09 Aug

New venue for Best Start North Tyneside parent peer support

From next week (week commencing Monday 8 August), our Best Start peer support group will be relocating their North Shields drop-in session to Hello World in North Shields. Best Start is a peer mentoring project for new parents in North Tyneside that aims to reduce parental isolation. Parent peer support volunteers are on hand to provide friendly…

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24 Aug

Carer Support Group and Walking Tennis from North Tyneside Carers’ Centre

The Carer Support Group is for any carer caring for someone 18yrs and over.  Download the poster here. The Walking Tennis is predominately for lonely and isolated carers who want to try something new.  Download the flyer here. Many thanks. Regards Andrea Lanaghan Carer Community Link Worker andrea.lanaghan@ntcarers.co.uk My working hours are  Tuesday, Wednesday and…

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29 Mar

Good Neighbours buddy scheme relaunch

Having shielded from the COVID-19 virus for over a year, many local residents will have likely lost confidence, mobility and experience anxiety about the prospect of going outdoors. The Buddy Project aims to enable local residents to regain their confidence and independence through buddying roles. The project will also seek to address issues of loneliness…

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24 Sep

Volunteering opportunities with Wag & Company

Wag & Company is a registered charity enabling volunteers with their own dog to build meaningful new friendships with older dog lovers across the North East of England. To apply for this opportunity, you will need to complete an online application form, provide references, attend an induction programme and complete a DBS check and dog assessment….

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