Where can I find out what is going on?

At your local library.

They have information. Just ask at the counter.

Your local community centres

will know what is going on in your area.

At the Tourist Information Centre.

They can tell you about places for days out. Ring (0191) 261 0610 or call in at 128 Grainger St. Next to 'Oddbins' -just along from the Monument, or at the Central Station.


There is a free book called "Great Days Out"

that tells you about all sorts of you can get to on the Metro. You can get it from Nexus offices and libraries.

There is a free book called "Newcastle Gateshead Pocket Guide" .

Ring 243 8812 or pick one up at the library.

At the front of the yellow pages (yellow telephone book)

There is a city guide with information about places to go. It tells you which places are OK for people using wheelchairs.

There is a free magazine called "The Crack"

in libraries and cinemas. It tells you about music, theatre and cinema.

In the newspaper.

The Evening Chronicle has a page that tells you about the pictures, clubs and other things. On Thursday night they have a separate bit that tells you about what is on. City Life is a free paper that comes through your door. It has a bit at the back about what is on. There is a free magazine called The Crack which you can get at the library and other places. That tells you all about music and other events.

Through the post.

If there is something you are interested in, like plays or dancing, you can ask to go on the mailing list for different places. For example, if you like musicals, you can go on the mailing list for the Opera House and the Theatre Royal. Then they will send you information about what is coming up there. There are websites on the computer. Have a look at the page that links to other websites.
Click here to find out about other websites.

 

Who To Talk To

This is a list of people and phone numbers who you can contact for different activities.

Better Days (Lesley Mountain and Joanne Burke)
Ring (0191) 281 5541
Use this number for more information about anything on this website or Click here to Get in Touch

Leisure Centre Enquiries -
Ring (0191) 211 6258

GO TO THE WEB SITE

Traveline - Ring (0870) 608 2 608
For information about buses and Metros

GO TO THE WEB SITE

Tyne and Wear Museums. Ring (0191) 232 6789
For information about what is on in the Museums and Art Galleries.

 

Countryside Parks. Ring (0191) 281 3833
For information about what is on in the Country Parks.