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Bensham Grove Rooted in history, powered by community. Bensham Grove offers classes, workshops, events, and support in a beautiful heritage setting.

A place to grow skills, build friendships, and feel at home in the heart of Bensham Bensham Grove Community Centre is a place where everyone belongs. From creative workshops and wellbeing groups to family events, heritage activities and cosy cuppas in good company — there’s always something happening here on Sidney Grove. Whether you want to learn a new skill, meet new people, or simply enjoy a welcoming space in the heart of Bensham, our doors are open. Come join us and be part of a community that’s been learning, making and celebrating together for over 100 years.

☕ It’s Friday… time for a warm welcome at Bensham Grove! 💚Join us today, 1pm–3pm, in our friendly lounge for free tea an...
16/10/2026

☕ It’s Friday… time for a warm welcome at Bensham Grove! 💚
Join us today, 1pm–3pm, in our friendly lounge for free tea and coffee, a comfy seat and some good company.
Come on your own or bring a friend—whether you fancy a chat or a quiet cuppa, there’s a place for you.

🍂🍂Amazing Husbandry Guild session!!! This week we made salts infused with herbs- they even featured in our pie yesterday...
15/10/2026

🍂🍂Amazing Husbandry Guild session!!! This week we made salts infused with herbs- they even featured in our pie yesterday! Thanks to all the fabulous women that attended. Next session is oils Tuesday 27th October 1pm-3pm🍂🍂

🥧💚 PIE, PEAS & A WHOLE LOT OF FUN AT BENSHAM GROVE! 💚🥧What a wonderful afternoon we’ve had at our Pop-Up Lounge! 🥰A room...
14/10/2026

🥧💚 PIE, PEAS & A WHOLE LOT OF FUN AT BENSHAM GROVE! 💚🥧
What a wonderful afternoon we’ve had at our Pop-Up Lounge! 🥰
A room full of friendly faces, delicious homemade pie, plenty of laughter and a good old-fashioned quiz – what more could you ask for? ☕🥧🧠
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came along today. Whether you joined us for the food, the quiz, the company or simply a good natter, you helped make the afternoon something special! ❤️
📚 A special thank you to Gateshead Libraries for supporting our quiz and helping bring a little friendly competition, fun and brain-teasing to the afternoon. We really appreciate your continued support and partnership!
💚 Bensham Grove – where heritage meets community.
👏 Thank you for making our little corner of Gateshead such a special place!

🌟 Wonderful news for Bensham Grove! 🌟We’re proud to announce that Bensham Grove Community Centre has been awarded the Ch...
12/10/2026

🌟 Wonderful news for Bensham Grove! 🌟
We’re proud to announce that Bensham Grove Community Centre has been awarded the Charity Excellence Kitemark! 🎉
A huge thank you to our trustees, staff, volunteers and everyone who supports the centre. Your time, kindness and dedication help make Bensham Grove a welcoming place to connect, create and feel part of a community. 💚

🏺✨ POTTERY DAY CLASSES ARE BACK AT BENSHAM GROVE! ✨🏺Fancy trying something new or getting your hands back into clay? Joi...
12/10/2026

🏺✨ POTTERY DAY CLASSES ARE BACK AT BENSHAM GROVE! ✨🏺

Fancy trying something new or getting your hands back into clay? Join us for five weeks of creativity in our welcoming community setting. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already enjoy pottery, all abilities are welcome!

