Know what’s happening
Clear updates about meetings, events, activities and useful opportunities across our neighbourhoods.
What’s onNewsome Community Forum
Local people.
Shared knowledge.
Stronger neighbourhoods.
We bring together people who live and work locally to share information, support community action and make sure good ideas can grow.
Volunteer-led since 1997What the Forum is here for
Connecting people and practical help
Communication is at the heart of the Forum: making local information easier to find and helping people work together.
Remember what worked
A lasting record of community projects, campaigns, grants and the volunteers who helped make them happen.
Our historyMake good ideas possible
A welcoming place to raise local needs, meet useful contacts and find people who want to help.
Get involvedDates for your diary
Upcoming Forum meetings
Everyone who lives or works locally is welcome. Confirmed times and any changes will appear here.
Forum meeting
Open Forum meeting
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time to be confirmed · Newsome Centre
Hear what is happening locally, share information and raise ideas for our neighbourhoods.
Forum meeting
Open Forum meeting
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time to be confirmed · Newsome Centre
Everyone who lives or works in the area is welcome. Full details will be confirmed nearer the date.
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Discover the Forum
Learn what we do, how meetings work and how local volunteers have supported Newsome over the years.
Our story
More than 26 years of community action
From local grants and growing projects to play days and public defibrillators, volunteers have made a lasting difference.
Read more about More than 26 years of community actionMeetings
Join an open community meeting
Forum meetings are a friendly place to hear local updates, make connections and bring forward ideas.
Read more about Join an open community meetingGet involved
Volunteers make it happen
There are many ways to help, from sharing local information to supporting a one-off activity.
Read more about Volunteers make it happen1997Forum established
8local neighbourhood areas
6open meetings each year
Completely volunteer run, always rooted in local knowledge.
You already belong here
You do not need special experience to take part. Come to a meeting, share something useful or lend a hand when you can.