BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Headway Tyneside - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Headway Tyneside X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Headway Tyneside REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T140919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T124536Z UID:3191-1781625600-1781632800@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Carers Space DESCRIPTION:Come along to the monthly carers space. This informal\, supportive space will be facilitated by Julie King\, Family Support Officer. \nJoin us for peer support and the chance to chat to others sharing similar experiences. Each session will be shaped by you and focus on what is important to you. \nThese sessions run on the 3rd Tuesday of each month alongside our Headway group session at Bensham Grove Community Centre. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/carers-space-13/ LOCATION:Bensham Grove Community Centre\, Gateshead\, NE8 2XD CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carers-space-1600-x-900-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T133337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T093535Z UID:3164-1781625600-1781632800@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group - Bensham Grove DESCRIPTION:Join our Tuesday evening social group at Bensham Grove Community Centre from 4-6pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury\, and their families and carers. \nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our events page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-157/ LOCATION:Bensham Grove Community Centre\, Gateshead\, NE8 2XD CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bensham-Grove-Community-Centre-social-evening-web-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20250402T093606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T094204Z UID:2273-1781614800-1781620200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Monthly Outing: Quayside Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stroll along the Quayside\, followed by a soft drink at Quayside Garden Newcastle. \nMeeting point: 1:00pm at the Millennium Bridge\, Newcastle side \nRoute details: The route is 0.9 miles\, step-free and paved throughout. We will cross the Millennium Bridge\, taking the inclined path up towards the Glasshouse (formerly Sage). We’ll follow the footpath along the river\, crossing back to Newcastle via the Swing Bridge\, before making our way back to our meeting point\, stopping off for a soft drink at the ‘Quayside Garden’. If you would prefer not participate in the walk\, you are very welcome to just join us for a drink. \nParking: There is limited parking along the Quayside\, but there are a number of car parks a short walk away from the meeting point. \nQuayside multi-storey car park – NE1 2HJ\nSt Ann’s car park – NE1 3DX\nBaltic Arts Centre car park – NE8 3QZ \nPublic Transport: The closest metro is Manors (10 min walk) or Central (16 min walk). \nPlease let Hannah know if you would like to attend! URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/monthly-outing-quayside-walk-2/ LOCATION:Newcastle Quayside\, The Quayside\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 3DX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:One off ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/quayside-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T140015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T140015Z UID:3185-1781272800-1781276400@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Let's Dance! A Headway Dance Group DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 2pm \nLocation: The Dance Studio\, Linskill Centre\, NE30 2AY \nJoin Headway Tyneside’s dance class especially developed for brain injury survivors: an expressive\, energetic movement class for adults of all abilities living with brain injury and their carers. We will use a range of dance techniques\, music styles and themes to guide you through a fun-filled class. Sessions are free of charge but pre-booking is essential. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/lets-dance-a-headway-dance-group-40/ LOCATION:Linskill Centre\, Linskill Terrace\, North Shields\, NE30 2AY CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lets-dance-1600-x-900-px-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20241128T095236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T105939Z UID:2057-1781172000-1781179200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Understanding My Brain Injury: week 1 DESCRIPTION:Understanding my Brain Injury \nThis course runs for five weekly sessions and aims to increase your knowledge of brain injury and its effects and provide you with strategies to support you in day-to-day life. Share your experiences of living with brain injury in a safe\, small group setting and connect with other members of our Headway community. \nFeedback from attendees:\n“I have attended a few courses on this subject and this was by far the best one yet.  Well presented and kept my attention.”\n“Excellent course!”\n“I thoroughly enjoyed this course – thank you!” \nSession topics include: The impact of injury on the brain; Energy and fatigue; Attention and memory; Behaviour and emotions; Insight and awareness \nDates: 11th June\, 18th June\, 25th June\, 2nd July\, 9th July \nAll sessions run Thursday Mornings: 10am – 12 noon at Newcastle Building Society Community Hub\, 155-157 Grainger Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5AE \nNotes: \n\nThis course is FREE for Headway members\, but places are limited\nPriority will be given to those who haven’t previously attended a brain injury awareness course\nBy signing up\, you are committing to attending all 5 sessions\nRefreshments will be provided\nYou will receive a certificate on completion of the course URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/understanding-my-brain-injury-week-1/ LOCATION:Newcastle Building Society\, 155-157 Grainger Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, North East England\, NE1 5AE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/course-169-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T135439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T135439Z UID:3178-1781100000-1781107200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Social Drop-in at Newcastle City Library DESCRIPTION:On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month\, we hold an informal drop-in session at Newcastle City Library\, between 2-4pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer and we promise you a warm welcome!