What's On Weekly South Tyneside Saturday 3rd October 2015 Reference and Local Studies Library Central Library, Prince Georg Square, South Shields NE33 2PE Tel: 0191 424 7864 Fax: 0191 455 8085 Email: [email protected] www.southtyneside.gov.uk/libraries Central Library: Children’s 0191 424 7885 Lending 0191 424 7888 Branch Libraries: Boldon Lane 0191 456 2852 Chuter Ede 0780 523 7650 Cleadon Park 0191 424 6194 East Boldon 0191 424 7853 Hebburn 0191 483 2088 0191 489 7786 Primrose 0191 489 8564 Whitburn 0191 529 3412 Saturday 3rd October 12noon-3.30pm. The Open University. Come and meet us in South Shields Central Library. Call in for an informal discussion to find out more about our courses, learning methods and other general study topics. No appointment necessary. www.open.ac.uk Call: 0300 303 5303. Older People’s Festival 2015 at South Tyneside Libraries Coffee Mornings Join the staff at our Library’s for our Older People’s Festival Coffee Mornings. Free. Knit and Natter Come along to one of our friendly, welcoming library knitting groups. Free. Mat Making Come along and join in with our friendly, informal clippy mat making session. Help a traditional craft come back to life, and enjoy a laugh and good company. Free. Monday 5th October Knit and Natter Central Library, South Shields, 10:00am-11:30am Knit and Natter Jarrow Library, 1:30pm-3:00pm Knit and Natter Boldon Lane Library, 2:00pm-3:30pm Online Books and Magazine Drop In Whitburn Library, 2:00pm-4:00pm Come along to find out about e-books and online magazines that you can borrow from the library and use at home on your computer or tablet. For more details call 0191 529 3412. Tuesday 6th October Library Visit to the North East Maritime Trust North East Maritime Trust Museum and Workshop, Wapping Street, South Shields 10:00am-3:00pm. Why not join one or two of the library staff as they visit the North East Maritime Trust? Come and see the former Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat Henry Frederick Swan which is currently under restoration by their dedicated team of volunteers. Drop in and discover this “local gem” anytime between 10.00am and 3.00pm. Online Books and Magazine Drop In Hebburn Library, 2:00pm-4:00pm Come along to find out about e-books and online magazines that you can borrow from the library and use at home on your computer or tablet. For more details call 0191 483 2088. Wednesday 7th October Mat Making Hebburn Library, 10:30am-11:30am Knit and Natter Cleadon Park Library, 10:00am-12:00pm Magical Memories of La Strada Library Theatre, Central Library 2:00pm-3:30pm Join the Wednesday Heritage Club to hear Sandford Goudie talk about Magical Memories of La Strada. Back by popular demand, a total sell out last time so get your tickets as soon as you can. Tickets only £1 call 0191 424 7864. Introduction to Family History Central Library, South Shields, 2:00pm-4:00pm This introduction to Family History Session is aimed at beginners just starting to look into finding out about their family tree. An hour’s demonstration of websites including Ancestry, Find My Past, British Newspaper Archive etc; followed by an hour’s practice and assisted searching using PCs. Limited places - booking essential. Contact the Reference & Local Studies Library 0191 424 7864. Free.

