Latest Events in Gateshead(July Updated)

Creative Climate Club Every 4th Saturday of the month Front Room | 14:00-16:00 Donation & free tickets available Creative Climate Club is a free, monthly meeting for people who care about nature and are interested in creatively responding to the world around us, our local environment, and wider climate issues. The monthly meetings will involve creative activities which can help us care for the environment, such as: Creative opportunities with artists such as painting, collage, sketch-booking and photography. Opportunities to learn with local community experts such as bee foraging walks, pond ecology and talks about the Rive Tyne and its health. The chance to make a connection with local nature, wildlife and planting of urban spaces, such as a ‘garden crawl’ to local community gardens. Over time, members of the club will collaborate to develop our next steps, identifying practical tasks like litter picks, gardening and tree planting that we’d like to collectively participate in, new places we’d like to visit and people we’d like to hear from, and creative activities we can respond with. Held in our Front Room for ages 13+. Bees-Eye-View Sat 26 Apr | 14:00-16:00 Join the Baltic Beekeepers for a walking tour focusing on the surprising range of nearby plants which provide the local bees, including our rooftop honeybees, with their nectar and pollen. We'll meet in Baltic Front Room and venture out from there, returning at the end for a well-deserved complimentary drink. Pond Dipping with Mike Jeffries Sat 24 May | 14:00-16:00 Did you know dragonflies are moving North in the UK and pond animals are hatching and growing faster? The life in and around our ponds can tell us a lot about our changing climate and its impact, and May is a perfect time to grab a net and go pond-dipping. This month we'll explore the connection between ponds and climate with pond ecologist and artist Mike Jeffries by taking part in the Big Pond Dip at Ouseburn Pond. We'll meet at the Hello desk, just inside Baltic's entrance, then set off on a 20-minute walk to visit Ouseburn pond, within Ouseburn Orchard. There, Mike will talk us through the pond dip, assessing the quality of the pond based on the animals we find. Mike will talk to us about his research into how ponds 'mop up' carbon, the wildlife he's recorded around the pond over the years, and ways to improve a pond for freshwater wildlife. After the pond dip, we'll head back to Baltic for a free drink in our Front Room . All equipment provided, but please wear appropriate shoes for walking on grass and marshy ground around the pond. If you'd prefer to meet us at the pond, we plan to arrive there for 14:30 - please book a place via Eventbrite and send Jenny an email at: jennya@balticmill.com so we know not to wait for you at Baltic. Collage and zine-making Sat 28 June | 14:00 - 16:00 Join ecologist and artist Mike Jeffries for a collage and zine-making workshop. We'll take our findings from May's Creative Climate Club session - the Big Pond Dip at Ouseburn pond (don't worry if you weren't there - we'll share what we found!) and reflect on how climate change is affecting the Newcastle-Gateshead Quayside, to create fun and experimental collages, bringing these together to make a collective zine. All over free refreshments in Front Room . All materials provided, but feel free to bring any images, magazines or found materials to collage with. The Cramlington Forager Sat 26 July | 14:00-16:00 Meet Gemma, The Cramlington Forager, for an informative session about the free food at our fingertips and how to safely and responsibly forage in nature. Join us in Front Room over a free cuppa to find out more. Nature's Cure in Time of Need Sat 23 August | 14:00-16:00 Have you ever found comfort in nature during a tough time? Is there a special outdoor spot that always brings you joy? Do you have a story about how nature has helped you? We want to hear it! Join the Natural History Society of Northumbria for a free workshop to hear about their Lottery Heritage Funded project, Nature's Cure in Time of Need . Join us for chats about the nature that inspires us and help NHSN collect nature stories. Each story you submit as part of the workshop will be accessioned into a new collection in NHSN's North East Nature Archive (NENA) housed in the Great North Museum: Hancock . We'll also be indulging in a bit of simple book-binding, crafting nature journals which you can take away with you to help you notice the nature around you. About Nature’s Cure Nature’s Cure in Time of Need: New Voices for North East Nature is a Heritage Lottery-funded project dedicated to capturing stories from underrepresented voices. It explores how nature has provided solace and strength during challenging times in the north east. By preserving these personal narratives in NHSN's North East Nature Archive , housed in the iconic Great North Museum: Hancock , the project ensures that future generations can connect with the ways nature has shaped and supported our local communities. Through workshops, events, and storytelling, Nature’s Cure in Time of Need invites everyone to share their story. Accessibility View information on getting to Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead and plan your visit by reading our visual story on what to expect when visiting us. You can view Baltic's access facilities before your visit. For access requests specific to the event, please email myexperience@balticmill.com to let us know about any requirements you have. There is no charge to attend this event, and we encourage donation tickets. If you're unable to attend the event, we are unable to refund your donation. Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Baltic Cinema: Flow Wed 30 July | 11:00 Free (booking essential) Gints Zilbalodis Latvia 2024 85’ (U)No dialogue | Digital video One of five fantastic animated films screening for free as part of Baltic’s Big Summer . Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. "Bracingly fresh and unexpected … moments of shimmering, heart-swelling loveliness" — Wendy Ide, The Observer Doors open 10:45 Film starts 11:00 Please note, we cannot offer refunds on donations for this event. Baltic Cinema Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise. Baltic Cinema has five strands: Currents presents new work from across the world Sources expands on our exhibitions Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema. In addition, you can catch free drop-in films in Front Room every week. See full programme of screenings here. Baltic Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Baltic Cinema: The Red Turtle Wed 6 August | 11:00 Free (booking essential) A disarmingly simple yet profoundly moving film, meticulously hand-drawn by award-winning animator Michael Dudok de Wit. A man gets shipwrecked off the coast of a deserted island, home to countless turtles, crabs and birds. Later, he encounters a red turtle, which leaves an impact on his life. Screening as part of Baltic’s Big Summer ★★★★★ "A masterpiece" — Mark Kermode, The Guardian Doors open 10:45 Film starts 11:00 Please note, we cannot offer refunds on donations for this event. Baltic Cinema Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise. Baltic Cinema has five strands: Currents presents new work from across the world Sources expands on our exhibitions Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema. In addition, you can catch free drop-in films in Front Room every week. See full programme of screenings here. Baltic Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Baltic Cinema: Song of the Sea Wed 13 August | 11:00 Free (booking essential) Thom Moore Ireland 2015 93’ (PG) English | Digital video When young Ben discovers that his sister Saoirse can turn into a seal, they embark on a quest to save the world of magic from a Celtic goddess. ★★★★★ "Enchanting and very moving" — Mark Kermode, The Guardian Screening as part of Baltic’s Big Summer Doors open 10:45 Film starts 11:00 Please note, we cannot offer refunds on donations for this event. Baltic Cinema Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise. Baltic Cinema has five strands: Currents presents new work from across the world Sources expands on our exhibitions Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema. In addition, you can catch free drop-in films in Front Room every week. See full programme of screenings here. Baltic Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Baltic Cinema: Kensuke’s Kingdom Wed 27 August | 11:00 Free (booking essential) Kirk Hendry / Neil Boyle UK 2023 84’ (PG) A magical animated film based on best-loved children's author Michael Morpurgo's book of the same name. Young Michael and his dog wash up on a remote island when a violent storm sweeps them overboard during a sailing trip. Believing he's all alone, Michael is surprised to discover a mysterious Japanese man who's lived on the island since World War II. Initially suspicious of each other, the boy and the old man must soon join forces when dangerous invaders threaten their fragile paradise. "A rapturous British castaway fable" — Nick Bradshaw, Sight and Sound Screening as part of Baltic’s Big Summer Doors open 10:45 Film starts 11:00 Please note, we cannot offer refunds on donations for this event. Baltic Cinema Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise. Baltic Cinema has five strands: Currents presents new work from across the world Sources expands on our exhibitions Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema. In addition, you can catch free drop-in films in Front Room every week. See full programme of screenings here. Baltic Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Rachel Lancaster and Laura Lancaster present... Baltic Cinema: David Lynch: The Art Life Wed 3 September | 18:30 £6 Full price / £4 Students, under 18s, unwaged and 65+ Jon Nguyen USA 2016 88’ (cert. 15)English | Digital video A window straight into the mind of much-missed director David Lynch, selected by Rachel and Laura Lancaster. A rare glimpse into the mind of one of cinema’s most enigmatic visionaries, David Lynch: The Art Life offers an absorbing portrait of the artist, as well as an intimate encounter with the man himself. From his secluded home and painting studio in the Hollywood Hills, a candid Lynch conjures people and places from his past, from his boyhood to his experiences at art school to the beginnings of his filmmaking career — in stories that unfold like scenes from his movies. This remarkable documentary by Jon Nguyen, Rick Barnes, and Olivia Neergaard-Holm travels back to Lynch’s early years as a painter and director drawn to the phantasmagoric, while also illuminating his enduring commitment to what he calls "the art life": “You drink coffee, you smoke cigarettes, and you paint, and that’s it.” "This film underscores David Lynch’s utter uniqueness." — Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian Doors open 18:30; Film starts 18:45. Baltic Kitchen is open until 18:30 for drinks, which you are welcome to take up to the cinema. Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event. Baltic Cinema Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise. Baltic Cinema has five strands: Currents presents new work from across the world Sources expands on our exhibitions Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema. In addition, you can catch free drop-in films in Front Room every week. See full programme of screenings here. Baltic Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

