Pamper Yourself with a make-up and manicure treatment for only £5, indulge yourself with a free shampoo and set or blow-wave (cut or products extra). Every Tuesday and Wednesday in October at the Hair and Beauty Studio at Barnardos Palmersville Training, North Tyne Industial Estate, Whitley Road, Benton. Please phone to make an appointment. Tel 270 1133

The Northumbria Café at Howdon Community Centre is offering 2 course ‘Pensioner Special’ lunches for £2.25 during October. Open from 9.30am – 2pm Monday to Friday. Tel 200 7344.

Special 50+ two course lunch -£1.50 at North Shields Town Training Centre (at the Centre Café in YMCA). 11.45 –2pm Monday to Friday. Tel 200 1254.

Cream Tea at the Rising Sun Countryside Park. Enjoy Tea and a delicious scone for £2.50 every Monday from 1-3pm. Tel 200 7842.

Ultimate Undersea Safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth. Discover weird and wonderful creatures from octopus and pufferfish to the mighty king crab. Special entry price of £1.95 all month for people over 50 with a copy of this programme. Tel 258 1031

Segedunum Special Throughout October entry to the museum is £1 for over 50s with a copy of this programme (not to be used in conjunction with any other offer). Segedunum Roman Fort Baths & Museum, Wallsend. Tel 236 9347.

Cycling Opportunities for All – 2-4pm every Wednesday at The Parks, North Shields. £1.50. Tel 07974 720002.

Free swimming sessions at Whitley Bay Leisure Pool 12 noon – 1pm on Mondays in October. Free but booking essential. Tel 200 8542.

Free swimming sessions at Wideopen Pool (at Greenfield Primary School). 10-11am every Thursday in October. Tel 200 7925.

Free swimming lessons at Tynemouth Pool. 12 noon – 12.30pm on Fridays 8^th,15^th, 22^nd & 29^th . Free. Limited places so booking essential. Tel 200 6192

Older People’s Exercise Group 10.30 –11.30am every Friday in October at Howdon Community Centre. Free. Tel 200 7344.

Keep Fit and Movement to Music 10-11am every Thursday in October at the Linskill Centre. Free. Tel 200 6234

Carpet Bowls – enjoy a friendly game 1-3pm every Friday in October at Howdon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Free. Tel 200 7344.

Ten Pin Bowling Special offer at XS Superbowl, Whitley Road, Benton. Only £1.40 per game for people over 50 all month. Tel 215 0901

Weekly Walks for Health – join in from The Parks, North Shields on Mondays at 10.30am (Tel 200 5358), or from Dudley People’s Centre on Wednesdays at 1.30pm (Tel 200 8000). Free.

Making a Song and Dance about Age Enjoy drama, displays and banner making at the Oxford Centre, Longbenton. Call in between 10.30am – 1pm but be sure to catch the official festival launch at 11am with Alex Watson from Tyne Tees and Pluto Theatre Company. Café available. Free. Tel 280 8498.

Walk Longbenton – take a healthy walk leaving from the Oxford Centre, Longbenton at 1pm for one hour. Free. Tel 200 7539.

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Harvest of Memories – Feast your eyes and ears with photographs and stories of Willington Quay at St Paul’s Community Project, George Street. 10am – 4pm. Free. Tel 280 2594.

Lonnie D - The Story of Lonnie Donegan A brand new musical and concert rolled into one. 7.30pm (also matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday) at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Bar/café. Tickets: £15 full, £13 concessions, £84 party of 6 Tel 252 3505.

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Introduction to the Game of Golf Croquet, you will quickly learn to play with help from the members of the Croquet Club. 10am – 1pm at Percy Park Cricket Club, Preston Avenue, North Shields. Free but please book. Tel 251 5283.

"Are you talking to me?" A sideways look with Pluto Theatre Company at what it is like to be an older person in need of services… come and join in the discussion and share your experiences. 1.30-3.30pm at a North Shields venue. Organised by the Older People’s Strategy Group. Free – booking essential. Tel 280 8496.

