A recent litter-pick with school children has helped The Gateshead Housing Company to tidy an estate. Bede Primary School took part in a housing company Junior Estate Tour to make… Read More
On your estate
Gateshead estates get a spring clean
The Gateshead Housing Company has helped residents of two South Gateshead housing estates to clean up their neighbourhood. The ‘community clean-ups’ at Elisabethville and Barley Mow Old saw residents getting… Read More
Gateshead school children “pick up” some good habits
Gateshead Council and The Gateshead Housing Company are teaching school children to say: “No butts it’s litter”. St Augustine’s Primary School recently worked with the council and housing company on… Read More
Scooter storage solution
A tenant in Inner West Gateshead has been able to maintain her independence thanks to The Gateshead Housing Company and Gateshead Council. Mrs Pauline Noble, of Dunston, has mobility difficulties… Read More
Easter parade raises more than a smile
Residents at a sheltered scheme in Birtley held an Easter event this week to raise money for St Oswald’s Hospice. The day was an overwhelming success, with a pie-and-peas meal,… Read More
Community café gets a grand opening
Central Gateshead has a new community café, thanks to The Gateshead Housing Company and Gateshead Council. The Cosy Crow Community Café has been set up within Deckham Community Centre by… Read More
Fund has flour power
An East Gateshead estate is “on the rise” thanks to The Gateshead Housing Company and Gateshead Council. A new community bakery in the Nest estate recently celebrated its official opening,… Read More
Tree-mendous effort by Gateshead youngsters
Residents from Springwell and Wrekenton have done their bit to make sure Gateshead remains ‘green’ for generations to come. Youngsters from Larkspur Community Primary and St Oswald’s RC Primary Schools… Read More
New year grants on offer to Gateshead groups
Groups in Gateshead are being invited to apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to help bring local communities together. The latest grants from The Gateshead Housing Company’s Community… Read More
Free festive fare at Gateshead lunch club
A popular lunch club in central Gateshead celebrated its one-year anniversary with a free Christmas meal for its regular customers. Gateshead residents enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner – complete with… Read More