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Baltic Cinema: L’Invenzione di Morel (Morel’s Invention) Thu 25 September | 18:30 £6 Full price / £4 Students, under 18s, unwaged and 65+ Emidio Greco Italy 1974 110’ (cert. PG)Italian with English subtitles | 35mm transferred to digital video A fever dream about images, memory and desire, Emidio Greco’s forgotten but masterful adaptation of Adolfo Bioy Casares’ novel The Invention of Morel screens in response to Rachel Lancaster and Laura Lancaster’s exhibition ‘Remember, Somewhere’. A fugitive is washed up on a seemingly deserted rocky island. Out of nowhere, a group of tourists arrive, clad in 1920s high-society clothing, and though he fears being discovered, the fugitive begins to fall in love with one of them, a woman called Faustine (Anna Karina). She doesn’t seem to notice him — and it gradually becomes clear that something mysterious and powerful is keeping them apart. What could be read as an abstract sci-fi or a story of unrequited love reveals itself as a profound treatise on the image, and a (prescient) appraisal of our wish to record and preserve memories.n Doors open 18:30; Film starts 18:45. Baltic Kitchen is open until 18:30 for drinks, which you are welcome to take up to the cinema. Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event. Baltic Cinema Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise. Baltic Cinema has five strands: Currents presents new work from across the world Sources expands on our exhibitions Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema. In addition, you can catch free drop-in films in Front Room every week. See full programme of screenings here. Baltic Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

AJ Potter and the NE Rails performing live at the Station East, Gateshead to celebrate the release of the album "The Coin". Written and composed by AJ Potter and produced by Martin Stevenson, "The Coin" is a truly beautiful album filled with honest spellbinding tales. AJ will be accompanied by his amazing band The NE Rails, and supported by Dean Jolly and Johnny Walker making this a truly unmissable show. Information Source: AJ Potter | eventbrite

Royal Marines Reserves (Tyne Det) Initial Maritime Reserves Presentation Date: 04-June-25 Location: HMS Calliope | Royal Naval Reserve Unit Interested in joining the Royal Marines Reserves? Come along to our Initial Maritime Reserves Presentation at HMS Calliope. Get to know more about what it takes to be a part of this elite group. Our team will be there to answer all your questions and guide you through the process. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn firsthand about the incredible experiences that await you as a Royal Marines Reservist. See you there! Dress for the evening will be smart casual. You will need to bring photo identification - preferably a passport or drivers license. If you are under 18 you will need to be accompanied by an parent/guardian. This event is suited for those over the age of 16. About the Royal Marine Reserve The Royal Marine Reserve is the volunteer force of the Royal Navy. With a basic commitment of 24 days a year, you’ll take part in training exercises, defence drills and adventure activities, often overseas. You could even be mobilised for an operational tour of duty. You'll develop skills that will benefit your career, experience adventures you couldn't have anywhere else, and serve your community – all alongside your day job or studies. Want to speak to someone about joining? Call us on 0345 600 3222. Further information on the Reserves can be found at: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/royal-marines-reserves/joining Information Source: Royal Marines Reserve Scotland Tyne Det | eventbrite

