Upcoming Events in 2025

  • February 2025

  • Mini Golf

    Date & Time

    Wednesday 26th February
    11:00am —1:00pm

    Location

    Treetop Golf, Metrocentre.

    About the event

    We are providing a free mini golf session at Treetop Golf in the Metrocentre.

    The session will take place on Wednesday 26th February from 11.30am until 12.30pm. The golf is completely free however, we do ask that you make your own way to and from the Metrocentre.

    It is vital that we know the number of attendees for this event. Please do not just turn up on the day. If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Courtney or email courtney@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    Notice

    If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Courtney or email courtney@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

  • Creative Writing

    Date & Time

    Friday 28th February
    1:00pm —3:00pm

    Location

    Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

    About the event

    The creative writing group meet fortnightly on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. The group often pick a topic and write a short story relating to that topic – this is sometimes done individually or collectively as a group.

    Notice

    If you would be interested in joining our Creative Writing Group please contact our Activities Coordinator, Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

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    Events happened in 2025

    • January 2025

    • Knit and Natter

      Date & Time

      Thursday 9th January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Knit and Natter group runs every Thursday from 1.30pm until 3.15pm. This is a support group where individuals get together for a chat over a cup of tea. They occasionally bring their handicrafts and knitting along to do whilst they are there.

      Notice

      If you would like to attend our Knit and Natter group, please call the office and speak to Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Art Group

      Date & Time

      Friday 10th January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      The art group meet every other week on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.15pm. They engage in a lot of different activities such as clay, papier mache, collage, needlecraft and much more! . This group is ran by a professional tutor.

      Notice

      If you would be interested in joining our Art Group please contact our Activities Coordinator, Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Chair Exercise

      Date & Time

      Tuesday 14th January
      12:30pm —1:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

      The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

      Notice

      Please note that our Chair Exercise class is currently at full capacity. If you would be interested in joining the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne. Alternatively, you can email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • CU Wednesday

      Date & Time

      Wednesday 15th January
      1:30pm —3:00pm

      Location

      3-5, Higham House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our CU Wednesday group returns in January. The meeting will be held on Wednesday 15th January from 1.30pm.

      This month we will be having a coffee afternoon at the Magic Hat Café. The Magic Hat Café is located on Higham Place which is just down the street from Newcastle Vision Support. We will be meeting at 1.30pm in the reception of Hadrian House and walking down to the café.

      As always, subsidised taxis will be available for paid-up members at a cost of £6 per journey.

      We have booked 20 spaces. Please call the office on 0191 232 7292 if you wish to attend.

      We hope to see you there!

      Notice

      It is helpful if we have a rough idea of the number of people attending. Please call the office on 0191 232 7292 if you wish to attend.

    • Knit and Natter

      Date & Time

      Thursday 16th January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Knit and Natter group runs every Thursday from 1.30pm until 3.15pm. This is a support group where individuals get together for a chat over a cup of tea. They occasionally bring their handicrafts and knitting along to do whilst they are there.

      Notice

      If you would like to attend our Knit and Natter group, please call the office and speak to Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Creative Writing

      Date & Time

      Friday 17th January
      1:00pm —3:00pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      The creative writing group meet fortnightly on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. The group often pick a topic and write a short story relating to that topic – this is sometimes done individually or collectively as a group. The group is led by a one of our volunteers.

      Notice

      If you would be interested in joining our Creative Writing Group please contact our Activities Coordinator, Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Chair Exercise

      Date & Time

      Tuesday 21st January
      12:30pm —1:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

      The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

      Notice

      Please note that our Chair Exercise class is currently at full capacity. If you would be interested in joining the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne. Alternatively, you can email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Chair Based Yoga

      Date & Time

      Wednesday 22nd January
      11:15am —12:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Chair Based Yoga class focuses on relaxation and stress management.  This group is suitable for all abilities. It is chair-based yoga (no need for leotards and no rolling around on the floor!). This group runs during term time only and there is a £35.00 fee for each term (10 weeks). This payment covers the cost of employing qualified instructor – no money comes to Newcastle Vision Support.

