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July 16, 2018

Fly your flag for Great Northumberland 2018!

Headway Arts is offering free creative workshops to Northumberland community groups.

July 9, 2018

Creative Cafe: Blue Flags

Join us at Headway ArtSpace on Wednesday 25th July 1pm-4pm for our latest Creative Cafe.

July 5, 2018

Carnival Statement

Headway Arts and Blyth Town Council have worked hard to resolve their differences regarding the 2018 Carnival.

June 22, 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.

June 20, 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”

May 4, 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”

May 1, 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”

April 30, 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”

April 17, 2018

Creative Arts Workshops

Inspiring creative and performing arts workshops for learning disabled people For people aged 18 years and over who are learning disabled and • passionate about the arts • want to … “Creative Arts Workshops”

March 13, 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”

February 8, 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”

February 7, 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”

January 22, 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!”

November 30, 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”

November 29, 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”

November 15, 2017

Starry Night

On Thursday 7th December we’re hosting a Christmas social evening for people with a learning disability aged 16 plus. This fantastic festive event starts at 7pm at Headway ArtSpace, and … “Starry Night”

October 31, 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”

September 29, 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”

September 26, 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”

September 11, 2017

Stars Trek Spooky Sponsored Walk 2017

Join us on Tuesday 31st October at 4.30pm as we trek along to Ridley Park with our spooky lanterns! Anyone who would like to join us is more than welcome. As … “Stars Trek Spooky Sponsored Walk 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”

September 1, 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”

August 17, 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”

June 16, 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”

June 5, 2017

Creative Cafe 10th June 2017

We are holding a third Creative Cafe event at Headway ArtSpace aimed at people who would like to try one of a range of creative arts workshops including calligraphy, wet felting, and paper … “Creative Cafe 10th June 2017”

May 4, 2017

Stotties, Sarnies & Singing Hinnies…and AGM.

Howay to Headway for a taste of our fantastic Northumbrian culture, canny entertainment and our AGM on Thursday 25th May 4-6pm. Seven Stars will be performing their latest show Forever Young: … “Stotties, Sarnies & Singing Hinnies…and AGM.”

March 10, 2017

Creative Cafe at Headway ArtSpace

We are holding a Creative Cafe event at Headway ArtSpace aimed at people who would like to try one of a range of creative arts workshops including printmaking, batik, felting, … “Creative Cafe at Headway ArtSpace”

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”

March 1, 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”

February 24, 2017

A Blanket Full of Stories

Headway Arts proudly presents A BLANKET FULL OF STORIES with Releasing Potential Join us on an adventure through the technicolour world of our imaginations. There is no one way of telling … “A Blanket Full of Stories”

December 20, 2016

CALL OUT – Associate Artists DRAMA

Background: Headway Arts is an inspirational cultural organisation. We run great participatory arts projects with diverse communities in and from our Headway ArtSpace in Blyth, Northumberland. We create wonderful opportunities for people of all backgrounds … “CALL OUT – Associate Artists DRAMA”

December 7, 2016

Creative Christmas Bazaar & Afternoon Tea

Join us for an afternoon of creativity on Monday 19th December between 1 and 3pm for our festive Creative Christmas Bazaar & Afternoon Tea. There’ll be an exhibition and sale … “Creative Christmas Bazaar & Afternoon Tea”

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”

August 3, 2016

Headway ArtSpace Tall Ships Fringe Festival

As part of the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta celebrations we have a weekend of exciting events on offer at Headway ArtSpace, Blyth! Join us from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th … “Headway ArtSpace Tall Ships Fringe Festival”

July 12, 2016

Photography exhibition: THE SPACE BETWEEN US – BLYTH TO GOTHENBURG

Are you a Northumberland based photographer or part of a photography club? Would you like your photography to be exhibited in a street art gallery as part of the Tall … “Photography exhibition: THE SPACE BETWEEN US – BLYTH TO GOTHENBURG”

June 6, 2016

Carnival Club

This page is about Old Carnival Club (2016) – find out about NEW Carnival Club (2017)!   Our weekly Carnival Club started on Tuesday 21st June and runs until Tuesday … “Carnival Club”

May 3, 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”

April 27, 2016

We’re looking for a Social Care Intern!

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April 26, 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!”

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

  • Architectural Heritage Fund
  • Arts Council England
  • 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
  • North East Combined Authority
  • 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