CoderDojo North East

23/01/2026

🚀 North East parents, assemble!
Your young tech geniuses are ready to code, create, and possibly explain your own Wi‑Fi to you... here's how to sign up to our free evsnts

Our volunteer‑powered Code Clubs & CoderDojos are running across the region, and getting signed up is super easy. Here’s where the magic happens:

🟢 Gateshead – CoderDojo Gateshead
Sign up through our CoderDojo page here: https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/ffaec9f0-ad0f-4cdf-a80a-4da7239e3eeb

🟢 Whitley Bay – Code Club Whitley Bay
Bookings run through DoDays. Quick, simple, and no carrier pigeons required... https://www.dodays.co.uk/discover?activity=12

🟢 Durham – CoderDojo Durham (Clayport Library)
Clayport Library: https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/b8dcb1e6-2b66-4ae6-b755-cb54a54fb6b4

Code Club at Elvet Riverside 1: https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/1e15d04c-f7fd-4f7b-a625-f20aa30be1b2

🟢 Darlington – CoderDojo Darlington
All sessions are booked via Eventbrite, with links posted on their page, facebook.com/DarloCoderDojo and WhatsApp channel (just follow & enable notifications) - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VarjnFnAzNbsbqfChk19

💡 All clubs are free, fun, and 100% volunteer‑led

CoderDojo @ Gateshead Library

23/01/2026

🚀 Parents of the North East of England… your mission, should you choose to accept it...
Unleash your child’s inner coding genius before they start reprogramming the toaster.... how about we pull them away from endless gaming to BUILDING GAMES instead? We know how important technology and screentime is, so come and join us.

Our volunteer‑powered Code Clubs & 'CoderDojos' are running in:
🟢 Gateshead
🟢 Whitley Bay
🟢 Durham
🟢 Darlington
…basically everywhere your kids already drag you on weekends, but this time with supporting local venues like church halls and libraries.... and using more brainpower instead of doom scrolling.

👾 What actually happens at a dojo?
• Kids learn to code
• They build cool stuff
• They make friends
• They occasionally explain your own phone to you
• And they have a ridiculous amount of fun doing it

And because all our clubs are 100% volunteer‑led, we’ve launched a cheeky way to help fund even more awesome activities…

💚 Grab one of our Green CoderDojo T‑Shirts!
They’re stylish, they’re comfy, and every purchase helps us buy more kit, run more sessions, and keep the chaos educational.

👉 Snag yours here: https://voltsport.co.uk/discount/CODERDOJO?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fstem-shop

And for a limited time, VoltSport is offering an additional 20% off, and will match your donation to help us buy more! :O

Come join the fun; your kids will love it, and you’ll get at least 45 (*not guaranteed) minutes of peace while they learn to build the future. :)

In partnership with Coderdojo Gateshead and other STEM innovators, we are happy to support the sale of T-Shirts and STEM merchandise to support local clubs and the future of electrification...and that starts with our young people who are interested in engineering. For every sale made through us, we'...

16/12/2025

Hello all!

Thank you so much for supporting Coderdojo this year.
We wouldn't be able to keep running without parents and mentors and ninjas coming along to join the fun!

If you'd like to purchase the green Coderdojo t-shirts for your young coders then VoltSport has kindly offered to allow the purchase through their website AND will match your donation so we can buy new kit next year. (And shhhh there's a 10% discount right now on their website so it's even cheaper than buying from us at the dojo)...

Thank you all so much for everything, and Merry Christmas! And a happy new year

Note: if you choose pickup, you can pickup from coderdojo gateshead, or Dani can arrange to have it sent to your local dojo in Darlington, Whitley Bay or Durham :)

Show your love for STEM and help inspire the next generation of coders! Every purchase of this exclusive CoderDojo Gateshead T-shirt goes directly toward buying essential kit for their club – from lego kits to robotics gear, your support makes a real difference to kids in the North East who have a...

