SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19
Held on a Wednesday lunch time £4 for two course meal with tea or coffee
Contact: Ann Mitcheson
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
Concordia Leisure Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington NE23 6YB
Agewell is a gentle aerobic activity for the more mature exerciser to stay fit and active.
It is a great way for you to keep in touch with the gym at a gentle pace and meet new people. You’ll take part in workouts adapted for you, meaning you’re able to get the best out of them.
This activity is aimed at the more mature exerciser but is suitable for anyone wanting a more relaxing workout.
Monday and Wednesday mornings.
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
Meet at 7.30pm on the second Monday of every month at Cramlington Village Club
MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19
Meet each Wednesday at the Village Community Centre, East Farm Terrace 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.
Cramlington Doorstep Walks is a series of way marked short walks in and around the town, suitable for people of all ages and abilities, which are easily accessible ‘from your doorstep’.
The town already has a comprehensive and well established cycling and walking network and the project will help to redefine the routes for local people, while identifying opportunities for further development.
Doorstep walks have been developed in South East, West and North Cramlington, each signposted with colourful new waymarkers stating direction, distances and estimated completion time to walk the coloured route. Information stands have been erected on each walk to explain the various routes and a new glossy leaflet has been created which will be posted to every household in Cramlington throughout July.
The walks vary in length, most being between 1.5 to 3 miles in distance, which could take between 30 minutes to an hour to walk.
Members of Townswomen’s Guilds offer each other support and stability with each member benefiting from a strong national movement that has remained a cornerstone for thousands of women across the UK.
Meeting at the Community Hub in Cramlington
Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7-9pm
Providing community activities and venue hire in East Hartford, Cramlington.
Meetings suspended due to COVID-19
Healthwise is a women’s group whose aim is to promote health and wellbeing.
They meet weekly and enjoy a varied programme of speakers, quizzes and entertainment.
They also aim to inform members about organisations relating to health and social issues.
This is done with friendly chats over a cuppa in a warm and welcoming environment.
Normally they meet between 10-12 on a Thursday but because of COVID-19 these meetings have been suspended.
The friendship of the group is still being maintained as members have telephoned each other, received postcards and committee members have also made welfare calls.
The committee have held a social-distanced meeting to plan for when they can resume meetings and how to offer support. We will update this post once there is news about meetings resuming.
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!
Weekly sessions designed for people with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairment.
Service users and their carers will be able to participate in a range of stimulating and purposeful activities that promote good physical health and mental wellbeing, such as crafts, cookery, nature-based activities, games, puzzles and gentle exercise sessions whilst maintaining their socialising skills.
Prices
Currently £12 for Clients, inc lunch
£4.50 for Carers having lunch
Day/Time
COVID UPDATE – Due to current COVID restrictions and following government guidelines, we are not currently operating. We will closely monitor updates to rules and restrictions, and will update our website and social media platforms with upcoming activities.
Location
Beaconhill Community Centre,
Langdale Drive,
Beaconhill Glade,
Cramlington
NE23 8EH
Booking
Margaret Facey
07500033349
margaret.facey@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Contact Margaret Facey
Room hire £19 per hour
Any booking or info needed please ring 01670 737380
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services provide support to victims and their children affected by Domestic Abuse in Northumberland
Call 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday 01434 608030
We have still provided support throughout covid 19- phone and email support and the children support has continued directly with the child or via the parent already been supported. We are now seeing services users and their children face to face but with safely measure in place. We have a new webchat featured on are website as an alternative to make contact.
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 )
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.
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. A break for tea/coffee gives time to mingle with other members and develop new friendships. Also hold a pub lunch each month, at different pub/ restaurant venues in the area. Occasional social evenings.
Normally meet the first Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
£6 pa membership fee, £2 per meeting to include speaker or light entertainment, raffle and tea/coffee
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.
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.
Meetings suspended due to COVID-19
Healthwise is a women’s group whose aim is to promote health and wellbeing.
They meet weekly and enjoy a varied programme of speakers, quizzes and entertainment.
They also aim to inform members about organisations relating to health and social issues.
This is done with friendly chats over a cuppa in a warm and welcoming environment.
Normally they meet between 10-12 on a Thursday but because of COVID-19 these meetings have been suspended.
The friendship of the group is still being maintained as members have telephoned each other, received postcards and committee members have also made welfare calls.
The committee have held a social-distanced meeting to plan for when they can resume meetings and how to offer support. We will update this post once there is news about meetings resuming.
Facebook Group
Blagdon Terrace, Cramlington NE23 6QQ
St. Nicholas’ Church is the traditional church visible in the middle of the town and as such is a popular venue for weddings and baptisms.
Several congregations using different styles of worship meet at St. Nicholas’ Church. The 8am Sunday service is quiet and reflective with little or no music. The 10am service on Sunday is a celebration for families and people of all ages. The Wednesday morning service is a quieter service but does include hymns. The Prayer and Praise service is free-style, using a variety of styles of worship and includes a lot of music.
We are a group of volunteers who tend the village churchyard The council cut the grass and strim the graves. We tend the borders, flower beds and remembrance gardens and keep trees and bushes under control.
