The Looking Forward Festival 09

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LookingForward2009 Gateshead

Older People’sFestival

1 to 31 October

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The Festival’s aim is to showcase the many activities and services that already exist for older people, as well as offering some special events to encourage people to try new things and meet new friends.

Gateshead Council is delighted to be supporting this month-long Festival in partnership with Age Concern Gateshead, Akzo Nobel International Paint Fund, Gateshead’s Older People’s Assembly, The Primary Care Trust and The Gateshead Housing Company Community Fund.

Not only will it highlight what we and our partners already provide, but it will give us the chance to consult you on the draft Gateshead Strategy for Older People.

Your views will be vital in helping us plan services both now and in the future.

Peter Mole MBEGateshead Council’s Champion for Older People

The Gateshead Housing Company and its partners have a commitment to offering excellent services to all customers, especially for those with disabilities or specifi c needs, through affordable housing and housing services.

Many older people across Gateshead are benefi ting from the company’s Decent Homes improvement programme, its popular gardening scheme and our Small Tasks service.

The Gateshead Housing Company Community Fund is delighted to once again support this Festival, and hope that older people across the whole borough will enjoy the many events and activities on offer during this month and beyond.

Barbara Dennis OBE DLBoard Chair of The Gateshead Housing Company

Looking Forward 2009 This is Gateshead’s second ‘Looking Forward Festival’and this year it’s bigger and better than ever.

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Older people’s information eventA range of useful information for older people, including housing, health and social care services.Meet the Older People’s Assembly, governors from the Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust and give your views on the draft Gateshead Older People’s Strategy.

Guided tour of Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’sFind out about Gateshead’s past, present and future.

WHEN: 11am to 2pmWHERE: Foyer of Gateshead Civic CentreCOST: FREE.

WHEN: 2.30pmWHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s(near The Sage Gateshead)

COST: FREE.

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Age Concern Gateshead Community Harvest FestivalJoin us for free soup and smoothies, tombola, information, activities for older people and entertainment from our singing group, ‘The Canny Bodies’.

WHEN: 11.30am to 3pm WHERE: Blackhall Mill Community Centre, River View, Blackhall MillCOST: FREE. Drop in anytime - everyone welcome.

Tuesday, 6 October

Quiz afternoon organised by Gateshead Older People’s AssemblyCome on your own and make new friends – or come as a team. Refreshments available.

WHEN: 1pm to 4.30pm WHERE: Last Orders pub, Balmoral Way, FellingCOST: FREE. But please book on 0191 438 1721.

Wednesday, 7 October

Age Concern Gateshead chair-based exercise classGet fi tter with gentle exercises.

WHEN: 1.30pm to 2.30pm WHERE: Blaydon Youth ClubCOST: £1.50. Just turn up.

Monday, 5 October

Pilates class run by Age Concern GatesheadGentle exercises to build your strength and posture. New members welcome.

WHEN: 11am to noon WHERE: St Helen’s Hall, Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell. COST: £2. Just turn up.

Tuesday, 6 October Beginners’ line dancing run by Age Concern Gateshead ‘Yee-ha pardners’ – dance and music to get you going.

WHEN: 10am to 11am WHERE: St Joseph’s Church Hall (next to Gateshead Metro Interchange)COST: £2. Just turn up.

Tuesday, 6 October Advanced line dancing run by Age Concern GatesheadIf you know ‘basics’ from your ‘variations’ this is the one for you.

WHEN: 11.15am to 12.15pm WHERE: St Joseph’s Church Hall (next to Gateshead Metro Interchange)COST: £2. Just turn up.

Tuesday, 6 October

Local history talk - ‘Gateshead and the North East in the Time of Bede’Come and listen to a fascinating talk by Colm O’Brien.

WHEN: 7pmWHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s COST: FREE.


Older people’s information eventInformation and the opportunityto give your views on the Gateshead Older People’s Strategy.

WHEN: 11am to 2pmWHERE: Foyer ofGateshead Civic Centre COST: FREE.


Chess Club‘Check’ out this popular game. New members welcome.