13/06/2025

🎉 Calling all young coders in Gateshead! 🖥️🚀

Gateshead CoderDojo is back tomorrow Saturday, 14th June and it's going to be a special one! We’ve got a mystery guest joining us, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it! 👀✨

There are just a few spots left for our brilliant young ninjas, so grab your free ticket now and come code, create, and have fun with us!

👉 Reserve your place here: https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/ffaec9f0-ad0f-4cdf-a80a-4da7239e3eeb

Let’s build something awesome together! 💡💻

20/04/2025

Dear Coderdojo Parents,

We hope this message finds you well and thank you for joining us on the new Code Club platform! As you know, our Coderdojo in Gateshead is a wonderful place where young minds can explore the exciting world of coding, all for free. To keep our club thriving and to continue offering these valuable experiences, we're launching a fun fundraiser!

As a free club, we're excited to use this opportunity to raise some funds! Our T-shirts are just £10 each, and if you'd like to contribute more, we'd really appreciate it!
Some of the things we’d like to get this year:
1. Makey-makey kits
2. V2 Microbits
3. More coderdojo belts
We have the following sizes available:
• 3-4 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 7-8 years
• 7-8 Years
• 12-13 years

If you’d like to reserve one please respond with:
1. Which sizes?
2. Whether you will collect at the next dojo or need it posted?
3. If you have sent your money already (£10 per TSHIRT + optional donation):

Details:
Ms D Walsh
40-47-66
08648808
(HSBC)

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our coding community. Together, we can make a difference!

Dani Walsh & Jacqui Thompson
Coderdojo Gateshead

DM us or email [email protected] if you have any questions :)

02/02/2025

February 8th Gateshead Coderdojo has some really interesting things going on!

We'll be visited by a Research Software Engineer to talk to the ninjas about this VERY interesting field.

PLUS THE NEW BELT SYSTEM IS HERE! COME!

We are a free code club/technology club running from Gateshead Central Library. We welcome everyone of any level

15/11/2024

Final Xmas dojo at Gateshead will have many competitions and presents to win from Santa's quizzes and competitions! All Xmas related of course...and code is involved! See you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coderdojo-gateshead-14-december-2024-tickets-1001232943687?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*1xi1n7w*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTYxNzY2MDE5LjE3MzE2OTk0MjA.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTczMTY5OTQxOS4xLjAuMTczMTY5OTQxOS4wLjAuMA..

We are a free code club/technology club running from Gateshead Central Library. We welcome everyone of any level

01/04/2024

🥚Well happy easter holidays! An update on next coderdojos to keep your ninjas entertained FOR FREE 😁...🥚

>> Sign up below!

☯️Coderdojo Bishop Auckland☯️
📅 Saturday 6th April 14:00 - 15:40 @ Bishop Auckland Town Hall
https://coderdojo.com/en/dojos/gb/bishop-auckland/bishop-auckland-town-hall

☯️Coderdojo Gateshead☯️
📅 Saturday 13th April 2024 10:30am-12:30pm @ Gateshead Central Library
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coderdojo-gateshead-13th-april-2024-tickets-869246899877?aff=oddtdtcreator

☯️Coderdojo Darlington☯️
📅Friday 19th April 16:30pm - 18:30pm @ Whessoe Parish Hall
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coderdojo-darlington-whessoe-parish-hall-event-25-tickets-863734361727?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

☯️Coderdojo Durham ☯️
📅 Saturday 20th April 10am - 12pm @ Durham Clayport Library
https://coderdojo.com/en/events/Z2lkOi8vY2x1YnMtYXBpL0V2ZW50L2Y2ZGMzZWNjLWZlNDYtNGI2MS1hODRkLTM4NGMzOWU5ZDQ0Yg/bookings/new

Bishop Auckland @ Town Hall

15/03/2024

💕💕💕💕WE DID IT! 💕💕💕💕

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our crowdfunder to get more LEGO SPIKE kits for Coderdojo Gateshead, we are so happy! We'll keep you updated on when we use them at the next one on 13th April 2024.

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17/02/2024

CoderDojo is a free coding club for those aged 7 to 17. Try out new coding projects or bring your own!