Health, Wellbeing and Learning Activities July, August and September 2015
Take part in a wide range of activities, events and learning across South Tyneside to help you make the most of later life. Health and Wellbeing Activities
Activities Day/Times Location
Aerobics Tuesdays The Shack, New Road, 10am - 11am Boldon, NE35 9AG
Art Mondays Ocean Road Community Workshops 10.45am - 12.45pm Centre, S/S, NE33 2DU NEW
FitSteps Mondays United Reform Church, (£2 Per Person) 10am - 11am East Boldon, NE36 0SJ
Mondays Attic Studios, 4a Viking 1pm - 2pm Centre, Jarrow, NE32 3LN
Tuesdays Hartleyburn CA, 1pm - 2pm Hebburn, NE31 2LW
Thursdays St Margaret’s Church Hall, 1pm - 2pm The Nook, S/S, NE34 7BG
Keep Fit - Circuits Wednesdays Perth Green CA, for Beginners 12noon - 1pm Inverness Rd, Jarrow, NE32 4AQ
Fridays Mardsen Road Health and 10am - 11am Wellbeing Centre, Horsley Hill, S/S, NE34 6RE
Knit and Knatter Tuesdays Prince Edward Court, Prince 2pm - 3.30pm Edward Road, S/S, NE34 7QA
Tuesdays Glenthorpe House, 2pm - 3pm Westoe, S/S, NE33 4DL
Line Dancing Wednesdays St Peters Church Hall, 2.30pm - 4pm Moor Lane, S/S, NE34 6BZ Health and Wellbeing Activities
Activities Day/Times Location
Lunch Clubs Tuesdays Fernyhough Hall, Ushaw (£4 Per Person) 11.45am Road, Hebburn, NE31 2YB Men in Sheds Mondays West Boldon Lodge, 12noon - 3pm Newcastle Rd, NE36 0BG To be confirmed South Tyneside College, NEW S/S, NE34 6ET Pilates Tuesdays Glen Medical Centre, Glen (£2 Per Person) 1pm - 2pm Street, Hebburn, NE31 1NU ‘Silver Striders’ Thursdays Jarrow and Hebburn Running Club 10am - 11am Athletics Club House, (£2 per person) Monkton Stadium, Dene Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5NJ Salsacise Thursdays All Saints Community (£2 Per Person) 11.30am - 12.30pm Association, S/S, NE34 0BX Seated Mondays Bramble Court, Dorset Exercise 2pm - 3pm Avenue, S/S, NE34 7JA Tuesdays Saville Lodge, 10.30am - 11.30am Saville Street, S/S, NE33 2PU Wednesdays Malvern Court, 2pm - 3pm The Close, Cleadon, SR6 7RG Wednesdays Grange Road Baptist Church, 10am - 11am Jarrow, NE32 3JA Thursdays Falstone Avenue, S/S, 2pm - 3pm NE34 6SA Thursdays Lindsay Court, Whitburn, 2.30pm - 3.30pm SR6 7LN Tai Chi Fridays St Pauls and St Johns (£2 Per Person) 1.30pm - 2.30pm Church Centre, Broughton Road, S/S, NE34 6RE Tea Dance Mondays Sutton Hall, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Prince Edward Road, S/S, NE34 0NA Health and Wellbeing Activities
Activities Day/Times Location
Walking Football Thursdays Harton and Westoe Miners 1pm - 2.30pm Welfare, S/S, NE34 7QD Walking Tuesdays Morrison’s Car Park, Jarrow, Groups 9.30am NE32 3LQ Tuesday Stroll Various locations 10.30am (please ring for timetable) Wednesdays Various locations 10.30am (please ring for timetable) Thursdays Morrison’s Car Park, Jarrow, 9.30am NE32 3LQ
Please note that bookings are essential for all walks
Yoga Wednesdays Marsden Road Health and (£2 per person) 1pm - 2pm Wellbeing Centre, Horsley Hill, S/S, NE34 6RE Zumba Tuesdays Holy Rosary Church, (£2 per person) 1pm - 2pm Horsley Hill Square, S/S, NE34 7BG Thursdays St Margaret’s Church Hall, 11am - 12noon The Nook, S/S, NE34 7BG Fridays St Pauls and St Johns Church 10am - 11am Centre, Beach Road, S/S, NE34 6RE Balance and Stability Groups – Get Going Together
Balance and Stability Workshops are led by a Specialised Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) for people who feel unsteady on their feet, who would like to improve their confidence when walking. Workshops last about an hour and focus upon exercises to improve strength, balance, day-to- day endurance, posture and gait. Workshops have limited spaces and participants must book in advance for an assessment. A home exercise plan is also available for those who are unable get out to attend our classes.
