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archive-title Archives: Events Pro

Archives: Events Pro

02
Dec

Parent Support Groups in Newcastle

Advice Drop In Educational

Do you live in Newcastle/Gateshead and have a child aged 5–11 years waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment with Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS)? Come join our support groups! Location Gosforth Civic Theatre Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD Upcoming Dates & Times Tuesday 7th October – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Tuesday 4th November – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Tuesday 2nd December – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM How to Book We would love to see you at any of our groups! To join us, ask questions, or book your place, please email: 📧 reception@tht.co.uk […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

17
Dec

Online Parent Support Groups

Educational Webinar

For those who live in Newcastle/Gateshead and have a child aged 5–11 years waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment, we offer virtual support sessions. Our Virtual Group Runs on the third Wednesday evening of the month via Zoom. Join us on: Wednesday 15th October – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday 19th November – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday 17th December – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hosted By Lynda Richardson, Head of Operations Sophie Pearson, Occupational Therapist How to Book We would love to see you on our group! To join, please email: 📧 reception@tht.co.uk Please include: Your name […]

Newcastle and Surrounds

01
Dec
+2

Webinars for Newcastle and Gateshead Parents

Educational Webinar

Are you based in Newcastle or Gateshead and have a child aged 5–11 years who is waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment with Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS)? Join our FREE webinars, offering a variety of topics designed to support you throughout the pre-diagnostic journey. Upcoming Webinars (All free and hosted on Zoom) Pathological Demand Avoidance Monday 6th October – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Understanding Neurodiversity Friday 24th October – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Emotional Wellbeing for Parents/Carers Thursday 6th November – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Preparing for Christmas Friday 21st November – 9:00 AM to 11:00 […]

Newcastle and Surrounds

02
Dec

Christmas Breakfast at The Autism Hub

Activity Day Drop In Family Fun Day

Date: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: The Autism Hub, Gordon Street, South Shields Join The Toby Henderson Trust team for a festive morning! Celebrate the Christmas season with: Free festive-themed food and drinks Crafts and activities A chance to catch up with the team or meet us for the first time Everyone is welcome! No booking required – simply drop in and enjoy the festivities.

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

15
Nov

Moonbeam Exploshine – PMLD Show

Family Fun Day

A show created specifically for children with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. Moonbeam Theatre invites their audience into a place of wonder; where lights glint and twinkle and ethereal music echos through the air… Bold discoveries await – ready, steady, glow! Please note, siblings are not able to participate on this occasion, and we ask for 1 parent/carer per child, unless otherwise agreed with us. Book here: https://www.thespeciallioness.com/events

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

02
Dec

Special Bonds with The Special Lioness

Family Fun Day

Specifically for families with ‘Cared for children’ come along for a magical journey through sound, light and imagination in our free-flow open play session! Families are warmly invited to spend time exploring three unique sensory spaces designed to ignite wonder and relaxation:   • 🌧️ Rainforest Sensory Room – Immerse yourselves in the sights and sounds of the rainforest, where misty lighting, gentle animal calls, and tactile surprises bring nature to life. • 🌌 Space Sensory Room – Blast off into an interstellar experience! Glide among glowing stars, soft projections and cosmic calm in this soothing, space-themed escape. • 🎵 […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

25
Nov
+3

Ready, Steady, Play with The Special Lioness

Additional Needs Music Session

Music Therapy Sessions for Children with Additional Needs Welcome to our enchanting Music Rainbow Room, a vibrant space where creativity and healing harmonize. Here, children with additional needs embark on a magical journey through the world of sound and rhythm, guided by our skilled music therapists Ash and Chad. Each session is designed to foster connection, self-expression, and personal growth in a nurturing environment. A Safe and Inviting Space The Music Rainbow Room is a feast for the senses, filled with colourful instruments. This inviting atmosphere encourages children to explore their emotions and communicate in ways that resonate with them. […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

01
Dec

Christmas Coffee group & Buy and Swap @ The Special Lioness Office

Additional Needs

Come and join us for a cuppa, chat, offload or just a good old gossip, at TSL HQ, ran by parents for parents & carers. We will be hosting a bring, swap and buy toy opportunity to have a clear out before christmas and a chance to buy re-loved toys https://www.thespeciallioness.com/event-details/christmas-coffee-group-buy-and-swap-the-special-lioness-office

