We are offering short creative courses at NTAS ll for community groups and volunteers. These courses would only be open to the members of that particular community group. We are looking at 8-10 people to come to each group. The sessions would run over the course of 3 weeks. The groups will take place in the Wallsend Shopping…
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The last year has been strange and unsettling, and we know that the changing milestones regarding restrictions have been difficult and frustrating for many of us to navigate. However, easing restrictions may come with new challenges and lead to conflicting feelings. We’ve heard from many of you that while you feel relieved to see things…
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Hi Folks: I’d like to let you know about our July meeting, in South Tyneside:- South Shields: Thursday 15th JULY (6-9pm) Venue: Age Concern (ACTS) Dora Dixon House, 29 Beach Road / corner of Anderson Street, South Shields NE33 2QU. Thanks once again to Age Concern for their invaluable support. Download the PDF flyer for…
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Saturday 7 August, 7pm to 10.30pm Acorns Project is hoping to raise funds to cover the costs of their summer programme of family activities and music therapy sessions by holding a night of live bands and merriment with the support of two amazing local groups: Almost Recognisable and Camp Vamps, who have a huge female…
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LD:NorthEast has launched their new, Easy Read Health Card, which are designed to be used in a variety of healthcare settings. Produced in collaboration with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the cards can be used to help ask and answer questions, and explain what happens during health related appointments. View and download the cards here
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Age UK North Tyneside has launched the first North East Dementia Meeting centre at the Family Gateway’s Howdon Hub. Life-changing centres where people living with Dementia and their families can receive vital support are set to appear in the North East for the first time. These life-changing centres provide a place for people living with Dementia and their…
Read More Find out more about becoming a befriender with Age UK North Tyneside in this lovely video featuring Befriending Co-ordinator Beverley Swan. They are also recruiting for a number of other volunteer roles. Click the links to find out more. Befriending Volunteer Dementia Connections Activities Volunteer Dementia Connections Meeting Centre Volunteer Volunteer Advocate (with EveryDay Care &…
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Wednesday 14 July 10am to 11.30am via ZoomThe session, delivered by North Tyneside Carers Centre, is aimed at anyone working or volunteering in the local voluntary sector and will enable you to: Identify who is a carer Deepen your understanding of the impact of caring Have a better understanding of carers’ needs and how you could effectively support them…
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This poem has been created by local artist Alex Woolley using the words and experiences of people living through Covid-19 in North Tyneside.
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Vaccination centre volunteers urgently needed Do you want to be part of the Covid-19 pandemic response in North Tyneside? Due to a number of volunteers returning to work, VODA is urgently recruiting for more volunteers to support the North Tyneside Covid Vaccination programme. Tasks will include greeting people, requesting people use hand sanitiser / wear face…
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