For more information please contact Nicola Bruce on 0191 456 6903. GSK proudly support the Get Going Together Project. Techno Gym Easyline Receive a trial of the easyline gym equipment and a tailored fitness plan to help you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. Monday to Friday 9am - 3.45pm Age UK South Tyneside, 29 Beach Road, South Shields. Please note that bookings are essential for initial inductions and assessment Easyline Circuit Training Gym based circuit led by a qualified exercise on referral and gym instructor. These sessions are suitable for those who have long-term conditions that require supervision or for those who require additional support with the Easyline gym equipment. Fridays 1pm - 2pm Age UK South Tyneside, 29 Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2QU Please note that bookings are essential for circuit training and all participants must have received an induction to the gym prior to the session. Diabetes Support Groups A six week rolling programme of education around diabetes covering: • how diabetes effects your body • how exercise will benefit you • stress and its effects • how to get the best from your GP and health professionals • nutrition & weight management • moving forward & goal setting We offer taster sessions in a variety of activities including walking, gym and chair based exercise to support education. For more information please contact Nick Fearby on 0191 456 6903. GSK proudly support the Get Going Together Project. Technology and Internet Courses
Sessions at Age UK South Tyneside, 29 Beach Road, South Shields
Activities Start Date Time Duration
Basic Tuesday 10am - 11.45 am 6 weeks Computing 14 July
Wednesday 10am - 11.45am 6 weeks 15 July
Friday 10am - 11.45am 6 weeks 17 July
Tuesday 10am - 11.45am 6 weeks 1 September
Wednesday 10am - 11.45am 6 weeks 2 September
Friday 10am - 11.45am 6 weeks 4 September
Internet Thursday 10am - 11.45am 6 weeks and Email 16 July
Thursday 10am - 11.45am 6 weeks 3 September
Next Steps Friday 12.30pm - 2.15pm 6 weeks in Computing 17 July
Friday 12.30pm - 2.15pm 6 weeks 4 September
Skype and Friday 2.30pm - 3.30pm 4 weeks Social Media 17 July
Computer Tuesday 12.30pm - 3pm 6 weeks Maintenance 14 July and Security Tuesday 12.30pm - 3pm 6 weeks 1 September Technology and Internet Courses
Sessions at Age UK South Tyneside, 29 Beach Road, South Shields
Activities Start Date Time Duration
Monday iPad / Tablets 2.30pm - 3.30pm 5 weeks 13 July Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm 5 weeks 16 July Monday 2.30pm - 3.30pm 5 weeks 24 August Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm 5 weeks 3 September Friday 2.30pm - 3.30pm 5 weeks 4 September Digital Thursday 12.30pm - 2.15pm 4 weeks Photography 16 July Adobe Thursday 12.30pm - 2.15pm 5 weeks Photoshop 3 September Monday Windows 8 10am - 11am 4 weeks 13 July Tuesday Microsoft Excel 3.15pm - 4.15pm 5 weeks 14 July Tuesday 3.15pm - 4.15pm 5 weeks 1 September Monday Digital Crafting 10am -11am 4 weeks 24 August Technology and Internet Courses
Basic Computer Sessions at Libraries
Location Start Date Time Duration
Boldon Lane Friday 10am - 12noon 5 weeks Library 11 September Central Monday 10am - 12noon 5 weeks Library 7 September Cleadon Park Monday 1pm - 3pm 5 weeks Library 7 September East Boldon Friday 10am - 12noon 5 weeks Library 11 September Hebburn Wednesday 10am - 12noon 5 weeks Library 9 September Thursday 1pm - 3pm 5 weeks 10 September Jarrow Tuesday 10am - 12noon 5 weeks Library 8 September Thursday 1pm - 3pm 5 weeks 10 September Primrose Wednesday 10am - 12noon 5 weeks Library 9 September Whitburn Thursday 10am - 12noon 5 weeks Library 10 September Technology and Internet Courses
Basic Computer Sessions at Schools and Colleges
Location Start Date Time Duration
