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September 27, 2016

Headway Arts Stars Trek Sponsored Lantern Walk

Join us on our annual sponsored walk on Thursday 17th November at 4pm. The route will be different this year! We will set off from Headway ArtSpace and walk to … “Headway Arts Stars Trek Sponsored Lantern Walk”

March 24, 2016

Satellites: A Swedish Story in shadow puppetry

At our Easter Tea Party on the 23rd March, Satellites performed their latest piece: A Swedish story in shadow puppetry which they have been working on with associate artist Tom … “Satellites: A Swedish Story in shadow puppetry”

November 7, 2015

New Worlds

New Worlds is our Grants for the Arts – Arts Council England funded project.

October 22, 2015

Annual General Meeting

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 18th November at 3pm There will be boring legal stuff review of the year Conjunction installation tea and cake Please let … “Annual General Meeting”

October 18, 2015

Heroes and Villains Satellites Taster Day and The Big Draw

Are you or do you know a budding artist? We are looking for learning disabled people aged 16+, their carers, families and friends to attend our free event for The … “Heroes and Villains Satellites Taster Day and The Big Draw”

October 15, 2015

Come on Down 2015

COME ON DOWN is the regional festival of performance and creativity for and by learning disabled people and now in its 10th year! Supported by Headway Arts and hosted by … “Come on Down 2015”

February 26, 2015

We’re looking for an intern

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October 29, 2014

Voice visit Blyth

Voice, the outstanding female a capella trio are visiting Blyth as part of their Patterns of Love tour.  On Wednesday 3rd December at 7.30pm, Voice, the engaging female vocal trio, … “Voice visit Blyth”

May 27, 2014

eBay for Charity

and how to donate to us   Now that we are registered with eBay for Charity & PayPal Giving Fund anybody who would like to help us out with a … “eBay for Charity”

April 22, 2014

AGM Reminder!

March 3, 2014

Loose Ends Exhibition

Loose Ends: a visual exhibition exploring colour, hopefulness and the things that make us happy.  10th – 21st March 2014 at Ashington Library during normal library opening hours 29th April … “Loose Ends Exhibition”

February 25, 2014

Creative Arts Courses for Teachers, Youth Workers and Educators

Our 2015 courses offer an exciting opportunity for organisations to develop the skills and competencies of their staff, adding a European dimension to their work and building their overall capacity. … “Creative Arts Courses for Teachers, Youth Workers and Educators”

February 24, 2014

Community Arts Administration Apprenticeship – deadline extended

The deadline for the Creative Apprenticeship has been extended to Friday 28th February. Job details here: http://bit.ly/1dBFmts

February 11, 2014

Open Meeting: Word War I

Headway Arts and Aspire 2 Achieve are planning an event this year to raise awareness of the First World War. 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the War, and together … “Open Meeting: Word War I”

February 10, 2014

Community Arts Administration Apprenticeship

We’re looking for a Community Arts Administration Apprentice! Headway Arts in Partnership with Northumberland Arts Development and Northumberland Youth Service are offering a 1 Year Creative Apprenticeship in Community Arts … “Community Arts Administration Apprenticeship”

February 4, 2014

STARLIGHT – A SEVEN STARS BLOG: Without A Cluedo

STARLIGHT – A SEVEN STARS BLOG: Without A Cluedo: Seven Stars have been working on a new show in between their film work – Without A Cluedo.  Welcome Peacock, Mustard, … “STARLIGHT – A SEVEN STARS BLOG: Without A Cluedo”

January 20, 2014

Arts and well-being workshops

Bait project are funding 5 pilot projects which are running across South East Northumberland, supporting people to take part in the arts. 3 sessions are open to anyone, particularly if … “Arts and well-being workshops”

November 7, 2013

Artist Studio Space Survey

Headway Arts are carrying out a survey to assess the potential for creating affordable studio space in Blyth for new and established artists. I would be grateful if you could … “Artist Studio Space Survey”

November 6, 2013

Crossed Paths Unseen Thoughts

  Crossed Paths Unseen Thoughts [view online] The Berwick Film Project was devised in response to a request from day centre users at Berwick Northstar Centre to make a film … “Crossed Paths Unseen Thoughts”

November 3, 2013

Rachel & Hannah’s RAG Race2Paris

Two students from The University of Edinburgh are raising money for Headway Arts through the Edinburgh RAG Race2Paris.Rachel and Hannah will be hitchhiking 544 miles from Edinburgh to Paris from … “Rachel & Hannah’s RAG Race2Paris”

October 16, 2013

Random Young People’s Theatre Company: Random tonight, come along!

Random Young People’s Theatre Company: Random tonight, come along!: We’ll be recording a sound clip tonight.