\nThis is a chance to have a cuppa and a catch up with friends old and new. This group is based around friendly conversation – our members’ experiences are invaluable and through building relationships with one another we can develop a strong and supportive community for brain injury survivors and their families. \nTravel information \nParking \nBlue Badge bays directly outside the library on John Dobson Street\nNCP John Dobson Street Car Park as 6 disabled bays and plenty of other parking\nSaville Place Car Park\nLimited on-street parking available on Lisle Street next to City Library \nPublic Transport  \nMonument metro is a 3 min walk from the City Library\nHaymarket bus station is a 7 min walk from the City Library URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/social-drop-in-at-newcastle-city-library-15/ LOCATION:Newcastle City Library\, 33 New Bridge Street West\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, NE1 8AX CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Headway-Tynesides-Social-drop-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T133822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T133822Z UID:3172-1781096400-1781100000@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Walking Football DESCRIPTION:Walking football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together\, in teams up to 7-a-side. \nWalking football involves no running\, jogging\, or heading. Physical contact is kept to a minimum – no slide tackling or tackling from behind. The ball has to stay below chest height. \nOur walking football group runs every Wednesday from 1-2pm. We take regular drinks breaks\, and have with mixed teams of men and women and a variety of age groups and abilities. The coaches at Newcastle United Foundation are all highly skilled\, and make sure that everyone feels included and goes home with a smile on their face. \nThese sessions are free of charge\, thanks for kind sponsorship from Sintons. \nWe always welcome new players – if you would like to give it a try\, please contact us to find out more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/walking-football-145/ LOCATION:NUCASTLE\, Diana Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 6BQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WF-group-e1706721898220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T133245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T091854Z UID:3162-1781020800-1781028000@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group - Bensham Grove DESCRIPTION:Join our Tuesday evening social group at Bensham Grove Community Centre from 4-6pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury\, and their families and carers. \nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our events page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-156/ LOCATION:Bensham Grove Community Centre\, Gateshead\, NE8 2XD CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bensham-Grove-Community-Centre-social-evening-web-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T135820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T135820Z UID:3183-1780668000-1780671600@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Let's Dance! A Headway Dance Group DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 2pm \nLocation: The Dance Studio\, Linskill Centre\, NE30 2AY \nJoin Headway Tyneside’s dance class especially developed for brain injury survivors: an expressive\, energetic movement class for adults of all abilities living with brain injury and their carers. We will use a range of dance techniques\, music styles and themes to guide you through a fun-filled class. Sessions are free of charge but pre-booking is essential. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/lets-dance-a-headway-dance-group-39/ LOCATION:Linskill Centre\, Linskill Terrace\, North Shields\, NE30 2AY CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lets-dance-1600-x-900-px-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T133726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T133726Z UID:3170-1780491600-1780495200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Walking Football DESCRIPTION:Walking football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together\, in teams up to 7-a-side. \nWalking football involves no running\, jogging\, or heading. Physical contact is kept to a minimum – no slide tackling or tackling from behind. The ball has to stay below chest height. \nOur walking football group runs every Wednesday from 1-2pm. We take regular drinks breaks\, and have with mixed teams of men and women and a variety of age groups and abilities. The coaches at Newcastle United Foundation are all highly skilled\, and make sure that everyone feels included and goes home with a smile on their face. \nThese sessions are free of charge\, thanks for kind sponsorship from Sintons. \nWe always welcome new players – if you would like to give it a try\, please contact us to find out more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/walking-football-144/ LOCATION:NUCASTLE\, Diana Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 6BQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WF-group-e1706721898220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260414T133149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T120956Z UID:3160-1780423200-1780430400@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group - Walkergate Park DESCRIPTION:We run a monthly social group on the first Tuesday of every month at Walkergate Park from 6-8pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury in the community\, inpatients receiving rehabilitation\, and families and carers.\nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we also run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our event page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more \nThe remainder of our Tuesday Evening Social Group sessions run at Bensham Grove Community Centre from 4-6pm – check out our What’s On page and social media platforms for locations. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-155/ LOCATION:Walkergate Park\, Benfield Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 4QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/social-small-e1706721794531.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260325T105907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T105907Z UID:3149-1780063200-1780066800@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Lets Dance! A Headway Dance Group DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 2pm \nLocation: The Dance Studio\, Linskill Centre\, NE30 2AY \nJoin Headway Tyneside’s dance class especially developed for brain injury survivors: an expressive\, energetic movement class for adults of all abilities living with brain injury and their carers. We will use a range of dance techniques\, music styles and themes to guide you through a fun-filled class. Sessions are free of charge but pre-booking is essential. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/lets-dance-a-headway-dance-group-38/ LOCATION:Linskill Centre\, Linskill Terrace\, North Shields\, NE30 2AY CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lets-dance-1600-x-900-px-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260325T104436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T104436Z UID:3139-1779890400-1779897600@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Social Drop-in at Newcastle City Library DESCRIPTION:On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month\, we hold an informal drop-in session at Newcastle City Library\, between 2-4pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer and we promise you a warm welcome!\nThis is a chance to have a cuppa and a catch up with friends old and new. This group is based around friendly conversation – our members’ experiences are invaluable and through building relationships with one another we can develop a strong and supportive community for brain injury survivors and their families. \nTravel information \nParking \nBlue Badge bays directly outside the library on John Dobson Street\nNCP John Dobson Street Car Park as 6 disabled bays and plenty of other parking\nSaville Place Car Park\nLimited on-street parking available on Lisle Street next to City Library \nPublic Transport  \nMonument metro is a 3 min walk from the City Library\nHaymarket bus station is a 7 min walk from the City Library URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/social-drop-in-at-newcastle-city-library-14/ LOCATION:Newcastle City Library\, 33 New Bridge Street West\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, NE1 8AX CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Headway-Tynesides-Social-drop-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260325T103824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T091942Z UID:3134-1779886800-1779890400@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Walking Football: SOCCERWORLD DESCRIPTION:Walking football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together\, in teams up to 7-a-side. \nWalking football involves no running\, jogging\, or heading. Physical contact is kept to a minimum – no slide tackling or tackling from behind. The ball has to stay below chest height. \nOur walking football group runs every Wednesday from 1-2pm. We take regular drinks breaks\, and have with mixed teams of men and women and a variety of age groups and abilities. The coaches at Newcastle United Foundation are all highly skilled\, and make sure that everyone feels included and goes home with a smile on their face. \nThese sessions are free of charge\, thanks for kind sponsorship from Sintons. \nWe always welcome new players – if you would like to give it a try\, please contact us to find out more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/walking-football-soccerworld-13/ LOCATION:SoccerWorld\, Centre for Sport\, West Road\,\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, NE4 9LG CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WF-group-e1706721898220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260325T102841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T085937Z UID:3126-1779818400-1779825600@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group DESCRIPTION:We run a social group every Tuesday evening at Walkergate Park from 6-8pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury in the community\, inpatients receiving rehabilitation\, and families and carers.\nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we also run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our event page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-154/ LOCATION:Walkergate Park\, Benfield Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 4QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/social-small-e1706721794531.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260325T105748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T105748Z UID:3147-1779458400-1779462000@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Lets Dance! A Headway Dance Group DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 2pm \nLocation: The Dance Studio\, Linskill Centre\, NE30 2AY \nJoin Headway Tyneside’s dance class especially developed for brain injury survivors: an expressive\, energetic movement class for adults of all abilities living with brain injury and their carers. We will use a range of dance techniques\, music styles and themes to guide you through a fun-filled class. Sessions are free of charge but pre-booking is essential. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/lets-dance-a-headway-dance-group-37/ LOCATION:Linskill Centre\, Linskill Terrace\, North Shields\, NE30 2AY CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lets-dance-1600-x-900-px-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260325T103518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T103518Z UID:3132-1779282000-1779285600@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Walking Football DESCRIPTION:Walking football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together\, in teams up to 7-a-side. \nWalking football involves no running\, jogging\, or heading. Physical contact is kept to a minimum – no slide tackling or tackling from behind. The ball has to stay below chest height. \nOur walking football group runs every Wednesday from 1-2pm. We take regular drinks breaks\, and have with mixed teams of men and women and a variety of age groups and abilities. The coaches at Newcastle United Foundation are all highly skilled\, and make sure that everyone feels included and goes home with a smile on their face. \nThese sessions are free of charge\, thanks for kind sponsorship from Sintons. \nWe always welcome new players – if you would like to give it a try\, please contact us to find out more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/walking-football-143/ LOCATION:NUCASTLE\, Diana Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 6BQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WF-group-e1706721898220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151430 CREATED:20260311T105130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T091415Z UID:3036-1779271200-1779280200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Living Well With Brain Injury Event DESCRIPTION:Living Well With Brain Injury Event – Action for Brain Injury Week 2026\nWe are celebrating Action for Brain Injury Week with a special event.\nJoin us for a morning of stalls\, guest speakers and demonstrations to help you live well with brain injury. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When is it?\nWhen: Wednesday 20th May\, 10am – 12:30pm\nWhere: Washington Millennium Centre\nOrganisers: Headway Tyneside and Headway Wearside \nBook your place!