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Welcome to Age Concern Gateshead, working with and for older people within Gateshead.
Our Aim is to promote the welfare of older people throughout the Borough of Gateshead, and add life to years and years to life!
Welcome to Age Concern Gateshead
Working with and for older people in Gateshead
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Advocacy Support Groups
From Monday 11th January we will be running weekly, user-led social groups aimed at people aged 65+ who have mental health problems. The group will help each other with difficulties, offer a listening ear and support you to speak up.
The groups will include:
- Guest speakers
- Information
- Occasional outings
- Refreshments
- Mutual support & friendship
- Holistic therapies
Ladies' Group
Mondays 10 am-12 noon
Men's Group
Mondays 1.30-3.30pm
The groups will take place in our Resource & Information Centre on Gateshead High Street.
If you would like more information please contact Bill or Alan on 0191 4773559 or e-mail advocacy@ageconcerngateshead.org.uk
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Get in shape in the New Year
(All classes restart in week commencing 4th January 2010)
Beginners Line Dancing
Every Thursday 12.00-1.00pm at Blaydon Youth Club
Cost: £2.00
Please wear comfortable clothing and flat heeled shoes, preferably not trainers.
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Tai-chi (qi-gong)
Every Friday 11.30am-12.30pm at St Josephs Church Hall, Birtley
Cost: £2.50Please wear comfortable clothing.
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Hatha Yoga
Every Wednesday 12.30-1.30pm at Whitehall Road Methodist Church
Cost: £2.50Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own floor mat or towel.
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Volunteer Short Walks Leaders needed
Could you help promote a healthy and active lifestyle by leading short walks of approximately 4-5 miles?
Our volunteer walk leaders support a small, friendly walking group, either leading a walk themselves or supporting another walk leader.
The role involves:
• encouraging walkers to maintain a reasonable pace
• facilitating a sociable and friendly atmosphere
• carrying out a recce of proposed walk routesFor this role you will need:
• a good level of health and fitness
• a good sense of humour
• empathy for older people
• ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• an approachable and friendly personalityYou will receive Health Walks Gateshead training and will also need to attend a First Aid course.
For more information please contact Suzanne Johnstone, Volunteer Co-ordinator on 0191 4773559.