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Friends Action North East is a grassroots community charity supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to make and keep positive friendships.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, self-motivated...
Are you a person with a Learning Disability who used to ride a bike but has not been on one for a while?
Better Days in partnership with Bike Right and the Cycle Hub are offering you a chance to get back on the saddle.
You will be provided with a bike...
Do you support adults with a learning disability who are interested in the arts and going to museums and galleries, or who might enjoy a new experience with photography in a welcoming, creative atmosphere?
If so, you are warmly invited to join a small...
If you have an interest in photography Shaun Kane's photography group could be the ideal group for you! From February the group will be meeting once a month in Newcastle on a Saturday afternoon. This photography group is for anyone who wants to do...
Natural Ability:
Natural Ability was set up in 2009 to provide a great choice for people with learning disabilities who enjoy being outdoors and active . It was developed by a group of energetic people, some of whom are parents of people with learning...
A short film exploring barriers to employment faced by people experiencing poor mental health.
The film was made by three young people who received funding from NCS Cashpoint. The aim of their project was:
• To reduce prejudice amongst employers...
News from Newcastle City Council: Changes to leisure, new library initiative and more
Newcastle City Council sent this bulletin at 08-01-2016 12:07 PM GMT
[Newcastle Citylife]
January 2016
Your online council newsletter
Ambition in the face of austerity...
Over-indulged at Christmas? Shed pounds and support a great cause by training for The Great North Run 2016 on behalf of Disability North. We have places available now, so you can guarantee your entry in the Great North Run 2016 today, and avoid entering...
Do you live in Gateshead? Do you have a learning disability?
Come to the Help First Drop-In!
A safe, friendly place to get help with things like:
Making or going to appointments
Paying bills
Planning important things
Learning to travel...
'What's On North East' is a digital program which informs people about activities are going on in the North East of England. The information in Whats on North East was supplied by Friends Action North East's Whats On page to find out more events please...
The Party was held in The Digital Lounge, a luxurious private screening room which held up to 30 guests. The party was buzzing and well attended by Friendship Finders, FANE volunteers and trustees. We were served delicious mince pies, complimentary...