What’s On in the AreaWhat's On in Blyth, Cramlington and Seaton Valley
Blyth Venues
Buffalo Community Centre
Youth Club - Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Buffalo Centre - term time only from 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm, 8—16 year olds, only 30p per session.
Art Group - every Tuesday from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm. £1.50 per session, pop along to the Buffalo Community Centre if you are interested in art, like to share ideas, get together with like-minded people and share ideas.
Arts and Crafts - every Tuesday evening from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Pop along and learn oil painting, acrylic painting, card making, drawing, flower arranging, stencilling, leather purse making. All materials supplied as well as drinks, cakes and biscuits. Cost: £10 for first week then £7.50 for additional weeks.
Youth club project
Youth Club on a Monday evening from 7 – 9 pm, at the Buffalo Community Centre for young people aged 11 – 18 with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Admission is 50p.
Activities include: Pool, Wii, play station, arts and crafts and much more. Anyone interested in joining or requiring any further information please ring: Eileen Cartie, Buffalo Community Centre on 01670 363858
Ladies Ethnic Group - Wednesday mornings from 10 am - 12 noon. This course will have FREE childcare. Unfortunately there is no funding for transport.
Any queries to Adeline Keogh on 0775481563 or Eileen Cartie on 01670 363858.
Childrens Dance Classes (working with BVAL) on Mondays 4.30 to 6:00 pm; Tuesdays
4.15 to 5:00 pm; Thursdays 3.30 to 5:00 pm. There are also 2 dance classes on Thursday’s Diddy Divas then the older childrens group. Each session is £1.50. Contact Eileen as above.
Knit and Knatter Sessions - Lonely ? Isolated? Too Much time on Your hands? Come and join Hilary and Linda for a Knit and Natter Session every other Tuesday afternoon at 1.30-3.30 pm.
Friends of Cancer Support Group - If you or a loved one are suffering from Cancer and don’t know where to turn for assistance or advice Hilary and Linda would like to invite you to a Friends of Cancer Support Group which is run by friendly people with a genuine knowledge of the problems associated with the condition.
So if you just need a chat over a cup of tea with like minded cheerful people or more practical help with hair or wig problems please join us at the Buffalo Centre every other Tuesday afternoon 1.30 till 3.30 pm. Everyone welcome
Isabella Community Centre
Fitness Classes
Metafit – Mondays 6.00pm to 6.30pm and 6.30pm to 7.00pm
Insanity – Mondays 7.15pm to 8.15pm
Karate – Tuesdays 6.00pm to 7.30pm and Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.00pm
Zumba – Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am and 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Adult Arts and Crafts
Hotchpatch (patchwork) - Mondays 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Crop Group (scrapbooking etc) – Tuesdays 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Craft Club – Wednesdays 9.30am to 12.00pm
Lace Class (term time) – Thursdays 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Kids Activities
Youth Club (age 11-16) Mondays 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Youth Club (age 8-12) Wednesdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Youth Club (age 12+) Fridays 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Baby and Toddler
Tiddlywinks (under 5’s) Fridays 1.30pm to 2.30pm All welcome – no booking required.
Isabella Community Association, The Isabella Centre, Ogle Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5JF, Tel: 01670 543773
Newsham Pavilion
Newsham and New Delaval Youth Forum Youth Clubs
Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:30pm – ‘Tea and Toast Club’ a free session for all 11-17 year olds. Hot snacks and drinks available each week free of charge.
Fridays 6:00-8:00pm – ‘Newsham Getaway Club’ a free youth club for all 11-17 year olds. Different activities each week including, arts and crafts, sports and cooking.
SPLAT – Stay, Play, Learn All Together – Every Wednesday (term time only)
9:30 – 11:00 am - £1 per family per session. Have fun, creative play, rhymes, activities. For more information please call 01670 798800
Blyth West Children’s Centre, Devonworth Place, Cowpen
SPLAT – Stay, Play, Learn All Together – Every Tuesday (term time only)
1:00 – 2:30 pm - £1 per family per session. Have fun, creative play, rhymes, activities. For more information please call 01670 541150
Blyth Central Children’s Centre, Wright Street, Blyth
SPLAT – Stay, Play, Learn All Together – Every Thursday (term time only) 1:00 – 2:30 pm - £1 per family per session. Have fun, creative play, rhymes, activities. For more information please call 01670 798800
Cramlington Venues
Eastfield Pavilion
Monday Morning Breakfast Club - meets every Monday for breakfast at the Pavilion from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. All welcome.
Kids Club - Monday evenings from 4:30—5:45 pm
The kids club provides a range of positive activities for children who are aged 5—12 years including:
Arts and crafts / Cookery Sports and games / Junior gardening / and much more ….
Everyone welcome. Come along and join in the fun!! Only 50p per session which includes juice and a biscuit!
