Category: News
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16 July 2018
Fly your flag for Great Northumberland 2018!
Headway Arts is offering free creative workshops to Northumberland community groups.
9 July 2018
Creative Cafe: Blue Flags
Join us at Headway ArtSpace on Wednesday 25th July 1pm-4pm for our latest Creative Cafe.
5 July 2018
Carnival Statement
Headway Arts and Blyth Town Council have worked hard to resolve their differences regarding the 2018 Carnival.
22 June 2018
Volunteers Attend Sensory Garden Official Opening Ceremony
Yesterday we held an official opening ceremony for our sensory garden, organised by our fantastic volunteer Mr Bill Thompson.
20 June 2018
First Blue Flag Workshops
We had the first of our Blue Flag workshops with Collingwood School today. Some lovely flags made for our Blue Flag Project installation on Blyth Beach in August 2018! Blue Flag is … “First Blue Flag Workshops”
4 May 2018
Blyth Spartans Women
On 18th May 1918 Blyth Spartans Ladies won the Munitionettes Cup 5-0 in front of 20,000 spectators at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough. Sadly, that fantastic episode has been erased from history…until … “Blyth Spartans Women”
Northumberland Day 2018
Join us at Headway ArtSpace on Thursday 24th May for our second Stotties, Sarnies and Singing Hinnies get-together in celebration of Northumberland Day. From 3pm till 5pm there’ll be traditional … “Northumberland Day 2018”
1 May 2018
Inspiration Exploration
Inspiration Exploration is a creative partnership which brings together The Blyth Tall Ship and Headway Arts, two of Northumberland’s most visionary organisations. Two hundred years ago The Williams was a … “Inspiration Exploration”
30 April 2018
Blyth Community Carnival Update
After working with you all over the last 3 years to develop Blyth Community Carnival, we are shockingly, no longer involved with it this year. After initially offering support for … “Blyth Community Carnival Update”
13 March 2018
Highlights from Come On Down 2018
Come On Down 2018 We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported this years Come On Down Festival. Thanks to anyone who; donated to … “Highlights from Come On Down 2018”
8 February 2018
A.R.T.S Seminar – Working In Europe
Join us on Monday 26th March for Working In Europe, 10am-1pm at Headway ArtSpace, Blyth. Frances Castle (Chief Executive, Headway Arts) will give an insight into the process of partnership … “A.R.T.S Seminar – Working In Europe”
7 February 2018
North North Symposium
A national symposium bringing together artists and arts organisations for discussion, critical conversation & debate on Tuesday 6th March 2018. We are thrilled to a be hosting a national … “North North Symposium”
22 January 2018
Help us Crowdfund for Come On Down Festival!
We have started a very exciting crowdfunding campaign to help raise funds for our upcoming Come On Down, a festival of inspiring performing arts for and by learning disabled artists. … “Help us Crowdfund for Come On Down Festival!”
30 November 2017
We’re Recruiting: Learning Support Intern
Could you make a real difference to the lives of people with learning and communication needs? Do you have experience of supporting adults with disabilities? If yes, then this role … “We’re Recruiting: Learning Support Intern”
29 November 2017
PrintAble at Azure Christmas Market
PrintAble will be at Azure Garden Centre’s Christmas Market this weekend selling their latest card designs and art prints. Come along on Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd December … “PrintAble at Azure Christmas Market”
31 October 2017
Blyth Valley Samba School
Blyth Valley Samba School provides regular performances and workshops to give people the opportunity to sample team community drumming and to learn something of the different styles of ethnic percussion … “Blyth Valley Samba School”
29 September 2017
Jess Klein and Mike June at Headway ArtSpace
American singer-songwriters Jess Klein and Mike June are playing at Headway ArtSpace on Saturday 7th October. Tickets are £8 on the door. Bring your own bottle 🙂 Check them out … “Jess Klein and Mike June at Headway ArtSpace”
26 September 2017
Fun Palaces at Creative Cafe
Join us at Creative Cafe on Tuesday 10th October to learn the art of screen printing! We’ll be incorporating the ethos of Fun Palaces – ‘Everyone an Artist, Everyone a … “Fun Palaces at Creative Cafe”
11 September 2017
Social evening with The North East Mandolin Band
Join us on Thursday 19th October for a social evening with The North East Mandolin Band. 7.45 – 9.30PM (Doors 7.15PM) Tickets are just £3 and include a hot drink & … “Social evening with The North East Mandolin Band”
1 September 2017
Blyth Community Carnival 2017 – A Roaring Success
Thank you to everyone who came along to Blyth Community Carnival on Saturday 26th August 2017! It was a great day filled with entertainment for everyone. We would like to … “Blyth Community Carnival 2017 – A Roaring Success”
17 August 2017
Training for Emerging Dancers in Inclusive Practice
Headway Arts has been supported by Arts Council England through Grants for the Arts for our wide reaching CoCreArt project. As part of this project we are working with Mileva … “Training for Emerging Dancers in Inclusive Practice”
16 June 2017
Blyth Carnival Club
Headway Arts Bringing Back Blyth Carnival! This summer we’re working with Blyth Town Council to bring back the Blyth Community Carnival, drawing inspiration from the old time carnivals, circus … “Blyth Carnival Club”
10 March 2017
Come On Down Festival
Come On Down is our annual fantastic free festival of creativity by learning disabled people. Join us for quality performances, exhibitions, talks and art by talented artists from across the north … “Come On Down Festival”
1 March 2017
Communications and Engagement Internship
Job description This new post offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly effective, self-motivated practitioner to work as part of a committed and enthusiastic team to develop new … “Communications and Engagement Internship”
3 May 2016
General Call Out: Freelance Artist
This is a general call out for freelance artists to work with our Satellites groups. We are inviting expressions of interest from socially engaged artists who are interested in future … “General Call Out: Freelance Artist”
26 April 2016
Andy’s visit to Creative Minds North!
Last Thursday (21/04/16), Andy G. attended the Creative Minds North Steering Group meeting at Manchester Metropolitan University. Supported by Allie and Laura, the team set off from Central Station, Newcastle … “Andy’s visit to Creative Minds North!”
1 March 2016
ARTS in Skelleftea, Sweden
During the 22nd – 28th February, partners from the Alternative Routes to Success (ARTS) project embarked on the first transnational visit to Skelleftea in Sweden. You can find out what … “ARTS in Skelleftea, Sweden”
4 February 2016
ARTS Launched!
Friday 29th January saw the official launch of Headway Arts’ European Project: Alternative Routes to Success (ARTS) with North East Member of the European Parliament Jude Kirton-Darling.
29 January 2016
Erasmus A.R.T.S Launch
Friday 29th January saw the official launch of Headway Arts’ European Project: Alternative Routes to Success (ARTS) with North East Member of the European Parliament Jude Kirton-Darling. The event began … “Erasmus A.R.T.S Launch”
17 December 2015
Coastal Revival Fund Success!
Headway Arts have been awarded a grant of £46,145 from the Coastal Communities Coastal Revival Fund. We are one of the 77 very lucky organisations from across the country to … “Coastal Revival Fund Success!”
19 November 2015
Conjunction Exhibition 2015
“Conjunction was an inspiring piece, documenting incredible work. The collection of words, pictures, photographs and video played with the soundscapes easily filled the whole environment, transporting me to all the … “Conjunction Exhibition 2015”
