Love sport? Join our Sporting Memories sessions in Dunston! We offer an age-friendly and dementia-friendly session that welcomes both caregivers and the people they care for to a fun fortnightly session around reminiscing, replaying and reconnecting with sports. This is a fantastic forum to chat about sport, covering everything from the Olympic Games to ... Sporting Memories Group
Fancy a cuppa? Join us and local carers at Age UK Gateshead (on Gateshead High Street) for a fantastic coffee morning! As well as tea and coffee, there will be the opportunity to meet other caregivers and staff from Caregivers Connected Gateshead to ask any questions and seek advice. If you care for someone, we'd ... Carer’s Coffee Morning
Balancing studies, work and caring for a loved one can be a lot to handle. You do not have to do it alone. Come along to our informal drop-in session to chat with people who understand your situation. When: Friday 16th October, 5:30pm - 7pm Where: Metrocentre Community Hub No pre-booking requires, simply ... Young Adult Carer Drop-In
Join us for an exciting day out on the water for young carers. We're partnering with Blue Spirit to give you the unique opportunity to try sailing a boat. Young Carers who take part in this taster day will then be eligible to joni Blue Spirit on their longer sailing journeys for young people. ... Sailing Taster Day (14+ year olds)
If you care for a child aged 0 to 25 with a disability or long-term illness, we think you'd love our Parent Carer Connections group! We're running fortnightly sessions across Gateshead's family hubs sharing advice and information sessions for parent carers. Every other Thursday we will be meeting to talk about our experiences as ... Parent Carer Connections: Teams & Bensham
Get involved in a variety of outdoor activities in Gibside. Join young carers on a woodland walk and try you balance on the low ropes challenge. This is a fun day out for young carers to meet and explore nature together. Key Information Who is this activity for? Young carers aged 5 to 7 ... Gibside Adventure Day (5-7 year olds)
Join us as we go for a fun session at Down at The Farm Sunderland! We'll be exploring the farm, meeting the animals and taking part in their fantastic pumpkin week celebrations, including getting to carve your very own pumpkin. Key Information Who is this activity for? Young carers aged 8 to 13 years ... Farm Visit and Pumpkin Carving (8-13 year olds)
Join us for a spooky tour through the historic streets of Durham as we uncover local legends and haunted tales of terror. Led by a local storyteller, this guided walk is a fun, lighthearted evening for young carers to explore and connect with peers. Date and Time: Thursday 29th October 2026, 6pm - 10pm. ... Ghost Walk (14+ year olds)
Join us as we go for a spooky night at the Discovery Museum! We'll be attending their halloween party, exploring the haunted gallery, enjoying their devilish disco! Full details can be found on Discovery Museum website. Key Information Who is this activity for? Young carers aged 8 years and older. What do I need to ... Halloween Party: Spooky Night at the Museum (8+)
If you care for a child aged 0 to 25 with a disability or long-term illness, we think you'd love our Parent Carer Connections group! We're running fortnightly sessions across Gateshead's family hubs sharing advice and information sessions for parent carers. Every other Thursday we will be meeting to talk about our experiences as ... Parent Carer Connections: Wrekenton