November 8, 2024

Christmas at Linda’s Farm

Linda’s Farm 792AD. Goliath and Claudius are fighting for control of the island and its people. At least they would be if they could stop bickering. When a witch foretells … “Christmas at Linda’s Farm”

November 1, 2024

A Winter Night with Headway Arts and Friends

Join us on Thursday 12th December 2024 for an evening of entertainment including:

September 24, 2024

Rag Wreath Making Workshop

Join us at Headway Arts to make your very own rag wreath to take home. Professional artists will guide you through the process of creating your own beautiful handmade wreath … “Rag Wreath Making Workshop”

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Join us at Headway Arts to make your very own Christmas wreath to take home. Professional artists will guide you through the process of creating your own beautiful festive wreath … “Christmas Wreath Making Workshop”

Third Thursdays at Headway Arts

A musical social afternoon on the third Thursday of the month, from 2pm to 4pm. Bring along a song, story or spoken word or enjoy a lovely afternoon as audience. … “Third Thursdays at Headway Arts”

Come On Down 2024

Our annual fantastic free festival of performance and creativity by and for learning disabled people is happening on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th October 2024. Do you want to Come … “Come On Down 2024”

July 10, 2024

AGM 2024

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 9th September at 3pm. All welcome. Venue: Headway ArtSpace, The Old Church, Waterloo Road, Blyth Please let us know if you’re … “AGM 2024”

July 3, 2024

Blyth Valley Samba

Come along to The Old Church on a Tuesday evening to take part in free samba drumming practice with Blyth Valley Samba. Blyth Valley Samba meet on Tuesdays from 7pm … “Blyth Valley Samba”

April 30, 2024

Purple Pirate Party

Kick off the bank holiday weekend early by splicing your main brace, hoisting your Jolly Roger and setting sail to the Purple Pirate Party at Headway Arts. Thursday 23rd May … “Purple Pirate Party”

March 13, 2024

Open Call Exhibition 2024

Our Open Call Exhibition is back again this year – if you’re interested in submitting your work, please read the guidelines below and get in touch via email if you … “Open Call Exhibition 2024”

February 28, 2024

Fundraiser: 45 Spread + Pete Shaw’s MOTH

Come along to The Old Church on Friday 22 March 2024 from 7PM for our first MISSION: AUSTRALIA fundraiser. We’ve got two fantastic local bands playing: headliners 45 Spread, with … “Fundraiser: 45 Spread + Pete Shaw’s MOTH”

November 29, 2023

A Winter Night with Headway Arts and Friends

Join us on Thursday 14th December from 6.30pm for an evening of festive performance and live music: • Performance of A Christmas Carol by Cirque de Spaghetti• Lanterns of London … “A Winter Night with Headway Arts and Friends”

November 8, 2023

Festive Wreath Making

Book your tickets for our Festive Wreath Making workshop at Headway ArtSpace, Blyth: • Tuesday 28th November 2023• 6pm – 8pm• £20 per person• All materials included• 15 spaces available

September 4, 2023

Matilda Jr. The Musical

Blyth Music and Theatre Company Youth Academy will be performing Matilda Jr. The Musical at Headway ArtSpace for three nights Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th September 2023. Rebellion is nigh … “Matilda Jr. The Musical”

August 16, 2023

The NE Street Band at Headway Arts

Bruce Springsteen tribute band The NE STREET BAND are coming to Headway Arts on Saturday 23rd September – with support from The Chris Norris Band. Get your tickets via Ticketsource.co.uk. … “The NE Street Band at Headway Arts”

August 10, 2023

Blyth Valley Samba drumming group at Headway Arts

Interested in joining your local community drumming group? Blyth valley samba are looking for new members! BVS is primarily an adult group but children over 10 are welcome if accompanied … “Blyth Valley Samba drumming group at Headway Arts”

July 17, 2023

Notice of AGM 22-23

  NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Tuesday 8th August 2023 Time: 1.00pm Place: Headway ArtSpace, Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1BY   Contact kerri@headwayarts.co.uk to register your attendance.

June 15, 2023

Blythfest approaches!

Blythfest 2023 kicks off in just 2 days: Saturday 17th June to Sunday 2nd July. From drop-in workshops, an art auction and exhibition to buskers, beers & burritos, we’ve got … “Blythfest approaches!”