Get “kraken” and join us for a unique business networking event that will enable you to elevate your business to the next level! Join us for a one-of-a-kind business networking event that will help you take your business to the next level. Our event is designed to inspire and motivate you, providing you with the opportunity to learn from expert speakers and connect with other like-minded businesses. During our event, you'll have the chance to hear from successful business owners, marketing experts, and industry leaders who will provide you with invaluable advice and strategies for growing your business. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and forge valuable connections that can help you achieve your goals. So whether you're a new entrepreneur just starting out or a seasoned business owner looking to take your company to the next level, our networking event is the perfect place to connect, learn, and grow. Register today and we'll see you there! Agenda 10:00am - Arrival and Networking 11:00am - Speaker and Questions 11:30am - More opportunity for networking and 1-2-1's 12:00pm - Finish. Speaker Georgina Williams-Hodgson is the founder of nousana, a business born from her own period of deep personal transformation. Isolated during lockdown and facing some of life’s toughest challenges, she began to question everything—from the chemicals in her food to the wider narratives shaping our world. This awakening led her into the realms of energy, frequency, and holistic health, igniting a passion to help others reconnect with themselves and break free from limiting beliefs. One area of particular interest became the topic of death—how different cultures approach it, the science and spirituality behind near-death experiences, and what might lie beyond. This exploration inspired Quantanimo, a thought-provoking event series designed to expand perspectives and help people make the most of their life experience. Georgina also runs Reach Further Online, a digital marketing company that helps B2B brands communicate with clarity and purpose on LinkedIn, and is part-owner of REJUVENAIR, a business revolutionising air purification in schools and workplaces. Host Your host is Caroline Hagan a Digital Consultant , supporting small businesses and charities, across the UK. Over 20 years experience in Web Technologies, certified with Google and Meta, providing a range of free and affordable resources, so you can get kraken' and boost your business online. About Us This event is run as a non-profit, all proceeds go towards covering the Venue fee's and Refreshment costs. Our event is dedicated to promoting and supporting local small businesses, and we believe in the power of community! Get Kraken CIC Get Kraken aims to reduce the digital divide in the region, by delivering digital skills in the form of webinars, workshops and 1-2-1 support. We are a local Databank, providing free access to the Internet for those in income-deprived areas. We love to support local business and reduce the loneliness that often can be a part of working for yourself or as a startup. Learn more about us on the Kraken Networking website and more about our non-profit Get Kraken CIC website. Information Source: Caroline Hagan Consultancy | eventbrite

The theme for our annual conference is: Pharmacy: Stronger together - Great for our workforce, great for our population We will showcase Foundation Pharmacist projects and work undertaken by pharmacy professionals from hospital, community and primary care, as well as examples of research undertaken at our local academic institutions. Crucially, this event will be an opportunity to meet peers and leaders from across the profession, to share, learn, support and be supported. Call for Abstracts The call for abstracts is open to all pharmacy professionals and academics across all settings. Be part of the 2025 conference and submit your research, quality improvement or clinical audit projects and initiatives. We have two new categories for 2025 Best QI Poster Tackling Overprescribing in Primary Care, sponsored by HI NENC We are looking for a Quality Improvement type of project which addresses some aspect of overprescribing in primary care and shows impact in at least one of the following: improved patient experience, improved carer experience, improved disease management, reduced adverse drug events or reduction in resource use. Positive Collaboration with Pharma Award, sponsored by Soar Beyond Enter here: https://forms.office.com/e/HFqeWcie9B Deadline for entries is Monday 16th June 2025. Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities To discuss available options please email: sarah.black@healthinnovationnenc.org.uk Follow us on the following channels https://x.com/GtNorthPharmRes https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13149032/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/826673114844133 https://bsky.app/profile/gtnorthpharmres.bsky.social #GNPRC2025 By working together as one pharmacy team across multiple organisations and sectors we have a unique opportunity to improve the quality of care, reduce the risk of harm from medicines and increase efficiencies. We are delighted to announce headline sponsor: CLEO Systems. We are also joined by conference partner Soar Beyond ThortonRoss, Pharmacosmos, Abbott, Abbvie, AdvanzPharma, AztraZeneca, Learn It Online, NeonVitas This event has been supported by companies listed above. The companies listed have in no way influenced the agenda. Venue information Venue Hilton Hotel Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead. NE8 2AR Arriving at the venue Please make your way to the Gateshead Suite on the ground floor. For further information about the conference or to discuss accessibility concerns please contact sarah.black@healthinnovationnenc.org.uk Travelling to the venue The hotel is located overlooking the Tyne Bridge and is less than a mile from Gateshead metro station and eight minutes from the A1 motorway. It is approximately a fifteen-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station Event parking There is parking onsite. Please visit the link below for all parking options https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/newcastle_upon_tyne/?arriving=202205141630&leaving=202205141830 Cycling There isn’t a dedicated cycle rack at the venue. Bikes can be secured to the railings in the underground car park. This is at your own risk. Changing facilities are available at the venue, please go to reception on arrival. Rail and Metro The Hotel is less than a mile from Gateshead metro station and approximately a fifteen-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station Accommodation For hotel suggestions please visit: https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/accommodation Information Source: Great North Pharmacy Research Collaborative | eventbrite

