie Dodd on 0191 2603030. More information.
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Caring Hands
We support the independance of elderly and disabled people based in Shieldfield.
Contact Dawn Henderson on 0191 2615234. More information.
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Charles Street Community Association
A Community charity based at Charles Street community centre we offer free and/or affordable social and educational activities to the local community including drop-ins, knit and knatter, elderly health awareness, community bingo, languages and social events.
Contact Alyson Smith on 0191 2094001. More information.
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Choose To Loose (Weight Management Group)
Provides fitness activities and support to group members, which furthers their own fitness and health. offers a weight management service (tackling obesity). Gives support in assisting community involvement and cohesion for those with mental health issues and also gives practical support to encourage use of external classes.
Contact Sarah Ritson on 07961734298. More information.
Christ Church Walker Parish Church
Christ church is the church of England parish church for Walker
Contact Fr Kevin Hunt on 0191 2623666. More information.
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Churches Together Byker and Walker
The aims of the Churches Together Byker and Walker are to promote quality relationships between people from the churches themselves and between people in the local communities, also to see how we can work together on local issues and to pray together. The group meets four times annually, using hospitality from different churches. Future meetings/venues scheduled are:
Contact Sr. Jill Gracie on 0191 2092478. More information.
Community Action on Health
We are a charity working within newcastle to tackle health inequalities through patient, carer and public involvement.
Contact Nicci Donnelly on 0191 2263450. More information.
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Community Catering Initiative
We are a social enterprise based in the Thomas Gaughan community centre, we run a community cafe in the centre 5 days a week opening at 8.30-2pm we sell low cost nutritional food to local residents and workers, we provide outside catering to groups and organisations and also to local parties, weddings and funerals etc. We have recently been successful with a 5 year Lottery bid which has enabled us to employ 2 local people into full time posts, this will enable community catering to move forward in starting up more community cafes; and luncheon clubs for the elderly and to look for funding for cooking lessons and to be more interactive with other organisations.
Contact Pamela McKenna on 0191 2242349. More information.
Contact a Family
Provide advice, information and support to the parents/carers of all disabled children aged 0 to 19. We also enable parents/carers to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis.
Contact Sarah Lewis on 0191 2136300. More information.
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Crafty Cards
The group meets every Monday at St Martins Centre between 9-11.30am if you would like to learn how to make cards then please come along
Contact Ann Bell on 0191 2764002. More information.
Different Strokes - North East
We are a self help group for younger stroke survivors who meet, socialise and exercise together twice a week at East End Pool, Byker
Contact Lisa Charlton on 0191 2121455. More information.
Dr. Ryan House
We are a Sheltered accommodation in Walker. As residents of Dr Ryan House we organise a gardening group, a knitting group and have coffee mornings every tuesday and Friday from 10am till 11am any one is welcome to come along.
Contact Emma Welsh on 0191 2369179. More information.
East End Health
East End Health is based in the East End of Newcastle. We work with nursery and primary school children to introduce and promote healthy eating patterns and lifestyles as part of our Food and Nutrition Project. We also work with older adults via our Out and About Stroke Group, Women's Art Group and Complementary Therapy Service to promote healthy ageing.
Contact Jamie Sadler on 0191 2760595. More information.
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East End Media CIC
East End Media C.I.C. has been incorporated on the following lines:
Contact Phil Kitchen on 0191 265 4748. More information.
East End Walking Group
A social walking group for people of all ages although mainly OAP's people recovering from heart attacks/strokes/disabled with carers etc. Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am in the East End pool Byker Newcastle upon Tyne. Walks generally take 1-21/2 hours Tuesday walks are usually shorter than Thursday walks. These walks are often interspersed with coach trips to local places of interest and occasionally activity days e.g. a day at the Lightfoot centre
Contact Mary Joyce on 0191 2651335. More information.
Financial Inclusion Newcastle
We help people become self-employed. Can help with business advice, funding applications, marketing and advertising, NI and tax. Based in Byker and Cruddas Park for residents of Newcastle.
Contact Jill Markwell on 0191 2781855. More information.
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Friends of St Oswalds Field
Family activities on St Oswalds field in Byker for the local community organised by the group
Contact Liz Turnbull on 0191 2651616. More information.
Friends of Walke Riverside Park
A group of volunteers who meet regularly usually at weekends to do various jobs at walker riverside, pruning bushes, building bird boxes, litter picking etc we are supported by Newcastle city council Ranger service.
Contact Steve Williams on 07739012657. More information.
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Inner City Project (National Trust project)
The project works with young people aged 12-25 and older people aged 50+ to enable them to access the outdoors and learn how to use it for their benefit. The youth group meets on a Tuesday night (daytime during school holidays) to take part in outdoor activities, the first Tuesday of every month is a planning session at St Martins centre Roman Avenue. The Walker Walkers is a walking group for people aged 50+ walks are once a month pick up on a Friday morning at Byker Metro, the group usually walk 4-6 miles in the countryside. The Pathfinder is another walking group for men aged 50+ only.
Contact Kath Lohfink on 0191 255 7610. More information.
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Kids Cafe
Voluntary and Community organisation based at Thomas Gaughan Community Centre which teaches children and young people aged 5-16 years about healthy eating and physical activity. We run a variety of sessions including holiday sessions, cooking projects, school sessions and family fun sessions at different times throughout the year.
Contact Laura Wallace on 0191 2242349. More information.