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

11
Dec

Coffee group @ The Special Lioness Office

Additional Needs Drop In Meetup Wellbeing

Come and join us for a Christmas craft filled morning based at The Special Lioness HQ fuelled by coffee, cake and festive spirit! https://www.thespeciallioness.com/event-details/coffee-group-the-special-lioness-office-7

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

14
Dec

Christmas Light Switch On

Family Fun Day

Dec 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM TSL HQ, 4-5 Baird Close, Washington NE37 3HL 🎄✨ Come one, come all to our magical Christmas Light Display! ✨🎄   Join us at our office on the evenings of 12th and 13th December for a twinkling celebration of the season. Wander through our enchanting light display, sip something warm from our open café, and pick up a festive craft bag to take the magic home with you 🎁   This is our first outdoor light display, so please dress warm. We will have a few guest appearances throughout the night. If […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

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Some West Yorkshire CANN Organisations

Ohana

Ohana provides relief for families who have children with a disability or special educational need. Ohana strives to provide and or advise where they can find inclusive support activities, which help develop communication and social skills. Offer opportunities to volunteer, refer or advise on where to go for respite care. Increased awareness and understanding of the support needs of people with disabilities and/or special educational needs.

Flat 2, 46 North Road, Ripon, HG4 1JR

Ohana

Additional Needs Advice Equipment Hire Information Playgroup
Communication Matters

Communication Matters (CM) is a UK-wide charity committed to supporting people of all ages who find talking difficult because they have little or no clear speech. This can be via paper based communication supports or computer based voice output, we call this AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Communication can be compromised across many conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Brain Injury, Learning Difficulties and Autism. We have an associate membership of around 400 people. Members come from across the UK and from all the various interests in AAC – personal experience, professional, commercial and research. Members receive copies of our Journal which is published 3 times a year, amongst other benefits. We hold a number of events: most notably our International AAC Conference held over 2.5 days at the University of Leeds each September, as well as UK-wide AAC Information Days (product demonstration days) and Study Days which focus on a particular topic of AAC. We also have many online resources and publications and an AAC Forum. If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Communication Matters, 3rd Floor, University House, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT

Communication Matters

Additional Needs Advice Speech and Language Therapy Training
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors

Irwin Mitchell Solicitors has the largest, dedicated serious injury and medical negligence department in the UK and is one of the only UK law firms that can offer legal aid for certain birth injury claims with specialist teams based in offices across the country including Newcastle. Our experienced teams will take the time to understand what you and your family are going through, helping you get the answers and compensation you and your child deserve. We also have wider support through our specialist in-house teams including Public law & Human Rights and Court of Protection, as well as support from our dedicated Rehab Support Coordinators and welfare benefits advisors. These teams can assist with Local Authority, Statutory services, funding issues, transport and education issues and planning for the future to ensure your child and family are protected whatever happens. We will always visit you at your home or at a place that works best for you. Sarah Coles Partner and Specialist Medical Negligence solicitor has over 25 years of experience specialising in medical negligence claims and helping families through the process. She is the Regional Head of both Newcastle and Leeds Medical Negligence departments. Sarah has worked with families on […]

8th Floor, Wellbar Central, 36 Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4TD

Irwin Mitchell Solicitors

Additional Needs Advice
Calmer Therapy

Calmer Therapy is an organisation based in Stobhill. We provide help and support to families of children with additional needs. We run various sessions from our centre for all different age groups and abilities. At Calmer Therapy we promote an inclusive and enriching environment and believe that everyone deserves a place to be safe, happy and most importantly the chance to be themselves. We also provide advice and support for DLA and PIP forms as well as support with EHCP and school issues. We have recently opened a community café in Lynemouth which aims to provide affordable meals and opportunities for volunteering and employment for post 16 teens with additional needs. Alongside this we also run a food bank, we receive surplus food from supermarkets and distribute to our families.

Stobhill Community Centre Ninth Avenue Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2HS

Calmer Therapy

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About North East CANN

'CANN' stands for 'Children Additional Needs Network'. Its a network for third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs in the North East of England area.

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