We offer a packed schedule of activities, groups and events which enable people to get together to help improve their wellbeing.

What’s On and When

Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions, a number of sessions are currently not running. Please contact us if you are interested in any session on: 01914178043 or: [email protected]

Tags crafts creative minds man man space men men's group Month Agenda Day Month Week 2020 Mar April 2021 May 2022 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 Stepping Stones Craft 11:00 am Stepping Stones Craft Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets This relaxed and friendly group is aimed at people who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing and who may not be ready to take part in our larger groups and offers a Read More Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Apr 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Enjoy your lunch in good company! Lunch is £3.50 for two courses Booking is essential so please call us on: 0191 417 8043 or pop into the Life House Reception on a Monday to book Read More Creative Session 1:00 pm Creative Session Apr 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets To learn more about our Creative Mind sessions click here! If you would like to join the Hetton Creative Mind group please contact us on 0191 417 8043. 2 Book Club 10:00 am Book Club Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Do you enjoy reading? Would you like to review and discuss the books you read in a friendly, informal environment? Then join our Book Club from 10am–11am, we meet every first Friday of the month Read More Brunch Club 11:00 am Brunch Club Apr 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch in a safe space! Our brunch options change on a weekly basis and usually Read More Knit and Natter 11:00 am Knit and Natter Apr 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Come along to a friendly, relaxed group, enjoy knitting and crocheting, whether you are a beginner or an avid needle clicker! This group takes place in Our Space, along-side the Open Mind/Brunch Club session. Please Read More 3 4 5 Step by Step 11:00 am Step by Step Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Are you looking to join a new group to improve your mental health and wellbeing? Here at Washington Mind, we have a group which offer taster activities every week to give you an idea of Read More Washington History Society 2:30 pm Washington History Society Apr 5 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Collect and preserve photographs, documents and memorabilia 1st Monday of month. Call Washington History Society on: 07837629556. For more information visit the Washington History Society website. 6 Pet Therapy 12:00 pm Pet Therapy Apr 6 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday from 11am-1pm, Washington Mind visit Bryson’s Animal Shelter, Hateshead to walk the dogs and/or cuddle with the cats. Both exercise and spending time with animals has been shown to improve wellbeing so get Read More Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Apr 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Tickets Come along to our friendly walking group ‘Wags and Walks’ and bring along your four-legged friends, it will be a great opportunity to have a chin wag and take in some beautiful scenery. All friendly Read More Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Man Space 1:30 pm Man Space Apr 6 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Group for men ran by men who come together once a week to meet up, talk, play cards, do crosswords, and talk about ‘men’ things in a supportive environment LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades 4:45 pm LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades Apr 6 @ 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Washington Mind’s LGBTQI youth group (Rainbow Renegades) takes place weekly and is suitable for young people aged 13-25. Please join us on Tuesday evenings if you would like to be part of the group. Currently Read More 1st Washington Brownies 6:00 pm 1st Washington Brownies Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Weekly meeting of the 1st Washington Brownies at The Life House. Visit the Facebook page, or get in touch via email for more info. 7 Creative Minds 10:00 am Creative Minds Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Open Mind 12:00 pm Open Mind Apr 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets For more information on Open Mind sessions click here! If you would like to attend this session please call us on 0191 417 8043 Anxiety Management Group 3:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Apr 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets This is a peer lead group which meet on a weekly basis. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191 417 8043 8 Stepping Stones Craft 11:00 am Stepping Stones Craft Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets This relaxed and friendly group is aimed at people who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing and who may not be ready to take part in our larger groups and offers a Read More Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Enjoy your lunch in good company! Lunch is £3.50 for two courses Booking is essential so please call us on: 0191 417 8043 or pop into the Life House Reception on a Monday to book Read More Creative Session 1:00 pm Creative Session Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets To learn more about our Creative Mind sessions click here! If you would like to join the Hetton Creative Mind group please contact us on 0191 417 8043. 