Alan Shearer Centre
The Alan Shearer Centre is a free, highly specialist, disability, respite and social provision for children and adults with disabilities.
Welcome to the Alan Shearer Centre page. The site is designed for users of our Centre as an interactive space where you can share information, ask questions, post pictures, provide feedback and keep up with our news. The Alan Shearer Centre comprises two distinct facilities within the same building:
• The Alan Shearer Activity Centre
• The Alan Shearer Short Break Centre
The Centre has
❄️Its snow joke...check out our brand new Snow Tube in the Green sensory room!❄️
28/08/2024
Across our charity, people we support, guests benefiting from our services and many of our staff are marking International Makaton Awareness Day ... Read the full story on our website: https://alanshearercentre.org.uk/makaton-international-awareness-day/
27/08/2024
Don't forget we have our amazing Smile Through Sport today in our gardens! why not come and have a try at Boccia, tennis and other fun games 🎾🏐 this event is inclusive for all our members. Please call the centre to book 01912678118
Ready...Steady...Go!🏆And join us at the Centre for an inclusive Smile Through Sport session🙂Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book.
25/08/2024
Last chance to book for our Fabulous Teddy Bears Picnic!🧸
Grab your Fluffy friends and come and join us! ☺️
If you come down to the Centre today...you can join in the Teddy Bears Picnic!🐻Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book your slot. Children's packed lunches are available in our Cafe🙂
Everyone loves Carol's music sessions at the Alan Shearer Centre. Who doesn't like a good sing song?
22/08/2024
Alan Shearer Centre Going Digital! 🌍💻
We’re thrilled to announce that becoming a member is becoming easier and greener with our new digital system coming soon! You will be able to sign up as a member and book rooms online, all at the click of a button. We will keep you updated.
But don’t worry if technology isn’t your thing – our friendly team is always here to lend a hand, or you can still use good old-fashioned paper if that’s your preference.😁
15/08/2024
Join us in the garden for some music with Carol Bowden!🎼Last few spaces left!🥁Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book🪇
14/08/2024
Girls on tour!
Emily and Rachel, two of our residents from Alan Shearer Specialist Residential home have been out and about enjoying the lush weather and our beautiful coast from Tynemouth to Cambois
13/08/2024
Last few spaces!🤠Book your place to see Chris Bostock - the Storyteller!🎭Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book to infinity and beyond!🚀
12/08/2024
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Members of our Alan Shearer Activity Centre have enjoyed another visit by Carol Bowden whose music and sensory sessions are always a massive hit.
Supported by our friendly Recreation Assistants, members of all ages and abilities - and their families - loved trying out the mini guitars, xylophones and tambourines or simply enjoyed playful moments with coloured ribbons and scarves.
“Carol’s sessions are always so popular,” said Senior Recreation Assistant, Heather, “and being outside this time made them even more fun. We can’t wait for her to come back again.”
Our Alan Shearer Activity Centre is holding a host of different events and activities for members during the summer holidays. You can find more information on our Alan Shearer Centre home page, on our page or just ring our lovely Recreation Assistants for more information on 0191 2678118.
08/08/2024
Giant Bear Finds a Forever Home! 🐻🏠
This cuddly friend has found his forever home at our Alan Shearer Centre, thanks to the incredible generosity of a local youngster. Oscar won the giant bear at a school raffle but knew he'd be happier spreading joy at the Alan Shearer Centre. We're so touched by Oscar's kindness and can’t wait for our next Teddy Bear’s Picnic!
Jackie Dunn, Centre manager asked Oscar what the teddy was called, “Alan of course!” laughed Oscar.
The next time you visit the centre don’t forget to say hello to Alan!
05/08/2024
Join us at the Centre for an Art Therapy session with Jenna! 🎨Call us on 01919 267 8118 to book a slot.🙂
05/08/2024
Ready...Steady...Go!🏆And join us at the Centre for an inclusive Smile Through Sport session🙂Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book.
05/08/2024
If you come down to the Centre today...you can join in the Teddy Bears Picnic!🐻Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book your slot. Children's packed lunches are available in our Cafe🙂
29/07/2024
Our pony parties & unicorn adventures event was great fun! So much fun the chicken laid an egg! 🤣🤩
Here are a selection of photos from the day.