New Parent and Toddler Group - Starting on Wednesday 1st October 2014
Pop along on a Wednesday from 9:30—11:00 am
Join us to: Play with new toys / Have a cup of tea / coffee or juice / Make new friends while the children play. 1st session FREE. Following sessions £1 per session to cover refreshments
East Hartford Community Centre
Mondays – Bingo, Doors open at 6:45 pm
Tuesdays - Metafit, 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Intense Workout, £3.50 per session (first session free)
- D R Warriors, Disco / freestyle dancing, 6 – 7 pm, £3.50 per session
Wednesdays – Boxercise, £3.00, 6:30 pm, Childcare available, please book in advance
Thursdays – Metafit, 5:30 – 6:00 pm, Intense Workout, £3.50 per person (first session free)Zumba, 6 :15– 7 :15 pm.
Kidsclub, aged 4 – 14 years– 5:10 pm until 6:10 pm and again 6:15 – 7:15 pm. £1 per session.
Fridays – Judo, 5:30 – 6:15 pm, Snap Dragons 5 years and under, 6:30 – 7:30 6 years and over, £1.50 per session
Saturdays – D R Warriors, Disco / freestyle dancing, 10 am – 12 noon
Halloween – Fancy Dress Competition - Saturday 1st November 2014, 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Children’s Christmas Parties – Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December 2014. More details to follow.
New Years Eve /New Years Day – 31st December / 1st January 2015 – details to follow
Pie and Pea Supper – last Wednesday of each month, £5 per ticket, please contact the centre for tickets on 01670 736353.
Cramlington West Children’s Centre
SPLAT – Stay, Play, Learn All Together – Every Wednesday (term time only). 9:30 – 11:00 am - £1 per family per session. Have fun, creative play, rhymes, activities. For more information please call 01670 739528 or 710080
Cramlington East Children’s Centre
SPLAT – Stay, Play, Learn All Together – Every Wednesday (term time only). 1:30 – 3:00 pm - £1 per family per session. Have fun, creative play, rhymes, activities. For more information please call 01670 739528 or 710080
Learning Beats – Monday mornings 10:00 – 12:00 noon
Pop along to Learning Beats for opportunities of:
- Free musical sessions for you and your child
- Have fun and learn at the same time
- Free crèche and refreshments
- Free CD
- Transport available
Please ring the Children’s Centre for a booking form on 01670 739 528
For more information please contact Karen at Sure Start Children’s Centres Blyth Valley on 01670 798801 / Karen.haggerty@barnardos.org.uk
Seaton Valley Venues
New Hartley Community Centre
Parents and Toddlers meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon.
South East Northumberland Amateur Radio Club (SENARC) - Promoting Amateur Radio in South East Northumberland, meets at: New Hartley Community Centre, St Michael's Avenue, New Hartley, Northumberland, NE25 0RP on Wednesdays from 8pm till 10pm.
Seaton Sluice Community Centre
Councillors Surgery - Saturday 1st November, 10:30 am - 12 noon.
Doorstep Pictures - Films are shown at 1pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Dates for the new season are:
13 November, 11 December, 8 January 2015, 12 February, 12 March
All tickets £2.50 for sale on the door.
The Centre is staffed by volunteers 9:00 am - 12 noon Monday to Friday
Telephone and messages 0191 2980323 / email: seatonsluiceca@yahoo.co.uk
Seaton Valley Children’s Centre, Western Avenue,
Seaton Delaval
SPLAT – Stay, Play, Learn All Together – Every Monday (term time only). 1:30 – 3:00 pm - £1 per family per session. Have fun, creative play, rhymes, activities. For more information please call 0191 237 5184
Seaton Valley Children’s Centre, Seghill First School
SPLAT – Stay, Play, Learn All Together – Every Tuesday (term time only). 9:00 – 10:30 am - £1 per family per session. Have fun, creative play, rhymes and activities. For more information please call 0191 237 5184
Other Areas
The Alligator Klub
The Alligator Klub is a nightclub for people over 18 years of age with learning difficulties and their carers.
Pop along and meet new friends, enjoy a good night of great music with DJ Spikey. Members will be able to perform on the ‘Open Mike Session’ Every last Friday in the month from 7 pm – 10:30 pm at The Bothal Suite, Ashington Leisure Centre, Institute Road, Ashington. £3 per session.
All enquiries to: 01670 813327 / 07757 776517 / Email: thealligatorklub@hotmail.co.uk
Bedlington Disabled Sports Club
Do you have or know someone with a disability and who is bored? Then why not come along and join our Disabled Sports Club on:
Tuesday evenings between 6-9pm for 18yrs plus at Mowbray School, Guidepost
You can take part in light sports, play dominos, there are loads of things to do or just have a chat with your mates. Cost is £2.50. Refreshments available. Please pop along with your carer for a great night!