I love a good hunt through the British Heart Foundation charity shop! In this particular branch I…read morehave bagged quite a few goodies over the years including a gorgeous prom dress which originally would have cost £100+... and I paid the pricely sum of £5 for it! The staff is made up mainly of volunteers who are always very pleasant and helpful. That was my best buy but there have been others including Next jumpers, Topshop bags and belts, and other designer accessories. Not only is it good to know that you are getting a bargain but you also get that warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that your money is supporting a great, worthwhile cause.

A recently re fit store with dedicated volunter staff, many actual bargains to be had in these…read morecredit crunching times In Blandford street this one of many charity shops

Take your grandma to the age concern cafe and have a feast for under £2.50. There is hot and cold…read morefood, tea, coffee, cakes and scones and they are all very very cheap. It's worth buying crisps, chocolate and cans of pop here since they are less than half the price compared to your average newsagent. The reason they are so cheap is because the cafe is run by elderly volunteers working for Age Concern. It does take them a while to process your order and they get confused very easily but you get served before the coffee gets cold. The cafe is fairly small and gets full easily. If you are anywhere near below 60 and the senile scene isn't your thing then good riddance to you, young fool.

Canny local household clearance or household waste removals service near me in Sandyford Newcastle…read morethey move or clear away just about everything you need moved or cleared away.

Known as the 'Balkwell Hut' locally, this place has a fab toddler group on a Monday and Wednesday…read moremorning (9.30 -11.00). £1 per parent and child. The have loads of different toys for the little ones to play with. There is also a song time, where everyone gathers round and sings and does the actions. After this the children get juice and a biscuit while the parents get a cuppa and a biscuit. There is a raffle near the end and every week someone takes it in turns to tidy up and hoover. The place is very welcoming and the people who run it are fantastic. The hut can also be hired out for parties , coffee mornings and meetings. There is a notice board in the entrance telling you what is on when. There is a little kitchen, a small stage and toilets for men and women. A car park is situated round the back.

Excellent venue for various community events in the Bedlington area. Located mid-front street.read more

I had my wedding reception here 11 years ago! Wonderful friendly staff, nothing too much for them…read moreto handle. Upstairs room is huge with dance floor and space for seating, eating and DJ area, with a bar of course. Cental to the town, I would definately recommend it.

Goos nursery. Some of the staff are unfriendly at times ( but I suppose we all have our bad days )…read moreChild live to go and have fun. Prices seem to be the same as the other nurserys.

Excellent service from Tyneside Electrical Services - they had carried out an EICR on a property I…read morehad purchased recently and changed the consumer unit as part of the remedial work. The electricians were professional throughout the whole job, completed the work to a high standard and left the property spotless. Would highly recommend.

I recently had Tyneside Electrical for some faulty units in my bathroom and kitchen. They came in…read moreat the exact time scheduled and were very precise with their work. They were very efficient and ensured all safety for the equipment and work done. Really good value for the money, and for the level of expertise showcased. They were so good, that I already took another quote for the lighting in my garden. Lovely people and excellent service. Will surely recommend them.

a place that has a lot of activities going on, check out all the things that they do ,…read more loads of computers as well to use , and clubs going on and great for kids activities..