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Essential Skills Event and Training Open Day Are you a 19+ adult looking for something new and exciting to do? Do you want to find a new hobby, learn a new skill, or gain qualifications? Come and join us at the Freight Village (Linden Homes - just off Felling bypass) for our Essential Skills Open Day! Come along for a cuppa and a chat with our friendly staff. We have some exciting courses and events starting in May so come along to find out more! Do you fancy yourself as a detective? Our fun Murder Mystery on the Building Site event, might just be for you. Are you interested in growing your own vegetables? Come and chat to us about our upcoming planting workshops. Do you want to meet new people and learn at the same time? Ask us about our Essential Skills courses. Meet our team, explore different workshops, and discover how you can enhance your essential skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. See you there! Essential Skills courses are open to adults 19+ living in the North East Combined Authority areas: Gateshead, Newcastle, County Durham, North Tyneside, Northumberland, south Tyneside and Sunderland. Please note - we will contact you regarding other courses and events we are running. Please check our privacy policy and opt out when booking if you'd prefer not to be contacted aboout anything other than this event: Privacy Policy | Learning and Skills Information Source: Gateshead Council Learning and Skills | eventbrite

Join JIAB and Bernadette Wilde for a night of music and merriment while raising money for the Womans Cancer Detection Society! 9th May at 7pm at Gateshead Legion Club Tickets are £5 *CASH ONLY on the door* Information Source: Julie Weaver | eventbrite

You can now book onto our May City Ladies Networking breakfast, held as usual at Newcastle Gateshead Hilton. This session will feature an incredible spotlight, TBC. So come and enjoy breakfast, visit a lovely venue and meet lots of like-minded women face to face. Parking is free at this event, subject to availability. The code for parking will be made available at the event. Please direct any questions to team@cityladiesnetworking.com Information Source: City Ladies | eventbrite

The Thinking Digital Conference returns on 14 & 15 May 2025. The event kicks off with a choice of practical & fun pre-conference workshops on 14 May and is followed by a full day of inspiring keynote talks from world-class speakers on the 15 May at the iconic Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead. After a joyous TDC24, we look forward to our 16th edition of the Thinking Digital Conference in 2025! Student Passes: To apply for a student pass, please email us at info@thinkingdigital.co.uk Refund Policy If you're unable to attend Thinking Digital 2025 we'll give you free access to our webcast and transfer your registration to Thinking Digital 2026. This option remains open until 5pm, 15 April 2025. If you'd like a refund, we grant: * 100% refunds minus £10 admin fee until 01 March 2025 * 50% refund minus £10 admin fee 02 March- 31 March 2025 * No refunds after 31 March 2025 Information Source: Thinking Digital | eventbrite

