Benfieldside Community Garden - January 2025 Update
Here's a short update of where we are up to with out plans for Benfieldside Community Garden. We are working through the winter, to get as much as we can in place so the community can enjoy the space over the summer months. A massive thank you to our volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!
Wellbeing / September 24th, 2026
Physio Led Fall Prevention Classes
Building Self Belief are delighted to be using our community space for Physio Led Fall Prevention Classes. They will be delivered by Anna Thomas a chartered physiotherapist. Starting Tuesday 6th October 2026, and they will be at 12-1pm every Tuesday. Follow the link to find out more.
Heritage / June 15th, 2026
'Was the Sacrifice Worth It?'
This project was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1826 Stargate Pit Disaster near Ryton, Gateshead. This moving poem focuses on the perspective of a mother questioning the terrible cost of sending her sons to work in the mines after losing them in the disaster.
Heritage / September 1st, 2025
Alecia's Celebration of Stanley
Alecia tells us about discovering Stanley's past and suggestions for Stanley's future.