Events

Become a Dementia Friend

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Come along to this free, interactive information session to learn how dementia affects a person and what you can do to make a difference. Become a Dementia Friend and join more than two million others taking action. From being more patient in a shop queue to campaigning for change, every action counts.

Anyone of any age can become a Dementia Friend.

Taking place at:

The Beaumont Hotel, Hexham NE46 3LT

5.15pm (for one hour)

All welcome. Please book in advance by emailing: edward.chivers@alzheimers.org.uk or call or text: 07784 224678.

Coffee Cups

Coffee Thursday

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Are you feeling fed up, stressed, worried or overwhelmed?

If you feel it would help to talk to someone in a non-judgemental, safe space, then Coffee Thursday might be just what you need. Coffee Thursday is a free, monthly pop-in coffee morning, where you can take time out for a cuppa and a biscuit and have a chat, when you’re having a tough time. Health Trainer Donna will be there to meet you at this pop in coffee morning, where you can stay for as long or as little time as you like.

It can really help to say things out loud and get them off your chest, and Donna will be there to listen and give support and information on lots of issues that can get us down – health, money, relationships – or point you in the direction of someone who can.

Not sure it’s for you? Call in and see what you think. Everyone is welcome at this free monthly pop-in coffee morning. Starts Thursday 7 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm, in the Resource Room, next to Cafe @ Burn Lane.

Creating Space

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Creating Space is a new craft session starting at Adapt (NE) in Hexham this November.
Creating Space is run by local people, for local people, and will provide a friendly and supportive space for those who might find getting crafty helps with low mood and improves wellbeing.
This first session will be an initial meeting to chat about what people want, how often the sessions will happen and other details of the sessions going forward. Please come along if you are interested – a warm welcome and a cuppa awaits!

Community Information Morning Hexham

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The next Information Morning is on Thursday 14 November, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Call in to this free event for a cuppa and slice of cake and discover more about what’s on offer locally. Advice and information about health and wellbeing, local services, social activities and more. There’s so much out there – come along and see what there is for you.

The Big Sing at Adapt (NE)

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Adapt (NE) will be holding a ‘Big Sing’ at Cafe @ Burn Lane on BBC Music Day, Thursday 26 September. Music Day is the UK wide, annual celebration of the power of music to change lives, with over a thousand events across the UK and broadcasts on TV, radio and digital. The theme this year is music and wellbeing; the power of music to inspire, bring us together and make a positive impact.

The plan for The Big Sing in Northumberland is to get as many people, groups, organisations and places singing the same song at the same time: 11.00am on Thursday.

As part of this initiative, BBC Music Day will be launching an ambitious project, to help bring music to everyone living with dementia by 2020. September is also World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day being on 21st September each year.

You are invited to join in at 10.45am, ready for The Big Sing at 11.00am. The chosen song is Hey Jude and we will provide the words and accompanying music. It would be great to have your support – everyone is welcome! We will be filming the event.

Let’s Talk – Audiology Services, Hexham

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We would like to hear from Northumberland residents about their experience of using local audiology services (services to help with hearing loss) and the aftercare they receive. We are interested in finding out what is working well and what needs improvement.

You can also find us at:

Bellview Centre, Belford: Tuesday 10 September, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Ponteland Medical Centre: Thursday 12 September, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Age UK, Ashington: Wednesday 18 September, 10.00am – 11.00am
Seaton Delaval Community Centre: Tuesday 1 October, 10.00am – 11.00am

If you are unable to make one of these sessions and would like to feedback about audiology services, please get in touch with us directly

The Hear to Help Project from Action on Hearing Loss closed at the end of April 2019. Hearing aid support is now available directly from NHS audiology services. Find out where you can get support.

Glaucoma Support Session Hexham

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As part of national Eye Health Week, the International Glaucoma Association is holding information events in Alnwick and Hexham this September. If you or someone you know is living with glaucoma, come along to get some support and information. Refreshments will be provided.

If you would like more details or to book a place please contact Hannah Morrow on: 07854 821911 or email h.morrow@iga.org.uk.

Cancer Awareness Roadshow Hexham Abbey

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Cancer Research UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow will be visiting Hexham later this month.

The roadshow will be at the following venues:

 

Tuesday 20 August 2019:  10.00am to 4.00pm,  Hexham Market Place

Wednesday 21 August 2019: 10.00am to 4.00pm, Hexham Abbey

    

What is the Cancer Awareness Roadshow?

Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Awareness Roadshow first hit the road in 2006 and was set up in partnership with Ronan Keating and the Marie Keating Foundation, who continue to support the Roadshow today.

 

The roadshow travels to different towns each week to:

  • Help visitors to take steps to reduce their risk of cancer through lifestyle changes
  • Encourage people to go to their GP with any concerns – picking cancer up at an earlier stage means treatment is more likely to be successful.
  • Promote local screening programmes

Click here for more information about the Cancer Awareness Roadshow.

Cancer Awareness Roadshow Hexham Market Place

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Cancer Research UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow will be visiting Hexham later this month.

The roadshow will be at the following venues:

 

Tuesday 20 August 2019:  10.00am to 4.00pm,  Hexham Market Place

Wednesday 21 August 2019: 10.00am to 4.00pm, Hexham Abbey

    

What is the Cancer Awareness Roadshow?

Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Awareness Roadshow first hit the road in 2006 and was set up in partnership with Ronan Keating and the Marie Keating Foundation, who continue to support the Roadshow today.

 

The roadshow travels to different towns each week to:

  • Help visitors to take steps to reduce their risk of cancer through lifestyle changes
  • Encourage people to go to their GP with any concerns – picking cancer up at an earlier stage means treatment is more likely to be successful.
  • Promote local screening programmes

Click here for more information about the Cancer Awareness Roadshow.

Information event Hexham

Health Week Hexham Library

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As part of libraries Health Information Week, we will be visiting Hexham libraries with our information stand on Wednesday 3 July. Come and tell us about your recent experiences of health and social care. This includes hospitals, dentists, GPs, mental health services, care at home, and we will make sure those providing the services know what you think. We will also have lots of information and giveaways for you.