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"Are you talking to me?" A sideways look with Pluto Theatre Company at what it is like to be an older person in need of services… come and join in the discussion and share your experiences. 10am-12noon at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth. Organised by the Older People’s Strategy Group. Free – booking essential. Tel 280 8496.

Belly Dancing for Beginners - try it out for fun and gentle exercise. 10.30 – 11.30am at Age Concern Resource Centre,13 Saville Street West, North Shields. Free but booking essential. Tel 280 8484.

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A Women’s Awareness and Pamper Day as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Relax and enjoy the sessions in good company with TOPAZ. 10am – 4pm at the Linskill Centre, North Shields. Lunch and transport available. £3. Booking essential. Tel 296 1675.

Tea Dance at Killingworth Put on your dancing shoes at 2pm at the White Swan Centre. Organised by Age Concern North Tyneside. 80p. Tel 280 8484.

Those were the Days The best traditions of music hall come alive in a stunning singalong extravaganza! 2.30 and 7.30pm at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Bar/café. £10 full, £8 concessions. Tel 252 3505.

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Ten Pin Bowling Competition at 11am at XS Superbowl, Whitley Road, Longbenton. Join in as an individual or bring a team of four to this fun competition organised by ARP 050. £3 for two games plus tea/coffee. Tel 252 4967.

Age Takes Centre Stage Free Film: The Lady Killers - a remake of the Ealing comedy classic set in America’s Deep South. 12.30pm at Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue. Bar/café. Up to four FREE tickets per person (over 50+ year olds living in North Tyneside) and ten tickets for a group can be booked in advance with bookings opening on 22nd September. Tel 252 3505. (The film is showing again at 7.30pm Tickets £3.30 for over 50s.)

Yoga and Relaxation Taster Session 1.30 – 3pm at Rudyerd Court, Little Bedford Street, North Shields. Organised by Age Concern North Tyneside. Free. Tel 280 8484.

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Walk the Westall Trail with Eric Hollerton. A guided tour of Tynemouth, looking especially at the locations appearing in Robert Westall's books, finishing at the Watchhouse. Meet at 10am at Tynemouth Metro Station (King’s School exit). Free. Tel 200 5424.

Breaking down the Barriers A meeting with speakers to explore employment, training and volunteering opportunities for people over 50 with disabilities. Organised by Topaz. Light lunch and transport available.12.30-2pm at the Linskill Centre. Free but booking essential.Tel 296 1675.

Local History Fair at Segedunum Learn more abut the history of the area and browse the stalls of Local History Societies from 11am – 4pm. Hear a talk about archaeology on Hadrian’s Wall at 2pm or go on a guided tour of Swan Hunter’s Shipyards (please book for these as places are limited). Entry to the exhibition and these events is free. Entry to the museum is £1 for over 50s with a copy of this programme – guided tours are available throughout the day. Segedunum Roman Fort Baths & Museum, Wallsend. Tel 236 9347.

Blyth Light Orchestra play Music from the Shows 2pm at the CVS Centre, Park Road, Whitley Bay. £3.50 including light refreshments. Tickets from Age Concern Whitley Bay or on the door. Tel 252 3343.

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Explore Family History - a talk by Eric Hollerton looking at the real example of the Frame Family. 10am – 12 noon at the Oxford Centre, Longbenton. Free. Tel 200 5424.

Linskill – the Early Years An open day with displays from the 1940s to jog your memory. With the BBC and Discovery Museum helping to collect your tales of World War 2 as part of the People’s War project. Open from 10am - 5pm at the Linskill Centre, North Shields. Organised by TOPAZ and the Linskill Centre. Lunch and transport available. Donation. Tel 296 1675 or 200 6234.

Line Dancing on a Pension – step out to the Age Concern line dance at 1.30pm at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth. The Pensions Service will be on hand for information and advice. Free. Tel 280 8484.

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Walk Northumbria with ARP 050. Enjoy a longer walk (5½ miles)in the Slaley Hall area near Hexham. Free. Call for transport and meeting arrangements. Tel 252 0549.

