NECA Community Garden

26/08/2026

Only 2 days left of our holiday clubs so make sure you get down and join in the fun while you still can! We'll have our resident face painter on site today along with a little bit of magic!! 🪄🎩🎈. Open from 10am - make sure you arrive early so you don't miss out.

18/08/2026

Today at the Garden we've got lots of fun activities happening. Only 6 days left of our holiday club so come and get involved while you still can.
Whilst the sun is out today, the forecast isn't great over the next couple of days but don't worry we'll be open whatever the weather!

13/08/2026

✨ Four weeks down and what an incredible 4 weeks its been! Here's a little photo dump from the fun so far.

We're not done yet though... there's still two weeks of summer fun to go! We'll be back open from 10:00am on Monday, ready for more adventures.

🎈 No pre-booking required, just turn up and join the fun!

13/08/2026

We're thrilled to be supporting NECA Community Garden's Summer Bloom & Play.

You and your children can come and enjoy lots of fantastic free activities including gardening, arts and crafts, games, face painting, a bouncy castle and more!

Plus a free lunch will be provided for every child.

If you'd like to register - visit book.plinth.org.uk and go to the South Tyneside Community page.

Please note - all children must be accompanied by an adult.

04/08/2026

We have some very special guests at the garden today... Some cuddly...some crawly. Come down and meet them! Open now until 2pm

30/07/2026

And just like that the second week of the summer programme is done! Thank you to everyone that has attended so far - come along and join us again on Monday at 10.00am for week 3. Monday also sees the return of the Garden Kitchen 🥕🥔🥬

24/07/2026

Well what a week it's been!! Over 300 lunches served across our first 4 sessions and lots of fun had by all.

Looking forward to starting again for week 2 on Monday at 10.00am.

Please remember:

- To ensure a free packed lunch for each child please ensure that you arrive promptly and no later than 11.15am. We reserve the right to refuse entry to latecomers
- All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the entire session
- The event is outdoors and will run whatever the weather so please dress appropriately.
- No alcohol is permitted on site. Smoking and va**ng is only permitted within the allocated area.
- If arriving by car please park in the neighbouring streets considerately

22/07/2026

It's been a busy couple of days! We're open again today and tomorrow at 10.00am.
Just a reminder to please arrive promptly to our sessions - unfortunately any latecomers can not be guaranteed a lunch. Thank you

20/07/2026

A packed first day. Thank you to everyone that came along - we hope you all had a fab day!

Just a reminder that if you are coming along to the Garden by car, please park considerately in Brockley Avenue. There are parking bays if you drive past the garden entrance just adjacent to the John Reid road - please use them.

We go again tomorrow at 10.00am!

19/07/2026

Open tomorrow at 10am. See you there!

All welcome 🤗

We are delighted to launch our Summer Holiday Programme from Monday 20 July 10.00am. We will be open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

We have lots of fun planned including:

✅ Gardening Activities

🎨 Seasonal Crafts

🏅 Games, Sports & Competitions

🎭 Face Painting

🎈 Bouncy Castle

👨‍🍳 Cooking Sessions

🐾 Animal Handling

Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout each session, and every child will receive a free packed lunch.

📢 Important:

* All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
* This is an outdoor event, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Bookings are now open at https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/w0xRyVSqNBU1y5ZLeuAN

A huge thank you to our funders who make this project possible South Tyneside Council Karbon Homes