Bensham Grove Community Centre
Bensham Grove has provided the community with Adult Education opportunities since the 1920s. The Centre is an English Heritage Grade 2-listed building bequeathed by Elizabeth Spence Watson in 919 Elizabeth Spence Watson. In 1948, the former Spence Watson house was handed over to Gateshead Council as a venue for Adult Education.
Sidney Grove, Gateshead, NE8 2XD
0191 433 6450
https://www.benshamgrove.org.uk/
19. Event at Bensham Grove Community Centre
20th May Saturday Only
Open: 6-11pm
Creative Crafts workshops and demonstrations. There will be make and take workshops across the site including some in glass, ceramics, textiles and paper craft. These will mostly be suitable for people of all ages.
Bensham Grove is a beautiful Grade II listed building that is rather magical in the evening. The centre has a wonderful reputation as a Centre of Excellence for Creative Craft and its diverse community learning courses which attract people from all over the North East.
The 2017 Late will offer guided historical tours. All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be available.