Sat 17 May 2025 | 13:00-16:00 £30 per person This fun and informative session will involve learning how to transfer your own design onto a rubber stamp and then carving out the stamp with specialist relief cutting tools. You will then be given the opportunity to experiment with creating a second colour layer for your image. The relief prints that you create can be printed on a variety of cards, papers and mini zines. The artist will also provide a variety of pre-cut stamps for you to experiment with. Kath Bell is a print and book artist who as well as creating and selling her own work, teaches print and book binding techniques in art schools and community settings. Suitable for beginners as well as those with experience. All materials and equipment will be provided on the day. Refreshments provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies. Suitable for ages 12+ Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Creative Climate Club Every 4th Saturday of the month Front Room | 14:00-16:00 Donation & free tickets available Creative Climate Club is a free, monthly meeting for people who care about nature and are interested in creatively responding to the world around us, our local environment, and wider climate issues. The monthly meetings will involve creative activities which can help us care for the environment, such as: Creative opportunities with artists such as painting, collage, sketch-booking and photography. Opportunities to learn with local community experts such as bee foraging walks, pond ecology and talks about the Rive Tyne and its health. The chance to make a connection with local nature, wildlife and planting of urban spaces, such as a ‘garden crawl’ to local community gardens. Over time, members of the club will collaborate to develop our next steps, identifying practical tasks like litter picks, gardening and tree planting that we’d like to collectively participate in, new places we’d like to visit and people we’d like to hear from, and creative activities we can respond with. Held in our Front Room for ages 13+. Bees-Eye-View Sat 26 Apr | 14:00-16:00 Join the Baltic Beekeepers for a walking tour focusing on the surprising range of nearby plants which provide the local bees, including our rooftop honeybees, with their nectar and pollen. We'll meet in Baltic Front Room and venture out from there, returning at the end for a well-deserved complimentary drink. Pond Dipping with Mike Jeffries Sat 24 May | 14:00-16:00 Did you know dragonflies are moving North in the UK and pond animals are hatching and growing faster? The life in and around our ponds can tell us a lot about our changing climate and its impact, and May is a perfect time to grab a net and go pond-dipping. This month we'll explore the connection between ponds and climate with pond ecologist and artist Mike Jeffries by taking part in the Big Pond Dip at Ouseburn Pond. We'll meet at the Hello desk, just inside Baltic's entrance, then set off on a 20-minute walk to visit Ouseburn pond, within Ouseburn Orchard. There, Mike will talk us through the pond dip, assessing the quality of the pond based on the animals we find. Mike will talk to us about his research into how ponds 'mop up' carbon, the wildlife he's recorded around the pond over the years, and ways to improve a pond for freshwater wildlife. After the pond dip, we'll head back to Baltic for a free drink in our Front Room . All equipment provided, but please wear appropriate shoes for walking on grass and marshy ground around the pond. If you'd prefer to meet us at the pond, we plan to arrive there for 14:30 - please book a place via Eventbrite and send Jenny an email at: jennya@balticmill.com so we know not to wait for you at Baltic. Collage and zine-making Sat 28 June | 14:00 - 16:00 Join ecologist and artist Mike Jeffries for a collage and zine-making workshop. We'll take our findings from May's Creative Climate Club session - the Big Pond Dip at Ouseburn pond (don't worry if you weren't there - we'll share what we found!) and reflect on how climate change is affecting the Newcastle-Gateshead Quayside, to create fun and experimental collages, bringing these together to make a collective zine. All over free refreshments in Front Room . All materials provided, but feel free to bring any images, magazines or found materials to collage with. The Cramlington Forager Sat 26 July | 14:00-16:00 Meet Gemma, The Cramlington Forager, for an informative session about the free food at our fingertips and how to safely and responsibly forage in nature. Join us in Front Room over a free cuppa to find out more. Nature's Cure in Time of Need Sat 23 August | 14:00-16:00 Have you ever found comfort in nature during a tough time? Is there a special outdoor spot that always brings you joy? Do you have a story about how nature has helped you? We want to hear it! Join the Natural History Society of Northumbria for a free workshop to hear about their Lottery Heritage Funded project, Nature's Cure in Time of Need . Join us for chats about the nature that inspires us and help NHSN collect nature stories. Each story you submit as part of the workshop will be accessioned into a new collection in NHSN's North East Nature Archive (NENA) housed in the Great North Museum: Hancock . We'll also be indulging in a bit of simple book-binding, crafting nature journals which you can take away with you to help you notice the nature around you. About Nature’s Cure Nature’s Cure in Time of Need: New Voices for North East Nature is a Heritage Lottery-funded project dedicated to capturing stories from underrepresented voices. It explores how nature has provided solace and strength during challenging times in the north east. By preserving these personal narratives in NHSN's North East Nature Archive , housed in the iconic Great North Museum: Hancock , the project ensures that future generations can connect with the ways nature has shaped and supported our local communities. Through workshops, events, and storytelling, Nature’s Cure in Time of Need invites everyone to share their story. Accessibility View information on getting to Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead and plan your visit by reading our visual story on what to expect when visiting us. You can view Baltic's access facilities before your visit. For access requests specific to the event, please email myexperience@balticmill.com to let us know about any requirements you have. There is no charge to attend this event, and we encourage donation tickets. If you're unable to attend the event, we are unable to refund your donation. Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Saturday 7 June 2025 | 13:00-16:00 £50 per person Join us for a sewing workshop with textile designer, Amy Trainor. You’ll be making your own block geometric print origami bag with complimentary lining and sturdy handle. This stylish bag is similar in size to a tote bag and will be big enough to hold everyday essentials such as a purse, mobile phone, water bottle and make-up bag. During the workshop you will learn how to do the following; • Thread a sewing machine/wind a bobbin • Cut out an origami bag pattern • Sew pattern pieces accurately and top stitch using a computerised sewing machine • Fold the fabric using an origami technique and sew in position • Make a handle and attach to the bag Suitable for beginners as well as those with sewing experience. All materials and equipment will be provided on the day. Amy is founder of Kaleidoscope Textiles, a sustainable bag and fashion accessory brand. She works with high-quality, bold, bright fabric to create bags and accessories that stand out from the crowd. Refreshments provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies. Suitable for ages 12+ Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

You can now book onto our June City Ladies Networking breakfast, held as usual at Newcastle Gateshead Hilton. This session will feature an incredible spotlight, TBC. So come and enjoy breakfast, visit a lovely venue and meet lots of like-minded women face to face. Parking is free at this event, subject to availability. The code for parking will be made available at the event. Please direct any questions to team@cityladiesnetworking.com Information Source: City Ladies | eventbrite