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Coffee Morning Cleadon Park Library 10.30am-12:00pm Beginners Ukulele Hebburn Library, 2:00pm-3:30pm. If you would to try out playing the ukulele, why not come along to our introductory session. For more information or to book a place call 0191 483 2088. Thursday 8th October Jarrow Then and Now Jarrow Library, 10:00am-12:00pm. An exhibition of pictures by local author and photographer Paul Perry. Please bring along your own photos of Jarrow’s past and share your memories. Tea and coffee will be available. Coffee Morning Whitburn Library, 10.30am-12:00pm Mat Making Whitburn Library, 10:30am-12:00pm Knit and Natter Whitburn Library, 1:30pm-3:30pm Mat Making Jarrow Library, 2:00pm-3:00pm National Poetry Day Celebration with Kate Fox Central Library, South Shields 6:30pm Come along and celebrate National Poetry Day with stand up poet and writer Kate Fox. Refreshments provided. FREE. For tickets call 0191 424 7864. Friday 9th October World Mental Health Day Central Library, South Shields, 9:30am-12:00pm Come along to the Question Time panel. This is your chance to ask a panel of health professionals important questions about mental health and wellbeing. For more information, please contact Carole Watson on 0191 340 4173 or email [email protected] Jewellery Making Taster Session Hebburn Library, 10:00-11:00am To book a place telephone: 0191 483 2088 Knit and Natter East Boldon Library, 10:00am-12:00pm Mat Making Central Library, South Shields, 11:00am-12:30pm Older People’s Festival-Film Friday at South Shields Central Library 9th October 2pm. Show Boat (1951) Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel. 23rd October 2pm. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich. Tickets £1.50 from the Reference & Local Studies Library 0191 424 7864. If Words Weren’t Free. Theatre Company, Precious Cargo, want to work with you to create a piece of theatre that will take place between South Shields Central Library and the Market Place. We’re looking for researchers, writers, actors and general volunteers to help develop and stage the piece. Precious Cargo will be developing the project throughout September, October and November with workshop dates to be announced. To find our more or get involved contact Precious Cargo or Librarian Maureen Cairns. If Words Weren’t Free performance will be on Saturday 5th December, at various times from South Shields Central Library to the Market Place. For more information contact: Precious Cargo [email protected]@preciouscargoNE or Maureen Cairns [email protected] 0191 424 7870. Young Writers Group Are you aged 14-19 year olds and want to develop your writing skills, share your work with others and develop your original short fiction? Award-winning writer James Whitman is leading our new young writers group on Wednesdays from October. Participants will also have the chance to see their work published and launched at a special event. Sessions start Wednesday 7th October 5pm-7pm at South Shields Central Library, £3 per session. For more info contact: James Whitman [email protected] or Keith Dickinson [email protected] 0191 424 7864. Thursday 8th October 6.30pm. Celebrate National Poetry Day with South Tyneside Libraries South Shields Central Library. FREE. Join Kate Fox our Poet in Residence at the Central Library for a night of fabulous poetry including an original poem commissioned by South Tyneside Libraries. Kate Fox is a Northern stand up poet, writer and BBC Radio 4 regular with a passion for facilitating creative writing, 2

performance and thinking. Kate will be joined by budding poets of all ages from across the Borough who will perform their own poems which they have worked on with Kate. Refreshment will be provided. Library Film Club South Shields Central Library Theatre. Monthly. 1pm-3pm. Saturdays: 10th October/14th November/9th January/13th February/12th March.  Watch films based on your favourite books.  Review them online and share your views with other Film Club members across the country.  Membership is FREE for library members.  For children age 8+ (siblings under 8 are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times) Sign up for your place today in the Children’s Library 0191 424 7885. (Don’t forget your library card) Come along and join in the fun. The Wednesday Heritage Club South Shields Central Library 14th October 2pm. An Afternoon of Animation with Sheila Graber. 21st October 2pm. History & Reflections of Readhead’s Shipyard; an illustrated talk by Rodney Towers. Tickets £1.00 from Reference & Local Studies Library 0191 424 7864. Thursday 22nd October 10.30am-12noon. Writing Stories for Women’s Magazines. South Shields Central Library. Join Celia Bryce for a coffee morning with a difference. This session includes a talk by Celia and advice for those interested in writing for magazines. Thursday 22nd October 2pm-4pm. Geordie Afternoon. South Shields Central Library. Come along and join us for an afternoon of Geordie fun, featuring local Poet Tom Kelly, local poet/author/musician Celia Bryce, Janis Blower and the Library Ukuleles. Free tickets available from the Reference & Local Studies Library 0191 424 7864. Saturday 24th October 12pm-4pm. Story of a Library Public Photography Day. South Shields Central Library. We’ve been photographing South Shields Central Library throughout 2015 with professional photographers, library staff and user groups taking part… and now it’s your turn to get involved. We’re holding a Photography Open Day, giving you the chance to come along and take photos of the library – with our staff and photographer, Jo Hislop, on hand to give you tips and hints as you take part. Photographs taken throughout the year will be selected to be exhibited throughout the Central Library. Exhibition Launch: Thursday 12th November 5pm-6pm. For more info contact: Jo Hislop [email protected] Write Together-Play Writing Development. Write Together, South Tyneside Libraries longest running group, will share their latest work with an in-hand performance and rehearsed reading of brand new plays developed with playwright and director Peter Lathan, known for the South Shields Community Plays. Rehearsed Reading/In-Hand Performance: Tuesday 27th October 7pm-9pm at South Shields Central Library Theatre. Library Choir Get into the festive spirit with our choir project. Music Newcastle’s Mark Deeks will lead you through six weeks of rehearsals leading up to a performance in the Library on Saturday 12th December. Come along to sing, make friends and try something new. Sessions cost just £2 each. Rehearsals to be held at South Shields Central Library at 6pm-8pm on: Thursday 29th October Thursday 5th November Thursday 12th November Thursday 19th November Thursday 3rd December Thursda y 10th December Performance: Saturday 12th December 2:30pm at South Shields Central Library. For more information contact: Maureen Cairns [email protected] 0191 424 7870 or Nicola Lamb [email protected] 0191 424 7864.

