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Water Activities

Adult Only Swimming 
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Monday 7.00pm 7.45pm
  Thursday 7.30pm 9.30pm
Blaydon Monday 8.00pm 9.00pm
  Thursday 8.30pm 9.30pm
Dunston Wednesday 8.30pm 9.30pm
  Friday 7.30pm 9.00pm
Felling Tuesday 8.30pm 9.30pm
  Wednesday 7.30pm 9.30pm
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Tuesday 8.00pm 9.30pm
Adult Swimming Lessons 
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Thursday
Term Time Only 		10.00am 11.00am
  Thursday
Term Time Only 		8.30pm 9.15pm
Blaydon Monday
Term Time Only 		2.30pm 3.15pm
  Wednesday
Term Time Only 		9.00am 10.00am
Dunston Monday 2.45pm 3.45pm
Felling Wednesday 6.30pm 7.15pm
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Thursday
Term Time Only 		12.00pm 1.00pm
Adults and Tots 
  Day Start Finish
Dunston Wednesday
Term Time Only 		9.00am 10.00am
  Friday
Term Time Only 		9.00am 10.00am
  Saturday 8.15am 12.00pm
Aqua Fit
A low intensity workout in the pool which can be adapted to suit individual needs. Suitable for all levels of fitness.
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Monday 7.00pm 7.45pm
  Tuesday
Gentle Exercise 		9.15am 10.00am
  Friday
Ladies Only 		7.30pm 8.30pm
Blaydon Monday
Gentle Exercise
Term Time Only 		10.00am 10.45am
  Wednesday
Gentle Exercise  		8.30am 9.15am
  Wednesday
Gentle Exercise 		9.15am 10.00am
  Wednesday
Ladies Only 		8.30pm 9.30pm
  Thursday
Gentle Exercise
Term Time Only 		2.30pm 3.15pm
  Friday 9.00am 10.00am
  Friday
Gentle Exercise
Term Time Only 		2.30pm  3.15pm 
Dunston Tuesday
Ladies Only 		8.45pm 9.30pm
  Wednesday 9.30am 10.15am
  Wednesday 7.30pm 8.30pm
  Friday 9.15am 10.00am
Felling Tuesday 7.30pm 8.30pm 
  Friday 8.00pm 9.00pm
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Monday
Ladies only 		7.30pm 8.30pm
  Wednesday
Term Time Only 		10.00am 11.00am
  Thursday
Term Time Only 		11.00am 12.00pm
  Thursday
Ladies Only 		8.30pm 9.30pm

Children's Swimming Lessons

The Amateur Swimming Association Award Scheme is available at all 5 pools for children over 6 months. There is currently a waiting list at each pool. Contact reception for details.

Ducking Awards (Pre-School Swimming Lessons)
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Wednesday
Enrolled
Term Time Only 		9.30am 10.00am
  Thursday
Enrolled
Term Time Only 		11.00am 11.30am
Blaydon Monday
Drop In
Term Time Only 		10.00am 10.30am
  Tuesday
Enrolled
Term Time Only 		9.30am 10.00am
  Friday
Drop In
Term Time Only 		11.00am 11.30am
Dunston Monday
Term Time Only 		9.30am 10.00am
  Wednesday
Term Time Only 		10.00am 11.30am
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Monday
Term Time Only 		2.30pm 3.00pm
  Monday
Term Time Only 		3.00pm 3.30pm
  Thursday
Term Time Only 		12.00pm 12.30pm
  Thursday
Term Time Only 		12.30pm 1.00pm
  Friday
Term Time Only 		3.30pm 4.00pm
  Friday
Term Time Only 		4.00pm 4.30pm
  Saturday 9.00am 9.30am
Children's Water Fun Sessions
Sessions are subject to change please check with reception for details
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Saturday 10.00am 11.30am
  Saturday 1.30pm 3.00pm
  Sunday 10.00am 11.30am
Blaydon Saturday 10.00am 12.00pm
  Saturday 1.00pm 2.00pm
Dunston Saturday 10.00am 11.30am
  Saturday 1.00pm 2.30pm
Felling Saturday 10.30am 11.30am
  Saturday 12.30pm 2.00pm
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Saturday 10.00am 11.30am
  Saturday 12.30pm 2.00pm
  Sunday 11.00am 2.00pm
Early Bird Swimming
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Tuesday From 7.30am
  Friday From 7.30am
Blaydon Wednesday From 6.15am
  Thursday From 6.15am
Dunston Friday From 7.30am
Felling Tuesday From 7.15am
  Wednesday From 7.15am
  Thursday From 7.15am
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Wednesday From 6.45am
  Thursday From 6.45am
Evening Public Swimming
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Tuesday Until 7.30pm
  Wednesday Until 7.00pm
  Friday Until 7.30pm
Blaydon Tuesday Until 7.00pm
  Thursday Until 7.30pm
  Friday Until 8.30pm
Dunston Monday Until 7.00pm
  Wednesday Until 7.30pm
  Thursday Until 9.00pm
Felling Monday Until 8.00pm
  Tuesday Until 6.30pm
  Thursday Until 7.00pm
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Monday Until 7.30pm
  Wednesday Until 8.30pm
  Friday Until 7.00pm
Hydrotherapy
  Day Start Finish
Gateshead Leisure Centre Wednesday 11.00am 12.00pm
Ladies Only Swimming (Over 14s Only)
Female lifeguard CANNOT be guaranteed
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Monday 8.45pm 9.30pm
  Friday 7.30pm 9.00pm
Blaydon Wednesday 8.30pm 9.30pm
  Thursday 7.30pm 8.30pm
Dunston Tuesday 8.30pm 9.30pm
  Wednesday 7.30pm 8.30pm
Felling Tuesday 7.30pm 8.30pm
  Friday 8.00pm 9.00pm
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Monday 7.30pm 8.30pm
  Wednesday
Open to all ages 		8.30am 10.00am
  Thursday 8.30pm 9.30pm
Ladies Water Confidence Class
  Day Start Finish
Gateshead Leisure Centre Thursday 7.00pm 8.00pm
Lane Swimming
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Monday - Friday 12.00pm 1.00pm
  Friday 5.30pm 7.30pm
  Sunday 8.30am 10.00am
Blaydon Monday - Friday 12.00pm 1.00pm
  Thursday 5.30pm 7.30pm
  Friday 7.30pm 8.30pm
  Sunday 8.30am 9.30am
Dunston Monday - Friday 12.00pm 1.00pm
  Wednesday 5.30pm 7.30pm
  Thursday 8.00pm 9.00pm
  Sunday 8.30am 9.30am
Felling Monday - Friday 12.00pm 1.00pm
  Tuesday 5.30pm 6.30pm
  Sunday 8.30am 9.30am
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Monday - Friday 12.00pm 1.00pm
  Monday 5.30pm 7.30pm
  Wednesday 6.45am 8.30am
  Wednesday
Full Pool 		8.30pm 9.30pm
  Thursday 6.45am 10.30am
  Saturday 8.30am 10.00am
  Sunday 8.30am 10.00am
50+ Swimming Session
  Day Start Finish
Blaydon Tuesday 9.00am 10.00am
Scuba Diving Club
Please contact reception in advance
Pool Day Start Finish
Birtley Monday 7.45pm 8.45pm
Felling Monday 7.00pm 9.00pm
 

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