WHEN: 12.30pm to 2.30pmWHERE: Age Concern Gateshead Information Centre, Gateshead High St COST: FREE. But please book on 0191 477 3559.


Age Concern Gateshead gentle exercise to music taster sessionGet gently moving to the music to increase your fi tness.

WHEN: 2pm to 3pmWHERE: Felling Community CentreCOST: FREE. Just turn up.

Tuesday, 6 October

Looking Forward 2009 Festival launch and International Day of Older PersonsIncluding Gateshead Older People’s Assembly AGM, special guests, entertainment, activities, information stands and the launch of the draft Older People’s Strategy.1 October is also the International Day of Older Persons – come celebrate with us.

WHEN: 10am to 3.30pm WHERE: Felling Social Club, Split Crow Road, FellingCOST: FREE. But please phone the Older People’s Assembly on 0191 438 1721 to book a place.

Thursday, 1 October

Guided tour of Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s Find out more about Gateshead’s past, present and future.

Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 October Tai Chi classes with Age Concern GatesheadTreat your body to a gentle workout.

Friday, 2 October

Weekone1 to 11 October

Age Concern Gateshead chair-based exercise taster sessionGet more mobile with gentle exercises.

WHEN: 2.30pmWHERE: Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s (near The Sage Gateshead) COST: FREE.

Monday, 5 October

WHEN: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm WHERE: St Joseph’s, BirtleyCOST: £2.50. New members welcome. Just turn up.

WHEN: 10.30am to 11.30amWHERE: Chopwell Community CentreCOST: FREE. Just turn up.

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‘Stay Warm, Stay Healthy’ eventHow to reduce your energy bills, tips and demonstrations on healthy eating and activities, fi re safety advice, free goody bags (subject to availability) refreshments and much, much more.

WHEN: 10.30am to 2pm WHERE: Age Concern Gateshead Information Centre(next door to the charity shop), High Street, GatesheadCOST: FREE. Just drop in any time.

Friday, 9 October

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Gentle Hatha yoga classwith Age Concern GatesheadUnwind and improve your fl exibility, balance and inner harmony.

WHEN: 12.30pm to 1.30pm WHERE: Whitehall Road Methodist Church COST: £2.50.

Wednesday, 7 OctoberReaders’ Group for visually impaired peopleTransport can be provided. Please book with Gateshead Council on 0191 433 8453.

WHEN: 2pm to 3.30pmWHERE: Gateshead Council offi ces, Prince Consort Road COST: FREE.

Thursday, 8 October


WHEN: 2.30pmWHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s(near The Sage Gateshead) COST: FREE.

Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 October

History walkFind out more about the history of Gateshead. A gentle short walk lasting 45 minutes, ending up back at Age Concern Gateshead. Why not stay and visit our ‘Stay Warm, Stay Healthy’ event?

WHEN: 10.30am WHERE: Age Concern Gateshead Information Centre(next door to the charity shop), High Street, GatesheadCOST: FREE. Just turn up.

Friday, 9 October

Advanced Line Dancing run by Age Concern Gateshead Don’t end up an ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ by missing this event.

New Directions coffee morningNeed a new direction? Find out how our new mentoring project could help.

Older people’s information eventInformation and the opportunityto give your views on the Gateshead Older People’s Strategy.

WHEN: 11.15am to 12.15pmWHERE: St Joseph’s Church Hall (next to Gateshead Metro Interchange) COST: £2. Just turn up.

WHEN: 10am to 2pmWHERE: Age Concern Gateshead Information Centre, High Street,GatesheadCOST: FREE: All welcome.


Tuesday, 13 October

Monday, 12 October


Advocacy awareness presentation by Gateshead Alzheimer’s Society and Age Concern GatesheadCome and join us for some free refreshments and the opportunity to hear about how these two organisations’ advocacy services might be able to help you or a family member with a complex problem.

Advocacy Awareness with Gateshead Alzheimer’s Societyand Age Concern GatesheadCome and join us for free refreshments and to hear about how these two organisations might be able to help you or a family member with a complex problem.

