Question 1

When are the lunch clubs and men's groups held?

Accepted Answer

Our lunch clubs are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from mid morning to mid afternoon. Mondays and Thursdays are men's group days.

Question 2

Who can attend the lunch clubs and men's groups?

Accepted Answer

Our lunch clubs and men's groups are available for any Gateshead residents aged 65 and over. Our clubs are suitable for people with disabilities and the early stages of dementia and many other health conditions. Attendees must have some independence as we are unable to provide any personal care.

Question 3

How do people join the lunch clubs?

Accepted Answer

We receive referrals on behalf of older people by health professionals, support services and family members, loved ones or carers. Older people can refer themselves too. To refer yourself or someone else, please call us on 0191 4600297. We will then arrange a home assessment for the person who would like to come along to our centre. Before or after the home assessment, people are more than welcome to visit the centre to meet the team and have a look at our facilities and what we offer.

Question 4

What happens at the home assessment?

Accepted Answer

Our friendly coordinators carry out a home assessment to introduce themselves, meet the person that might be interested in coming along as well as any loved ones or carers. The coordinators can tell you all about the lunch clubs, men's groups, transport, our centre and answer any questions. They will also carry out a risk assessment to comply with health and safety requirements. Once the home assessment is complete, people can then come in for an initial visit or can join right away.

Find out more about what happens at a home assessment here..... https://bit.ly/BlogHomeAssessmentTBCC

Question 5

If I can't attend one week, who should I tell?

Accepted Answer

As soon as a regular attendee knows that they are unable to attend, they simply need to call 0191 4600297 and let a coordinator know. If you live in our catchment area (Teams, Dunston, Lobley Hill, Bensham, Saltwell and central Gateshead) and would like a meal delivered to you, just let us know and we'll have your hot meal and pudding to you at lunch time on the day that you would usually come along to the centre.

Question 6

How much does it cost to attend the lunch clubs or men's groups?

Accepted Answer

Our meals cost £7.50 for a two course, freshly cooked meal (lunch and pudding) and we ask for a £4 contribution towards our driver and minibus escort's wages. Attendees pay £1 per week regardless of how many days of the week they attend, which goes towards refreshments and biscuits. All activities are free (excluding bingo and raffle tickets).
 
(Prices are effective from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025)

Question 7

What activities are available at the lunch clubs and men's groups?

Accepted Answer

We have a wide range of activities available, and we usually have an activities budget too, so if there is something you'd like to do while you are with us at the centre, just let us know and we'll try and include it. Here are just a few of the activities that we commonly have available:-
 
-bingo
-daily quiz
-raffles
-card making
-model kit making
-flower arranging
-daily newspapers
-dominoes
-card games
-crafts
-stained glass window making
-memory sharing
-music quiz
-celebration days at Christmas, Easter and other special occasions
-games on the Wii U console (bowling, golf etc)

Lunches, Social Groups, Transport and Activities for Older People in Gateshead

0191 4600297

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