Fewster Square Outdoor Community Market – Launching 16th October 2026
Embells Community Support Project is expanded their Community Market offer and is launching a pop-up outdoor community market in Fewster Square. This will enable more people to access affordable food and household products and provide more variety with a number of local traders involved.
The market will take place 10:00 – 14:00, monthly and the dates for 2026 are;
- Friday 16th October
- Friday 13th November
- Friday 11th December (Christmas Market)
Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair Returns for 2026
The Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair 2026 will take place on Tuesday 13 October, 10am-1pm at Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Road, NE8 4HU.
Organised by Gateshead Volunteer Centre, powered by Connected Voice, the event will bring together around 20-30 local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations from across the borough. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet organisations, learn about volunteering opportunities and discover how getting involved can benefit both themselves and their community.
Find out more and plan your visit: Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair | OurGateshead
Brews and Views – Leam Lane fortnightly coffee morning
Sense-
ability matters will be hosting a fortnightly coffee morning, downstairs in the Leam Lane Hub, starting on Monday 9th November 10:00 – 11:30, promising tea, coffee, chat and community – everyone is welcome. Contact Kirsty [email protected] for more information.
GLL Gateshead Community Fund
The GLL Gateshead Community Fund is now open for Round 2. The fund is for new projects and programmes to support people to move more in Gateshead and is open for applications until 30th November.
To find the criteria and application process please head to Gateshead Community Fund.
Have your say on health and wellbeing in our neighbourhoods
Every year, Gateshead’s Director of Public Health, Alice Wiseman, publishes an independent report about the health of local people and what can be done to improve it. This year, Alice wants to hear what matters to you about health and wellbeing in our neighbourhoods. You can respond by clicking here.