📅 Starting Monday 9th November
🕙 Mondays, 10am–12 noon
💷 £125 for the five-week course
📍 Bensham Grove Community Centre

Make time for yourself, meet fellow creatives and enjoy discovering what you can create. 💚

To book or find out more:
🌐 www.benshamgrove.org.uk
📧 [email protected]

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🌿✨ WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT BENSHAM GROVE! ✨🌿There’s something for everyone at Bensham Grove this week! From traditional c...
10/10/2026

🌿✨ WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT BENSHAM GROVE! ✨🌿

There’s something for everyone at Bensham Grove this week! From traditional crafts and delicious food to books, photography and friendly faces, our beautiful community centre is buzzing with activity! 💚

🏡 TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER
🌸 Women’s Husbandry Guild – Making Salts
🕐 1pm–3pm

Get creative, learn traditional skills and enjoy a lovely afternoon of friendship and making! 🪻

🥧 WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER
🎉 THE POP-UP LOUNGE IS BACK!
🕐 1pm–3pm | £3

Who doesn’t love pie, peas and a good quiz?! Join us for delicious food, plenty of laughs and a little friendly competition! Bring a friend or come along and make some new ones! 💕

📚 THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER
☕ Monthly Book Club
🕕 6pm–8pm | In our Library

Love a good book? Come along for an evening of conversation, stories and shared reading. New faces are always welcome! 📖T

☕ FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER
💛 Warm Welcome Hub
🕛 12pm–3pm

Our doors are open and the kettle is on! Enjoy FREE tea and coffee, a warm space and a friendly chat. Everyone is welcome – no need to book, just pop in! 🫖

📸 SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
🖼️ CLICK Photography Exhibition
🕓 4pm–7pm | Community Hall

Come and celebrate creativity through the lens! Discover wonderful photography, support local talent and enjoy an inspiring exhibition.

💚 At Bensham Grove, it’s about so much more than activities. It’s about friendship, belonging, creativity and bringing our community together.

Whether you’re a regular visitor or have never stepped through our doors before, we’d love to welcome you!

📍 Bensham Grove Community Centre
📧 [email protected]

🌿 Bensham Grove – where heritage meets community.

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📚 Finding Connection Through the Power of Books! ✨Did you know that reading for just five minutes a day can lower stress...
10/10/2026

📚 Finding Connection Through the Power of Books! ✨
Did you know that reading for just five minutes a day can lower stress and bring people closer together? That is the exact mission behind Queen Camilla’s Reading Room initiative—a wonderful movement promoting a lifelong love of literature and fostering deep community connections.
If you are looking for your own perfect space to come together, escape into a story, or host your own group, look no further than Bensham Grove! 🏡❤️

Our beautiful library space and other spaces within our grade 2 listed building are ready for the community:
• Room Hire Available: Did you know you can hire our cozy library room to read , study groups, or meetings? It is the perfect characterful space to gather.

• Stay Connected: We have free Wi-Fi available for anyone hiring or using the space, making it easy to stream author talks, download book club guides, or browse digital reading lists.
• Expand Your Bookshelf: Looking for your next read? We have extra books available on-site to help you find your next favorite story while visiting our center! 📖

Whether you want to gather your friends for a literary afternoon or enjoy some quiet time in a welcoming community setting, our doors are open.

📍 Find us at: Bensham Grove Community Centre, Sidney Grove, Gateshead, NE8 2XD
📞 Get in touch: Drop us a Facebook message or email [email protected] to enquire about room hire availability and rates!

🍳🍳 Super big thanks to Richard Talbot-Jones for his amazing donation towards new pans for our kitchen 🍳🍳
09/10/2026

🍳🍳 Super big thanks to Richard Talbot-Jones for his amazing donation towards new pans for our kitchen 🍳🍳

🙏🏻🙏🏻Thankyou Newcastle University for inviting me to speak to 3rd year politics students about the amazing work does. ...
08/10/2026

🙏🏻🙏🏻Thankyou Newcastle University for inviting me to speak to 3rd year politics students about the amazing work does. Incredible to be among amazing organisations such as National Trust Christine Frazer Wearside Women in Need and Citizens Advice. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

🎃🎃What an amazing workshop!! These fabric pumpkins are simply fabulous- ladies you knocked it out of the park today well...
07/10/2026

🎃🎃What an amazing workshop!! These fabric pumpkins are simply fabulous- ladies you knocked it out of the park today well done 🎃🎃

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