Lest We Forget An afternoon of memories hosted by Age Concern Whitley Bay – taste the recipes of war-time rationing, try the quiz, contribute your own memories to the BBC People’s War web site. From 2 – 4pm at the Cass Centre, Roxburgh Terrace, Whitley Bay. Free admission, refreshments available. Tel 280 8484.

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Wednesday 13th

Coffee Morning with Card Making Demonstration 10.30am at Homeside Lodge, Langdale Gardens, Howdon. Free. Tel 263 4440.

Tyne Times Stories and memories captured in old and new films about Tyneside – a Wallsend ship launch, North Shields Fishermen’s Tales, and life on Banks of Tyne. 2.30pm at the Saville Exchange, North Shields. Tickets £4, £2 for people over 50. Tel 252 3505.

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Thursday 14th

Coach Trip to Emmerdale Farm (via Harry Ramsden’s at Ripon, returning via Harrogate). The coaches will leave at 9am and pick up at Whitley Bay, Cullercoats (Broadway), NorthShields,Wallsend, Killingworth, West Allotment, Shiremoor and Newcastle Central Station. Organised for Age Takes Centre Stage by Chris Cooper Travel. Cost £9. Booking essential call 421 1894.

The Age Takes Centre Stage Roadshow will be at Killingworth Shopping Centre from 10am – 3pm. Find out about activities, benefits, information, advice, volunteering and employment opportunities – all for over 50s. Free. Tel 280 8484.

Film: King Arthur All action historical romp. 12.30pm at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Bar/café. £3.30 for over 50s. Tel 252 3505.

Line Dancing on a Pension – step out to the Age Concern line dance at 1.30pm at the St Cuthberts Parish Centre, North Shields. The Pensions Service will be on hand for information and advice. Free. Tel 280 8484.

The Canny Lads - an afternoon of local songs and entertainment presented by North Shields Live at Home Scheme. 2pm at North Shields Methodist Church, Hawkeys Lane. Free admission, tea and scones 50p. Tel 272 8368.

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Friday 15th

Making Changes – what would you like to do next? An opportunity to review your life choices and look at new directions. Organised by Back on Board. 10.30am – 2.30pm at Age Concern Resource Centre, 13 Saville Street West, North Shields. Lunch included. Free but booking essential. Tel 280 8484.

Line Dancing on a Pension – step out to the Age Concern line dance at 1.30pm at the Wallsend Community Centre, Vine Street. The Pensions Service will be on hand for information and advice. Free. Tel 280 8484.

Auction and Entertainment Have a go at bidding and enjoy the fun with TOPAZ. Viewing from 5pm, auction from 6.30 pm, at the Linskill Centre, North Shields. (Items to auction to raise funds welcome). £1 entry, donation for refreshments. Transport can be arranged. Tel 296 1675 or 200 6234.

Friday Night Tea Dance 7-9pm at Howdon Community Centre, buffet included. Free but booking essential. Tel 200 7344.

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Saturday 16th

Woodlands Park Coffee Morning Enjoy a friendly chat, and take the opportunity to buy a cake or white elephant with Woodlands Park Senior Citizens’ Club. 10.30am – 12 noon at St John’s Church Hall, Canterbury Way, Wideopen. Entry 60p includes refreshments. Tel 236 7270.

The Wallsend Colliery Pit Disaster of 1835 A talk by Ken Hutchinson at 2pm at Segedunum Roman Fort Baths & Museum, Wallsend.. Entry to the talk is free but please book as places are limited. Entry to the museum is £1 for over 50s with a copy of this programme. Tel 236 9347.

The Segedunum Big Draw – from 11am-4pm you can work with an artist to draw your idea of what a Roman Bridge may have looked like. Free. Tel 236 9347.

'Little Red Riding Hood & Her Amazing Grandmother' Jack Drum Arts present a contemporary take on a much loved traditional fairy tale for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy together. 2pm At The Buddle, Station Road, Wallsend. Tel 200 7132 for ticket price.

