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GRINDON Ring John Whiteoak on 077 587 32506 or email jgwhiteoak@gmail. com
At Grindon Church Community Project in Galway Road there is a wide range of activities. Why not get in touch and make some new friends and have some fun. There’s something going on every day, and you guaranteed a warm welcome. Phone 0191 534 2519, or see www.gccp. org.uk for more details. The Project is also on Facebook. Story Creations will run fun sessions based on story telling and books at At GCCP, from today. For more details or to book, contact Rebecca on Facebook or Twitter, or call 07554 446730. On Sunday, there’s to be a Peppa Pig Muddy Puddle Walk at GCCP, organised by Tracy, from Hartbeeps, who runs a session at the project on Monday mornings. The walk will take place from 2pm to 5pm. A donation of £2 is required for Save the Children. Details from Hartbeeps Sunderland on Facebook. Take your wellies. On Wednesdays at 6pm at Grindon Church Community Project, Live Life Well is running a free course, Eat Wise to Drop a Size. More details from Graham on 0800 107 0741 or 0191 565 3482. Also on Wednesdays from 7pm there’s a Sit and Dance exercise class – yes, dancing sitting down. If you are interested in a mothers and daughters dance class, get in touchat the GCCP. A creative movement class for babies and toddlers up to three years runs at GCCP on Thursdays from 9.30am. Either drop in on the day, or book a place by email to tinyacornsdbm@gmail. com Adult Ballet Barre, a gentle exercise session based on ballet movements and stretches, suitable for beginners, takes place at Grindon Church Community Project in Galway Road on Thursdays from 11am to noon and again from 6pm to 7pm. Contact www.tadbm.co.uk for more details. On Sundays from 10.30am until 12.30pm there’s a playgroup for toddlers and their families at Grindon Church Community Project in Galway Road. Activities will include craft, play, sensory activities and story time. Details from Little Rainbows on Facebook, or Littlerainbowsptg@gmail.com. The organiser, Chelsea, can be reached on 07565 867 582. Theatre and Performance Skills sessions start again at Grindon Church Community Project in Galway Road on Sunday, May 20, from 2pm to 4pm. Sessions, by Theatre Space North East, will cost £2. Sessions explore theatre in a practical and fun way. No experience is necessary.
SOUTHWICK contact Jackie Brazier on email southwickforum@hotmail.com
Southwick Health and Community Forum runs the following sessions: Mondays: Healthy eating at 10.30am. Go along and sample some healthy recipes in a friendly environmen, cost £1. Healthy Walks, join the friendly group, enjoy a brisk walk around the local community, parks and outings, cost £1. Tuesdays: Knitting and sewing class, term-time only. Take along your knitting and sewing along, or if you would like to learn go along, everyone is welcome. The cost is £1, which includes refreshments. Wednesdays: Ladies’ group for the over 55s, enjoy a twocourse lunch, game of bingo, days out and much more. The Salvation Army also runs a number of activities as well as the Daily Bread Cafe: Daily Bread Cafe is open every weekday, Monday 9am to noon, Tuesdays to Thursdays 9am to 1pm and Fridays 9am to noon. Go along on Mondays and try the freshly baked pies and Fridays for a full English breakfast, £2, including tea, coffee and toast. Computer Suite: Open to the public, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, for anyone needing to complete job search, CVs etc. Craft Classes: Learn a new craft, such as sugar craft, painting and lots more. There are qualified tutors to help you. Call in for more information or ring 0191 5618272 . Cameo Club: Every Wednesday, a chance for the community to get together in a relaxed setting, friendshi, lotto, refreshments,bible thought and much more. Kidz Club members, who meet at The Salvation Army, along with parents and carers enjoyed fun filled community days over the Easter break with a visit from the Easter Bunny, the fire brigade, police and birds of prey. There were also bouncy castles and lots more fun activities. A big thank you to everyone who supported the event. The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm and members enjoy crafts, games, outings as well as a snack. It is 60p for children and adults £1.10.
Southwick History and Preservation Society annual meeting will take place at 1.30pm on Saturday in High Southwick Methodist Church, Thompson Road.