Whitley Bay Big Local

17/06/2026

Would you like a Community Collab to run at Whitley Bay Big Local? 🩵

We are thinking of having a networking event in Whitley Bay. If this is something you would like to attend please like/comment and let us know what day and time would be best for you 🙂

We'd love to get something booked in the diary so tell us your thoughts👍

17/06/2026

💚 Screenings will continue to run in the region over the summer
North Tyneside Green Party

Fascinating to watch the vital National Emergency Briefing at Whitley Bay Big Local last night! 💚🎥

Councillors Helen and Martin, along with many local members, attended a screening of the new film, which sets out the risks facing the UK – and the credible, positive responses available – as explained by experts in climate, health, food security, economics and more. To find hopeful solutions to these challenges, locally and nationally, it’s so valuable to hear and discuss expert testimony; Helen and Martin will be asking North Tyneside Council to host a screening and Alan Campbell MP to push for the film to be shared nationally.

Check out the National Emergency Briefing website for a map of upcoming screenings and more information about the campaign! 🎞️

17/06/2026

A really important evening. The screening of the National Emergency Briefing hosted by Greenpeace Newcastle Upon Tyne with us at Whitley Bay Big Local

Read more: https://trib.al/1TjhFt3

Greenpeace bring climate change debate to North Tyneside

16/06/2026

Reset & Relax 🌱
True Clarity with TC

Pause • Reflect • Reset
Do you need to take time for you?

Choose an afternoon or evening session that works best for you
Wednesday 15th July 2-3pm
Thursday 16th July 7-8pm

• Check in and reflect
• Explore thoughts and feelings
• Share ideas and supportive discussion
• Set small achievable actions
• Connect with others
• Finish with a guided relaxation

£5 introductory price
To book: [email protected]

16/06/2026

Excellent 👏 Pop along to Renew to donate the stuff that you don’t use anymore! It can go to a new home 💚
Reuse • Recycle • Save from Landfill

Renew North Tyneside
North Tyneside Council

We've just sold our 15,000th item at Renew North Tyneside - our reuse shop in Royal Quays! 👏🙌

Thank you to everyone who's donated, browsed, and bought all those pre-loved items. Together, let's save good stuff from the bin!

16/06/2026

✨ Calling all makers ✨
We’d love to see some new faces at our monthly Local Makers Market

Do you make your own art, crafts, gifts, homewares or food? Whether you’re just starting up, a full time artist or just love meeting other creatives, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ Handmade & Original work
✨ Small Independent Business’
✨ North East Creatives

Every first Saturday of the month
📍 Whitley Bay Big Local, 158 Whitley Rd, NE26 2LY
⏰ 10am - 3pm

Get in touch:
[email protected]

15/06/2026

This week at WHITLEY BAY BIG LOCAL…

☀️ Monday 15th - Cafe 9-4 | Shop 10-4
NTC Working Well 9:30-12 | Sing and Sign 9:30 | 10:45 | 12:15 | Hartbeeps 9:30-12:15 | Pie Club 1-3:30 | Lil Beatz 4-5:15 | Science Club 4-5 | MA Recovery Meeting 6-7 | AA Recovery Group 6-7 | Happy Yogi Yoga 6-7

☀️ Tuesday 16th - Cafe 9-4 | Shop 10-4
Watercolour Workshop 9:30-11 | Sing and Sign 9:30 | 10:45 | Healthwatch Drop-in 10-12 | Act2Cam Storytellers 11-12 | Wellness Network Event 12-4 | Classics with Jenny 2-3:30 | Spanish Box 4-8 | Act2Cam 4-5 | 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-8 | 8-9

☀️ Wednesday 17th - Cafe 9-4 | Shop 10-4
Santander Drop-in 9-5 | NTC Working Well 9:30-12 | Safe and Healthy Homes Dropin 10-1 | Whitley Wanderers 10:30-12 | Tai Chi 11-12 | 1:30-2:30 | Sewcial Sewing 12:30-3 | Best Start Breastfeeding Support 12:30-2:30 | After School Craft Club 3:30-4:30 | Act2Cam 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-8 | Peertalk 7-8:30

☀️ Thursday 18th - Cafe 9-4 | Shop 10-4
Happy to Chat 10-12 | Money Lounge Life Drop-in 10-1 | Home Ed Learning Studio 10-11:30 | The Nurtured Walk 10-11 | Support Group 12-1 | Pie Club 1-3 | Armchair Warriors 1:30-2:30 | Act2Cam 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-8 | 8-9 | Kidz Choir 5:15-6:15 | Watercolour Workshop 6:30-8 | Book Club 6-7

☀️ Friday 19th - Cafe 9-4 | Shop 10-4
Sing and Sign 9:30 | 10:45 | Knit and Natter 10-12 | ReCharge 1-3 | North East Roots Project 5-7

☀️ Saturday 20th - Cafe 9-4 | Shop Closed
Coastal Cake Club 10-12 | Act2Cam 9-12 | Bill W AA 1-2 | Stop Motion Animation 2-5 | Crochet and Looming2-4

☀️ Sunday 21st - Cafe CLOSED | Shop CLOSED
Women’s Group Sunday 10-11

Get in touch if you have any questions or need info on how to book in to activities❓
You can also visit our what’s on guide on our website - link in bio ⬆️

The Cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 9am ☕️
& the Surplus Shop is open Monday to Friday from 10am ♻️

Want to hire a room? Get in touch at [email protected] or visit the website for bookings 🔸

13/06/2026

Come along today and take a perch in the glorious garden 🌱 We have so much going on!

🔧 Fix-It 10am-1pm
♻️ Energy Cafe 10am-1pm
🪁Kids Summer Swap Event with Parents for Future 12pm-3pm
🍸 Garden Party, Workshops and Drinks 4pm-8pm

12/06/2026

Its Green Whitley Bay Day tomorrow at Whitley Bay Big Local and The Station Master's Community Wildlife Garden. We've got the Fix-it Cafe for all your mending needs - clothes, bikes, jewellery, glasses (we have those little screws!), electronics and toys. Bring them down and see if we can help get them out of the cupboard and back to use.

Parents for Future North Tyneside are hosting a summer clothes and toys swap - and don't worry if you don't have anything to bring, just come and see what's on offer and leave a small donation

Our Energy Cafe is on for all your retro-fit and energy saving Citizens Advice North Tyneside

Nature Club is on at The Station Masters Garden and the garden at the Whitley Bay hub has had a refresh in time for summer - hopefully the sun will come out to make the most of it

11/06/2026

Have you ever thought about volunteering? We’re looking for friendly, passionate people to join our team at Big Local ❤️

We have roles for everyone! Surplus Shop assistants, Supermarket collection drivers, front desk administrators and cafe assistants - get in touch

[email protected]