8 Smithy Square, Cramlington NE23 6QQ

In every corner of Britain, Royal Voluntary Service mobiles volunteers to support those in need, in hospital and in the community.

To match older people to available volunteers, available 7 days a week 24 hours a day, journeys must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.

Call or email for a membership form

Annual Membership fee £20 journey cost 60p per mile (including volunteer miles )

We are looking to develop a community led  History and Heritage Hub to forge networks, research the history of our area and develop projects and initiatives locally.  Heritage has strong and untapped potential to build social cohesion and improve physical and mental wellbeing.

If you are interested in joining contact maggie@cramlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Meetings are at the Village Community Centre, East Farm Terrace

On the first Wednesday of the month they meet between 10.ooam 12.30 pm.

Other Wednesdays  between 1pm and 3:30pm.

They are a self-help group specializing in many crafts including crosstitch, knitting, crochet etc.  There is an annual fee of £10 and a weekly subscription of £2 per person which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.  Experienced crafters as well as beginners are welcome. For more details contact Marina Callaghan 01670714557 or go along for a free taster day.

An opportunity for over-50s to meet in a relaxed and friendly environment and make new friends. Monthly meetings include a speaker or light entertainment and raffle and the opportunity to mingle with other members and develop new friendships. We hold a pub lunch each month, at different pub/ restaurant venues in the area.

Normally meet the first Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm – 3.30pm.

£10 pa membership fee, £2 per meeting to include speaker or light entertainment and a raffle.

You are welcome to just turn up to one of our meetings, first two visits are free, then if you like us become a member.

Age UK Northumberland provides information and support to help older people across Northumberland live better.

We offer free information, advice and advocacy support to over 50s across the county helping with Welfare Benefits claims, housing issues, life planning and social activities.

We also offer health and wellbeing support including exercise classes, diet and nutrition advice and befriending services.

In addition to our charitable services, we provide private and contracted home care services to people living in Northumberland.

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, supporting people over 50 living in Northumberland

Contact our reception on 01670 784 800

Meet at 7.30pm  on the second Monday of every month at Cramlington Village Club

Carers Northumberland is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of carers by responding to the needs of carers, informing carers of their rights and entitlements, supporting carers to access help for the person they care for, reducing the social isolation that so many carers feel and empowering carers to have a voice.

Details about all our carers groups and workshops can be found on our newsletter and on our Facebook page. Carers can register themselves on our website, via telephone or professional referrals can be made on their behalf to Carers Northumberland

We meet at the Community Hub at Cramlington

Last Thursday of every month 1pm – 2pm

Concordia Leisure Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington NE23 6YB

Seated exercises are gentle and easy to follow and are aimed at improving strength, balance and co-ordination.

These easy-to-do exercises can help you to stay active comfortably and are ideal for older exercisers or those who have mobility issues.

The chairs are provided for this session. Please bring comfortable clothing and footwear and a drink.

To book this activity contact the sports centre. All sessions must be pre-booked.

Cramlington Camera Club puts on a programme of events during weekly meetings from the beginning of September until the beginning of May.  These include guest speakers, competitions for prints (colour and monochrome) and for PDIs (Projected Digital Images), presentations from club members, and opportunities to take photographs and learn about your camera.

There is an annual subscription fee of £28.00 and an entrance fee of £1.00.  The subscription fee reduces to £14.00 after 1 January, to reflect the fact that only half a season remains.

Presently, meetings are held in Doxford Methodist Church, starting at 19:30 and usually end at about 21:00.  Tea and Coffee is served during the half hour before each meeting.

Rivenhall Dental Practice, High Pit Road, Cramlington, NE23 6RA

NHS Choices website:  https://www.nhs.uk/Services/dentists/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=24944

Cramlington Town Football Club is a FA Charter Standard Community Club providing football opportunities for boys and girls from the age of four years old through to senior level. The Club prides itself on welcoming all children and young people, regardless of their current sporting ability to learn football in a safe, secure and supportive environment.

The club operates seven days per week with different age team training on different nights.  Contact for specific information.

Teams play either a Saturday or Sunday.

East Hartford Pavilion NE23 3AU (summer training)

Cramlington Sporting Club, NE23 6BN (games and winter training)

Providing community activities and venue hire in East Hartford, Cramlington.

Ballet and Theatre Jazz classes based at Concordia Leisure centre ages 4-11

Thursdays 4.30-6.30 -ages 3-11

Contact via email or Facebook

Quarryside House, Middle Farm Square, Cramlington NE23 1BA

NHS Choices website:  https://www.nhs.uk/Services/dentists/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=24942

A very sociable knitting group. Currently knitting for a special baby unit, children’s hospitals and other charities.

Every Wednesday 9:30am – 12pm

Contact through Facebook or just turn up!

Room hire £19 per hour

Any booking or info needed please ring 01670 737380

Northumbria Way, Cramlington NE23 6NZ

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital provides specialist emergency care for seriously ill and injured patients from across Northumberland and North Tyneside.

It is England’s first purpose-built specialist emergency care hospital, with emergency consultants on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as consultants in a range of specialties working seven days a week.

• For general queries call 0344 811 8111
• For information about an appointment call 0344 811 8118
• Patient Advice and Liasion Service (PALS) 0800 032 0202

The hospital treats serious emergencies such as:

• Suspected stroke
• Loss of consciousness
• Persistent and severe chest pain
• Sudden shortness of breath
• Severe abdominal pain
• Severe blood loss

The Northumbria hospital also has a birthing centre with midwifery and consultant-led care. It has en-suite delivery rooms, two birthing pools and en-suite bedrooms where partners are able to stay overnight.

Some planned surgery which is considered to be high-risk is also carried out at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital as patients will be surrounded by relevant experts and support services such as critical care which may be needed in an emergency.

The Northumbria hospital has:

• A state-of-the art emergency department with individual treatment rooms
• Diagnostics including x-ray, MRI, ultrasound and CT scanners, endoscopy room and cardiac catheter lab – all located close to the emergency department for quick test results, enabling treatment to start earlier
• A critical care unit
• Beds for emergency admissions across seven specialty wards – surgery, trauma, cardiology, respiratory, stroke, gastrointestinal and an acute medical unit
• A short-stay paediatric unit with paediatric ambulatory care
• Ambulatory care for the rapid assessment of patients with specific conditions, without the need for emergency admission
• A co-located consultant and midwifery-led birthing centre, with single en-suite rooms which allows partners to stay overnight. It will also have a special care baby unit for those babies needing extra help
• Operating theatres for emergency/high risk surgery including a dedicated maternity theatre

Control & Move Pilates and Fitness is designed with you in mind. Catherine draws upon her experiences as a professional dancer, pilates and fitness teacher to get more people active and leading a healthier lifestyle. Control & Move aims to improve quality of life, self confidence and increase awareness of a healthy body and mind that goes beyond the confines of a workout class. I deliver a wide range of classes around the whole of the north east and specialise in Postnatal, Exercise Referral & Pilates. Everybody is different, every BODY is different.

Online, face to face sessions in Northumberland and Newcastle.

Monday – Thursday / 8am till 8pm Saturday / 8am till 4pm

Prices vary depending on classes, workshops or programme