      At present our Yoga class is full however, if you would like to join the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292.

      Notice

      If you would like to join the waiting list for our Chair Based Yoga group then please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Knit and Natter

      Date & Time

      Thursday 23rd January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Knit and Natter group runs every Thursday from 1.30pm until 3.15pm. This is a support group where individuals get together for a chat over a cup of tea. They occasionally bring their handicrafts and knitting along to do whilst they are there.

      Notice

      If you would like to attend our Knit and Natter group, please call the office and speak to Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Walking Group

      Date & Time

      Thursday 23rd January
      10:30am —12:00pm

      Location

      Leazes Park, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4BJ

      About the event

      Our Walking Group meets fortnightly on a Thursday morning. The group meet at a designated meeting point for around 10.15am with the aim to set off from 10.30am. Walk locations vary each week so please check the website or call the office to find out the details of each walk.

      The next outing for the walking group will be Thursday 23rd January. We will be going to Leazes Park. We will be meeting at the Richardson Road entrance to the park. We will then have a walk around the park and end with a cuppa in a nearby café.

      Please note that the walks are weather dependant. If we do need to cancel at the last minute we will contact you. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing if you would like to attend.

      Please see the map below for the meeting point of the walk. The blue pin shows the meeting point.

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      It is vital that we know the number of attendees. If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne.

      Notice

      It is vital that we know the number of attendees. If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne.

    • Art Group

      Date & Time

      Friday 24th January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      The art group meet every other week on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.15pm. They engage in a lot of different activities such as clay, papier mache, collage, needlecraft and much more! . This group is ran by a professional tutor.

      Notice

      If you would be interested in joining our Art Group please contact our Activities Coordinator, Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Chair Exercise

      Date & Time

      Tuesday 28th January
      12:30pm —1:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

      The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

      Notice

      Please note that our Chair Exercise class is currently at full capacity. If you would be interested in joining the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne. Alternatively, you can email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Chair Based Yoga

      Date & Time

      Wednesday 29th January
      11:15am —12:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Chair Based Yoga class focuses on relaxation and stress management.  This group is suitable for all abilities. It is chair-based yoga (no need for leotards and no rolling around on the floor!). This group runs during term time only and there is a £35.00 fee for each term (10 weeks). This payment covers the cost of employing qualified instructor – no money comes to Newcastle Vision Support.

      At present our Yoga class is full however, if you would like to join the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292.

      Notice

      If you would like to join the waiting list for our Chair Based Yoga group then please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Knit and Natter

      Date & Time

      Thursday 30th January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Knit and Natter group runs every Thursday from 1.30pm until 3.15pm. This is a support group where individuals get together for a chat over a cup of tea. They occasionally bring their handicrafts and knitting along to do whilst they are there.

      Notice

      If you would like to attend our Knit and Natter group, please call the office and speak to Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Creative Writing

      Date & Time

      Friday 31st January
      1:00pm —3:00pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      The creative writing group meet fortnightly on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. The group often pick a topic and write a short story relating to that topic – this is sometimes done individually or collectively as a group. The group is led by a one of our volunteers.

      Notice

      If you would be interested in joining our Creative Writing Group please contact our Activities Coordinator, Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • February 2025

    • Walking Group

      Date & Time

      Thursday 6th February
      10:30am —12:30pm

      Location

      KFC Byker, NE6 1LL - The Merchants Tavern, NE6 1TW

      About the event

      Our Walking Group meets fortnightly on a Thursday morning. The next walk will be on Thursday 6th February at 10.30am.

      The group will meet at KFC Byker (NE6 1LL) and walk to The Merchants Tavern at St Peter's Basin (NE6 1TW).

      Map with a blue line which shows the route of the walk. At the end of the blue line there is a red dot. This symbolises the end point of the walk.
      The blue line shows the route of the walk. The red pin shows the end location of the walk.

