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EldonShare Your Time by Volunteering with Age UK

We’re teaming up with Age UK Gateshead, North Tyneside and Northumberland from 2 December as part of our #EldonShare campaign. We believe that sharing time with others can have a positive impact on volunteers and clients alike.

There are many ways to get involved and make a difference with your local Age UK charity, from being a Social Group Volunteer to being a Community Ambassador and much more.

Volunteering roles at your local Age UK:

Friendship Volunteer Role

Your local Age UK is looking for friendly and social people with an hour or two to spare each week to make a regular weekly phone call or visit the home of one of clients in order to provide companionship and a listening ear.

Social Group Volunteer

Do you love to meet new people, facilitate activities such as crafts or games, have a laugh and enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit?

Your local Age UK is looking for Social Group Volunteers to help us run our social groups in your community.

Community Ambassador

Your local Age UK want people across the North East to know and access the services that we run to support our over 50’s, therefore, we’re looking for volunteers to learn about the services that we provide and share what we do with your local community.

Excited to learn more and get involved? Visit an #EldonShare event where an Age UK representative will be happy to help or visit.

Discover your local Age UK:

Age UK North Tyneside

Age UK North Tyneside has been established for 50 years in the heart of the Borough supporting people to help them make more of life. Age UK North Tyneside provides a vast range of services including a free Information & Advice service which annually leverages over £1m in unclaimed benefits for older people. The charity offers health and well-being, physical, social and digital activities. It provides specialist advice on subjects such as support for those living with dementia, older offenders and to veterans, their spouses and carers. It aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness for older adults.

Tel: 0191 2808484

E-mail enquiries: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside

Age UK Gateshead

Age UK Gateshead is a leading charity in providing community, support, and advice to the over fifties community in the Gateshead and Newcastle area. Our team works to provide those we support with the best quality of life we can, and whether you are attending our friendship groups, looking for support through difficult emotional or financial times, or dealing with severe issues such as dementia we are here to help. Our services reach thousands of people every week, bringing people together, and giving those who cannot speak up for themselves a voice when they need it most.

Tel: 0191 477 3559

E-mail enquiries: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/gateshead

Age UK Northumberland

Age UK Northumberland is a local charity that enables older people across Northumberland to live their best life through the provision of support services, which include information, advice and advocacy, bereavement support, social groups and befriending, health and wellbeing advice and groups, dementia social groups and scams support.

Tel: 01670 784800

E-mail enquiries:  [email protected]

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland

 

Our community space will be open daily from 2 to 18 December hosting a range of activities for all and providing information and advice regarding Age UK’s services. Find out more about our Age UK activities here.

Christmas 2022 at Eldon Square

The jingling of bells, the magic of the sparkly lights and shopping bags can only mean one thing, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Let your festive shopping commence with our extended opening time. Shop ’til 8pm on weekdays from 25 November to 23 December, giving you plenty of extra time to find Christmas gifts for you and your loved ones.

Opening hours from 25 November *until 23 December

*Please check with individual stores before visiting, as opening times may vary throughout the festive season.

  • Monday to Friday: 9am to 8pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 7pm
  • Sunday: 11am to 5pm

View our full festive opening hours and find out the quieter times to shop here.

All aboard the Eldon Square Express

The magic of Christmas has arrived at Eldon Square, with the twinkle of lights and decorations as far as the eye can see! Embrace the festive season and take a snap of ‘Jingle and Bell’ the Express train situated at St Andrew’s Way or visit this year’s spectacular Christmas tree located outside Clarks and Boots.

Countdown to Christmas

This is not a drill! The countdown to Christmas has begun here at Eldon Square with the arrival of our much-loved countdown clock. The renowned clock hangs proudly above the doors of our Northumberland Street entrance, ready and waiting for Santa to spread joy far and wide on the 25 December.

Why not visit Fenwick’s iconic Christmas window display and enjoy this year’s theme during your visit?

Festive Food & Drink

Don’t forget that a number of our restaurants are open even later for a tasty treat after a long day of Christmas shopping! View the festive menus found at Eldon Square here.

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