May 24, 2023

Volunteer Gardening Day 30th May

VOLUNTEERS! WILL YOU HELP US FIX OUR SANCTUARY GARDEN? Storm Arwen & burglars wrecked our lovely little outdoor space and now the roof is finally fixed we are clearing & … “Volunteer Gardening Day 30th May”

May 17, 2023

Blyth Open Call Exhibition

Headway Arts’ Blyth Open Call Exhibition aims to showcase contemporary art by bringing together creators living & working in Blyth Valley. Designed to be inclusive and promote local talent, Blyth … “Blyth Open Call Exhibition”

January 25, 2023

Wave Theatre present From Loch Ness with Love

Friday 24th February 2023 at 7pm From local writer Richard G. Wilson comes a moving and insightful play based on events and experiences from his own life. From Loch Ness … “Wave Theatre present From Loch Ness with Love”

December 6, 2022

A Winter Night ’22

Join us on Thursday 15th December for A Winter Night with Headway Arts & Friends featuring a line-up of international artists presenting a gorgeous inclusive celebration of joy, kindness and … “A Winter Night ’22”

August 9, 2022

Notice of AGM

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Wednesday 16th November 2022 Time: 10.30am Place: Headway ArtSpace, Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1BY   Contact kerri@headwayarts.co.uk to register your attendance.

February 17, 2022

Théâtre Sans Frontières presents Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band

Be enthralled by this exciting and thrilling mystery, featuring a feisty heroine, struggling with and overcoming a domineering presence in her life. With everything we’ve come to expect from a … “Théâtre Sans Frontières presents Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band”

December 1, 2021

Winter Festival Cancelled

If you’ve been into Blyth since Friday you might have noticed our building sustained some damage to the roof during Storm Arwen, like much of the local area. Until the … “Winter Festival Cancelled”

November 22, 2021

Headway Arts Winter Festival 2021

Our Winter Festival starts on Monday 29th November – click here to read more about what we’ve got coming up!   Update: Headway Arts Winter Festival Cancelled due to storm damage … “Headway Arts Winter Festival 2021”

October 19, 2021

Hold Your Peace Podcast Release

​Hold Your Peace was a Heritage Lottery funded performance piece set in the summer 1919 during preparations for a ‘Peace Tea’. Unfortunately, and as with so many shows last year, … “Hold Your Peace Podcast Release”

September 27, 2021

COME ON DOWN 2021!

We are playing it safe and going online this year with a super exciting Come On Down 2021. I get to be a glamorous presenter alongside DJ Andy 007 playing … “COME ON DOWN 2021!”

July 7, 2021

ENERGIES: Blyth’s Industrial Pasts and Energy Futures

ENERGIES is a new exhibition which features work by nine regional artists to explore how industrial change is affecting Blyth. Work by artists from The Stars and Headway Arts’ Creative … “ENERGIES: Blyth’s Industrial Pasts and Energy Futures”

May 20, 2021

AGM 2021

Join us online on Tuesday 17th August at 2pm for our Annual General Meeting and Review of the Year (2020-21). You can register your interest by emailing hello@headwayarts.co.uk. We will … “AGM 2021”

March 31, 2021

Feel Good Guide

Our Releasing Potential group will be sharing their Feel Good Guide on our Facebook page from 11.30am on Thursday 1st April 2021.   Releasing Potential invite you to join the … “Feel Good Guide”

March 24, 2021

Spring Share: Here Comes The Sun

Join us online for the Stars’ spring share – we’ll be streaming via our Facebook page (no account necessary), details below.   Wednesday 31st March 2021 at 1pm: DIARY The … “Spring Share: Here Comes The Sun”

December 9, 2020

Midwinter Festival 2020

THURSDAY 17TH DEC 2020 A midwinter sharing of joyful dance, heartwarming stories and a little light in the darkness – streamed live & free online. 2pm Twelve Starry Months Moving … “Midwinter Festival 2020”

August 4, 2020

Counting The Lights in the Darkness

Our Headway Arts community have been connected and co-creating together every day from the very first day in lockdown. Anticipating lockdown Headway Arts felt it was vital to support the … “Counting The Lights in the Darkness”

May 14, 2020

AGM & Review of the Year

Update:  Here’s a recording of the event!   Our AGM will be a bit different this year! In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the UK Government’s … “AGM & Review of the Year”

March 18, 2020

Coronavirus Statement (18th March 2020)

We wanted to share with you our plans regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and measures we are taking to reduce risk to our fantastic Headway Arts Community. Here is the … “Coronavirus Statement (18th March 2020)”

November 15, 2019

Tales and Tunes

Tales & Tunes, our Great Northumberland Winter Festival event is taking place on Thursday 5th December at 6pm at Headway ArtSpace. We are hosting the final meeting of our 2 … “Tales and Tunes”

Headway Arts Winter Festival 2019!

Our Annual Winter Festival runs between Tuesday 19th November and Tuesday 17th December 2019 and is supported by Northumberland Culture Fund and Great Northumberland Winter Festival. View events

October 16, 2019

A Great Night Out at Headway Arts, October 2019

Join us for a great night out at Headway Arts this Friday (18 October 2019) People from across South East Northumberland have been working with Museums Northumberland bait and The … “A Great Night Out at Headway Arts, October 2019”

July 4, 2019

Creative Cafe – To the moon and back

At 20:17:39 GMT on July 20th 1969, the Apollo 11 Lunar Module landed on the Moon. Join Headway Arts on Thursday 18th July 2019 at Headway ArtSpace, Blyth to celebrate … “Creative Cafe – To the moon and back”