Deaflink offers support to D/deaf, Deafblind, Hard-of-Hearing and Deafened people and their families across the North East.Sessions include:Saturday Forum BSL accessible meeting, usually run every two months to give D/deaf community the chance to meet and share information and knowledge.Drop in and chat / Zoom catch ups Regular BSL sessions for Deaflink membersHard of Hearing ProjectAimed at people…
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Are you aged 16 to 35? Do you have an additional need or disability? Can Do from Leonard Cheshire has lots of FREE online sessions (via zoom) across the summer. Activities range from Blue Cross Animal Charity, Earn Your Stripes with Scottish Wildlife, Allsorts sports, Boxing with Michael, Fun Science Experiments, Welsh Mountain Zoo, Music from around…
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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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Wednesday 9 June at 3:30pm If you’re interested in finding out what volunteering opportunities are available across North Tyneside then you are welcome to join us on for a virtual cuppa and a chat with the likes of VODA, The Carers Centre, Age UK North Tyneside and Citizens Advice. This is a chance to hear…
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Hello, Please see the poster for the next Click and Connect which will take place on Wednesday 19th May, 7-8pm. The social space is aimed at people with experience of mental health difficulties looking to connect with others, feel free to share with anyone you think might benefit. Email me if you’d like to come…
Read More Hello, I’m excited to let you know we have a local writer, Elaine Cusack running some free workshops for us exploring words and creativity. No prior experience is necessary, just an open mind. People can attend as many or as few of the sessions as they wish or are able but spaces are limited so…
Read More Hello all, I would like to tell you about a social evening, “Click and Connect” we are hosting next month for people with mental health difficulties to get together to connect and make new friends. A lack of social opportunities and increased feelings of loneliness have been identified as key challenges people have been facing…
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This new initiative from Signs4Life is to encourage more members of the public to take up sign language as an extra language and skill. Signs4Life is leading efforts towards a society in which people with disabilities have full access and are working to raise the public and political awareness of disability provision. This 6-week BSL program will…
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Running from 15th March to 30th April, Spring into Action features a range of physical and social activities to keep you entertained this spring, all in the comfort of your own home using Zoom on a laptop, tablet or smart phone. View the timetable of events here
Read MoreIn partnership with Family Gateway, Hannah from TyneMet NESA is delivering free virtual fitness sessions for anyone who lives in an NE28/29 postcode. The sessions are aimed at those who have barriers to exercising or are new to exercise… particularly the Anxious Buddies session on a Tuesday, that is for women only, who are struggling with…
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