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Tuesday 19th

Tai Chi Taster – try tai chi with a free half hour for beginners before the regular Age Concern class. 10am at the Allen Memorial Hall, Wallsend. Free (stay for class til 12 for £2). Tel 280 8484.

Memory Lane in Whitley Bay – take a trip with the Chameleon Theatre Company – songs and comedy to entertain you at Afternoon Tea with Age Concern Whitley Bay. 2-4pm at St Paul’s Church Hall. Admission free. Tel 280 8484.

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Wednesday 20th

Why a Pensioners’ Manifesto? The Age Takes Centre Stage conference will discuss the relevance of the new Pensioners’ Manifesto to older people in North Tyneside. Organised jointly by Older People’s Forum, North East Pensioners’ Association and ARP 050.10am – 3pm in the Liddell Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Station Road, Benton. Free but booking essential. Lunch provided. Tel 280 8496.

Tai Chi Taster – try tai chi with a free half hour for beginners before the regular Age Concern class. 10am at St Cuthbert’s Parish Centre, North Shields. Free (stay for class til 12 for £2). Tel 280 8484.

Film: Around the World in 80 Days Steve Coogan and Jackie Chan star in the Jules Verne classic. 12.30pm and 7.30pm at Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue. Bar/café. £3.30 for over 50s. Tel 252 3505.

Japan – a talk by Mrs P Park at Tynemouth and North Shields Friendship Centre ARP050. 1.30pm at Tynemouth Social Club, Front Street. Entry 50p. Tel 259 2774.

All our Yesterdays – a music hall extravaganza. Local people will take you on a journey of wonderment, sumptuously presented by a most eloquent Master of Ceremonies. 6-9pm at the Linskill Centre, North Shields. Organised by TOPAZ and the Linskill Centre. Transport available. Bar. £4 including pie and pea supper. Booking essential. Tel 296 1675 or 200 6234.

The Age Takes Centre Stage Church Service with music from the Salvation Army Band. Join us at 7pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Station Road, Wallsend. Stay for a pea and pie supper for £1 after the service. (Please book for the supper) Tel 289 1184.

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Thursday 21st

Age Takes Centre Stage Awards sponsored by Age Concern North Tyneside and DFDS - by invitation only.

Tai Chi Taster – try tai chi with a free half hour for beginners before the regular Age Concern class. 10am at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Forest Hall. Free (stay for class til 12 for £2). Tel 280 8484.

Roses and Revolutionists in Clousden Hill – discover the history of the Free Communist and Co-operative Colony in Forest Hall at this illustrated talk by Nigel Todd. 2pm at the Springfield Community Centre, Forest Hall. Free. Tel 280 8498.

Social Afternoon with Wallsend Pensioners - with bingo, raffle and refreshments from 1-4pm at Howdon Community Centre. Tickets 50p. Tel 263 5570.

Ten Pin Bowling with basket meal 6.30pm at XS Superbowl, Whitley Road, Longbenton. Join in as an individual or bring a team of four to this fun competition organised by ARP 050. £6.50 for two games including meal. Tel 252 4967.

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Friday 22nd

The Age Takes Centre Stage Roadshow will be at Wallsend Forum from 10am – 3pm. Find out about activities, benefits, information, advice, volunteering and employment opportunities – all for over 50s. Free. Tel 280 8484.

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Saturday 23rd

Family History Day – learn more about researching your family history from 11am-4pm at Segedunum Roman Fort Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend. Entry to the event is free. Entry to the museum is £1 for over 50s with a copy of this programme. Tel 236 9347.

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Monday 25th – Saturday 30th

Oliver A night of entertainment not to be missed as the old Dickens classic comes to the stage with the Whitley Bay Operatic Society. 7.15pm (with matinee at 2.15pm on Saturday 30th) at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Bar/café. Monday £5 all tickets, Tues-Sat £8 full, £7 for senior citizens. Booking opens from 4th October. Tel 252 3505.

