Community Groups & Events
Get Involved
Are you looking for something fun and friendly to get involved with? – We offer a range of different groups, activities and events delivered from our visitor centres, West Boldon Lodge, Marsden Road Health and Wellbeing Centre, and Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum.
Being part of an artist collective inspired me to create stronger work, and I’ve met some lovely people too!
Wendy Fenwick, Local Artist
Why join a Community Group?
Joining a community is good for many reasons, it can help to connect with people who share a common interest, goal, or identity and create a sense of wellbeing. By being part of a community, has the following advantages:
– You can learn new skills and knowledge from other members of the community. For example, if you join a community of programmers, you can learn different programming languages, frameworks, and best practices from your peers.
– You can get support and feedback from other members of the community. For example, if you join a community of writers, you can get constructive criticism and encouragement from other writers who understand your challenges and aspirations.
– You can network and collaborate with other members of the community. For example, if you join a community of entrepreneurs, you can find potential partners, investors, and customers for your business ideas.
– You can have fun and enjoy yourself with other members of the community. For example, if you join a community of gamers, you can play games together, chat about your favourite games, and participate in tournaments and events.
In conclusion, joining a community group is good because it can help you grow personally and professionally, as well as enrich your life with meaningful relationships and experiences.
Find Groups & Activities
Marsden Road Health & Wellbeing Centre
We offer a wide range of groups and activities for all ages to get involved with at Marsden Health and Wellbeing Centre. Groups are volunteer led and are attended by a mix of people from different backgrounds. New members are always welcome to join.
West Boldon Lodge
Our community Green Hub at West Boldon Lodge is home to a diverse set of wildlife habitats including pond, meadow and woodland. Beside being a place of education and learning, the Lodge is a community ‘Green Hub’ where people can relax and re-connect with nature.
Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village & Bede Museum
We host an array of interesting and alternative activities for people to get involved with such as; metallurgy, leathercraft, pottery, Latin and Anglo-Saxon language classes and the Young Archaeologist Club, for all fledgling Indiana Jones, out there!
Set-up a Community Group
If you are interested in leading your own community group or project, we can help you access support to get your project off the ground. Please get in touch via our contact form to request information about starting your own community group or project.