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.

My eldest daughter goes to the Nursery at Ryhope Infant School…read more On my first visit I thought the school was a bit like fort knox. You have to walk around the gated field and yard to get to the reception. Once you reach reception you have to wait for someone to open the door for you. But thinking about it, this is a great feature for the school. It means that no-one can get into the school without someone knowing. On a morning a teacher opens the gate and checks the children off a list, or the children enter via the childrens centre and you can watch them go right into the class room. Friday afternoons see the nursery open there doors onto a corridor along with the reception class doing the same, allowing the children to mix, and not be intimadated my the older children. The head teacher, Mrs Ray is very friendly and approachable. My daughter has progressed really well there and I'm sure that the pleasent atmosphere and friendly teachers help in this.

I went to this primary school myself between 1995 and 2001 and really benefited from the school and…read morethe staff. Inside the school it is very well laid out and all of the staff are extremely friendly, easy to get along with and helpful as and when they can be. The teaching of general subjects was excellent and the emphasis on good behaviour really paid off and made the link to comprehensive school very easy. Would definitely recommend!

A secondary school located in Birtley. They have recently moved into a new building and despite a…read morefew minor problems is a well run and modern school. In its last ofsted inspection the school recieved an outstanding in all areas. The headmaster David Grigg is a friendly and well educated man who has improved the schools standards emmensly.

Great School, nice kids. At least it was and they were when I taught there 35 years ago.!!! No…read morereason for this to have changed

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.

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.

These old swimming baths have been here a lot of years but there is definitely still life in them…read moreyet. It was very reasonably priced to get in for a family of three and the changing rooms were easy to find. the lockers were also easy for kids to use which was good as my daughter had to change by helself. there is a good viewing area if you would prefer to use that rather than swim. great pool can't be beaten!