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Saturday 31st October 2.00pm. Man on the Moon (A Day in the Life of Bob) A theatre production for children under 7 and their families. Calling all junior astronauts! Join us as we blast off on an adventure into space with Bob, The Man on the Moon. Adapted from the popular picture book by Simon Bartram. South Shields Central Library. Tickets: £1.00. Tel: 0191 424 7885. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Clippy Matters Wednesdays 10.30 – 11.30am Hebburn Library. Thursdays 10.30am -12.00noon Whitburn Library. Thursdays 1.30-3.00pm Jarrow Library. Fridays 11.00am-12.30pm Central Library. A friendly, informal proggy mat making session. Help a traditional craft come back to life. Knit & Knatter Monday: Jarrow Library 1.30-3.30pm/Boldon Lane Library 2.00-3.30pm. Wednesday: Cleadon Park Library 10.00am-12.00noon. Thursday: Whitburn Library 1.30-3.30pm. Friday: East Boldon Library 10.00am -12.00noon. Friendly knitting groups. Everyone is welcome from the beginner to experts. Computer Courses and Drop-in Sessions Open to anyone aged over 50, Age UK runs courses at a number of libraries, to book a place or for further details contact Age UK on 0191 456 6903 Councillor Surgery Saturday: Whitburn Library 9.30-10.30am A monthly session, for advice and assistance from a local councillor. Contact Whitburn Library for dates 0191 529 3412 Family History Sessions Drop in sessions take place every other Saturday between 10am and 11.30am at Cleadon Park Library. These sessions provide a basic introduction with helpful tips on how to conduct your own research. For more information call 0191 424 6194. We also run bookable sessions at South Shields Central Library every Friday between 10am and 4pm. These sessions provide in depth and guided support and help to trace family trees. A maximum of six 1 hour sessions can be booked. To book call 0191 424 7864 The People’s Café at South Shields Central Library. Monday - Friday 10am – 3pm Offer a selection of homemade light meal from £1.50. Healthy Cookery Demonstrations are held every Tuesday at 12.15pm, Volunteer With Us - Volunteers are central in running the People’s Café. The People’s Café is run by Tyneside Mind in partnership with South Tyneside Libraries. All profits made from the café go back to support Tyneside Mind. Reading Rebels – Are You a Teen and Like Reading? Why not join us at East Boldon Library every 3rd Thursday of the month 4.30-5.30pm South of Tyne Sensory Support Groups Hebburn Library 2nd Friday of every month, 12.30-1.30pm Do you have hearing/sight loss? Come along to our information stand on sight and hearing loss. For more info contact Rebecca Miller on 18002 0191 454 5500 or [email protected] South Shields Local History Group 1st Monday of the month 5pm - 6.50pm It provides an opportunity to share your interests with members, contribute to the newsletter and to “get involved” with group activities / projects. South Shields Local History Group Talk 3rd Monday of the month 5pm - 6.50pm South Shields Central Library www.southshieldslhg.org.uk Write Together South Shields Central Library. Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy writing? Why not join our group? (Room next to cafe) Website: writetogethershields.wordpress.com

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Children's Activities... For more info. log onto: www.southtyneside.gov.uk/libraries Baby Bounce: Central Children's Library, South Shields. Tuesdays 10-11am. Gentle knee bouncing & finger rhymes for babies, suitable for babies of all ages. Bookstart Bear Club: A free fun membership club for all babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Sign up and get rewards when you share stories, books and rhymes in the library. To sign up and receive your free membership pack, contact your local Library. Chatterbooks: Central Children’s Library, South Shields. Every second Saturday of the month 1.30pm-2.30pm. Love reading? Like to talk? Want to meet new friends? Reading group for children aged 8-12 years. To book your place call 0191 424 7885. Children's Knitting Club: Central Children's Library, South Shields. Wednesdays 4.30 - 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome, led by friendly library staff and volunteers. Free drop-in. Children’s Play Station Club: South Shields Central Children’s Library. Mondays 4.00 - 6.30pm. Many games, half hour sessions. South Tyneside Libraries ask...  Are you the parent or guardian of a baby or child under the age of 8?  Do you love to share books with your child?  Do you have a talent for writing?  Can you commit to reading a book and writing a review within 4 weeks?  