All Saints Community Association What sections do

Model Club - Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.45pm

We are the South Tyneside model makers club and the club was formed in 1988. We came to All Saints last year and we are very happy with our present location. Our members are all keen modellers and models of many different subjects are represented, from ships to aircrafts and railways to armoured fighting vehicles.

Unfortunately, our membership has declined over the past few years where we originally had 30 members. lately, however we are now down to 6. We have recently exhibited at a show and we are hopeful of increasing our numbers soon. Next year we are looking forward to setting up an exhibition right here at All Saints in order to publicise what we are doing and the models we have made with the purpose of attracting local people who may want to participate.

We also welcome new people to our club but whatever happens our enthusiasm will carry this group forwardinto the future.

Discussion Group - Fridays 2.00 - 4.00pm

We are a group which is totally affiliated to the U.3.A. ans as such new members must be affiliated through this organisation. Our group meets monthly for the purpose of discussing matters of general interest.

Drawing and Pastel Class - Wednesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm

We are a group of people aged 60 and over, we do portraits, animal and still life drawings. we meet once a fortnight throughout the year.

APEX Canine Training Club - Tuesdays -8.00 - 9.00pm and Thursdays 1.45 - 3.30pm

We try to teach basic dog obedience - sit, down, stand and stay in theses classes, once they are settled we then move on to more complex instructions including retrieve, sendaway and recall with other variations on these exercises.

Ladies Bingo Club - Wednesdays 7.00 - 9.30pm

We meet every week and play Whist and Beetle over a cup of tea. there are not many of us now but we have been going for many years.

Visually Impaired Group - Wednesdays 10.00 - 2.30pm

The VIP Friendship Group

A self-help group for Vision Impaired People.

Est. Oct 1992 registered charity no.1087479

All Saints C.A.

Stanley Street, South

Shields

Tel: 4561185 or 4567912.

Having a severe sight loss makes it difficult to meet new and even old friends.

"I don't have the usual eye contact, or ability to recognise people. When I don't react, because I can't see someone waving, or smiling at me, they think I am ignoring them. That hurts."

"I used to be able to do things I can't do now".

"Nobody understands what it's like".

Does this sound familiar??

These issues affect our lives on a daily basis, there are countless others.

Our group was set to bring VI's together. We are all in the same boat; we REALLY DO know what it's like. We live through it every day.

The group meets on Wednesday’s from 10am until 3pm.

All vision impaired people are welcome, regardless of age, gender or ability.

Bring along a friend or family member if you wish (they all support each other as well).

We can discuss our problems and share our solutions as well as enjoying our weekly activities.

We can try out different things to see what we can achieve or are good at.

We are often away on outings, or having a party (any excuse) so it is best to call one of the above numbers the week before you intend to drop in.

We usually have up to 12 outings a year, including day trips, parties, 3 and 5 day holidays and pub lunches. We also have the occasional guest speaker on issues that matter to us.

Your life has changed, it's not over.

Come and join us, we don't bite.

Valerie Shepherds Dance Academy

We are very proud to have Valerie's academy based at All Saints. Valerie teaches students in tap, stage, jazz and freestylefrom the age of 2 years up to adults. All valeries teachers are qualified with the northern counties dance association and are CRB checked.
She has had excellent results overs the years, students have moved on to take up professional work in the West End, Europe and also television. Some have even started there own schools. Many students go on to attend prestigious colleges in London on reaching the age of 18.
Valeris runs a friendly school with lots of fun in learning the new skills of dance and singing, her nursery class which is held on a saturday morning is a fun class - singing, dancing and attaining nursery awards.
Valerie runs classes for all ages and all students attain excellent exam results and achieve confidence in performing skills. classes are open to new starters - please feel free to chat with Valerie about what she has to offer you or your children Tel. 07887614479.

University of the Third Age - U3A

Memebrs of like minds meet in groups to follow interests for which they may previously had time. They are usually over 50 and not in full time employment. No entry qualifications are required, no certificates or diplomas are awarded and there are no examinations.

There is no distinction between those who learn and those who teach. Group leaders and tutors are often students in other groups. All members of the community association are welcome where space permits.

For further information please follow - www.southtynesideu3a.smartmail.co.uk

Black and White Photogarphy - Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm

A small u3a group using film where possible but tending more to digital. currently photographing various areas of South Tyneside in conjuction with the local history department of South Tyneside Library.

Digital Photography Thursdays - 2.00pm - 4.00pm

A hands-on u3a group concentrating on the use of the digital camera and its various modes of operation. We learn from each other, have the occasional trip out to photograph locally and do some manipulation using the computer in a relaxed and socialable atmosphere.