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What’s on in the North East this weekend
Free Aperol Spritz! – Newcastle
When: Friday 12th June – Sunday 14th June
Where: Sanco
Price: free
Yep, you read that right, the Aperol giveaway is back! From 12th to 14th June, you’re getting treated to Italy’s favourite cocktail on the house with every full-price adult bottomless pizza, all in association with @continentalcqs. ?
To claim yours, just book your table online via the link and pop ‘SPRITZ’ in the special requests box.
Portrait Club – Hexham
When: Friday 12th June, 10:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Bureau of Dreams
Price: £11
Portrait Club is an easy going, sociable, untutored gathering; a chance to practice drawing a range of faces as we take turns to sit for a ten minute pose.
Enjoy A Weekend in Saltburn – Saltburn
When: Friday 12th June – Sunday 14th June
Where: Saltburn
Price: free
Saltburn-by-the-Sea is the kind of seaside town that makes a weekend feel like a proper escape.
Think sweeping sea views, fish and chips eaten with sandy shoes, and a charming centre packed with independent shops, cosy cafes and places to linger a little longer than planned.
Pilates – North Shields
When: Friday 12th June, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Where: Royal Quays Business Centre
Price: £6.50
Get ready to stretch, strengthen, and chill out with a fun Pilates session that’ll leave you feeling awesome!
Sip & Weave – Whitley Bay
When: Friday 12th June, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: The Workshop
Price: £33.22
A relaxing way to end the week by weaving something joyful from locally harvested willow. Each month, a different project, build your skills!
Sip N Ceramics Fathers Day – Bishop Auckland
When: Friday 12th June, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Curlew cafe – High Farm Holiday Park Limited
Price: £10
Join for a fun and relaxed Fathers Day special at this Sip N Ceramics event! It’s the perfect chance to sip your favorite drink, get creative, and make some cool ceramics .
Discover A Hidden Gem Waterfall Walk – Northumberland
When: Friday 12th June – Sunday 14th June
Where: Northumberland
Price: free
Not far from the village of Ford in Northumberland, tucked away in a tree-lined ravine, lies one of the county’s most enchanting and least visited natural spectacles.
Routin Lynn is a waterfall that drops a dramatic 20 feet into a clear, peat-browned pool, the kind of place that makes you stop mid-step and simply listen. The roar reaches you before you see it.
The Pilates Shot – Tynemouth
When: Saturday 13th June, 7:00am – 8:00am
Where: Longsands Beach
Price: free
Take in the beauty of Longsands beach and enjoy a Pilates class, designed to energise your body and clear your mind.
Saturday Social – 5k + Acai – Jesmond
When: Saturday 13th June, 8:30am – 10:00am
Where: 38 Acorn Road
Price: £12
Check out the latest event with the hottest new wellness spot in Jesmond…enjoy a 5k + açai bowl at the Yan Active X Acaiety Saturday Social!
Coffee Catch-up – Newcastle
When: Saturday 13th June, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Cafe 16 in Newcastle Cathedral
Price: free
A monthly coffee morning to connect with likeminded people and create alcohol-free friendships!
Fashion Finds: Summer Essentials – Newcastle
When: Saturday 13th June, 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Where: John Lewis Newcastle
Price: £5
Looking for a wardrobe update? The Personal Stylists at John Lewis are hosting an informal talk on the new styles, key edits and introduction to new fashion and accessory brands in-store; discussing your fashion queries and sharing their advice on honing your personal style.
Discover 9 Of The Best Places For Nature Lovers – Tees Valley
When: Saturday 13th June, 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Where: Tees Valley
Price: free
For anyone who still thinks it’s all smokestacks and industry in the Tees Valley, prepare to be surprised.
Beyond the skyline of steelworks and the region’s proud industrial heritage lies a landscape packed with dramatic coastline, rolling countryside, peaceful woodlands and green spaces just waiting to be explored.
BBQ Disco – Darlington
When: Saturday 13th June, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Poison Longe
Price: £11.55
Disco,BBQs, shishas and cold beverages what more could you need! Enjoy it all at the Poison Lounge this weekend only.
Sunset Farne Island Boat Trip – Seahouses
When: Saturday 13th June, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Seahouses
Price: £23.50
Enjoy a 2 hour boat trip leaving Seahouses on board with Serenity Boats, you’ll visit the Farne Islands staying on board for the duration enjoying the beautiful sights including, Puffins, seabirds, Seals and more!
Monthly Market – Sunderland
When: Sunday 14th June
Where: Sheepfold Stables
Price: free
Stop by Sheepfold Stables for their Monthly Market, enjoy their open outdoor space, food vendors, drinks and more!
Pilates Print Summer Residency – Quayside
When: Sunday 14th June, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: The Workshop, By the River Brew Co
Price: £20
The Pilates Print summer residency at Summer on The Southside!
They are bringing you the mat sessions you love throughout June, July and August at The Workshop. Expect intentional mat movement, live DJ sets and the perfect venue for a post class debrief!
Sip ‘n’ Stroll – South Shields
When: Sunday 14th June, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Bessys sweet bakes
Price: free
Grab a drink and a sweet treat from Bessy’s Sweet Bakes to take on a morning stroll along South Shields Promenade.
Gather – Yoga X Supper Club – Sunderland
When: Sunday 14th June, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Pop Recs Sunderland
Price: £35
Born from a shared experiences of hosting supper clubs, events & retreats, GATHER is a thoughtfully curated evening, designed to nourish both body and mind.
Restorative Sound Journey – North Shields
When: Sunday 14th June, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: We Rise Studio
Price: £20
Move, breathe & become your strongest self at We Rise. Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound, designed to guide you into profound relaxation, nervous system regulation, and enhanced self awareness.
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