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| Age Takes Centre Stage Awards | Our Award Ceremony on board the DFDS Queen of Scandinavia celebrated the contribution of older people to our community. | 
Individual and group award winners. |
Alex Watson, Tyne Tees presenter helped us with the awards presentation. |
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| Amsterdam Cruise |
Age Takes Centre Stage took to the sea with a mini-cruise to Amsterdam. |
Leaving the Tyne |
Some of the Age Takes Centre Stage passengers returning to the Tyne |
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| Belly Dancing | Belly dancing for Beginners was very popular |  |
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| Books and Coffee | A lovely morning with a quiz, book exchange and a friendly welcome |  |
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| Ten Pin Bowling Competitions | Morning and evening ten pin bowling competitions were a friendly challenge |  |
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| Breathing Space | A quiet space for reflection - a week long experience in Whitley Bay. |  |
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| China Painting | Craft demonstration at the Shiremoor Centre |  |
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| Discovery Tour | A fascinating tour of the costumes and textiles store. |  |
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| Every Object Tells a Story | People visiting Wideopen Library for the Every Object Tells a Story session. |  |
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| The Free Film "Millions" | On their way in to see a great film at the Whitley Bay Playhouse. |  |
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| Health Information Day |
Information and help on all aspects of health. |
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| Coach Trip to Keswick | On of four very popular coach trips. |  |
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| Festival Launch - Catch the Age Takes Centre Stage Special. | On 1st October we launched the festival at the Stephenson Railway Museum with displays, demonstrations and entertainment celebrating older age. |  |
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| Library Club | Many visitors came to enjoy the talk. |  |
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| Line Dance Taster | Step, clap and turn with a line dance taster. |  |
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| Percy Park Fragrance Party | Members enjoyed a sweet smelling day. |  |
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| Rising Sun History Walk | A walk through time at the Country Park. |  |
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| Rising Sun Woodland Walk | Identifying the trees and enjoying the woods. |  |
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| Segedunum Local History Fair | Music, displays and lots to talk about. |  |
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| Silk Painting Taster Sessions | A chance to exercise artistic skills at Discovery Museum |  |
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| Snooker | Snooker sessions and coaching every Wednesday. |  |
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| St John's Coffee Morning | A friendly morning in Wideopen. |  |
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| Tap Dancing | All they needed were the top hats..... |  |
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...so we added them later. |
| Trafalgar Tea Dance | A red, white and blue theme led by "Nelson" and "Collingwood". |  |
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| Wallsend Pensioners Social | A great turn out for a sociable afternoon. |  |
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| Walk Northumbria with ARP-O50 | A walk in the countryside in good company. |  |
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| Why Vote | Older and young people exchanged views on democracy at our conference. |  |
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| Grand Finale Barn Dance | A wonderful finale event |  |
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