TechNExt festival is a celebration of the North East's thriving technology sector. Through a mixture of curated and community designed fringe events, TechNExt will serve as a showcase of the diversity, achievements and breadth of the tech sector in the North East. The festival aims to help drive the message that the North East is a region that is passionate about supporting, developing and growing its tech sector for the benefit of everyone. Festival Party - Thursday 19 June (7.30pm - 12.00am) - BALTIC Riverside Cafe, Gateshead Complete your festival week the right way. TechNExt invites you to an informal festival party at the iconic BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts. It’s a moment to revel in the remarkable achievements of the North East tech sector while meeting and catching up with fellow tech enthusiasts and attendees from across the UK. Food is provided, and as part of our Good Festival Ambition, please note that all catering at this event will be vegetarian. All additional dietary requirements will also be catered for, please state your needs on the booking form. Good Festival Ambition The festival is planned as a Good Festival with ‘for good’ being a core value running through everything. This will ensure a focus on quality, inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, and sustainability. As part of this ambition, we are offering a buddy system where attendees can select the option to be met by a friendly face from the TechNExt team or wider community on arrival. Your buddy would help you feel comfortable at the event perhaps by chatting over a coffee on arrival, introducing you to new faces, or help you understand more about the content of the event and what's planned that day. You can apply for a 'buddy' through the ticket purchase process. We are also committed to minimising the impact of our events on the environment. We work closely with our clients, venues, suppliers and delegates to reduce the impact of our activity wherever possible. Last year, the festival's carbon from curated events was 7.49 tCO2e and we decided, as an ethical offset, to donate the equivalent carbon credit value to a North East environmental charity, Groundwork North East & Cumbria for their nature-based solutions programme. More measures will be intoduced this year, tracking the festival's carbon footprint once again, leading us to further reduce our impact and become carbon neutral in future years. You will be asked to complete some questions about your planned travel which will help us create the carbon footprint for the festival. Refunds Please note our ticket refund policy below: Up to 12 weeks before the event starts - full refund More than 8 weeks before the event starts, but less than 12 weeks - 50% refund Less than 8 weeks before the event starts - no refund Information Source: TechNExt Festival | eventbrite

Relaxed and informal networking event, tailored for non-profits / third-sector, looking to connect and collaborate. Get Kraken CIC invites you to join our relaxed and informal networking event, tailored for Socially Trading Organisations* looking to connect and collaborate. Join us and meet like-minded individuals, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Whether you're a non-profit, charity, social enterprise or socially responsible business, this event is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and make a positive impact. Don't miss out on this chance to forge meaningful connections and work towards a common goal. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's something here for everyone! Grab a cuppa and a slice of cake and join us in Gateshead. Register now to secure your spot! *Socially Trading Organisations means: any business legal structure that combines income generation and making a difference. This could include: Charities, Social Enterprises, Purpose-Led Organisations, Co-ops, Community Interest Companies, Community Land Trusts, CIO's, etc. Host Specialist social welfare solutions for everyone. Society Matters CIC is a social enterprise which mobilises knowledge, delivering tangible social value to achieve a fair society for all, with lives well lived. As the trading subsidiary of independent charity, Citizens Advice Gateshead , Society Matters CIC specialises in social welfare training, social action projects, and tailor-made solutions through a team of in-house experts. About Get Kraken CIC Our non-profit is looking to reduce the digital divide in the North East by providing low-cost / funded sessions for business owners to skill-up. The demand for digital skills and the need for it in the workplace is increasing, we want to make these opportunities as accessible as possible to the community. More information about the social enterprise is at Get Kraken CIC Information Source: Get Kraken CIC | eventbrite

Sun 29 June | 13:00-15:00 £20 per person Make a scaled down version of one of Bianco Perry’s infamous banners in this Baltic Creates mini banner making workshop. Sew your favourite phrase, food, drink, whatever takes your fancy, onto a banner ready to take home and hang. Refreshments will be provided Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies. Suitable for ages 12+ Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Make a Splash with Newcastle’s New LGBTQ Swim Club! Ready to dive into something new? Join us for a splash-tastic morning of swimming, laughter, and community vibes! Fabulous LGBTQ folks (and allies!) looking to swim, connect, and have some fun! We’ve got: A free taster session to dip your toes in Coaching to boost your skills, whatever your level A friendly crew of LGBTQ swimmers And yes… we promise unicorns. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned swimmer, come say hi! We’re all about good vibes, inclusivity, and building a community one splash at a time. Come as you are—just don’t forget your goggles! Information Source: Northern Pride Events Limited | eventbrite

