Hobbies in Newcastle
Whatever tickles your fancy - there's loads for you to try out in the great Northern city of Newcastle. Have a look and have a go!
CHESS CLUBS
Gosforth Chess Club
Empire Club, Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle
Near the Gosforth Hotel. Bus 31, 49, 30
A small friendly chess club with a team in the Second Division of the Northumberland League. New members wanted – beginners or league players.
When: Mondays 7.00pm
Cost: £5
Contact: Mr D M Turner, 59 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3BS
For more info visit www.newcastle.gov.uk or tel 0191 284 1244
WRITING WORKSHOPS
Creative Writing Workshop
Old George Pub, Cloth Market, Newcastle
When: Thursday mornings 10.15am
Cost: Weekly fee £1
Coffee available
Creative writing workshop for beginners and more experienced writers with regular tutors.
For more info visit www.newcastle.gov.uk
RUNNING CLUBS
Claremont Road Runners
Sports Centre, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST
When: Monday and Wednesday meeting at 5.45pm for run at 6.00pm
Cost: £25 per annum
Typical training run 60min duration
A running club based in the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. Open to all abilities taking part in road running, cross country, harrier league, fell running and trail running.
For more info contact David Manners admanners@blueyonder.co.uk or visit www.claremontrr.freeserve.co.uk tel 0191 232 6002
DANCE CLASSES
Dance City, The National Dance Agency for the North East of England
Dance city, Temple Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BR
Cost: Classes £3 - £5, Performances £5-£15, Workshops various prices.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 10.00pm
Bringing dance to life by providing all kinds of dance for all kinds of people. Dance City runs the country’s largest selection of classes in its new £7.6m dance house, alongside performances, workshops and events
For more tel 0191 261 0505 or fax: 0191 230 0486 or email info@dancecity.co.uk
More info visit www.dancecity.co.uk
SINGING LESSONS
Singing Lessons
Children, adults, beginners and professionals all catered for. Prices on request.
More info contact Margaret Frayne on 0191 221 0755