Please check with each Deaf Club before you visit for up the most up to date information on times and venues.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear

Newcastle Deaf Centre
2 Summerhill Grove, Summerhill Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6EE
Email: ncdeafcentre@btconnect.com

  • OAP/30+ Deaf Club – Every Wednesday 11am to 3pm. Text/WhatsApp: Paula 07834 692 965 or Dolly 07475 806 091
  • Every Sunday – Social Club 6pm to 10:30pm. Contact: Barry Siddons 07833 432 044
  • Check the members only Newcastle Deaf Social Club Facebook page for up-to-date information

North Tyneside HOHO – Hard of Hearing Organisation
Holy Saviour’s Church Parish Centre, King Edward Road, Tynemouth, NE30 2LD
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month; 2pm to 3.30pm
Check Facebook page for up-to-date information: HoHo North Tyneside

Northumbria Deaf Church - St Andrews
St Andrews, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5SS
Coffee morning; every Thursday; 10.30am to 12.30pm Text: Vicki 07551 440 196
Art & Craft; Monday (fortnightly); 10am-1pm
Deaf Women’s Health Group; 1st Tuesday of each month; 10am-12pm
Facebook: Facebook page

Northumberland and District Deaf Club
Cramlington Working Men’s Club, Park View, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QJ
Thursday; 7pm to 11pm
Check Facebook page for up-to-date information: Northumberland and District Deaf Club

South Tyneside Deaf Club
8 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4NU
Monday (weekly); 12–4pm
Friday (fortnightly); 12–4pm
Check Facebook page for up-to-date information: South Tyneside Deaf Club

Sunderland Deaf Society
The Victory, 39-41 North Bridge St, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1AH
Deaf Afternoon Club; Tuesday (weekly) 12-4pm – bingo/games and refreshments, toasties/sandwiches and cake available to buy.
Social Evening; Saturday (monthly) 7pm–11pm – bingo/social night.
Check Facebook page for up to date information: Sunderland Deaf Society

Tynemouth Sign Language Social
The Salutation Inn, 63 Front Street, Tynemouth
3rd Monday of each month; 6.30pm till late.
Check Facebook page for latest information: Tynemouth Sign Language Social

Sign it Hear CIC
Café Nero – King Street, South Shields
1st Tuesday of each month; 6pm to 8pm

Café Nero – St Mary’s Place, Newcastle
Last Thursday of each month; 4.30pm to 7pm
Check Facebook page for up-to-date information: Sign It Hear CIC

Deaf and Sign Social Group
Whitley Bay Big Local, 158 Whitley Road, NE26 2LY
Every Thursday; 5pm to 7pm
Contact: hello@whitleybaybiglocal.org for more information

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys

Darlington Deaf Club
Railway Institute Club, 93 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PP
Saturday evening (Every two weeks); 7pm to 11pm David Hugill
Contact: David Hugill – Email: david.hugill@darlington.gov.uk; Mobile Text: 07506 737 545

Darlington Deaf Older Person’s Group
Park Place Community Centre, 87 Park Place, Darlington, DL1 5LR
Monday (weekly); 12.30pm to 2.30pm – Boardroom on the first floor
A social group for people who are deaf and over the age of 50. Activities include raffles, bingo and also outdoor events
Contact: David Hugill – Email: david.hugill@darlington.gov.uk; Mobile Text: 07506 737 545

Deaf Empowring Network
Jeans Kitchen, Dundas Arcade, Indoor Market, Middlesbrough, TS1 1HR
Coffee morning - Wednesday 10am - 12 noon

Deaf Meet Up
Havelock Centre, Havelock Street, Darlington, DL1 2JE
Thursday (weekly); 1pm to 4pm
Contact: David Hugill – Email: david.hugill@darlington.gov.uk; Mobile Text: 07506 737 545

Middlesbrough Deaf Centre
North Ormesby Resource Centre, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough, TS3 6JB
Tuesday – Sign and Social and Deaf Blind Befriending Group; 10am to 2pm (Contact Helen if you plan to attend); Facebook: Middlesbrough Sign & Social
Thursday – 55+ Group (Members only); 10.30am to 2.30pm; Facebook: Middlesbrough Deaf 55+ Club
Contact: Helen Williams – Text: 07741 078 068; Email:Heartohelp.Teesside@hearingloss.org.uk

Middlesbrough Sensory Drop in (monthly)
Living Well Centre, Middlesbrough, TS1 2PA
1st Friday of each month 10am–12 noon
Contact email: Kate_Metcalfe@middlesbrough.gov.uk

MeSign British Sign Language Specialists
The Main Hall, The Robert Atkinson Centre, Thorntree Road, Thornaby, TS17 8AP
Friday; 12:15pm – 3pm
Wednesday; Good Morning BSL; 10am-12pm – Social drop-ins and information sessions
Deaf men's group: 6.30pm - 8.30 pm - first Wednesday or very month
BSL Student Night - 6pm - 8pm - last Wednesday or every month
Facebook; mesignBSL
Contact: MeSign – Text: 07792 010 630 Email: hello@mesign.co.uk

Peterlee Deaf Club
Peterlee and Horden RFC, Eden Lane, Peterlee, SR8 5DJ
Thursday (weekly); 6.45pm to 9.30pm

Stanley Deaf Club
Lamplight Arts Centre (next door to Louisa Centre), Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NA
Wednesday (fortnightly); 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Contact: Mandy Davidson – SMS: 07788 674 273