Residents and visitors to North Tyneside are invited to explore the wealth of art on display in the borough, thanks to the North Tyneside Art Trail, a celebration of creativity that invites us all to ‘Reconnect’. Throughout August, a special trail map at www.northtynesidearttrail.com will highlight dozens of public artworks, as well as new exhibitions exploring the…
Read MoreSunday 1 August to Tuesday 24 August Artist Gail Curry has selected 35 works submitted by members of the community to go with her own creations for her new Time on my Hands exhibition, showcasing what she created during the pandemic lockdowns. The age range of the exhibitors is 5 to 92, both men and…
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Easing of lockdown will allow us to get back to the people and things we love, but it’s OK if you feel worried about going back to something more “normal” as lockdown restrictions loosen. Read NHS England Every Mind Matters’ top tips for taking care of your mental health as things change here.
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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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This poem has been created by local artist Alex Woolley using the words and experiences of people living through Covid-19 in North Tyneside.
Read More Lockdown has been so tough for so many, and lots of us will be feeling relieved that restrictions are gradually being lifted. From seeing friends and family to being able to go out, you may feel that there is much to look forward to. However, we also know that many are feeling anxious, reluctant, or…
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Please see a flyer for a new project being delivered by Helix Arts. Helix are looking to engage participants in a creative spoken word piece about connection during the pandemic in collaboration with local artist Alex Woolley. Please contact Elizabeth Kane from Helix arts if you or someone you know would like to contribute (details…
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Artist Gail Curry, who runs Happy Planet Creative Arts CIC, used her creativity during lockdown to help manage her mental health, as well as to create items that helped her to reflect on the time she spent alone. She is creating an exhibition – Time on My Hands – around this lockdown creativity and is…
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Hello, We received over 100 responses to our recent Covid and Mental Health survey and I wanted to share the key themes with you. Please see the posters for an overview of what people told us. This information will be used to inform our work and we hope it will be used to inform the…
Read MoreThe Neighbours Network would like to invite you to our next community conversation about key services available to residents in North Tyneside. The Neighbours Network is open to all! Whether you’re a resident, a volunteer, friend or organisation. It is an informal space for you, your friends and neighbours to hear about services that are important to your community. The…
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