Would you like us to share your reviews with other parents and carers on South Tyneside Libraries Facebook and Twitter pages? If this sounds like you ask in the Children’s Library for a Book Review Volunteer’s Application Form. Wobbly Walkers: Interactive music and rhyme sessions for families with toddlers who are learning to walk. (ages 1 - 2 years) Contact your local Library for details. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thursday 1st to Friday 9th October. South Tyneside Age UK Older People’s Festival 2015. Thursday 1st October 10am-1pm. Festival Launch. Free. Jarrow Community Association, Cambrian Street, Jarrow. Information, demonstrations and freebies from stallholders. Pick up a festival guide with all the events and information from: Age UK 0191 456 6903. [email protected] or Libraries, Community Centres, Leisure Centres and South Tyneside Offices. South Tyneside's Older People's Festival provides a wide range of free and subsidised events to people over 50 with the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events and activities to celebrate later life. The theme of this year's festival is 'Do Something Different'. Events and activities will take place over several themed days including information, advice and money matters, health and wellbeing, learning and leisure, and help at home to encourage the over 50's to try something new and explore the wide range of opportunities that are available on their doorstep. From theatrical shows to drama workshops, cream teas, tea dances and day trips out to picturesque hotspots, local history talks, photography exhibitions, blockbuster films or a trip to a regional museum such as Beamish or the Hancock Museum. Health and Wellbeing activities such as swimming, Fitsteps, walking football- even social interest activities including arts, crafts, men in sheds or classes to learn how to use technology, they're all available to promote independence and creativity, and encourage older people to lead an active lifestyle. Saturday 3rd October 10am-3pm. Craft Fair Cleadon Village Methodist Church, Road SR6 7UT. Food available throughout the day. Admission £1 to include tea or coffee (children free) Saturday 3rd October 11am-3pm. Craft Saturday. South Shields Museum, Ocean Road. Angel Ann is here to share her love of crafts. Free entry, making your own craft will carry a charge. Local crafter Angel Anne shares her love and passion for crafts with visitors as she hosts talks, craft 5

activities and the opportunity to buy some of her creations. Saturday 3rd October 7pm. Joni Harris and special guests at ’s World Live Lounge, Church Bank, Jarrow. Tickets £10 from 07837 873226 or from the venue. International award winning singer/songwriter, Billboard Artist from the USA. Saturday 3rd October 7.45pm. T.Rextasy. Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields. Price: £19/ £18. 0191 454 1234. 'I LOVE TO BOOGIE' with T.REXTASY. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages. If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! South Tyneside Restaurant Week! Between 3rd & 10th October a fantastic selection of restaurants will be offering discounted two course set menus, as one off specials. This will differ from any other promotional deals or set menus. We have a great selection of places to eat in South Tyneside all offering a variety of cuisines, delicious fresh flavours and local produce, so make sure you take advantage of their Restaurant Week offers! For participating restaurants, offers and how to book visit: www.southtyneside.gov.uk/restaurantweek Bookings: To book a table, all you need to do is simply call the participating business and request the Restaurant Week menu. We advise you to book early as tables are expected to be popular! Please note offers are subject to availability and terms & conditions apply. Bar Blue /Ristorante Bravi/Cafe India /Colmans / Cafe /Mambos /Mambo II/Mambos Wine and Dine /Martinos/New Crown Hotel /Radhuni/Sea Hotel /The Sea Lodge pub/The Quality Hotel / The Little Haven Hotel/The Customs House /Café Montero/The Black Horse /Marsden Grotto/The Riverside /The Lakeside Inn/Davinci's/Grill 'n' Chill/No 4 /Cafe Blanca/The Lounge. Sunday 4th October 10am-12pm. Ranger Ramble. Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn. Join our Rangers and the Coastal Conservation Group on a ramble along The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park. More Information: Anne Cauwood 0191 529 0909 [email protected] Booking Not Needed. Suitable for Groups. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Meet in the Foghorn Field. Dogs on leads welcome. Walk will last about 2 hours on gentle terrain. Sunday 4th October 6pm. Beats North. Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields. Price: £12/ £10 Conc. /Friends- £PayWhatYou Decide. 