1. Riverside Community Area Forum Meeting 13/04/2012 Events summary www.southtyneside.info/whatson

2. Olympic Torch Relay 16 June Olympic Torch Relay will travel through South Tyneside. A programme of events is being planned so make sure you check out www.southtyneside.info

3. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 26 April (2.30pm) A Right Royal Knees Up. Join Leah Bell and supporting company at The Customs House for a special musical extravaganza to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Call – 0191 454 1234

4. Spring chickens 4 -10 June (11am-3pm). Discover the farm and herb garden blooming, learn what Anglo-Saxon farmers did and make your own Anglo Saxon style farming calendar. Plant your own Carlin Pea seedling to take home and see the scarecrows made by local schools. Call Bede’s World on 0191 489 2106.

5. Kellogg’s Swimming Promotion Free kids swimming vouchers available on 30million packs of Kellogg’s cereal. Hebburn and Temple Park pools Offer on all year round Vouchers valid when child is accompanied by a full paying adult.

6. Family indoor climbing Open Access Indoor Climbing. Price- £2.00 per session for under 18s £3.50 per session over 18s Venue- Simonside Centre For Positive Youth Activities Date- Ran several nights per week Call - 0191 424 0118 for full time schedule and event details.

7. Boxercise Get fit whilst having fun every Tuesday evening at Low Simonside Community Centre between 7.30pm – 8.30pm. All ages welcome £2.50 per session

8. Tai - Chi Low Simonside Community CeT'ai Chi consists of a series of slow, graceful movements, gently aiding mobility, suppleness and flexibility of the joints. Good for stress relief. Venue- Low Simonside Community Centre Cost- £3.25 per session (members £2.50) Time- 1.30pm - 2.30pm Every Thursday All ages welcome!

9. South Shields Walk A one hour walk along the coast. Very relaxing and great exercise too. Come along to get fit whilst taking in some great scenery and meet new friends in the process. Venue- Ocean Road Community Centre All ages welcome! Cost- Free Time- 10am - 11am Every Friday

10. Petanque in the Park It's Free, it's French and it's Fun! This game can be played by all ages and abilities, why not come along one lunchtime and give it a go? Meet at the Petanque Terrains on the Bowling Greens in North Marine Park. Venue- North Marine Park Ages- All ages welcome! Cost- Free Time- noon - 2pm Every Monday and Wednesday

11. Zumba Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music that creates a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. The Zumba workout provides fitness benefits because its routines feature interval training sessions with fast and slow rhythms and resistance training, which are intended to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. Venue- Low Simonside Community Centre Ages- All ages welcome! Cost- £3 per session Time- 6.15pm - 7pm Every Monday

12. South Shields Evening Walk A one hour walk around North and South Marine Park. Venue- Central Library Ages- All ages welcome! Cost- Free Time- 7pm - 8pm Every Tuesday

13. Pilates Tone Improve your fitness and flexibility at this fun class. Venue- Low Simonside Community Centre Ages- All ages welcome Cost- £3 Time- 5.30pm - 6.30pm Every Thursday

14. Belly Dancing Learn the art of Belly Dancing every Thursday evening with Victoria. Good for your health and body shape. Venue- Low Simonside Community Centre Ages- All ages Cost- £4.50 per week or £3.50 per week for unemployed or over 50s Time- 7pm - 8pm Every Thursday

15. Story Tots Suitable for pre-school children aged 2 ½ Everyone welcome, come along and join in ! Contact the central library where the session is to taken place for further details. Tel - 0191 424 7885 Sessions on Every Tuesday 2.15pm – 3pm and Thursdays 9.30am – 10.15am

16. Dad’s Group A weekly group for Dad's to have fun, play and learn with their children Venue- Horsley Hill Children's Centre Ages- All ages welcome! Cost- Free Time- 9.15am - 11am Every Monday

17. Breast Feeding Support Come along to meet other breastfeeding mother's, professional help available Venue- Horsley Hill Children's Centre Ages- All ages Cost- Free Time- 11am – noon Every Monday

18. Baby Bounce Adults can bring babies from birth up to 18 months for gentle knee bouncing, finger and actions rhymes. Contact the library where the session is to take place for further details. Most branch libraries only run these sessions during school term times. Venue- FLICK (Central Library) Ages- All ages welcome! Cost- Free Time- 10.30am - 11am Every Tuesday

19. Jiggle and Wiggle Suitable for children aged from 2 - 3 years. Action, finger, nursery rhymes and songs for toddlers and pre-school children. Everyone welcome just pop along and join in! Venue- FLICK (Central Library) Ages- 2 years to 3 years Cost- Free Time- 11am - 11.30am Every Tuesday

20. Weigh, Play and Stay Weigh you're baby, talk to the Health Visitors if you need some advice, then stay and play a while and chat with other parents/carers. Venue- Horsley Hill Children's Centre Ages- All ages Cost- Free Time- 9.15am - 10am Every Thursday

21. Youth Awards / Mayors Award and Generic Youth Work Sessions Bored? Want to make new friends? Want someone to talk to? Want to do exciting activities? Come along to Ocean Road Community Centre to get involved in Youth Awards, Mayors Award and lots of other activities. Venue- Ocean Road Community Centre Ages- 13 years to 19 years Cost- Entry £1.30 Time- 5pm - 8pm Every Monday and Wednesday

22. Under 13s Youth Work Session at Mortimer CA Under 13? Want to make new friends and do fun and exciting activities? Come along to Mortimer Community Centre on a Tuesday and Thursday night and get involved. For more information contact Donna Wallace, Youth Worker at Mortimer. Venue- Mortimer Community Association Ages- All ages Cost- Entry £1.00 Time- 5.30pm - 7pm Every Tuesday and Thursday

23. Mobile Youth Buses South Shields Skate Park Mobile Youth Provision Every Monday 5:30-8:30pm West Park Mobile Youth Provision Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30pm Hadrian School Mobile Youth Provision Every Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm The mobile youth busses have the latest X-Box 360's, iPod mixing decks, games, activities and more. Come along when you see the bus and get involved in some great and exciting activities and award schemes that are supported by Qualified, Experienced and Friendly Youth Workers

24. Water Activity Centre Every Saturday, (April to October) Sailing and Power Boating AM / Windsurfing PM – attendees can also work towards attaining outdoor qualifications. £3 for under 18’s and £4 for over 18’s

25. South Tyneside College Open Night Come along to our Open Night which is an opportunity to find out more about the courses and facilities we offer. You'll be able to talk to lecturers and students about their experiences of College life, tour facilities and watch department demonstrations. Venue- South Tyneside College Ages- All ages Cost -Free Time- 4pm - 7pm Tues 24 April and 29 April