Our libraries and Community Hubs, as well as many community and voluntary sector organisations, are extending their support to residents by offering a comfortable space to relax. For those who wish to get involved, free activities and hot drinks will be also offered. Please note, this is not means-tested and is available for all residents.
The Warm Welcome offer is being regularly reviewed and updated, please check back for more information soon.
Information for this Winter can be found below.
Join Anxious Minds at Wallsend Memorial Hall for a friendly day of activities and a little time to unwind. Try mindfulness colouring, enjoy a board game or take part in a mindfulness session.
Warm space, hot drinks and biscuits, crafts, tv, friendly staff. Meet the toy poodles!
Providing home cooked pies, quiches, soups, scones, sandwiches. We also provide signposting to other welfare services for people who may need it.
We deliver a gentle chair pilates class, a calming sound bath relaxation session, and a warm cuppa & chat space for connection. These sessions support physical wellbeing, reduce isolation and give people a warm, welcoming place to spend time during the winter months. The activities are designed to be fully inclusive, suitable for older adults, people with long‑term conditions, and anyone who would benefit from gentle movement, relaxation and social connection.
The Watch House provides hot food, drinks and snacks for people who are socially isolated; activities for children and families in school holidays, including drinks and snacks to address holiday hunger; activities for women, including wild swimmers, pre-natal, baby and post-natal yoga; and dolphin watch events focus on engaging children with local flora and fauna, marine life and environmental issues including beach cleans.
Everyone welcome – come and make yourself at home
Warm Welcome, Friendly Faces AND Good Company
Internet access, comfortable seating, baby-friendly areas, reading materials, puzzles and games. Have a game of Bingo or just have a natter.
JUST DROP IN WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU
The Fairways Centre provides a welcoming environment where participants can relax, enjoy a hot drink, and socialise in a friendly setting. In addition to a place to chat, we host a weekly garden club. Held inside our protective greenhouses, this club offers a comfortable space to learn about gardening, engage in activities, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
We will offer social activities such as a friendly chat, board games, cards, dominoes.
There will always be reading materials available, books, newspaper/magazines. We will also provide arts and crafts for those who prefer a more quiet time.
Free Home-made hot & healthy vegetable soup served with a Bread Roll. Served at Justice Prince Community Garden (behind Innisfree Social Club) within our warm community hub
Come along to meet new friends and enjoy a free lunch whilst enjoying various activities.
Activities on offer will include:-Arts & Crafts, Family Board Games,Quiz, Prize Bingo, Horticultural Activities
Call 0191 2661717 for further information.
Every Friday, Life Vineyard Church opens its doors at The Allen, The Green, Wallsend, for a day built around practical support and genuine welcome. At 9am The Allen opens for free tea and coffee. The Wallsend Pop-Up Pantry (10am to 12pm) helps local households stretch their budget further with access to good-quality food, while the CAP Job Club offers friendly, practical help for anyone looking for work, from building confidence and writing CVs to preparing for interviews and taking the next step.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
North Shields offers a free local history service, and Ancestry and Find My Past is available in all libraries. (Free hot drinks Wed 9.30-11.30, and Fri 2.30-4.30)
Unlimited free tea, coffee and biscuits, Jigsaws, quizzes, and the Metro Newspaper. Live music to lift your spirits and access to their library and helpful information resources. There is a Netflix corner for some relaxed viewing and children and dogs are warmly welcome. You can also explore their Social Supermarket for affordable essentials.
As well as providing a warm space, guests are welcomed with hot drinks, biscuits and homemade cakes. Whilst a lot of conversation goes ahead, we do provide opportunities to join in board games such as dominoes, chess and chinese checkers. We have packs of cards and large print puzzle books, others venture into doing a board game. We also have some expertise in craft activities that can be pulled into the sessions.
Warm Welcome - Everyone is welcome to our free sessions (Tuesdays) for a cuppa, a friendly chat and a warm welcome. Enjoy a bowl of hot soup during the colder months, access essential food items, and browse donated clothing, toys and household goods. Whether you need a little extra support or simply some friendly company, come along and feel at home. Our motto is “Give what you can, take what you need” no judgement, just kindness, friendship and community support for everyone.
Enjoy a choice of hot and cold drinks, along with warm soup and a roll in a safe, comfortable environment. There is truly something for the whole family. Get creative - try your hand at creative writing, share your favorite songs or poems or just sit back and listen. Music and media practice suite - Explore and use our facilities free of charge during the session. Sensory play area- available for young children (must be supervised by a responsible adult)
Providing board games, crafts, music sessions, film screenings and friendly chat or wellbeing drop-ins. Residents can also enjoy free hot drinks, soup and sandwiches.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. (Free hot drinks Wed 10-4.30 and Sat 10-12.30).
Dreamshine Cafe open 9am until 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am until 12 Saturday offering a range of hot and cold food and drinks.
Come and join us on a Thursday afternoon (1-3pm) for a Craftanoon. Come and try a new craft, make new friends and enjoy a cuppa! The sessions are tutor led. If you aren’t feeling crafty that day, there will be other things available to pass the time away.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. Café available for hot drinks Free hot drinks available in the library 2pm – 5pm.
Care and Connect navigators drop in (2pm - 4pm). offering advice and information. Tea and coffee available.
Running a craft session; offering dominoes; chess and draughts and support conversation.