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Kids Kabin
Creative activities for young people aged 8-16 years. Activities run after school and during school holidays opening time 3.45-8pm contact Kida Kabin to find out more
Contact Will Benson on 0191 2953655. More information.
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Kiran - Minority Ethnic Womens Group
Kiran is a group for women from the black minority ethnic community living in the East End of Newcastle. Meets every Tuesday morning 10.00am till 12.00pm term time. come and meet new people, make friends, learn new skills, access advice, help and support.
Contact Hanfeya Shafiq on 0191 2655247. More information.
Learning Links Europe
Adult training provider offering numeracy, literacy, IT and confidence building courses in the west end of Newcastle
Contact Andrea Lightfoot on 0191 2735612. More information.
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Margaret Collins House Residents Group
Margaret Collins House is a sheltered housing scheme offering a variety of activiites to anyone over 50. They have a walking group which goes out weekly, bingo four times a week, regular trips and outings. Sue Bolam, the sheltered housing officer runs a gentle armchair exercise class every Wednesday monring and a monthly quiz evening. Every 2nd Monday is a games night and entertainment evenings are organised. All this and more in a fully accessible building with all facilities.
Contact Sue Bolam on 0191 2650546. More information.
Martha and Mary Association
Registered charity, run by members of all local churches for the benefit of all the community. Providing light refreshments, a warm welcome and listening ear. A small meeting room is available, very comfortable, with free internet access. Open 10am-2pm weekdays (10am-1pm Wednesday) and 11am-2pm on 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
Contact Elizabeth Screen on 0191 2650329/2289078. More information.
Monkchester Community Association
The Centre has a Youth Club available to all 5 years +.
Contact Susan Bell on 0191 2766934. More information.
Monkchester Family Centre
Toddler group on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9.00am till 11.00am. £1.00 per session.
Contact Janet Overton on 0191 2656837. More information.
NACRO
NACRO is a training providerand a registered charity and principal voluntary organisation who work with young people 16-18 years who are from disadvantaged or dissafected background who may be at risk. Volunteers work alogside young people to identify barriers to learning then provide and manage support mechanism
Contact Malcolm Lynn on 0191 2658164. More information.
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Newcastle East Childrens Centres
Provides a variety of support and services for families either expecting a child or with children under 5 years of age in Byker, Walker, South Heaton and Ouseburn.
More information.
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Open Clasp Theatre Company
The North East's only professional women's touring theatre company producing entertaining and informative productions about issues affecting women and young women and their families and communities in the North East. Open Clasp plays can be accompanied by drama workshops which explore the issues in the productions further, we can bring plays to community & groups in their venue. Open Clasp are going to be touring Herstory Told, a brand new play in Feb-March 2010, if groups are interested in bringing the show to their venue or would like to work with Open clasp please get in touch with Roma on 0191 2301698 or email roma@openclasp.plus.com
Contact Roma Yagnik on 0191 2301698. More information.
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Ouseburn Community Centre
A wide number of activities (eg:Boxersize, Junior Youth Club, After school playgroup, Board games, Sudanese society) Also many Surestart activities for Babies and young parents
Contact Rick Anderson on 0191 275 9950. More information.
Ouseburn Trust
The Ousburn Trust is a charity and the development trust for the lower Ouseburn valley. We own and develop property, offer free heritage activities for the public and run the Ouseburn volunteers project - supported volunteering in the arts & culture sector for unemployed people.
Contact Kirsten Luckins on 0191 2616596. More information.
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PD Training UK (CIC)
PD Training is a not for profit organisation, which provides training programmes to community and voluntary organisations. The training is tailored to meet the organisation's needs and ranges from community development to organisational development.
Contact Pam Rudram on 07780 735 268. More information.
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Quality of Life Partnership
City centre based activity programme aimed at people aged 50+ including cycling, walking, dancing and keep fit.
Contact Michelle Mordue on 0191 2330200. More information.
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Stepney Bank Stables
As a British Horse Society approved riding school and registered charity we are able to offer a wide range of horse riding lessons for children and adults as well as provide positive opportunities for disadvantaged young people.
Contact Susan Tron on 0191 2615544. More information.
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Tyneside Women's Health
We offer groups and courses to help women improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing including courses like "Coping with Depression" and "Anxiety management". We have a Welcome session for new women every Thursday morning between 10-11.30am
Contact Mary Wight on 0191 4777898. More information.
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Walker Communities Credit Union
Community based savings and loans group based at Lightfoot Stadium office open Mondays 10-12noon and Friday 9.30-12.45, we also have an office at St Anthonys of Padua centre welbeck road Friday 10-12.30.
Contact Vince Baines on 07779989172. More information.
Walker Library Toddler group
We Meet at Walker library on Tuesday & Thursdays at 9am till 11am, we have activities for the children such as painting, colouring, dancing and trips outdoor
Contact Donna Creighton More information.
Walker Riverside Information Centre
The Information Centre aims to give local residents and people moving into the area, local community and volunary groups and local businesses and idea of what the regeneration process means and how it will translate into an improved Walker Riverside. Open Monday - Friday 9am-3pm.
More information.
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Walker Walkers
The group meet 2nd Friday of every month for over 55's who live in the East End of Newcastle. We gather at Byker Metro station to start our walks for 10am and are out all day in all weather!
Contact Kath Lofink - Holy Jesus - National Trust Inner City Project on 0191 2557610. More information.
Women Away
Women only group including male children upto age 12, community based activities building members skills, knowlege, confidence and self esteem in everyday life issues to outdoor activities such as rock climbing
More information.