I love how excited the girl is seeing the unicorn! 🦄
Moments like this make you realise why the Alan Shearer Activity Centre is such a special place! 🥳🐎
26/07/2024
Spider-tastic Fun at the Alan Shearer Activity Centre!
Tom, member of our centre loves our immersive room with his mum, Alison. He also likes playing on the interactive floor especially the interactive spider setting!! 😲
He finished off chasing giant bubbles in the garden with our Heather.
26/07/2024
Enjoy some fun in the sun and join us in the garden for some giant bubbles!🫧 Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book your place🙂
26/07/2024
Grab a guitar and join us in the garden for some great music with Carol!🎸Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book your slot🪇
26/07/2024
Back by popular demand!🫧Come along to the garden and enjoy some bubbles and sunshine!☀️Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book.
19/07/2024
Can you tell a tall tale? Join us at the Centre for some storyboard making!🙂Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book🎭
19/07/2024
Chris Bostock is back, with more stories and adventures to tell!🙂 Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book your place.
19/07/2024
Join us at the Centre for some games in the garden🙂Hopefully we'll have some fun and sun!🌞Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book.
15/07/2024
Do you dream of dragons? Can you magic up a mosaic? Then join us at the Centre for a giant dragon mosaic making adventure! Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book.
15/07/2024
Grab a guitar, shake some maracas and join us at the Centre for a sing-a-long with Carol 🪇 Let's get musical! 🥁 Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book your slot.
15/07/2024
We are sorry but the Animals Adventures is now fully booked.
!🦄If you missed them the first time round, join us in welcoming them back to the Centre next time😊 Call us on 0191 267 8118 if you want to be added to the cancellations list.
09/07/2024
Grab your sunnies and head out into the garden for our Summer Scavenger Hunt!🌞Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book!
09/07/2024
Play some funky music at the Centre with Carol Bowden!🥁 Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book!🎼
They may arrive in ones, they may arrive in two's...either way, Angela's Ark are at the Centre! Call us on 0191 267 8118 to book!
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Our Story
Welcome to the Alan Shearer Centre page. The site is designed for users of our Centre as an interactive space where you can share information, ask questions, post pictures, provide feedback and keep up with our news.
The Alan Shearer Centre comprises two distinct facilities within the same building:
• The Alan Shearer Activity Centre
• The Alan Shearer Short Break Centre
The Centre has its own dedicated fundraising arm:
• The Alan Shearer Foundation
Launched in May 2012, the funds raised through the Foundation go directly to support these two facilities to provide additional benefits for existing users.
The Alan Shearer Activity Centre
The specialist Activity Centre, funded entirely by the Foundation, is completely free of charge to use and is open weekly, Monday to Saturday. It offers access to an array of sensory, fun, and social facilities and activities for disabled people of all ages. We have a hydrotherapy suite, sensory rooms, an interactive sensory cave, a giant ball pool, and an on-site café. All sensory areas, including the hydrotherapy suite, are equipped with tracking hoists for those with mobility difficulties. We also run events most weeks, such as arts and crafts, which are also free to all members.
The Activity Centre also has beautifully landscaped gardens which are wheelchair accessable. On the grounds, we have a lovely sensory garden, with gorgious flowers and trees. There is also our park, which includes swings, a climbing structure and a roundabout. The park also has wheelchair accessible features, such as a place for a wheelchair to fit on the roundabout and a wheelchair swing. Finally, we also have our woodland walk with a newly fitted hideaway to chill in.
For adults, we also have our live and learn sessions that run throughout the week on Tuesdays and Thursdsay. On tuesday we run arts and crafts from 11am-1pm and thursday we run cookery sessions from 12pm-2pm. These session are free, but are limited so you would need to book ahead.
The Alan Shearer Short Break Centre
The Short Break Centre is a registered facility and provides professional respite breaks for people with complex disabilities and challenging behaviour, including people on the autistic spectrum and with Asperger’s Syndrome. The Centre provides parents and carers with a well-earned rest and peace of mind.
The Alan Shearer Centre has full access to the Activity Centre and is the only short break centre in the north east with access to such a wide range of specialist facilities within several acres of grounds. Existing users also benefit from additional free respite breaks, funded by the Foundation.
Ring our reception staff to arrange a visit or to find out more information about the Alan Shearer Centre.
If you would like to find our how to donate to the Alan Shearer Foundation, visit our website or visit our twitter page.
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The Alan Shearer Centre, West Denton Close
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE157LU
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
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