Enjoying movement and dance.Try out all sorts of dancing.
What days and times is it on?
There are classes on most days.
Look at the website on www. dancecity.co.uk to see what.
Soon there will be a class for people with special needs on
Mondays 1.30 p.m. It will cost £3.50 for an adult plus their carer.
Does it cost anything?
It depends on the class.
(Discount with Citycard, and for
unemployed people).
Who do I need to talk to?
Gail Hutchinson (0191) 261 0505.
How do I get there?
Dance City is on Temple Street behind the Tyne Theatre.
Bus number 10 stops nearest.
What sort of people go?
Anyone can go. But if you have a physical problem, it is a good
idea to ring and check before you go.
Drumming Group (East)
What will I be doing?
Learning how to drum on African drums.
What days and times is it on?
Thursdays 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Does it cost anything?
£2 a session.
Who do I need to talk to?
Lucy on (0191) 232 9373.
How do I get there?
It is at the Blackfriars Centre on New Bridge Street, by the traffic
lights with Crawhall Road. (Just before you go over the Byker Bridge).
Drumming Group (West)
What will I be doing?
Learning to drum.
What days and times is it on?
Thursdays 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Does it cost anything?
It is free.
Who do I need to talk to?
Bob on (0191) 219 5507 or Simon on (0191) 2733656
How do I get there?
It is at Westgate Baptist Church, Westgate Road (near the Balmoral
Pub).
Drop-in Music Cafe
What will I be doing?
Have a sandwich. Listen to music. Join in on the instruments and
karaoke machine.
What days and times is it on?
Wednesdays and Fridays 12.00 - 3.00 p.m.
Does it cost anything?
It is free. (You have to pay for your sandwhich or drink).
Who do I need to talk to?
Ring (0191) 477 1116.
How do I get there?
It is at the Redheugh Studios, Cuthbert Street, Gateshead.
(Just the other end of the Redheugh Bridge).
There is some parking but it might be difficult.
What sort of people go?
Anyone.
Sounds Good to Me (choir).
What will I be doing?
Learning to sing in a group. Sometimes there is the chance to make
a CD or to perform at different events.
What days and times is it on?
Wednesdays 3.30 p.m. - 5pm term time only
Does it cost anything?
It costs £2.
How do I get there?
It is at at the Sage, Gateshead.
What sort of people go?
People with learning disabilities and their supporters.
Who do I need to talk to?
For more information please contact Rebecca Topping at The Sage Gateshead on 0191 443 4642 or rebecca.topping@thesagegateshead.org
Pathways (Age Concern)
What will I be doing?
Line dancing, social group, music group, gentle exercise.
It is at Age Concern, MEA House, Ellison Place, Newcastle. It is
a big office block.
It is not very easy to get to. You can walk over the ramp behind the
Central Library or get a Metro to Manors and walk over the bridge
to the Swallow Hotel, then turn right.
What about lunch?
There is a coffee shop in the building.
What sort of people go?
Older people (over 50) with learning disabilities.
