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

A Bridge worker would work-one to-one with you, creating with you a personal action plan based on your individual needs and interests.  Bridge can help people to grow in confidence, gain connection with professional friends and peers as well as finding opportunities to volunteer and make positive supported steps towards training, education and employment.

This personalised support can include;

•         Financial MOT including benefits & debt advice

•         Digital inclusion with some access to free devices

•         Counselling

•         Social inclusion

•         Skills building, training and education

•         Confidence coaching

•         Supported bespoke volunteering opportunities

•         Careers guidance and job search support

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

To exchange information and provide a forum for discussion about leasehold issues in Cramlington and the wider area.

Contact: Paul Reynolds

A free, not for profit Northumberland Business Network is open to businesses in Northumberland. Including Ponteland, Alnwick, Amble, Ashington, Bedlington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth, Cramlington, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Morpeth, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Prudhoe, Rothbury, Wooler and all the other towns and villages within Northumberland.

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.

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.

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

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

Forum Way, Cramlington NE23 6YB

CENTRE OPENING HOURS

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.

They meet every Thursday morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm on the second floor of The Hub.

At present we have a waiting list for anyone wishing to join the group.

A non-audition Community Choir for the residents of Cramlington.
If you enjoy singing, we would love to have you in our choir!
Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join and you don’t need to be able to read music.  Our repertoire is wide ranging, from traditional songs to modern-day classics.

There is a weekly fee of £4.00.

Meeting at The  Community Hub (next to Concordia)

Please email cram.choir@icloud.com for more information about how to become a member.

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

Although we were established in 1931, we are a modern group for all ages. Join us for laughter and friendship as we lean new skills, how things work and about our local area. Join us for adventure, education, outings and challenges galore.

It isn’t all jam and Jerusalem!

Our main meeting is every 2nd Wednesday of the month at The Hub.

Other groups include:

The Classy Crafter, every 2nd Monday of the month, £1 supplement.

Literary Ladies, every 3rd Monday of the month.

Beaujolais Babes, last Wednesday of the month.

Bright Red aim to improve the lives and treatment of people with blood cancer across the north of England.

Their headquarters are at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne and now they are delighted to announce they will be holding monthly craft sessions at the Community Hub @ Cramlington (formerly the Your Link building)

These monthly sessions will include a range of activities such as arts, crafts, restoration, crochet and more…

They are open to patients, carers and family members of anyone affected by blood cancer.

The monthly dates for these sessions will be announced on their social media accounts.

To exchange information and provide a forum for discussion about leasehold issues in Cramlington and the wider area.

Contact: Paul Reynolds

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!

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

Facebook Group

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community based Steelband charity providing music tuition and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Contact Claire Michelle Falcus 07957426874  cramlingtoncaribbeancrew@outlook.com

Meet at Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project

Monday evenings 6pm Juniors, Adults 7-8

The work at Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project is focused on offering a range of opportunities than can further the social and personal development of young people. We provide a safe and friendly venue that meets the changing needs and desires of young people with differing ages and abilities.