Monday 25th

Nature Walk at the Rising Sun – a guided walk around the countrypark. Grandchildren welcome. Walks set off at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. £1. Tel 200 7841

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Tuesday 26th

Walk the Waggonways and discover the history and wildlife of the area. Meet at Shiremoor Metro Station at 10.30am. The walk will link in to the Steam Day. Grandchildren welcome. Free. Tel 280 8498.

Steam Day at the Stephenson Museum, Middle Engine Lane. Steam train rides at 12.30, 2.00 and 3.00pm – museum and café open 11am – 4pm. Trains and museum wheelchair friendly. Grandchildren welcome. Free. Tel 200 7146.

Bedazzled A melodrama all about love and greed set during the frenzied Irish gold rush of 1795. The heroine must strike gold and outwit a ruthless arch enemy in order to save her fiance from transportation. 7.30pm at Dudley People’s Centre. Tickets: £6.50 full, £5 concessions. Tel 252 3505.

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Wednesday 27th

Remembering the People’s War at Wallsend People’s Centre Have your memories of the Second World War recorded forever on the BBC People’s War web site, and enjoy food and music from the time. 10am – 4pm at Wallsend People’s Centre, Frank Street, Wallsend. Free. Tel 263 5029.

Walk Silverlink Country Park - meet in the café at Tesco, Norham Rd at 10.30am for coffee then take paved paths to finish at The Village Hotel and return by public transport. Organised by ARP 050. Free. Please book in advance. Tel 259 2774.

An Autumn Field Walk at Earsdon with the Active Age Walking Group. Meet at Monkseaton Metro Station at 10.15am. Free. Tel 280 8484.

Bedazzled A melodrama all about love and greed set during the frenzied Irish gold rush of 1795. 7.30pm at The Saville Exchange, North Shields. Tickets: £6.50 full, £5 concessions. Tel 252 3505.

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Thursday 28th

Film Shrek 2 Enjoy the animated adventures with your grandchildren. 12.30pm at Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue. Bar/café. £3.30 for over 50s. Tel 252 3505.

Paint with a Mouse! Use a common computer programme to express your creative side at the CyberCHATclub – you don’t need to be an artist or a computer buff. 1-3pm at Age Concern North Tyneside, 13 Saville Street West, North Shields. Free but booking essential. Tel 280 8494.

Proms a Go-Go Dress up in your favourite era for the Linskill "School Prom" and you could be the Prom King or Queen. Enjoy a disco to span the decades. 6.30 - 9pm at the Linskill Centre, North Shields. Organised by TOPAZ and the Linskill Centre. Bar. Transport available. £4 including food. Booking essential. Tel 296 1675 or 200 6234.

Bedazzled A melodrama all about love and greed set during the frenzied Irish gold rush of 1795. 7.30pm at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth. Tickets: £6.50 full, £5 concessions (anyone 50+ living in North Tyneside post code area NE12 can buy two £6.50 tickets for the price of one).Tickets available from Reception at White Swan Centre. Tel 2008218.

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Friday 29th

Trip to York in fully accessible transport – Leaving at 9.30am from the Linskill Centre and Marden Quarry, returning approx 7.30pm. Organised by TOPAZ and Leisure Choices. Cost £10. Booking essential. Tel 296 1675.

Bedazzled A melodrama all about love and greed set during the frenzied Irish gold rush of 1795. 7.30pm at Springfield Park Community Centre, Forest Hall. Tickets: £6.50 full, £5 concessions. Tel 252 3505.

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Saturday 30th

Halloween Tea Dance Round off the festival with an afternoon of sequence dancing. Fancy dress welcome. 1.30-4pm at Wallsend Memorial Hall. Organised by Age Concern North Tyneside. Bar. Tickets £2.50 including refreshments. Booking essential – call 280 8484.

Bedazzled A melodrama all about love and greed set during the frenzied Irish gold rush of 1795. 7.30pm at The Buddle, Wallsend. Tickets: £6.50 full, £5 concessions. Tel 252 3505.