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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 23, 2023
Crowdfunder
We’re raising money to put three fantastic events on in Blyth! Read more!
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”
November 4, 2022
Announcement
Incredibly proud, joyful and delighted to announce we’ve been awarded NPO funding from Arts Council England! This will enable us to support full inclusivity for learning disabled artists.
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 25, 2021
Headway Arts is an accredited Living Wage Employer
We are delighted to announce that we are now an accredited Living Wage employer! We are committed to paying all staff the real Living Wage for the real cost of … “Headway Arts is an accredited Living Wage Employer”
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 26, 2020
Headway Arts Community at Blyth Beach
Our first socially distanced outdoor workshop. A day at the beach full of art & dancing & enjoying being back together for the first time since lockdown began. Filmed on … “Headway Arts Community at Blyth Beach”
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 20, 2020
Northumberland Lottery
You can now buy your tickets for the new Northumberland Lottery and support Headway Arts! Visit NorthumberlandLottery.co.uk to buy your tickets. If you choose to support Headway Arts we will … “Northumberland Lottery”
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)”
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of all our funders which recently includes:
