Play On

We're creating more opportunities for adults living in East Gateshead, High Fell and Deckham to improve their health and wellbeing through sport.

We're delivering the Play On programme together with Sport England, the Football Foundation and local partners including Gateshead Older People's Assembly and Edberts House.

Jump to:

- Sporting Memories
- Walking football
- Lion Lasses
- Active Through Families
- Refugee Football
- Women's Hub
- Feeling fit with Nicola
- Men's Club

Play On sessions

Most sessions are completely free to join. 

Sporting Memories

Sporting Memories supports a wide range of people aged 50-plus, including those living with dementia, living with depression or facing isolation and loneliness to improve their mental and physical wellbeing through our regular club sessions. We are dedicated to bringing older people together with the aim of making a positive difference in their lives by providing them with a welcoming, supportive and structured environment where they can develop confidence to improve their lives for the better.

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Walking football

Walking football offers several health benefits, such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke while improving blood pressure. It also gives you the chance to become involved in something you really enjoy while making new friends. 

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Lion Lasses

Feeling inspired by the Lionesses? These sessions are aimed at beginners to football or players who have not played for a while and are looking to get back into the game. Women of all abilities and fitness levels welcome!

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Active Through Families

For families in the local community. Adults and children are welcome to sign up and come along to take part in fun and friendly games that support both physical and mental health. Sessions are run by staff from the Hat-trick project and Gateshead FC Foundation. We will also have regular workshops that will support members such as cooking sessions, crafts and community awareness activities.

Where and when: New sessions coming soon 

Refugee football

Free and friendly football sessions for members of the refugee community, delivered by Gateshead FC coaches.

Where and when:

A limited number of free places are available for eligible players in Gateshead. 

Women's HUB 

Get involved in fun activities to help you keep fit and healthy, including soccercise, boxercise, multi-sports and more! A great way to support your wellbeing in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

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Feeling Fit with Nicola

New to exercise or want to get back into it?

Join Nicola every Monday for our exercise classes. Each week there is something different including Aerobics, HIIT, circuits, cardio and strength based activities.

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Men's Club

Our men's club is a relaxed, welcoming space for men aged 18+ to connect, unwind and look after their mental wellbeing. Through fun activities like sports, darts and open chats, we're creating opportunities to talk, move and support each other.

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