Adult Learning

Adult work at Bede comes in many forms. Formal and semi formal learning comes in the form of ESOL classes and a number of surestart supported courses have ran recently. We have a dedicated Gateshead College learning suite on site, which offers, or contributes to a number of different learning opportunities throughout the academic year. Gateshead Economic Development regularly run courses from the centre most recently classroom assistant, customer service and childcare choices courses.

Informal learning is numerous and includes Parent & Toddlers, Women's group, Mens group and Arts work.

The centre houses social and recreational groups, which are primarily self run. These include bingo/pensioners group, Tae Kwon Doe and amateur radio club. Cedars Community Church hold Sunday worship and host family social nights from the Bede Centre. The centre runs two small scale community enterprises in the form of a Community Café and Fruit & Veg Co- op.