Salsa Steps class run by Age Concern GatesheadAn aerobic salsa steps class. New members and beginners welcome.

Family History Surgery‘Who do you think you are?’ – fi nd out more about your family history. Free advice on this fascinating subject.


Chess Club‘Check’ out this popular game. New members welcome.

Gateshead Primary Care Trust Local Engagement Board meetingYour chance to hear about services for older people in the borough and to give your views on Gateshead’s draft Older People’s Strategy. Please come along and help us plan for the future.

Tea Dance run by Age ConcernGatesheadWaltz and tango the afternoon away – with tea of course. New members always welcome.

WHEN: 11am to noonWHERE: Blackhall Mill Community Centre, River View,Blackhall MillCOST: FREE. Just turn up.

WHEN: 11am to noon WHERE: Conifer Close Communal Lounge, WinlatonCOST: FREE. Just turn up.

WHEN: 10.15am to 11.15am WHERE: St Joseph’s Church Hall (next to Gateshead Metro Interchange)COST: £2.

WHEN: 10am to noonWHERE: Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s (near The Sage Gateshead) COST: FREE. Just turn up.

WHEN: 2.30pm WHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s (near The Sage Gateshead)COST: FREE.

WHEN: 12.30pmWHERE: Age ConcernGateshead InformationCentre, Gateshead High St COST: FREE. But pleasebook on 0191 477 3559.

WHEN: 2pm to 4pmWHERE: The Old Town Hall, Gateshead Town CentreCOST: FREE. But please book on 0191 283 1499 or [email protected].

WHEN: 1pm to 3pm WHERE: Trinity Centre, Gateshead HighStreet (opposite the former Woolworthsstore)COST: £1.

Tuesday, 13 October

Thursday, 15 October


Saturday, 17 October Saturday, 17 and Sunday, 18 October




Weektwo12 to 18 October

Music on the internetHow to download music to your PC.

WHEN: 10.30am to 11.30amWHERE: The SageGatesheadCOST: FREE. But please book with ExploreMusic on 0191 443 4630.


Music on the internetHow to download music to your PC.

WHEN: 2.30pmWHERE: The SageGatesheadCOST: FREE. But please book with ExploreMusic on 0191 443 4630.

Tuesday, 20 October Drop-in and danceFind out more about services in Wrekenton and Springwell. Free dance and refreshments.

WHEN: 1.30pm to 3.30pmWHERE: WrekentonCommunity Centre, High Street, WrekentonCOST: FREE. To fi nd out more call 0191 477 3559.

Tuesday, 20 OctoberFamily History SurgeryFind out more about your family history. Free advice on this fascinating subject.

WHEN: 2pm to 4pmWHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s(near The Sage Gateshead) COST: FREE. Just turn up.

Tuesday, 20 October

Older people’s information eventInformation and the opportunityto give your views on the draft Gateshead Older People’s Strategy.


Wednesday, 21 October Chess ClubGet a ‘piece’ of the action.New members welcome.

WHEN: 12.30pm to 2.30pmWHERE: Age Concern Gateshead Information Centre, Gateshead High StCOST: FREE. But please book on 0191 477 3559.


Guided tour of Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s

WHEN: 2.30pm to 3pmWHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s(near The Sage Gateshead) COST: FREE.

Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 October St Mary’s Readers’ Group

Get more out of books. New members very welcome.

WHEN: 2pm to 4pmWHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s(near The Sage Gateshead) COST: FREE. But please contact Chrissie Milburn on 0191 433 4699.

Sunday, 25 October

The Silver Singers – open rehearsalThe Sage Gateshead’s largest community choir, ‘The Silver Singers’will be holding an open rehearsal.There will also be a performance by ‘Going Platinum’, the Silver Programme’s performance group. Free tea and coffee.

WHEN: 10.30am to 12.30pm WHERE: St. Joseph’s Church Hall (next to Gateshead Metro Interchange)COST: FREE. But, please book in advance by calling0191 443 5034 or e-mailing [email protected]


Antiques road showBring your item to be discussed and valued by the experts. Younever know what it might be worth! Also have a look round Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s. Refreshments available.