Harton Technology Wednesdays College, Lisle Dates to be 1.15pm-3pm 5 weeks Road, S/S, confirmed NE34 6DL St Wilfrid’s RC Wednesdays College, Temple Dates to be 1.30pm-3pm 5 weeks Park Road, S/S, confirmed NE34 OPH Basic Computer Sessions at Community Venues Location Start Date Time Duration Grange Road Friday 10am - 11am 5 weeks Baptist Church, 17 July Jarrow, Friday 10am - 11am 5 weeks NE32 3JA 4 September Please note that booking is essential for all courses Technology Drop-ins Get help with your own tablet, iPad, computer or mobile phone Location Start Date Time Duration Age UK South Tyneside, Mondays 12.30pm - 2pm Ongoing Beach Rd, S/S Events Coach Trips Visit our historic market towns or simply enjoy a day out to explore.
Helmsley and Lavender Gardens Monday 20 July Whitby Thursday 30 July Keswick Tuesday 11 August Harrogate Wednesday 19 August
Tickets from £15 per person, 9am - 6pm (approx.) Departing from Beach Road S/S and Cambrian Street, Jarrow.
For more information or to book call 0191 456 6903
Older People’s Festival 1 - 9 October 2015 Take part in a wide range of events and activities to celebrate later life. This year’s festival theme is Do Something Different, encouraging anyone over 50 to experience new activities to keep them healthy and happy. During this year’s festival we’ll be doing something different – running several themed days including Information, Advice and Money Matters, Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Leisure and Help at Home. The themed days will be informative and provide access to a wide range of services and activities. We will showcase the help and support that is available and inspire the over 50’s to do something different!
Festival Launch Thursday 1 October 10am - 1pm
For more information call Age UK South Tyneside on 0191 456 6903 or visit www.ageuksouthtyneside.org.uk Cafe Monteiro Come and visit our friendly cafe offering a selection of food including sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes - there is plenty to choose from.
Alternatively, you can simply enjoy a cup of tea or coffee within our brand new facilities, which are within walking distance from South Shields Town Centre.
The cafe is ideal for families and friendly gatherings offering a vibrant, friendly and safe place to meet and eat.
Proceeds from Cafe Monteiro are used to support local older people living in South Tyneside to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday How you can help us
Age UK is a local independent charity that is dependent on local support for an important part of its income.
Volunteers are a vital part of our work at Age UK South Tyneside. Whether you are looking to learn new skills, gain work experience or to use the skills and experience you already have to put something back into the community or stay active during retirement, we are sure to find something that you would enjoy doing that would support us to help older people in South Tyneside. We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available from rehabilitation buddies, activities assistants, digital inclusion tutors to befrienders.
There are many other ways that you can support our work. Please get in touch on 0191 456 6903 or visit our website for further details.
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Age UK South Tyneside is the working name of Age Concern South Tyneside. Registered in England and Wales charity number 502623. Our registered office is at 29 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 2QU. Age Concern England (registered charity number 261794) and Help the Aged (registered charity number 272786) and their trading and other associated companies merged on 1 April 2009. Together they have formed the Age UK Group, dedicated to improving the lives of people in later life. IDBB3118 04/15 ACONE2372V1APR15