BRIGHTEN RYTON
Community group to support and preserve the work of individuals and groups of volunteers working in the Ryton and Stella ward to restore and maintain the environment including: litter-picking, flower-beds, cemetery, memorial gardens, and heritage sites. Facebook page – www.facebook.com/RytonCommunity.
Place: Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward
Organiser: Brighten Ryton
Contact: brigthenryton@gmail.com

YOGA CLASSES 
Held at Stargate Community Centre every Thurs at 2pm until 3pm. A variety of Yoga including sound bath. Suiting all abilities seeking a more positive, happy, relaxed & confident part to your life. Give Carol a call for more information. 
Place: Stargate Community Centre 
Organiser: Carol Stout 
Contact: 07895417870 

SOUND REVOLUTION 
Breathwork and sound healing. Spiritual event for wellbeing. Highly recommended! 
Place: Ryton Community Centre 
Organiser: Neil Christey 
Contact: 07543268926 

TYNE PHYSIO PILATES
Mat-work Pilates classes and 1:1 Pilates sessions led by chartered physiotherapist. Classes suitable for all levels and abilities. Mondays 9.30am & 10.20am. Wednesdays 6.15pm & 7.15pm. Saturdays 8.00am. 1:1 sessions are available on request.
Place: Ryton Community Centre
Organiser: Tyne Physio Pilates
Contact: Tyne-physiopilates@outlook.com

RYTON SINGERS
Ladies choir, Pop, rock, gospel, musicals. Regular performances in the community. Lots of socialising and events too!
Place: Stargate Hall
Organiser: Joanna Tarpey
Contact: facebook.com/rytonsingers

RYTON YOUTH SINGERS 
Youth choir for young people ages 11-16. Regular performances in the community. Rehearsals run every Sunday 12-1pm 
Place: Stargate Hall Ryton 
Organiser: Joanna Tarpey 
Contact: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551260005195 

RYTON METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY MORNING 10.15am. Contemporary service with children’s group followed by Coffee. MONDAY EVENING Girl’s Brigade. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Ladies Fellowship meeting with guest speakers. SATURDAY MORNING 10am – 12pm. 2nd Saturday of the month only. Coffee and cake, raising funds.
Place: Ryton Methodist Church
Organiser: Rev. Dave Charter
Contact: 0191 4606411

HOLY CROSS CHURCH
SUNDAY 10.30 am Holy Communion, SUNDAY 10.30 am Young Church held in Church Hall, Ryton Village, THURSDAY 10.00 am Holy Communion. Please check Holy Cross Website for further information.
Place: Holy Cross Church
Organiser: Rev. Alison Stewart Smith
Contact: 01914529381

HOLY CROSS CHURCH HALL
Thinking of holding party or celebration, this may be the perfect venue for you. Church Hall has COVID-19 measures in place. For further details please telephone us using the details provided.
Place: Holy Cross Church
Organiser: Sue
Contact: 01914135233

RYTON OUTDOOR BOWLING
Home to the Towers, Vets and Women`s Clubs. Based in Ferndene Park, Ryton. Come and join us either for pleasure on most afternoons or Sunday (am) or in Competitions throughout the Summer.
Place: Ferndene Park
Organiser: Colin Diball
Contact: 01914133872

MEN’S SHED RYTON
Carving out companionship, good old-fashioned conversation in a wi-fi free environment. Meetings every Tuesday and Thursday 10-3. 
Place: Ryton Methodist Church  
Organiser: Dave 
Contact: rytonmensshed@proton.me

GARDEN, GATHER & NATTER 
We welcome people of all ages and abilities to come and get involved in this wonderful green space. Wednesday mornings from 9:30 (weather permitting!). For more immediate information on events, you can find us at facebook.com/ferndeneparkryton 
Place: Fernedene Park, Ryton. 
Organiser: Friends Of Ferndene Park 
Contact: friendsofferndene@outlook.com   

RYTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB 
Ryton & District Camera Club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 pm in the Ryton Community Centre, Cross House, Ryton, NE40 3QP. Anyone interested in photography will be made very welcome whether an expert or beginner.  
Place: Ryton Community Centre 
Organiser: Camera Club 
Contact: www.rytoncc.weebly.com

STARGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday stargazers baby and toddler group 9.30am to 11.00. Thursday 2.00 to 3.00 Yoga. Thursday 6.00 to 7.00 ryton singers. Sunday 11.00 ryton mini singers. 
Place: Stargate community centre 
Organiser: Fiona Todd 
Contact: fiona.todd33@gmail.com

BABY AND TODDLER GROUP 
Baby and toddler group Wednesday morning 9.30 to 11.00 term time only 
Place: Stargate and Crookhill community centre 
Organiser: Fiona Todd 
Contact: fiona.todd33@gmail.com

CLARA VALE VILLAGE HALL & BUSINESS CENTRE
Set in a beautiful, peaceful setting with spacious refurbished rooms (incl. kitchen) available to hire for classes, meetings, hot-desking and events. Free wifi, ample free parking, disabled parking and access. Hire rates start at just £10/ per hour.  Visit www.claravale.org.uk 
Place: Clara Vale 
Organiser: Joan Atkinson 
Contact: bookings@claravale.org.uk

