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Spooktacular Halloween Party

Spooktacular Halloween Party

πŸŽƒπŸ‘» GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY! πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ

Join us at Elswick Community Pool & Gym for an afternoon packed with spooky fun! πŸ•·οΈπŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸ¦‡

πŸ“… Saturday 31st October 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
πŸ“ Elswick Community Pool & Gym
🎟️ £7.50 per child

Get ready for:
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎲 Party games
πŸ’ƒ Spooky disco
πŸŽƒ Halloween fun & games
πŸ‘» And much more!

πŸ§› Fancy dress is encouraged! Come dressed as your favourite witch, ghost, vampire, monster or anything spooky! πŸ§™β€β™€οΈ

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Open to all! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

πŸ“§ To book your place, contact Rashida:
rashida.ahmed@elswickpool.co.uk

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Bring your little monsters along for an afternoon of Halloween fun, dancing and spooky surprises! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»πŸ•ΈοΈ

Christmas Giveaway

Christmas Giveaway

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Christmas Giveaway Time! βœ¨πŸŽ„
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We’re spreading festive cheer with another amazing giveaway, running on both Facebook and Instagram β€” and you won’t want to miss this! πŸŽπŸ’š
To enter, simply:
1️⃣ Follow our page
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments
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We’re excited to have partnered with two fantastic local businesses to bring you some truly special prizes! 🀩
πŸ† 1st Place: A block of 10 consecutive group swimming lessons (child or adult) with us
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: A free scuba diving session for 2 from our friends at Divecor
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: A Β£30 floral arrangement voucher from the talented Elif at Blossom Boutique
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⏰ Entries close on December 25th
πŸ“£ Winners announced on December 26th
Child Christmas Swim Membership

Child Christmas Swim Membership

πŸŽ„ Amazing Child Christmas Swim Membership! πŸŽ„
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Give your little ones the best holiday fun with unlimited access to the swimming pool between 20th December and 4th January for only Β£10!
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πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Remember to check our timetable for public, family and inflatable swim sessions where children are allowed.
πŸ—“οΈ Sign up before December 19th β€” registration only available at reception.
Perfect for keeping the kids active and festive this holiday season! πŸŽ…πŸ’¦
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Spread Kindness and Generosity this Christmas

Spread Kindness and Generosity this Christmas

✨ Spread kindness and generosity this Christmas ✨
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This year, you can help someone in our community enjoy a swim during the holidays.
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Simply purchase a swim voucher β€” Β£3 for a child or Β£5 for an adult β€” and we’ll donate all collected vouchers to a local charity once the holiday period ends. β€οΈπŸŽ„
Let’s make a splash of kindness together!
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Christmas Festival

Christmas Festival

πŸŽ„βœ¨ You’re Invited to Our Christmas Festival! βœ¨πŸŽ„

Join us on Saturday, 13th December, 10am – 3pm for a magical festive day at Elswick Community Pool & Gym!

Bring your friends, bring your familyβ€”bring everyone for a day full of:
πŸŽ‰ Games
🎨 Arts & crafts
πŸŽͺ Stalls
🌿 Wreath making (£5 per person)
🀩 Henna tattooing
πŸŽ… Plus… Santa is coming to visit us!

🎟️ We’ll also be running a raffle with fantastic prizes β€” just Β£1 per ticket!

Entry is FREE, so come along and celebrate the season with us!
To book your wreath-making spot, email rashida.ahmed@elswickpool.co.uk
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#ChristmasFestival #ElswickPoolAndGym#FestiveFun #HolidayMagic#NewcastleEvents #CommunityFun
Make Your Own Shining Star Lantern!

Make Your Own Shining Star Lantern!

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✨ Make Your Own Shining Star Lantern! ✨


Join us at Elswick Community Pool & Gym for a magical creative workshop led by artists from Moving Parts Arts!

You’ll learn how to craft your very own light-up star lantern using willow wood β€” perfect for children aged 6+, teens, and accompanying adults. ⭐

2 FREE sessions available (booking essential!):
πŸ“… Monday 8th Dec β€” 4:00–6:00pm
πŸ“… Tuesday 9th Dec β€” 1:00–3:00pm

🍽️ Food will be provided at each session.
πŸ“Œ Please note: Each person making a star β€” including adults β€” must book an individual ticket.
πŸ‘€ You can see an example star lantern on display in our foyer!

Once your lantern is complete, you’re invited to join the Star Procession at Enchanted City β€” a brand-new Winter Festival bursting with art and unique experiences.
πŸ“ Sunday 14th December, Northumbria University
πŸ•’ 3pm–6pm
🎟️ Free festival tickets included + travel support from the Elswick/Benwell area.

Don’t miss out β€” spaces are limited!
πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shining-star-lantern-making-workshops-tickets-1856434167569?fbclid=IwY2xjawOariNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBWRmRyNnFEQXZGdkMzZXdhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuTGcguxF4mrfZapyOCV7SnUELK33C-dbxa9ztr-8gEI88442eAAJ6oBwT36_aem_97teft-7FHKf8Skap7KfiA

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Wreath-Making Workshop

Wreath-Making Workshop

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πŸŽ„βœ¨ Wreath-Making Workshop Success! βœ¨πŸŽ„
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Last week’s wreath-making workshop at Elswick Community Pool & Gym was a huge success! πŸŒΏπŸ’
We were joined by 17 lovely ladies who each created their own beautiful wreaths under the guidance of the incredibly talented Elif from @blossomboutique.ncl
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After getting creative, everyone enjoyed freshly made scones, quiche, and hot drinks from our wonderful Cafe@Elswick β˜•πŸ₯§ β€” the perfect way to end a cosy and festive morning.
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The feedback was amazing, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re already planning a similar workshop for December during our Christmas Festival! πŸŽ…βœ¨
Keep an eye on our social media for more details β€” we can’t wait to see you there! ❀️
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Kids Halloween Party

Kids Halloween Party

πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ Reminder: Halloween Party at Elswick Community Pool & Gym! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»

We’re so excited to host a spooktacular afternoon just for kids this Halloween! 🧑

πŸ—“ Friday 31st October
⏰ 13:00 – 17:00
πŸ“ Elswick Community Pool & Gym
🎟 Tickets: £10

Expect a fun-filled day of arts & crafts, food, music, games and more! 🎨🎢🍬

✨ Please note: this party is for children aged 8+ only

⚠️ Reminder: Spaces are going FAST β€” spots are already being taken and with only 20 places available, this will sell out quickly.

πŸ“§ To secure your child’s place, email: rashida.ashmed@elswickpool.co.uk

Don’t miss out β€” book now before it’s too late! πŸ•ΈοΈπŸ‘€

#Halloween2025 #ElswickPoolAndGym#KidsHalloweenParty #CommunityFun#NewcastleKids

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Have Your Say!

Have Your Say!

🌟 We want to hear from YOU! 🌟
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Children North East are working with Elswick Community Pool and Gym this summer to help break down barriers to accessing leisure facilities β€” and your voice matters.
We’re out and about in the community, and we’d love to chat if you see us! πŸ‘‹
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πŸ“£ Please take a moment to fill in our short survey β€” it only takes a couple of minutes and will help us make a real difference for local families.
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πŸ‘‰ Scan the QR code below or visit www.children-ne.org.uk
Together, we can make leisure more accessible for everyone! πŸ’¬πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ
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