1st Saturday monthly from 9am. Our volunteers also work times to suit themselves.
Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure is Cramlington’s leading shopping destination with over 100 High Street outlets, independent boutiques and eateries open seven days a week.
The centre has everything you need for a complete day out so you can shop, dine and relax with retailers including Boots, Dorothy Perkins, New Look, JD Sports, Claire’s and an adjoining retail park with units including Next, Argos and TK Maxx.
The centre has a wide variety of modern dining choices on offer such as Nando’s, Frankie & Benny’s and Sambuca or if you prefer something lighter, why not try one of the independent cafes including Kitchen and Bettini’s. Manor Walks is also home to the only multiplex VUE cinema in the county which includes the largest screen in the North East featuring all the latest blockbuster movies.
For more information about Manor Walks follow @ManorWalks on Facebook, Twitter and Instragram or visit the website http://www.manorwalks.co.uk
The times below are for the Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure. For individual store opening hours please check the shops directory.
Weekly Opening Times
- Monday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Thursday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Saturday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Sunday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
To exchange information and provide a forum for discussion about leasehold issues in Cramlington and the wider area.
Contact: Paul Reynolds
Members of Townswomen’s Guilds offer each other support and stability with each member benefiting from a strong national movement that has remained a cornerstone for thousands of women across the UK.
Meeting at the Community Hub in Cramlington
Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7-9pm
Community provision – foodbank, school uniforms, nursery equipment and clothing.
Also a venue for bereavement support, craft group and job club.
Organised through Cramlington Parish social ministry.
Monday-Friday 10-4.
If anyone you know needs a food parcel they need to be referred by an agency such as Citizens Advice, the Job Centre and a Health Professional.
A small creative charity working with people with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
At the Management Centre in Manor Walks, Monday and Tuesday, 10am-3pm.
At the Community Allotment, Lanercost Park, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3pm.
Meet at 7.30pm on the second Monday of every month at Cramlington Village Club
We are a litter picking group that uses WhatsApp to identify where a litter problem is and to arrange when we can tidy it up.
Arranged as needed. No age limit – but all participants must be independent, aware of risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Contact Martin Wright by email and preferably then join the WhatsApp group.
Lisa offers variety of fitness classes and different locations across Cramlington and Blyth.
Thirty minute sessions starting from £3.
Contact Lisa for more information and to discuss what level of fitness training you want
For people no longer in full time work.
We have a monthly meeting at the Benedictine club with a speaker and refreshments, but also have many interest groups which are run in various locations by our own members.
More details and contact form on website: https://u3asites.org.uk/cramlington/home
Cost £15.50
This short online Coronavirus course provides an understanding of what coronavirus is, and how to reduce the risk of acquiring or spreading the infection in the workplace.
Cost £12
Duration 45 minutes
Provided by echo3education
Full details and information on other courses HERE
Bridge Northumberland is a voluntary programme to help people living in Northumberland who are out of work and aged 16+ to overcome barriers to training, education and work.
We help by giving you one to one support from a dedicated Bridge worker who’ll be with you every step of the way to improving your confidence, developing your skills and moving towards employment.
Our support is free and fully funded. The programme is completely voluntary and for anyone who is:
- Aged 16 years not in education or training
- 18 to 67 and unemployed or economically inactive
- Lives in Northumberland
- Despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we are still offering our support to people across Northumberland who want help to seek work, training or start job searching.
We are beginning to meet people face-to-face where appropriate, and are continuing to offer support using the phone, video chats, emails, texts and postal methods. Please get in touch to find out more.
Call 01670 858688
Email bridgereferral@northumberlandcva.org.uk
Text Send the message ‘BRIDGE’ to 07393 796 522 and receive a callback
Refer yourself – Sign up online
Speak to Clair Parker, Beneficiary and Engagement Officer
T: 07393 796522
Sessions, aimed at babies from 6 weeks to 14 months, are packed full of a range of back to back activities to encourage baby’s all round development so your little one is constantly learning and also focuses on bonding with baby and postnatal well-being.
Tuesdays – East Hartford Community Centre, Scott Street, NE233AP
Thursday – Church of the Nazarene, Durham Road, NE23 3ST
Our aim is to ensure children stay in sports for life.
We believe there is a different way. A way that instills a love of sport and increases the chances of life long participation and all the benefits this brings We are an evidence/research based company that uses the latest coaching theory to provide the best possible environment for children to learn.
We are now running smaller group sessions with enhanced safety procedures and utilised online training during lockdown.
Monday – Friday 9-8pm, Saturday 9-1pm
Allowing children to be creative, think for themselves, problem solve and be individuals. Not particularly interested in tactics or helping children to win games but instead to use the sport to enable children to be better people and then better sports people.
Cramlington Rockets RFLC are the largest rugby league club within the North East and have teams at all age groups between 5-year-old to adult.
Wednesday 6-7pm
Saturday 9-12 noon depending on age group
Coast £12.50 pcm or £100 one-off payment
Email Steve on rocketscommunity@gmail.com for further information
