Leisure centres and swimming pools

What will I be doing?

Keeping fit, learning some sports activities and swimming.

What days and times is it on?

Different pool have different times and days.

Does it cost anything?

There are different prices for different activities.
You can get money off with the Leisure Plus Card

Is there anywhere especially suitable?

Elswick Pool has good access and changing facilities for people with disabilities.They have a session on Friday mornings 10.30 a.m.-12.30 for people over 50 who are not very fit and want to get fit. It costs £1.           There is an Aquafit session on Fridays 12.00 - 1.00 p.m. It costs £1.50. Ring Janey on 079404 73099 about the aquafit.
Contact Terry Beckham on (0191) 273 7801

East End Pool in Byker has a swimming session for people with special needs. It has very good facilities for disabled people. It is on Wednesday Evening, 7:30pm - 8:45pm. It is free.
Ring (0191) 278 8444

Lightfoot Sports Centre has good facilities for people with disabilities. They also have a multi sensory room for people who enjoy different lights and sounds. There is a drop-in group to try different sports on Wednesday evenings 6.30.-9.00 p.m.
Ring Emma on (0191) 211 6226

Kenton Park Centre has special weights in the gymm for people who use wheelchairs. They do trampolining for people with disabilities (with a hoist) every Monday 1.30 - 2.30 p.m. (cost £1.60 per person for two hours).
Ring Clive Morland on (0191) 271 5143.

Who do I need to talk to?

To find out more about leisure centres in Newcastle, ring Emme Moynihan on 211 6226. They have a leaflet that tells you all about pools and centres.

Martial arts.

What days and times is it on?

You can arrange to go along to try it out. Get in touch with them to arrange a time.

Does it cost anything?

Trying out the first time is free. After that you have to pay.

Who do I need to talk to?

Matthew Teesdale on 261 0001

How do I get there?

It is in the Ousburne Valley, at the buildings called 51 Lime Street. It is down the bottom of the hill past the stables.

What sort of people go? 

Anyone under 65 can try it. Then they will be able to tell you if it is the right thing for you.

Football

What will I be doing?

Training to take part in a football team. (The Millennium Allstars).

What days and times is it on?

Wednesday evenings. Meet at 4.00 p.m.

Does it cost anything?

It is free.

Who do I need to talk to?

Janey at Healthworks West on 273 8889.

How do I get there?

The team play at Newburn Leisure Centre. There is a minibus meets up at West End Health Resource Centre to take you there.

What sort of people go?

It is a team for people with learning disabilities (men and women).

 Ten Pin Bowling

What days and times is it on?

If you just organise it with some friends, you can go any time. The bowling alleys are open at different times.

Does it cost anything?

It is usually expensive. It depends where you go and what time you go. Sometimes there are cheaper games for people who are disabled. It is best to ring first to find out. You have to pay to hire the shoes too.

Who do I need to talk to?

There are 3 bowling alleys.

Wesgate Road - 273 0236

Metro Centre - 460 0444

XS Superbowl (Longbenton) - 215 0901

How do I get there?

The Wesgate Road Alley is over the road from the General Hospital.     The MetroCentre Alley is near Metroland.                                               The XS Superbowl (Longbenton) is near the Rising Sun Country Park.It is a long way out and quite hard to get to by yourself.  

What sort of people go?

Anyone can go. The alleys have special ramps to help people who cannot manage to lift the ball to play.