We provide a wide range of activities, events and learning across South Tyneside to help make the most of life. Select a link below for further information
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Social Activities
These social groups are a great way to meet like minded people.
Art Workshop (£1.50) Mondays - 10.45am - 12.45pm Ocean Road Community Centre, South Shields, NE33 2DU
Knit and Knatter Tuesdays - 2pm- 3.30pm Prince Edward Court, South Shields, NE34 7QA
Lunch Clubs (£5.75) Tuesdays - 11.45am Fernyhough Hall, Ushaw Road, Hebburn, NE31 2YB
Tea Dance Mondays - 1.30pm -3.30pm Sutton Hall, Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7QD
Gentle Exercise Classes
These gentle exercise classes are ideal for those who are new to exercise or have health and mobility problems.
Seated Exercise Tuesdays - 10.30am - 11.30am Saville Lodge, Saville Stree, South Shields, NE33 2PU
Seated Exercise Thursdays - 2.30pm - 3.30pm Lindsay Court, Whitburn, SR6 7LN
Seated Exercise Fridays - 2pm-3pm Millennium Phab Club, 113 Grange Road, Jarrow, NE32 3QW
Gentle Exercise and Relaxation Thursdays - 12noon - 2pm, Glen Medial Centre, Hebburn, NE31 1NU
Balance and Stability Tuesdays 10.30am to 12 noon St Gregory's Church Hall, The Nook*
*please note booking is essential. Call 0191 456 6903 to book.
Walking groups
Walking group Tuesdays - 9.30am, Morrison’s Car Park, Jarrow, NE32 3LQ
Walking group Tuesday Stroll - 10.30am, Various Locations (please ring for timetable)
Walking group Thursdays - 9.30am, Morrison’s Car Park, Jarrow, NE32 3LQ
Please note: bookings are essential for all walks. Please call 456 6903
Dance and Exercise to Music
These dance based fitness sessions are a great way to keep fit, meet new people and learn some basic dance steps – no partner required!
Dancercise (£2 per person) Tuesdays - 1pm – 2pm St Margarets Church Hall, The Nook, South Shields, NE34 7BG
Dancercise (£2 per person) Thursdays - 11am – 12noon St Margarets Church Hall, The Nook, South Shields, NE34 7BG
FitSteps (£2 per person) Mondays - 10am – 11am East Boldon Methodist Church, NE36 0PA
FitSteps (£2 per person) Thursdays -1pm – 2pm St Margarets Church Hall, The Nook, South Shields, NE34 7BG
Line Dancing (£2 per person) Wednesdays - 2.30pm – 4pm St Peters Church Hall, Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ
We are also hoping to start another dancercise class on a Friday between 10-11 at St Paul's and St John's on Beach Road. This will hopefully start in March. Please register your interest to Beth at 0191 456 6903 or beth.odoherty@ac-ts.org.uk
Easyline Circuit Training
Gym
At Age Concern Tyneside South we have our very own gym at 29 Beach Road. Please note that any new gym users must have received a gym induction before entering the gym – please contact us to book an induction
Techno Gym Easyline
Receive a free health assessment, a trial of the Easyline gym equipment and a tailored fitness plan to help you on the path to a healthier lifestyle.
Monday – Friday
9.00am – 3.45pm
New Diabetes Support Group
ACTS has received funding from Jarrow Big Local to run a diabetes support group.
The group is open to all the diabetic community, family or carers who live in Jarrow.
When: starting 9 January 2018 4-6pm
Where: Jarrow Hub, Jarrow Communtiy Centre, Cambrian Street, Jarrow, NE32 3QN
To book a place please call Age Concern on 0191 456 6903
Computer and iPad classes
Sessions held at ACT's, 29 Beach Road, South Shields
Basic Computing - Tuesday 10am to 11.45am
Computer Maintainence and Security - Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Technology Drop In - Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Sessions held at Outreach Venues
Basic Computing - Monday 1pm to 3pm Cleadon Park Library
Basic Computing - Wednesday 10.00am to 12 noon Hebburn Library
Basic Computing -Thursday 10.00am to 12 noon Whitburn Library
Basic Computing-Thursday 1pm to 3pm Hebburn Library
Basic Computing-Friday 10.00am to 12 noon Boldon Lane Library
Please note all places must be booked. Call 0191 456 6903 for further information and to book.