Dan’s memorable evening out
For many young men, spending an evening listening to music, socialising and enjoying a night out with friends is a normal part of life. For…
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Ukulele band hits the right note
It was a musical visit with a difference for residents living in our St Catherine’s nursing home when and eight-piece ukulele band turned up to…
All the fun of the fair!
Roll up, roll up! Carnival Day at the Alan Shearer Activity Centre gave members the chance to watch or take part in plate spinning, hook-a-duck,…
Happy Hands bring comfort and laughter
It was great to welcome back Zoe from Happy Hands whose specialist SEND massage therapies left two of our Alan Shearer Activity Centre members very…
Bonding with a visit to the zoo
Some of our newest members at Hub@Parkhead day centre in Ashington have joined their centre friends on a trip to Northumberland Zoo to enjoy an…
Thanks, Barratt Homes volunteers
A huge thank you goes to the group of volunteers from Barratt Homes who gave their valuable time to work on our gardens at the…
Living history at Beamish Museum
Members from our Hub@Parkhead day service in Ashington for people with learning disabilities enjoyed some living history with a trip back in time at Beamish…
Finding balance in the day
To mark World Wellbeing Week, the staff team at our charity head office were given the opportunity to take part in a lunchtime yoga taster…
Experiencing fun on the farm
The people we support at our Alan Shearer Specialist Residential home recently enjoyed a day trip to Down at the Farm and couldn’t wait to…
From volunteer to valued colleague
The Alan Shearer Activity Centre offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved in volunteering and this Learning Disability Week provides the perfect opportunity…