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June 3, 2015

3 Shows and The Big Lunch

  Satellites Performances Satellites have some scratch shows of work in progress on Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June. All the shows start at 2pm and will be … “3 Shows and The Big Lunch”

April 22, 2015

we made badges

Ann is wearing her badges made at our Satellites workshop yesterday which was a free taster day open to anyone interested in joining the group. Our next free taster day … “we made badges”

April 14, 2015

Satellites – free taster days April & May 2015

Inspiring creative and performing arts workshops for learning disabled people Satellites is for people aged 18 years and over who are learning disabled and • passionate about the arts • … “Satellites – free taster days April & May 2015”

March 24, 2015

March Dates For Your Diary

Arts Marketing Internship The deadline to apply for our arts marketing internship is 5pm on Friday 27th March. Visit our website for more information and details on how to apply. … “March Dates For Your Diary”

March 9, 2015

Celebrating 20 Creative Years: 31 March 2015

Join us in celebration of our 20th year – there’ll be tea, cake, art & entertainment! The event is free ~ donations are welcome 🙂

February 26, 2015

We’re looking for an intern

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February 5, 2015

Scratch performance invite

January 12, 2015

Satellites: inspiring creative and performing arts workshops for learning disabled people

We are offering Satellites taster week free of charge from Monday 26th to Thursday 29th January 2015 to give people the opportunity to experience just how beneficial our programme of … “Satellites: inspiring creative and performing arts workshops for learning disabled people”

December 17, 2014

Random Circus Skills

The fabulous Bell & Bullock will be joining us at Random to host an hour of circus skills, including stilt walking, plate spinning and unicycling! Circus Skills at Random will … “Random Circus Skills”

December 8, 2014

Amazing Sounds at Headway ArtSpace

London-based vocal trio Voice performed at Headway ArtSpace last Wednesday, and what a treat it was! You can see a little clip of the concert below, and you can see … “Amazing Sounds at Headway ArtSpace”

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”

September 22, 2014

Coming Soon: The Big Draw 2014

Anyone can get involved in a giant draw-on-the-floor at Keel Row Shopping Centre in Blyth.  When: Friday 31st October Start time: 11am End time: 4pm Where: Keel Row Shopping Centre, … “Coming Soon: The Big Draw 2014”

September 4, 2014

Stars Trek 2014

Seven Stars learning disabled theatre company are taking part in their annual sponsored walk on Thursday 18th September! The group will be walking from The Kings Arms, Seaton Sluice, to … “Stars Trek 2014”

July 8, 2014

Summer School for learning disabled people

Headway Arts proudly present Into the Unknown… A summer arts project for learning disabled people about dealing with change PLACES ARE NOW FREE thanks to the CNL Young People’s Fund … “Summer School for learning disabled people”

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”

May 19, 2014

If you had a Tardis…

…when and where would you go? Andy: “New York and Las Vegas!” Kris: “To Yellowstone National Park to see the wolves, the volcano and yogi bear!” Darren: “To the Eastenders … “If you had a Tardis…”

April 22, 2014

AGM Reminder!

April 1, 2014

Annual General Meeting 2014

We’d like to invite you to our AGM on Tuesday 29th April at 3.30pm, featuring:Loose Ends Arts & Well-being ExhibitionMismatch CollectiveSeven Stars in their adaptation of cult classic ‘Nosferatu’And we’ll … “Annual General Meeting 2014”

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”

January 6, 2014

Seven Stars 2014: ready to go!

December 12, 2013

Tombolaaaaaa

Look what you could win from our tombola today at our Christmas Creative Cafe! Come along between 1pm & 3pm – 5 tickets for £1! Headway ArtSpace is at the … “Tombolaaaaaa”

December 11, 2013

Christmas Creative Cafe…sneak peek

Our Christmas Creative Cafe runs tomorrow from 1pm to 3pm at Headway ArtSpace, Blyth. Seven Stars will be selling handmade Christmas cards and decorations from their Seven Stars Bazaar. Pop … “Christmas Creative Cafe…sneak peek”

December 10, 2013

Christmas Creative Cafe

Come along to our Christmas Creative Cafe on Thursday 12th December between 1pm & 3pm. There’ll be hot tea & coffee, mince pies, a tombola, and Seven Stars will be … “Christmas Creative Cafe”

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 21, 2013

Random Young People’s Theatre Company: Half-Term

Random Young People’s Theatre Company: Half-Term: Random Young People’s Theatre has a 2 week break for half-term and will be returning on Wednesday 6th November.23rd Oct: NOT running30th Oct: NOT … “Random Young People’s Theatre Company: Half-Term”

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

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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

JUICE Festival, TakeOff Festival and Bridge North East are teaming up this Autumn.

JUICE Festival, TakeOff FestivalandBridge North East are teaming up this Autumn. We want to hear young people’s opinions on creative quality and would like to invite you to apply to … “JUICE Festival, TakeOff Festival and Bridge North East are teaming up this Autumn.”

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”

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
  • 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