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Dregs Opera - The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company
Friday 4th April 2025, 2pm and 7pm
Arts Centre Washington
Dregs Opera, a bold new musical inspired by the true story of Alonzo Johnson—a historic local queer figure convicted and deported to Tasmania because of his sexuality.
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Arts Centre Washington
Dregs Opera, a bold new musical inspired by the true story of Alonzo Johnson—a historic local queer figure convicted and deported to Tasmania because of his sexuality.
Click on image for more info and to buy tickets.
Check in and chat
Weekly
A nice way to be able to talk to people over the phone and chat about your day.
You will get a call once a week from the same person!
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A nice way to be able to talk to people over the phone and chat about your day.
You will get a call once a week from the same person!
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FRESH Club night
Monthly Thursdays.
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Club night run by DJ's with learning disabilities and autistic DJ's.
World Headquarters nightclub Newcastle.
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6:30pm - 10:30pm
Club night run by DJ's with learning disabilities and autistic DJ's.
World Headquarters nightclub Newcastle.
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The legend of the Morpeth Dragon
Friday 20th October
6:30pm at the Morpeth Methodist Church.
Produced and performed by the Morpeth performing Arts Academy.
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6:30pm at the Morpeth Methodist Church.
Produced and performed by the Morpeth performing Arts Academy.
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Centre for Life - Relaxed Sunday sessions
Every Sunday 10am - 12pm
Enjoy dedicated quiet time for anyone to access and enjoy the science centre, including autistic people and those with other sensory needs.
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Enjoy dedicated quiet time for anyone to access and enjoy the science centre, including autistic people and those with other sensory needs.
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Woodhorn Museum
Enjoy Quiet Hour on the last Sunday of each month (10-11am) —reduced noise and fewer visitors.
Ear defenders available anytime.
✔ Free for carers
✔ Wheelchair & scooter accessible
✔ Induction loops
✔ Large print
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Ear defenders available anytime.
✔ Free for carers
✔ Wheelchair & scooter accessible
✔ Induction loops
✔ Large print
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Pinochio - Relaxed performance
Sun 10 Dec 2023
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Theatre Royal Newcastle.
With Clive Webb as toymaker Geppetto, Newcastle’s own Joe McElderry as Jiminy Cricket and Chris Hayward returning to the side of good as Dame Rita.
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Wed 10 Jan 2024
Theatre Royal Newcastle.
With Clive Webb as toymaker Geppetto, Newcastle’s own Joe McElderry as Jiminy Cricket and Chris Hayward returning to the side of good as Dame Rita.
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Northumberland Zoo
Sensory-Friendly Zoo Visits!
For a more relaxed and peaceful experience, the zoo turns down the noise and crowds on these days:
May 11th, 3-5 PM
June 8th, 3-5 PM
June 22nd, 3-5 PM
Can’t make it? No worries! The zoo also offers sensory bags everyday to help if things ever feel a bit too overwhelming.
For a chill visit, they recommend coming during off-peak hours.
For a more relaxed and peaceful experience, the zoo turns down the noise and crowds on these days:
May 11th, 3-5 PM
June 8th, 3-5 PM
June 22nd, 3-5 PM
Can’t make it? No worries! The zoo also offers sensory bags everyday to help if things ever feel a bit too overwhelming.
For a chill visit, they recommend coming during off-peak hours.
Techy Tea Parties
Thursday's in October
Free workshops for adults with learning disabilities. Using the internet, staying safe online etc etc etc
To book your place
Free workshops for adults with learning disabilities. Using the internet, staying safe online etc etc etc
To book your place
Woodland Wellbeing
Friday's 11am - 2pm
Scotswood Gardens
FANE & Scotswood Gardens are running Woodland Wellbeing sessions in September and October.
To find out more, phone or email us:
Scotswood Gardens
FANE & Scotswood Gardens are running Woodland Wellbeing sessions in September and October.
To find out more, phone or email us:
Aladdin Theatre Royal - Relaxed Performance
Relaxed performances include:
- A designated chill-out space
- Allow re-entry at any time
- Welcome noise and movement throughout the show.
- A designated chill-out space
- Allow re-entry at any time
- Welcome noise and movement throughout the show.
Skills for People job event
Thursday 30 November, 10am-3pm.
Newcastle Civic Centre.
This event is for people from Newcastle upon Tyne who have a learning disability, family carers and service providers. Click on the link to book your place.
Newcastle Civic Centre.
This event is for people from Newcastle upon Tyne who have a learning disability, family carers and service providers. Click on the link to book your place.
A Glitch in time
Thursday 16th November
7:30pm.
Doors open at 7.00pm
Created as a response piece to Woven Nest’s Worlds Apart, this multimedia performance has been written by Spectrum - Twisting Ducks group of Autistic creative writers and performers.
To book a ticket, click on the link.
7:30pm.
Doors open at 7.00pm
Created as a response piece to Woven Nest’s Worlds Apart, this multimedia performance has been written by Spectrum - Twisting Ducks group of Autistic creative writers and performers.
To book a ticket, click on the link.
FRESH club night
Monthly Thursdays.
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Club night run by DJ's with learning disabilities and autistic DJ's.
World Headquarters nightclub Newcastle.
Click on the image for more info
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Club night run by DJ's with learning disabilities and autistic DJ's.
World Headquarters nightclub Newcastle.
Click on the image for more info
Arctic Piranha club night
Saturday 2nd December 7.30pm
The ARCtic Piranhas are a group of learning-disabled adults who plan fun, safe and inclusive club night events for learning disabled in adults in Teesside.
The theme is Winter Wonderland so it’s time to get festive; dressing for the occasion is encouraged.
The ARCtic Piranhas are a group of learning-disabled adults who plan fun, safe and inclusive club night events for learning disabled in adults in Teesside.
The theme is Winter Wonderland so it’s time to get festive; dressing for the occasion is encouraged.
Get in touch with us
0191 231 4327 info@friendsaction.co.uk
Friends Action North East
C/O Ouseburn Farm, Ouseburn Road (off Lime Street), Newcastle, NE1 2PA
Thank you to our funders for making the work we do possible
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