REGULAR ACTIVITIES ON THURSDAY.
SINGING FOR THE BRAIN - AN ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY PROJECT
2.30 - 4 pm - 1st Thursday of the month
Location - Hexham Abbey Great Hall (above the café) Hexham NE46 3NB
Join us for the first half hour of socialising and refreshments - then singing for pleasure!
This is suited to people living with memory problems or early to moderate stages of dementia and their families and friends
Tel 01434 607 318
01670 813 255
HALTWHISTLE MEMORY CAFÉ - EVERY 2ND THURSDAY.
10 - 12pm
Location: Community Room - Haltwhistle Hospital. NE49 9AJ
Come and join our friendly social group for coffee and craic, followed by an invited guest activity.
TEL - Chris Jameson 07816 532 269
www.dementiasupport@haltwhistle.co.uk
COMMUNITY BUDDIES
Monday to Friday - Charges apply.
Location: at home - We work across Tynedale and include Crawcrook, Ryton,Greenside and Ponteland.
We provide companionship, respite transport,cooking and walking.
We offer these services to all age groups and abilities.
01661844456
Info.communitybuddies@gmail.com
COMMUNITY BUDDIES DAY CENTRE
10 - 3.30pm - Charges apply.
Location: Day Centre at Unit 19 Dene workshops, Stocksfield NE43 7BG.
This day centre offers a relaxing environment, and a full range of activities.
A hot two course meal is included along with snacks and refreshments throughout the day.
It is designed for vulnerable adults and those with dementia.
Booking in advance is required.
01661 844 456
info.communitybuddies@gmail.com
FORUM CINEMA - DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENINGS.
13.30 pm - 1st Thursday of the month.
Location: Forum Cinema - Market Place Hexham NE46 1XF
Turn the sound down a notch, keep the lights on low and encourage people to come and go as they want - (unallocated seating).
TEL 01434 601 144 - from 1.30pm daily
SILVER SCREEN - CLASSIC FILMS
2.30 onwards - Every last Thursday of the month.
Location: Hexham Abbey - North Transept NE46 3NB
Classic films with refreshments. All welcome
TEL - Hexham Abbey office - 01434 602 031
CORBRIDGE MEMORY CAFÉ.
10.30 - 12.30pm - 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: The Parish Hall, St Helens street, Corbridge, NE45 5BE.
Come along for a chat, a social, and to pick up information. No need to book - just drop in!
For people living with memory problems or dementia, and their family and friends.
TEL - Melvyn Stone 07803 955 148
INSPIRED POTS
11 - 12.30 pm - 2nd Thursday of the month (school term time only)
Location - Inspired Pots, 6, Eastgate, Hexham NE46 1BH.
A contemporary paint-your-own ceramic studio, providing a friendly relaxed environment.
Ceramic items from £4 + studio fee £3.75 per artist - covers materials' glazing and firing assistance and a hot drink.
Suitable for anyone with dementia, brain illness or injury (accompanied) and their family and friends.
TEL - Niky - 01434 605 649
LET'S GET GROWING
10.30 - 4.30 pm every Thursday
Location: The Peace Garden, Minsteracres Retreat Centre, Consett, DH8 9RT.
Fresh air, friendship and fun - gentle walks and gardening, nature based arts and crafts - cooking and preserving produce. Lunch is provided.
A mixed age, mixed needs group who enjoy the outdoors.
Minibus provision from Hexham, Corbridge and Riding Mill.
TEL - Ross Menzies 07762 244 381
Katrina Padmore 07748 600 498
AQUA THERAPY - STUDIO POOL
2.35 - 3.20 pm
Location: Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Place, Hexham NE46 3PD.
Aqua therapy is designed to improve strength and balance. All are welcome. Booking is required.
TEL - 01670 620 200
WALKING FOOTBALL
12.15 - 2-15 pm
Location: Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentwoth Place,Hexham, NE46 3PD
Walking football.
All welcome.
Times may vary during school holidays.
TEL - 01670 620 200
KARBON HOMES SILVER TALK.
10 -4 pm
Location: Telephone service - Volunteers make the calls from Karbon Homes, Burn Lane, Hexham, NE46 3RU.
A free telephone befriending service, which gives people the opportunity to connect for regular social telephone chats , with our friendly, fully trained volunteers.
The service is designed for carers.
Tel - 0800 164 0111