      If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne. It is vital that we know the number of attendees.

      Please note that the walks are weather dependant. If we do need to cancel at the last minute we will contact you. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing if you would like to attend.

      Notice

      It is vital that we know the number of attendees. Please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne to confirm your place.

    • Chair Exercise

      Date & Time

      Tuesday 11th February
      12:30pm —1:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

      The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

      Notice

      Please note that our Chair Exercise class is currently at full capacity. If you would be interested in joining the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne. Alternatively, you can email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Chair Based Yoga

      Date & Time

      Wednesday 12th February
      11:15am —12:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Chair Based Yoga class focuses on relaxation and stress management.  This group is suitable for all abilities. It is chair-based yoga (no need for leotards and no rolling around on the floor!). This group runs during term time only and there is a £35.00 fee for each term (10 weeks). This payment covers the cost of employing qualified instructor – no money comes to Newcastle Vision Support.

      At present our Yoga class is full however, if you would like to join the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292.

      Notice

      If you would like to join the waiting list for our Chair Based Yoga group then please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Creative Writing

      Date & Time

      Friday 14th February
      1:00pm —3:00pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      The creative writing group meet fortnightly on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. The group often pick a topic and write a short story relating to that topic – this is sometimes done individually or collectively as a group.

      Notice

      If you would be interested in joining our Creative Writing Group please contact our Activities Coordinator, Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Chair Exercise

      Date & Time

      Tuesday 18th February
      12:30pm —1:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

      The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

      Notice

      Please note that our Chair Exercise class is currently at full capacity. If you would be interested in joining the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne. Alternatively, you can email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • CU Wednesday

      Date & Time

      Wednesday 19th February
      1:30pm —3:00pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our next CU Wednesday meeting will take place at 1.30pm on Wednesday 19th February in our activity room.

      Our speaker for this month will be Barclays Bank who will be giving their top tips on spotting the signs of potential scams.

      As always refreshments will be provided. If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne. Subsidised taxis are available for paid-up members at a cost of £6.00 per journey.

      We hope to see you there!

      Notice

      If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne.

    • Chair Based Yoga

      Date & Time

      Wednesday 19th February
      11:15am —12:30pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      Our Chair Based Yoga class focuses on relaxation and stress management.  This group is suitable for all abilities. It is chair-based yoga (no need for leotards and no rolling around on the floor!). This group runs during term time only and there is a £35.00 fee for each term (10 weeks). This payment covers the cost of employing qualified instructor – no money comes to Newcastle Vision Support.

      At present our Yoga class is full however, if you would like to join the waiting list please call the office on 0191 232 7292.

      Notice

      If you would like to join the waiting list for our Chair Based Yoga group then please call the office on 0191 232 7292 and speak to Joanne or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk

    • Walking Group

      Date & Time

      Thursday 20th February
      10:30am —12:30pm

      Location

      Location TBC

      About the event

      The next outing for our Walking Group will be on Thursday 20th February.

      We are still finalising the details of this walk so please check back at a later date or call the office for more information.

      The walks are gentle and are suitable for all abilities and they always end with a well deserved cuppa in a café.

      If you are attending please ensure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear. Sometimes the walks may have to be cancelled at short notice due to weather conditions. If this does happen we will contact all attendees.

      Notice

      It is vital that we know numbers for this event. Please contact the office on 0191 232 7292 to book your space.

    • Art Group

      Date & Time

      Friday 21st February
      1:30pm —3:00pm

      Location

      Suite 1, 6th Floor West A, Hadrian House, Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF

      About the event

      The art group meet every other week on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.15pm. They engage in a lot of different activities such as clay, papier mache, collage, needlecraft and much more! . This group is ran by a professional tutor.

      Notice

      If you would be interested in joining our Art Group please contact our Activities Coordinator, Joanne on 0191 232 7292 or email joanne@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk