Information Morning at Adapt (NE)

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You are invited to our Community Information Morning here at Burn Lane on Wednesday 14 August. Join us for a coffee, cake and a chat and a chance to find out what support, advice and guidance local organisations can offer you. We hold these information mornings every three months. It’s free to come along – just call in any time between 10.30am and 12.30pm. The event takes place in the resource room, which is adjacent to our lovely little cafe, Cafe @ Burn Lane.

Attending this time are: Carers Northumberland, Citizens Advice Northumberland, Tynedale U3A, Northumberland Cancer Support Group, Healthwatch Northumberland, Age UK, Northumberland Community Development Company and Alzheimers UK.

For more information contact Claire: 01434 600599, or email: clairej@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk.

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Molly Freelance Dance

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Molly Freelance Dance provides local dance classes for people with a physical or learning disability and for those with limited mobility or long term conditions.

 

Movement for the Mind

A seated to standing dancing class open to those with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia or stroke, or for those looking for a post-operative way to get moving again. There is a session in the Torch Centre, Hexham on term time Tuesdays.

 

Express Yourself Dance

A friendly and creative environment for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities to learn new dance steps and make friends. Taking place at the Torch Centre on Tuesday afternoons during term time.

 

All classes take place in a safe, supportive, non-judgemental environment and are led by a fully qualified dance specialist. All abilities welcome. For more information visit the Facebook page or call: 07943 804161.

 

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Northumberland Pharmacy Bank Holiday Hours

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Another Bank Holiday is on its way, so make sure you pick up any prescriptions you may need before then. Some pharmacies in Northumberland will be open for a time on Bank Holiday Monday 27 May. Click on the link below to see when your nearest pharmacy is open. It is recommended that you call before visiting.

Pharmacy Opening Northumberland Summer 2019

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Age UK Northumberland Drop In Clinic

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Age UK Northumberland has a monthly drop in clinic at Corbridge Health Centre, on the first Monday of the month, from 10.00am to 2.00pm. The drop in clinic can help you find out more about maximising your income, managing a health condition, social activites and day centres in your area.

You don’t need to be a patient at Corbridge Health Centre to visit the Age UK Northumberland drop in clinic.

If you would like more information please call: 01670 784800.

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Library Pod comes to Hexham

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A new, soundproof listening pod that offers a quiet space to sit and read will visit Hexham Library from next week.

The pod has been specifically designed for the library service and is a modern, versatile space with audio access. It  is easily accessible by all ages and can comfortably seat two adults, or an adult with children. The pod provides a great space to listen to audio books, read a story to your child or just retreat with a book. The listening pod will be at Hexham Library from Wednesday 1st May until Saturday 1 June 2019.

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Community Information Morning May 2019

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The next Community Information Morning will take place on Tuesday 14 May, between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the Resource Room (next to Cafe at Burn Lane). Come along and talk to local organisations with advice and support about health, wellbeing and more. For more information give us a call on: 01434 600599.

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Carers Over 60 Events

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If you’re a carer over 60 you’re invited to a free event from Carers Northumberland, to see what support is on offer. The event is a chance to find out about carers’ rights, have a go at some spring crafts and even take part in the Great Carers Bake Off!

To find out more details contact Sarah or Anne-Marie on 01670 320025 or email info@carersnorthumberland.co.uk. Please book ahead by 25 March. The winner of the Bake Off will receive a prize donated by a local organisation.

 

Otterburn Memorial Hall, Wednesday 24 April 2019, 1.00pm

Haltwhistle Leisure Centre, Thursday 7 May 2019, 1.00pm

Stocksfield Quaker Meeting House, Thursday 23 May 2019, 1.00pm

 

 

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Coffee and Cake Offer – Cafe @ Burn Lane

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We have a new offer at the cafe, starting Monday 18 March. Between 2.00pm and 3.30pm you can choose any coffee (or a standard hot chocolate) and any piece of cake or scone for £2.50 per person. We hope this makes an affordable afternoon treat for local people and visitors to Hexham. For enquiries and take away orders please call the cafe on: 07864 692627.

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Citizens Advice Bureau Opening Times

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As from Monday 4 March 2019 CAB Northumberland has new opening hours as follows:

Prudhoe face-to-face ‘drop-in’ service:
The Manors, Adderlane Rd, Prudhoe NE42 5ET
Wednesday: 9.30am to 11.30pm

Hexham face-to-face ‘drop-in’ service:
The Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham NE46 3NP
Friday: 9.30am to 1.30pm

Debt and energy advice helpline:
Telephone: 01670 339960 Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Text ‘debt’: 81400 (for a call back)

Adviceline telephone service:
Telephone: 03444 111 444
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 4.30pm

Universal Credit Help to Claim helpline:
Telephone: 01670 339781
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 4.30pm

Online information and advice: www.citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk

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Community Information Morning February 2019

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The second of our Community Information events will take place on Wednesday 13 February, between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the Resource Room (next to Cafe at Burn Lane). This time you can get lots of advice and information from the NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service, Age UK Northumberland, The Bridge Project, Carers Northumberland and Healthwatch Northumberland. Grab a cuppa from the cafe and come through for a chat with these local organisations who are here to support you with health, wellbeing, job and financial advice.

 

 

 

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