0191 454 1234. Venue: Community Room. Running Time: 80 mins approx.. A double bill of one man plays by Luke Barnes and Ishy Din, with a live soundtrack scratched by award winning DJ Mariam Rezaei. Beats North explores the soundtrack to our lives through the eyes and ears of two young northern men who are still trying to figure it out. Al’s family want him to be a Bollywood convert, but he craves Motown and the spotlight for him and his guitar. Jack gets lost in the power of Bonnie Tyler and his own imagination, much to his dad’s frustration. Come join the party and request a song for your soundtrack. Family Time @ Marine Park Children’s Centre Flagg Court, South Shields. 6 week Family Learning Course.  Try out a different craft each week  Share ideas, meet new people and have fun  All resources are provided free of charge  No experience necessary  Work together with your child Start date: Monday 5th October 9.30am-11.30am. Please contact the Centre on 0191 to add your name to the waiting list. Monday 5th & Wednesday 7th October 10am. South Tyneside Older People's Festival 2015. South Shields Museum, Ocean Road. Take a nostalgic fun filled trip down memory lane and see the penny arcades you may have forgotten. Come along and enjoy our Seaside Shields exhibition and find out more about our vintage penny arcade machines we have on display which date from the 1920s through to the 1950s. We'll be providing a talk that will take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane which may well conjure up stories long forgotten.

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Please book your place by calling the Museum 0191 211 5599. Free, donations welcome. Tuesday 6th October 9.30am-12.30pm. Older People’s Festival. Moroccan food demonstration, Henna painting and threading. Laygate Mosque, Trinity Walk, South Shields. Tuesday 6th October, 1pm-4pm. Older People’s Festival Health and Wellbeing Day. Monkton Stadium, Dene Terrace, Jarrow. Free. Try out Fitsteps (1.30pm), Yoga (2pm), Zumba (2.30pm), Pilates (3pm), Athletics and Easyline Gym tasters or simply speak to our health professionals who can offer advice on how to keep fit and well. Call 0191 456 6903 to book a place or visit www.ageuksouthtyneside.org.uk Wednesday 7th October Older People’s Festival Swimming. Only £1 per person. Haven Point, Pier Parade, South Shields, NE33 2JS/Jarrow School, Field Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5PR/ Hebburn Central, Glen Street, Hebburn, NE31 1AB. Please note, over 50’s only swimming will be available from 12.15pm-1pm and 3pm-3.45pm at Haven Point. Wednesday 7th October 11am-3pm. Older People’s Festival Health and Wellbeing Day. Free. Low Simonside Community Association, Taunton Avenue, Jarrow. Take part in a number of fitness activities, pampering sessions or try your hands at some arts and crafts. Wednesday 7th October 7pm. Broth Supper and Quiz at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, Burns Head Road, Hebburn. Tkts £3 obtainable from Church Stewards or pay at the door. (Don’t forget to bring your bowl and spoon). Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th October 7.45pm. The Duke in the Cupboard. Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields. 0191 454 1234. Price: £13 / £11 Conc. / £10 Friends & Groups (10+) / £23 Meal Deal. (Thursday 8th October 2.30pm. Older People’s Festival performance, tickets £5.50) In 1961 one of the world's most audacious art thefts shocked the nation. A portrait by Goya of the Duke of Wellington, idolised for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, had been snatched from under the noses of security guards at the National Portrait Gallery. For the first half of the swinging sixties, detectives at New Scotland Yard were taunted by the mysterious perpetrator. For four years the police were tormented, calling in forensic scientists, criminal psychologists - and even a medium. Little did they know they needed to look no further than Benwell, Newcastle. A brand new play written by Susan Wear, directed by Katy Weir. Thursday 8th October 7pm-8pm. South Shields Astronomical Society A talk by Alan Hewitt on 'Mesoamerica Astronomy'. This will cover the earliest known civilisations in this part of the Americas and follow the development of astronomy in this part of the world. Entry is free to both members and guests and will be held in L Block Lecture Theatre, South Tyneside College, St. George’s Avenue, South Shields (doors open 6:30pm) Family Fun @ Riverside Children’s Centre Garrick Street, South Shields. Thursday 8th October to Thursday 12th November 9.30am-11.30am. Spend the morning exploring and investigating like a real scientist! During the 5 weeks you will take part in fun, sensory play activities. All children must have an adult present. Please contact the centre on 0191 423 4971 to add your name to the waiting list. Friday 9th October 10am-3pm. Jobs Fair South Tyneside College, Saint George’s Avenue, South Shields. Free admission. Many local companies will attend offering jobs in manufacturing, catering, health care, contact centres, administration and many more. Also help and advice in careers, CV writing and job searching. Friday 9th October 7pm-11pm. Older People’s Festival Wine and Dine Cabaret Evening. Italian Retro, Stanhope Road, South Shields. Enjoy a mouth-watering three course dinner with entertainment from a local singer followed by a DJ and dancing to end the evening. £15 per person. Call 0191 456 6903 or visit www.ageuksouthtyneside.org.uk Saturday 10th October 12noon-4pm. Scifair.co.uk. Christ Church Community Hall, Ellison Street, Jarrow. Ephemera/collectables/books/comics/toys/trading cards. Traders £16 per table. To book a table call 0191 549 9350. Free entry to public. 7

Customs House Cinema Mill Dam, South Shields. 0191 454 1234. Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure. Featuring the Voice Talents of Eddie Redmayne, John Hurt, Jamie Campbell Bower. Price: £5, £4 conc., £12 Family Ticket. Running Time: 63 mins. Times: Sat 3 Oct 1pm, 3.30pm/Sun 4 Oct 1pm, 3.30pm/Sat 10 Oct 1pm, 3.30pm/Sun 11 Oct 1pm, 3.30pm. Friday 9th October 1.30pm. The Theory of Everything. Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior. Price: £2.50. Running Time: 123 mins. Certificate: 12a. THIS IS PART OF THE OLDER PEOPLE'S FESTIVAL AND TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH BOX OFFICE 0191 454 1234. BLISS=Ability Free Courses  Would you like to develop your knowledge and skills?  In a relaxed, small and friendly environment?  With someone who has the patience and experience to give you the help you need? If so, why not come along and join in on one of our FREE courses and as well as learning something new you will enjoy some social time, a cuppa and a chat! Self Care is a Health and Lifestyle improvement course — feeling in control of your physical, social and mental well-being; increased confidence, motivation and the benefits of exercise. This is a 9 hour course. Health and Wellbeing an introductory a session on ways to look after your health and wellbeing. This is a 2 hour session. (Free to anyone living and/or working in South Tyneside) Beginners IT would you like to learn how to switch a computer on and learn how to use it? Join our small, friendly group to learn the basics, and have a chat and cuppa! The First Step! A short course on self-awareness and personal development, including, how to manage stress and anxiety, and be more assertive and confident! Take the First Step to a new you! Get Online—come along to our drop in session to learn about computer skills, emails, internet, health issues, and much more…Drop in sessions: Monday 10am-12noon & Friday 1pm-3pm. An additional support tutor is also available to help you. And…Stop Smoking! Fed up with smoking? Smokers have four times the success if they quit with the help of a stop smoking advisor. Call BLISS=Ability to book an appointment with one of our advisors! BLISS=Ability’s building is fully accessible with a transcription service on site. We can provide information in a different format, and arrange special equipment to help you to ‘join in’ a course. If you would like further information on any of these courses or you would like to chat with someone about a course, please call Angela on 0191 427 1666. The venue for all courses is: BLISS=Ability, 34-36 New Green Street, South Shields, NE33 5DL. Email: [email protected] South Tyneside Pensioners Association. Meet every Thursday 1pm-3pm at the Royal British Legion, Queen Street, South Shields. Bingo/meals out/singers/interesting speakers/day trips. New members welcome. Contact Dorothy 0191 424 2826 or call in at R.B.Legion. Age UK South Tyneside Techno Easyline Gym. £1 per session. Age UK South Tyneside, 29 Beach Road, South Shields. Please note, adults must have completed a full induction prior to using gym facilities. Please call 0191 456 6903 to book. Army Reserve Open Evening. Every Tuesday 7.30pm-9.30pm. Army Reserve Centre, Northfield Gardens, South Shields. Army Reservists are trained and ready to serve alongside the Regular Army. The Westovians Youth Society. Every Wednesday 6.30pm-8.30pm. Westovians Theatre, Pier Pavilion, Pier Parade, South Shields. The Westovians Youth Society is a fantastic chance to learn about acting and stagecraft no matter your skill level! If you’re aged between 12-18 years old, come down and check out our workshops where you can try your hand at acting, producing, technical theatre and more. Price of admission only £10. www.westovians.co.uk

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