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Sports & Fitness

Beginners Pilates: 1.30 to 2

Beginners Pilates: 1.30 to 2 at Clara Vale Village Hall. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Thu 23 Jul14:30Clara Vale Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

Children & FamilyTheatre

Family games: Summer of Play

Drop by and join the family challenge. Take part in classic games like the egg-and-spoon race, parachute challenge, foam javelin throws, space hopper races, and blindfold games. Who in your family will take home the bragging rights?

Thu 23 Jul14:30Gibside(3.5mi)

via Gibside

Community

2026-07-23 13:30 - Drop-in Coffee Morning

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 13:30Details: Drop-in coffee morning once a fortnight for people to meet with others for a chat, coffee/tea and cake. / Our aim is for those who may feel isolated to share some companionship. Location: Spoor Memorial

Thu 23 Jul14:30Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(4.1mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Community

Drop-in Coffee Morning

Thu 23 Jul14:30Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(4.1mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Sports & Fitness

Community Football

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 16:30Details: Location: Highfield MUGA

Thu 23 Jul17:30Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Sports & Fitness

Sian Atkinson Yoga

Another belter from Clara Vale Village Hall. Sian Atkinson Yoga — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Clara Vale Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

Community

2026-07-23 19:00 - Rooted

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul20:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

CommunityReligion & Spirituality

Rooted

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul20:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

Safeguarding Information

If you still have questions check out our contact details or visit us at the St Mary's Centre, Church Chare, Whickham, NE16 4SH Mon - Fri 9am - 12noon. There are good car parks situated behind the Front Street shops with several paths connecting to both Front Street and Church Chare. The distance should be no more than a 5 minute walk. Please note the car parks operate on a Pay & Display basis and depending on the time of day a small charge may be required.

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Mary's Centre(3.5mi)

via St Mary's CentreLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Barre with N-Core Pilates 9.30 to 10.15am ... more

We found this gem on Clara Vale Village Hall's website. Barre with N-Core Pilates 9.30 to 10.15am ... more — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 24 Jul10:30Clara Vale Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Chair Yoga

Fridays 10am - 11am

Fri 24 Jul11:00The Whinlaton Centre(1.4mi)

via The Whinlaton CentreLocal gem

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Summer of Play 2026: free family activities

This year is even bigger than last. It’s a play paradise with fun-packed play zones. There’ll be Georgian games, racket sports, music making and space hopper racing. Discover wildlife and nature, compete in penalty shootout, try your luck at a bean bag toss and play a game of volleyball. Tiny explorers will love the sensory play scattered across the Walled Garden where every step brings something new to see, touch, and experience. Bigger kids can step into the puppet theatre and put on a show, and adults? Put your family to the test in lawn games. Not to mention, there’ll be plenty of guided sessions returning, including: • Family fun yoga – join Kalma Life Yoga for bubble-filled animal poses • SEND friendly sports lessons – facilitated by Smile Through Sport • Axe throwing – try your aim with safe, instructor led throws from B Outdoors • Nature crafts – make simple creations inspired by the wild world • Parachute play – big, bright, energetic fun for all ages • Soft archery – test your focus with foam tipped arrows • Storytelling – settle in for lively tales that spark imaginations Whether your child dreams of becoming a sports champion or an artist, they’ll head home happy-tired, full of excitement and fresh air. From Saturday 4 July, every day until September, all summer long. Let the festival begin!

Fri 24 Jul11:00Gibside(3.5mi)

via Gibside

Sports & Fitness

N-Core Pilates

The full scoop on N-Core Pilates lives over on Clara Vale Village Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Clara Vale Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Football Friday's coached sessions with Newcastle United Foundation

Get ready for Football Fridays, high‑energy skills sessions led by the brilliant coaches from Newcastle United Foundation, the charity arm of NUFC dedicated to inspiring young people through sport. Learn to dribble like Messi, score like Bellingham and volley like Shearer with some top‑quality coaching. Sessions run 10:30–11:30am for ages 6–8 and 11:30am–12:30pm for ages 9–14.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Gibside(3.5mi)

via Gibside

CommunitySports & Fitness

Football Friday's drop-in sessions with Newcastle United Foundation

Get ready for Football Fridays led by Newcastle United Foundation coaches, the charity arm of NUFC dedicated to inspiring young people through sport. Kids can dip in and out of activities, practise new skills and join friendly challenges throughout the day. There's plenty of multi‑sport equipment to try out and don’t miss the Keepy‑Up Challenge. How many keepy‑ups can you do, and will you make it onto the leaderboard? Come back each week to beat your score or defend your title.

Fri 24 Jul14:30Gibside(3.5mi)

via Gibside

Sports & Fitness

Karate

Clara Vale Village Hall has got Karate pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Fri 24 Jul19:30Clara Vale Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

Community

Saturday Charity Shop

Pop along to our charity shop in the Church Hall and see what bargains you can bag! Open Wednesday to Friday 10am - 3pm and Saturdays 10am -1pm

Sat 25 Jul10:00St Nicholas with Christ Church(4.4mi)

via St Nicholas with Christ ChurchCurated

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Venues with events near Run Head

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Clara Vale Village Hall1.7 miles away The Whinlaton Centre1.4 miles away

More about Run Head

Tyne & Wear, England

Run Head is in Tyne & Wear, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Run Head events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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