September 12, 2013

FREE workshops for Blyth Primary Schools

Headway Arts would like to offer Blyth based primary schools with an opportunity to get involved in two festivals in Blyth over the coming months, supported by Blyth Town Council. … “FREE workshops for Blyth Primary Schools”

September 3, 2013

Updates

e-Newsletter just sent out… if you haven’t subscribed already do it here: http://eepurl.com/hB912 …it’s quick, easy & free! You can view the newsletter online here: http://eepurl.com/EA0T9 And there’s a new … “Updates”

August 29, 2013

Seven Stars blog post

Seven Stars have posted a new entry on their blog…

August 27, 2013

The Door into Tomorrow – photos

Mismatch performed their show “The Door into Tomorrow” on Thursday 22nd August 2013. You can see some photos from the show here. Mismatch are a diverse group of unemployed artists … “The Door into Tomorrow – photos”

August 21, 2013

New Job Vacancy: Arts Engagement Worker

Click here to see the job ad. Click here to see the job description with details on how to apply. Deadline:All applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 30 … “New Job Vacancy: Arts Engagement Worker”

August 19, 2013

Free Performance: The Door into Tomorrow

You are all welcome to attend a performance of ‘The Door into Tomorrow’ by Mismatch on Thursday 22nd August. Mismatch are a diverse group of unemployed artists from Blyth who … “Free Performance: The Door into Tomorrow”

July 30, 2013

Stitches and Threads: My personal Journey through Traditional Handicrafts

Traditional textile handicrafts are on a long journey. Where that journey will end is anyone’s guess. Traditional handicrafts were once necessary, useful, crucial, but the advancement of new technologies and … “Stitches and Threads: My personal Journey through Traditional Handicrafts”

July 16, 2013

Our Big Gig

Thanks to everyone that came to Our Big Gig on Friday 12th July.Here’s a photo of Flea Circus Acoustic performing in the evening.

June 25, 2013

Our Big Gig – Friday 12th July 2013

Come along to our day of participatory music & performance throughout the day. Free!

April 8, 2013

Easter Blast Off

On Thursday 11th and Friday 12th April there will be a festival for disabled children and young people at Headway ArtSpace. Each session costs £5. See the flyer for more … “Easter Blast Off”

December 12, 2012

We have moved!

Our new address is:Headway ArtsHeadway ArtSpaceThe Old ChurchWaterloo RoadBlythNorthumberlandNE24 1BY Click here for a map.Our telephone number is still 01670 351962And our email address is still admin@headwayarts.co.uk

November 28, 2012

Studying Stanislavski in Ferrara. Grundtvig InService Training

I was really excited when the information on this In service training with Teatro Nucleo ( Ferrara, Italy)  on Stanislakian methods was passed on by our friends in Italy. I … “Studying Stanislavski in Ferrara. Grundtvig InService Training”

November 13, 2012

Job Vacancy: Come Together Theatre Arts Worker/Coordinator

Job Vacancy: Come Together Theatre Arts Worker/Coordinator35 hours per week. (Usually Monday to Friday)Evening and/or weekend work will be requiredBased: Headway Arts, Blyth, NorthumberlandSalary: £28,000 per annumHolidays: 25 days per … “Job Vacancy: Come Together Theatre Arts Worker/Coordinator”

October 30, 2012

WE’RE MOVING!

As of this Thursday (1st November) we will have temporary office space at the Buffalo Community Centre – we will no longer be based at Quay Road.  Our temporary address … “WE’RE MOVING!”

August 1, 2012

Blast Off creative workshops – Hexham

Our Blast Off creative workshops for disabled children and young people (ages 9-18) are held at the TORCH Centre, Hexham on Saturday mornings. A typical Blast Off workshop includes a … “Blast Off creative workshops – Hexham”

July 5, 2012

Better Acquainted Symposium – postponed

POSTPONEDDue to requests for the symposium to be held in the autumn, we have postponed until 4th, 5th and 6th September.  If you would like to attend please email symposium@headwayarts.co.ukPlease … “Better Acquainted Symposium – postponed”

June 20, 2012

Hat & Mask-Making Workshop at Seahouses Festival

We’ll be at Seahouses Festival this Saturday so come along if you’d like to make your own heroes-themed hat and mask! Our workshops run from 11am to 5pm on Saturday … “Hat & Mask-Making Workshop at Seahouses Festival”

April 16, 2012

Springboard

**places still available** Springboard is a new course for those who want to try a different pathway back into employment. It’s about being creative, working together, finding out what you … “Springboard”

March 13, 2012

Come On Down day 3

Banner-making group workshop: using masking tape to create shapes on material Spray painting the banners. The paint was left to dry and then the masking tape was removed to reveal … “Come On Down day 3”

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of all our funders which recently includes:

  • Architectural Heritage Fund
  • Arts Council England
  • Blyth Town Council
  • Community Foundation
  • Edward Gostling Foundation – RW Mann Trust – Shears Foundation
  • Erasmus+
  • Hadrian Trust – High Sheriff of Northumberland – Rothley Trust
  • Henry Smith
  • Heritage Fund
  • National Lottery Community Fund
  • Northumberland County Council
  • Postcode Community Trust
  • Scope
  • Sir James Knott Trust
  • The 1989 Willan Trust – Wellesley Trust
  • the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
  • This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
  • This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund – North of Tyne Combined Authority