\nThis is a free event\, but spaces are limited\, make sure to book your place in advance. \nThis event is for brain injury survivors and family members. \n \n Book your place\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Action for Brain Injury Week?\nAction for Brain Injury week is Headway UKs annual awareness campaign. \nIt aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by individuals and families affected by brain injury\, promote understanding\, and encourage support from the wider public\, organisations\, and policymakers. \nThis year\, the campaign is looking at isolation and loneliness\, join us at our special Living Well With Brain Injury event. We will be sharing a range of local services to help you or your loved one live well with brain injury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book your place\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BACK TO NEWS URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/living-well-with-brain-injury-event/ LOCATION:Washington Millennium Centre\, Washington\, NE37 2QD CATEGORIES:One off ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web-image-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T110236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T091841Z UID:3151-1779214500-1779220800@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Carers Space DESCRIPTION:Come along to the monthly carers space. This informal\, supportive space will be facilitated by Julie King\, Family Support Officer. \nJoin us for peer support and the chance to chat to others sharing similar experiences. Each session will be shaped by you and focus on what is important to you. \nThese sessions will run from 6:15-8pm at Walkergate Park in the family lounge on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/carers-space-12/ LOCATION:Walkergate Park\, Benfield Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 4QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carers-space-1600-x-900-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T102641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T091701Z UID:3124-1779213600-1779220800@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group DESCRIPTION:We run a social group every Tuesday evening at Walkergate Park from 6-8pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury in the community\, inpatients receiving rehabilitation\, and families and carers.\nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we also run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our event page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-153/ LOCATION:Walkergate Park\, Benfield Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 4QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/social-small-e1706721794531.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T105632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T105632Z UID:3145-1778853600-1778857200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Lets Dance! A Headway Dance Group DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 2pm \nLocation: The Dance Studio\, Linskill Centre\, NE30 2AY \nJoin Headway Tyneside’s dance class especially developed for brain injury survivors: an expressive\, energetic movement class for adults of all abilities living with brain injury and their carers. We will use a range of dance techniques\, music styles and themes to guide you through a fun-filled class. Sessions are free of charge but pre-booking is essential. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/lets-dance-a-headway-dance-group-36/ LOCATION:Linskill Centre\, Linskill Terrace\, North Shields\, NE30 2AY CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lets-dance-1600-x-900-px-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T104317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T104317Z UID:3137-1778680800-1778688000@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Social Drop-in at Newcastle City Library DESCRIPTION:On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month\, we hold an informal drop-in session at Newcastle City Library\, between 2-4pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer and we promise you a warm welcome!\nThis is a chance to have a cuppa and a catch up with friends old and new. This group is based around friendly conversation – our members’ experiences are invaluable and through building relationships with one another we can develop a strong and supportive community for brain injury survivors and their families. \nTravel information \nParking \nBlue Badge bays directly outside the library on John Dobson Street\nNCP John Dobson Street Car Park as 6 disabled bays and plenty of other parking\nSaville Place Car Park\nLimited on-street parking available on Lisle Street next to City Library \nPublic Transport  \nMonument metro is a 3 min walk from the City Library\nHaymarket bus station is a 7 min walk from the City Library URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/social-drop-in-at-newcastle-city-library-13/ LOCATION:Newcastle City Library\, 33 New Bridge Street West\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, NE1 8AX CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Headway-Tynesides-Social-drop-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T103354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T103354Z UID:3130-1778677200-1778680800@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Walking Football DESCRIPTION:Walking football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together\, in teams up to 7-a-side. \nWalking football involves no running\, jogging\, or heading. Physical contact is kept to a minimum – no slide tackling or tackling from behind. The ball has to stay below chest height. \nOur walking football group runs every Wednesday from 1-2pm. We take regular drinks breaks\, and have with mixed teams of men and women and a variety of age groups and abilities. The coaches at Newcastle United Foundation are all highly skilled\, and make sure that everyone feels included and goes home with a smile on their face. \nThese sessions are free of charge\, thanks for kind sponsorship from Sintons. \nWe always welcome new players – if you would like to give it a try\, please contact us to find out more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/walking-football-142/ LOCATION:NUCASTLE\, Diana Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 6BQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WF-group-e1706721898220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T102425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T091534Z UID:3122-1778608800-1778616000@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group DESCRIPTION:We run a social group every Tuesday evening at Walkergate Park from 6-8pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury in the community\, inpatients receiving rehabilitation\, and families and carers.\nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we also run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our event page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-152/ LOCATION:Walkergate Park\, Benfield Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 4QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/social-small-e1706721794531.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T105509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T105509Z UID:3143-1778248800-1778252400@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Lets Dance! A Headway Dance Group DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 2pm \nLocation: The Dance Studio\, Linskill Centre\, NE30 2AY \nJoin Headway Tyneside’s dance class especially developed for brain injury survivors: an expressive\, energetic movement class for adults of all abilities living with brain injury and their carers. We will use a range of dance techniques\, music styles and themes to guide you through a fun-filled class. Sessions are free of charge but pre-booking is essential. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/lets-dance-a-headway-dance-group-35/ LOCATION:Linskill Centre\, Linskill Terrace\, North Shields\, NE30 2AY CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lets-dance-1600-x-900-px-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T103142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T103922Z UID:3128-1778072400-1778076000@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Walking Football DESCRIPTION:Walking football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together\, in teams up to 7-a-side. \nWalking football involves no running\, jogging\, or heading. Physical contact is kept to a minimum – no slide tackling or tackling from behind. The ball has to stay below chest height. \nOur walking football group runs every Wednesday from 1-2pm. We take regular drinks breaks\, and have with mixed teams of men and women and a variety of age groups and abilities. The coaches at Newcastle United Foundation are all highly skilled\, and make sure that everyone feels included and goes home with a smile on their face. \nThese sessions are free of charge\, thanks for kind sponsorship from Sintons. \nWe always welcome new players – if you would like to give it a try\, please contact us to find out more. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/walking-football-141/ LOCATION:NUCASTLE\, Diana Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 6BQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WF-group-e1706721898220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T102254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T102254Z UID:3120-1778004000-1778011200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group DESCRIPTION:We run a social group every Tuesday evening at Walkergate Park from 6-8pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury in the community\, inpatients receiving rehabilitation\, and families and carers.\nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we also run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our event page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-151/ LOCATION:Walkergate Park\, Benfield Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 4QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/social-small-e1706721794531.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260408T093340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T093340Z UID:3157-1777987800-1777993200@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Monthly Outing: Mini Golf DESCRIPTION:Join us for some mini golf at High Gosforth Park!⛳ \nThe Mini Golf provides synthetic putting greens\, obstacles and water features and has been designed to suit all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer\, also providing scorecards to enhance the fun and competitiveness. \nMeeting place: High Gosforth Park Golf club \nPrice: £5 per player. \nTravel: Ample free parking on site. \nPayment: \nVia bank transfer to HEADWAY TYNESIDE\, Sort code: 20-59-43\, Account no: 93097587. Please use Golf and your initials. \nAlternatively\, you can pay cash to either Hannah or Jo. \nPlease let Hannah know by the 29th April if you would like to attend! URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/monthly-outing-mini-golf-2/ LOCATION:High Gosforth Park Golf Club\, High Gosforth Park\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE3 5HQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:One off ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mini-golf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260325T105405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T105405Z UID:3141-1777644000-1777647600@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Lets Dance! A Headway Dance Group DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 2pm \nLocation: The Dance Studio\, Linskill Centre\, NE30 2AY \nJoin Headway Tyneside’s dance class especially developed for brain injury survivors: an expressive\, energetic movement class for adults of all abilities living with brain injury and their carers. We will use a range of dance techniques\, music styles and themes to guide you through a fun-filled class. Sessions are free of charge but pre-booking is essential. URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/lets-dance-a-headway-dance-group-34/ LOCATION:Linskill Centre\, Linskill Terrace\, North Shields\, NE30 2AY CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lets-dance-1600-x-900-px-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T151431 CREATED:20260211T102719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T102719Z UID:3009-1777399200-1777406400@www.headwaytyneside.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Group DESCRIPTION:We run a social group every Tuesday evening at Walkergate Park from 6-8pm. Tea\, coffee and biscuits are on offer\, and we promise you a warm welcome! \nUsually about 30 people attend this group each week – this includes Headway Tyneside members living with brain injury in the community\, inpatients receiving rehabilitation\, and families and carers.\nAs well as plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation\, we also run a different activity each week. Keep your eyes on our event page to see what is coming up! Our regular activities include table top games\, quizzes\, boccia\, family support sessions\, guest talks and much more URL:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/event/tuesday-night-social-group-150/ LOCATION:Walkergate Park\, Benfield Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 4QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Regular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.headwaytyneside.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/social-small-e1706721794531.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR