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REGULAR ACTIVITIES ON TUESDAY.
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DEMENTIA CARERS LUNCH GROUP
12 - 2pm - First Tuesday of the month.
Location - within Haltwhistle but meeting place confirmed at booking.
Meet with other carers - join us either on your own or with your partner - come along for a bite to eat - and some time out to relax with friends.
Booking is required.
TEL 0781 653 2269
www.dementiasupport@haltwhistle.co.uk
LETS GET GROWING
10.30 - 4.30pm
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.
It is 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
COMMUNITY BUDDIES
Monday to Friday. Charges apply.
Location: at home or in Mickley.
We work across Tynedale to 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
COMMUNITY BUDDIES DAY CENTRE.
Monday - Friday - 10 - 3.30pm. Charges apply
Location - Day Centre, Unit 19, Dene Workshops, Stocksfield, NE43 7BG.
The day centre offers a relaxing environment, with 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.
Please book in advance.
Tel 01661 844 456
MOVEMENT FOR THE MIND.
1- 2 pm During school term time only.
Location: Torch Centre Hexham NE46 1QS
A seated dance class. £5 per participant - carers/ companions free.
Particularly suited to those with memory or brain related issues; with a neurological condition; post op or those who simply want to release their Inner Dancer!
All ages and abilities welcome
Booking is required.
TEL 07943 804 161
NORTHUMBERLAND CANCER CARE SUPPORT GROUP.
6.30 - 8 pm - The 1st Tuesday of the month.
Location: Meeting room Hexham Hospital. NE46 1QJ.
This group welcomes anyone who has been affected by cancer.
It offers support, advice, talks, events and outings.
info@northumberlandcancersupportgroup.co.uk
www.northumberlandcancercare supportgroup.co.uk
NORTHUMBERLAND CANCER CARE SUPPORT GROUP
1 - 2.30 pm - 4th Tuesday of the month
Location Community Room Trinity Methodist Church NE46 3LS
This group welcomes anyone who has been affected by cancer.
It offers support, advice, talks, events and outings.
OPEN ARMS
Every Tuesday in Term times 3.30 -5pm
Location - Hexham Community Centre NE46 3NP.
Bringing together the older and younger generation.
All welcome. Come along for chats, games, companionship and cake!
hexhamcommunitycentre@gmail.com
TYNEDALE MENTAL HEALTH. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DROP IN.
1.30 - 3.30 pm - 3rd Tuesday of the month
Location - 1st scout Hut Maidens Walk, Hexham.
We are a small and friendly group, who will welcome you along for a chat: help with information and resources: and of course tea, coffee and biscuits.
The group is open to anyone with mental health or dementia issues.
KARBON HOMES - SILVER TALK
Weekdays 10 - 4pm
Location - Telephone contact - 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.
It is a service designed for the isolated which includes carers.
TEL 0808 164 0111