CRAWCROOK SLIMMING WORLD 
Come and join us in Emmaville Hall on Wednesday’s at 9:00am, 10:30am, 5:30pm & 7:00pm. 
Place: Emmaville Hall 
Organiser: Amanda Greener 
Contact: 07894 284343  

SOUND RELAXATION (SOUND BATH) 
Deep relaxation and restoration with soothing sounds of relaxing instruments that transport you to healing state of mind. This holistic wellbeing experience is for mind, body, and soul. Fourth Saturday of the month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm £25. 
Place: Greenside Community Centre 
Organiser: Neil Christey 
Contact: 07543268926  

LUNCHTIME RELAXATION 
Relaxation and meditation session with soothing sounds of relaxing instruments that transport you to healing state of mind. This holistic wellbeing experience is for mind, body, and soul. Every Friday from 12.30 to 1.30pm – £12. 
Place: Greenside Community Centre 
Organiser: Neil Christey 
Contact: 07543268926 

HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH 
All Sunday morning services, including Children’s Club, are held at Holy Spirit Church. For other services and venues see our website. Venue hire is also available at St John’s Community Hall at very reasonable rates. 
Place: Crawcrook 
Organiser: Rev. Tom Brazier 
Contact: info@greensideparish.org 

CENTENARY METHODIST CHURCH 
Sunday Morning Worship 10.30am. Every Saturday morning 10.30am till 12 noon Coffee Morning. Drop in for a chat and a coffee/tea. 
Place: Centenary Methodist Church 
Organiser: Trevor Peart 
Contact: information@centenarymc.org.uk 

LIBRARIES, ARTS AND HERITAGE IN GATESHEAD 
We are pleased to release a full programme of events taking place across Gateshead Libraries Arts and Heritage. Book events online at gatesheadlibraries.eventbrite.com or visit your local library. 
Place: Crawcrook Library 
Organiser: Lynne Corder 
Contact: LynneCorder@Gateshead.Gov.Uk 

PRINTMAKING SESSIONS 
Every Monday 1-3pm, Crawcrook Library. A friendly, weekly creative session for people 55+, led by Equal Arts, working with professional artists to explore accessible printmaking techniques. Sessions are dementia-friendly and FREE but a suggested £3 donation is welcome. 
Place: Crawcrook Library 
Organiser: Equal Arts 
Contact: 0191 2611619 

BABY & TODDLER YOGA 
Kalma Life Baby/Toddler yoga classes are childrens’ first movements to a foundation of wellness devoted to aiding baby’s development in a safe and stimulating environment. Sessions are fun and stimulating using yoga inspired stretches, sensory, song and rhyme. 
Place: Emma Hall Crawcrook 
Organiser: Emma Bell 
Contact: www.kalmalifeuk.co.uk/gatesheadwest 

CRAWCROOK JUDO CLUB 
Saturday sessions for Mini Fighters (4yrs – 5yrs), Beginners (6yrs – 8yrs), Junior and Intermediate (9yrs – 14yrs) and Senior class (14yrs+). Thursday sessions also available for Junior and Senior classes. Interested? Get in touch for more details. 
Place: St Johns Community Hall 
Organiser: Kevin Pattison 
Contact: 07145955238 

OUR VILLAGES  
A Community group for the 2 villages. Main events are – Maintaining flower beds, Greenside Spring Fair, Crawcrook Summer Fair, Christmas Lights, General Fundraising, Litter picking. Please see Our Villages Crawcrook and Greenside Facebook page for details 
Place: Crawcrook & Greenside 
Organiser: Members of Our Villages  
Contact: ourvillagescag@gmail.com 

CLARA VALE VILLAGE HALL AND BUSINESS CENTER 
Set in a beautiful, peaceful setting with spacious refurbished rooms (incl. kitchen) available to hire for classes, meetings, hot-desking and events. Free wifi, ample free parking, disabled parking and access. Hire rates start at just £10/ per hour.  Visit www.claravale.org.uk 
Place: Clara Vale 
Organiser: Joan Atkinson 
Contact: bookings@claravale.org.uk 
 
PHYSIO-LED PILATES  
Physio-led Pilates – small and friendly classes. Tuesday evening: 7.30-8.30 Pilates for Horse Riders, Wednesday evening: 5.50-6.50pm – Level 1. 7-8pm – Level 2. Please get in touch if you have any queries, or would like to join us! 
Place: St John’s Community Hall 
Organiser: Angela McClintock, Chartered Physiotherapist 
Contact: pilatesphysio4you@gmail.com  

ST JOHN’S COMMUNITY HALL 
Large, clean, well maintained hall available for hire for parties, weddings or celebrations. Bookings for regular classes are also welcome. 
Place: St John’s Community Hall 
Organiser: Cath 
Contact: 07719776906 

YOGA WITH ROSE 
Mondays 3pm-4pm *Places need to be booked* Meditation, breathing practices, guided relaxation and yoga nidra – Deeply relaxing. Warm cosy room. 
Place: Greenside Community Centre 
Organiser: Rose Romani 
Contact: 07515 107 774