You can now book onto our July City Ladies Networking breakfast, held as usual at Newcastle Gateshead Hilton. This session will feature an incredible spotlight, Beth Crosier. Beth Crosier is the founder of CO4CH, a financial firm dedicated to helping early-stage founders understand complex financial issues. With a distinguished career as a chief financial officer, an angel investor, and a non-executive director, Beth brings invaluable expertise, empowering entrepreneurs and start-ups to grow and scale their businesses. Beth knew from a young age that she wanted to work with numbers and, despite being the first in her family to go to university, secured a prestigious graduate training position with PwC, one of the ‘Big Four’ largest accounting networks in the world. From there, she worked in Silicon Valley in California, and then at Sage, where she secured a promotion to CFO. After overcoming a serious illness, which left her hospitalised, Beth chose to leave the corporate world to work with smaller businesses whose work aligned closely with her own experiences. So come and enjoy breakfast, visit a lovely venue and meet lots of like-minded women face to face. Parking is free at this event, subject to availability. The code for parking will be made available at the event. Please direct any questions to team@cityladiesnetworking.com Information Source: City Ladies | eventbrite

Baltic Cinema: Tale of Cinema (Geuk Jang Jong) Thu 10 July | 18:30 £6 Full price / £4 Students, under 18s, unwaged and 65+ Hong Sang-Soo South Korea / France 2005 89’ (cert. 15)Korean with English subtitles | 35mm transferred to digital video The second of our opening two films for the Baltic Cinema programme is prolific South Korean director Hong Sang-Soo’s mischievous, elliptical love letter to cinema. Playful and bewitching, Tale of Cinema ’s casual style and sense of humour belies a complex and meticulous structure, with coincidences and symmetries arising from a film-within-a-film at its core which will continue to reverberate long after you leave the cinema. In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Tongsu, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema. "A sublime reflection on the cross-pollination of art and life." —John Berra, Sight & Sound Doors open 18:30; Film starts 18:45. Baltic Kitchen is open until 18:30 for drinks, which you are welcome to take up to the cinema. Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event. Baltic Cinema Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise. Baltic Cinema has five strands: Currents presents new work from across the world Sources expands on our exhibitions Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema. In addition, you can catch free drop-in films in Front Room every week. See full programme of screenings here. Baltic Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Saturday 10 May | 13:00 - 16:00 Saturday 14 June | 13:00 - 16:00 Saturday 12 July | 2 sessions - 10:30-13:30 & 14:30-17:30 Saturday 13 Sept | 13:00 - 16:00 £45 per person Risographs are an increasingly popular printing method for artists and designers, utilising a stencil printing method to build up layers of vibrant colour. They offer a fun & quick way to create a unique set of prints. In this completely computer free session you will learn how the risograph works and create imagery to make a two-colour print (A4 or A3) in an edition of 10.* All materials will be provided, including collage and drawing tools. There’s no need to bring anything to this session but you are welcome to bring any favourite materials or previous artwork you would like to work from. Foundation Press will be running the session, they have been working with risographs and art education for 10 years, creating artworks, publications and graphic design. *It will be possible to print more than 10 if desired with a contribution towards the extra material costs. Refreshments will be provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies. Suitable for ages 12+ Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event. Accessibility We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com . Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic’s facilities and accessibility here . Information Source: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Welcome to our charity fundraiser raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service featuring live music from the talented Ellee Jay ! Join us at the Gateshead Legion Club for a night of great music and a bit of Bingo for a great cause. The ticket includes a buffet, a raffle ticket and 2 cards for the prize bingo. Don't miss out on this special event - mark your calendars and spread the word. Information Source: James Horner & Bob Bruce | eventbrite

At Masala Festival experience the transformative power of Ashtanga Yoga and embrace a journey of mind-body wellness. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and structured practice that synchronizes breath with a series of progressive postures, promoting physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Join Palak, a vibrant Newcastle-based yoga instructor, for an uplifting session designed to refresh your body and calm your mind. This session is for complete beginners, no experience needed – just bring your breath and open mind!  GemArts award winning Masala Festival is back from 14 – 20 July 2025 celebrating a mix and blend of the finest South Asian Arts and Culture, packed full of performances, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks, pop ups and delicious Indian food in venues, places and spaces across the North East. For full Masala Festival 2025 programme visit www.gemarts.org Information Source: GemArts | eventbrite