Exercise to music class run by Age Concern GatesheadGet gently moving to the music and keep fi t. New members welcome.

WHEN: 11am to 3pmWHERE: Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s (near The Sage Gateshead)COST: FREE. Drop in any time. To fi nd out more call theAssembly on 0191 438 1721.

WHEN: 1.30pm to 2.30pmWHERE: Holly Hill SocialClub, FellingCOST: £1.50. Just turn up.

Thursday, 22 October Wednesday, 21 October

Weekthree19 to 25 October

Age Concern Gateshead• Visit: 341 – 343 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EQ• Call: 0191 477 3559• E-mail: [email protected]• Web: www.ageconcerngateshead.org.uk

Gateshead Council (Customer Services)• Call: 0191 433 3000• E-mail: [email protected]• Web: www.gateshead.gov.uk

Tai Chi class run by Age Concern Gateshead. Gentle, effective exercise to relieve stress and improve balance. New members and beginners very welcome.


WHEN: 11.30am to 12.30pmWHERE: St Joseph’s Church Hall (next to Gateshead Metro Interchange)COST: £2.50.

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Looking Forward 2009


Yoga taster session with Age Concern Gateshead. Unwind, untangle and improve your mobility with this ancient practice.

WHEN: 12.30pm to 1.30pmWHERE: Whitehall Road Methodist ChurchCOST: FREE. Just turn up.

Wednesday, 28 October Readers’ group for visually impaired peopleIncluding visit by special guest, author Wendy Robertson. New members always very welcome.Transport can be provided if needed.

Chair-based exercise class run by Age Concern GatesheadGet more mobile with gentle exercises. New members always welcome.

Age Concern Gateshead chair-based exercise classGet more mobile with gentle exercises. New members always welcome.

WHEN: 2pm to 3.30pmWHERE: Blaydon Library (near the Blaydon shopping precinct)COST: FREE. Please book on 0191 433 8453.

WHEN: 10.30am to 11.30am WHERE: Pleasant Place, BirtleyCOST: FREE. Just turn up.

WHEN: 10am to 11amWHERE: SwalwellCommunity Centre. COST: £1.50.


Tuesday, 27 October Wednesday, 28 October

Silver Tea DanceCelebrate the end of the Festival with a tea dance and refreshments. Bring along friends you have made during the Festival or make new ones at the fi nale to eventsacross the whole of Gateshead during October.

WHEN: 4pm to 7pm WHERE: Bewicks Restaurant, Gateshead Civic CentreCOST: FREE. But please book with Gateshead OlderPeople’s Assembly on 0191 438 1721.

Thursday, 29 October Saturday, 31 October

Older people’s information eventA range of useful information for older people, including housing, health and social care services.Meet the Older People’s Assembly, governors from the Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust and give your views on the draft Gateshead Older People’s Strategy.

WHEN: 11am to 2pmWHERE: Foyer of Gateshead Civic Centre COST: FREE.

Chess Club‘Check’ out the board game.New members welcome.

WHEN: 12.30pm to 2.30pmWHERE: Age Concern Gateshead Information Centre, Gateshead High StreetCOST: FREE. But please book on 0191 477 3559.


Weekfour26 to 31 October


WHEN: 2.30pmWHERE: GatesheadHeritage @ St Mary’s(near The Sage Gateshead) COST: FREE.

Gateshead Older People’s Assembly• Visit: 65 High Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9LU• Call: 0191 438 1721• E-mail: [email protected]• Web: www.gatesheadolderpeoplesassembly.com

The Gateshead Housing Company• Call: 0191 433 5353• E-mail: [email protected]• Web: www. gatesheadhousing.co.uk

HomeChoice• Call: 0191 433 5345• E-mail: [email protected]• Web: www.gatesheadhousing.co.uk/homechoice

The Gateshead Housing CompanyCommunity Fund• Call: 0191 222 0945 • E-mail: [email protected]• Web: www.communityfoundation.org.uk

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