The Community Breakfast and Project Launch at Gateshead Leisure Centre brought together neighbours, community members, and local partners in a warm and welcoming environment. The event created a valuable space for people to connect, share experiences, and learn more about the Neighbours Are Connecting project.
Participants enjoyed great food while engaging in meaningful conversations and presentations outlining the project’s aims, progress, and future activities. The event highlighted the importance of building trust, understanding, and strong relationships across communities, with a particular focus on dialogue, inclusion, and interfaith engagement.
The Neighbours Are Connecting project continues to grow and make a positive impact across Gateshead. Insights gathered from community reports and feedback shared during the event are helping to shape the project’s development and ensure it responds to local needs.
This project is proudly supported by the Community Foundation and Gateshead Council, whose partnership and commitment play a vital role in strengthening community cohesion and connection across the borough.
Together, we are creating welcoming spaces and building stronger, more connected neighbourhoods.




- Gateshead Community Corner Launch Gathering – Breakfast & Art Gathering 19 October 2024 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 2 – Noah’s Pudding Cooking & Sharing 23 November 2024 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 3 – Dialogue Chef: Cooking Across Cultures 18 January 2025 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 4 – Macramé & Calligraphy Art Workshop 15 February 2025 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 5 – Short Film Discussion Night 25 April 2025 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 6 – Reading Challenge Day 29 May 2025 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 7 – Coffee Making Workshop & Culture 19 July 2025 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 8 – Coming Together for “Neighbours Are Connecting” Project 18 September 2025 | Event
- Community Corner 9 & Project Launch – Gateshead Neighbours Are Connecting Project 18 Oct 2025 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 10 – Neighbours Are Connecting Gateshead 15 November 2025 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 11 – Building Connections, Strengthening Community 17 January 2026 | Event
- Gateshead Community Corner 12 – A Celebration of Culture, Unity, and Community 20 March 2026 | Event