9 Brunch Club 11:00 am Brunch Club Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch in a safe space! Our brunch options change on a weekly basis and usually Read More Knit and Natter 11:00 am Knit and Natter Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Come along to a friendly, relaxed group, enjoy knitting and crocheting, whether you are a beginner or an avid needle clicker! This group takes place in Our Space, along-side the Open Mind/Brunch Club session. Please Read More 10 11 12 Step by Step 11:00 am Step by Step Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Are you looking to join a new group to improve your mental health and wellbeing? Here at Washington Mind, we have a group which offer taster activities every week to give you an idea of Read More 13 Pet Therapy 12:00 pm Pet Therapy Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday from 11am-1pm, Washington Mind visit Bryson’s Animal Shelter, Hateshead to walk the dogs and/or cuddle with the cats. Both exercise and spending time with animals has been shown to improve wellbeing so get Read More Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Tickets Come along to our friendly walking group ‘Wags and Walks’ and bring along your four-legged friends, it will be a great opportunity to have a chin wag and take in some beautiful scenery. All friendly Read More Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Man Space 1:30 pm Man Space Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Group for men ran by men who come together once a week to meet up, talk, play cards, do crosswords, and talk about ‘men’ things in a supportive environment LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades 4:45 pm LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades Apr 13 @ 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Washington Mind’s LGBTQI youth group (Rainbow Renegades) takes place weekly and is suitable for young people aged 13-25. Please join us on Tuesday evenings if you would like to be part of the group. Currently Read More 1st Washington Brownies 6:00 pm 1st Washington Brownies Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Weekly meeting of the 1st Washington Brownies at The Life House. Visit the Facebook page, or get in touch via email for more info. 14 Creative Minds 10:00 am Creative Minds Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Open Mind 12:00 pm Open Mind Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets For more information on Open Mind sessions click here! If you would like to attend this session please call us on 0191 417 8043 Anxiety Management Group 3:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets This is a peer lead group which meet on a weekly basis. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191 417 8043 15 Stepping Stones Craft 11:00 am Stepping Stones Craft Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets This relaxed and friendly group is aimed at people who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing and who may not be ready to take part in our larger groups and offers a Read More Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Enjoy your lunch in good company! Lunch is £3.50 for two courses Booking is essential so please call us on: 0191 417 8043 or pop into the Life House Reception on a Monday to book Read More Creative Session 1:00 pm Creative Session Apr 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets To learn more about our Creative Mind sessions click here! If you would like to join the Hetton Creative Mind group please contact us on 0191 417 8043. 16 Brunch Club 11:00 am Brunch Club Apr 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch in a safe space! Our brunch options change on a weekly basis and usually Read More Knit and Natter 11:00 am Knit and Natter Apr 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Come along to a friendly, relaxed group, enjoy knitting and crocheting, whether you are a beginner or an avid needle clicker! This group takes place in Our Space, along-side the Open Mind/Brunch Club session. Please Read More 17 18 19 Step by Step 11:00 am Step by Step Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Are you looking to join a new group to improve your mental health and wellbeing? Here at Washington Mind, we have a group which offer taster activities every week to give you an idea of Read More 20 Pet Therapy 12:00 pm Pet Therapy Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday from 11am-1pm, Washington Mind visit Bryson’s Animal Shelter, Hateshead to walk the dogs and/or cuddle with the cats. Both exercise and spending time with animals has been shown to improve wellbeing so get Read More Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Tickets Come along to our friendly walking group ‘Wags and Walks’ and bring along your four-legged friends, it will be a great opportunity to have a chin wag and take in some beautiful scenery. All friendly Read More Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Man Space 1:30 pm Man Space Apr 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Group for men ran by men who come together once a week to meet up, talk, play cards, do crosswords, and talk about ‘men’ things in a supportive environment LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades 4:45 pm LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades Apr 20 @ 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Washington Mind’s LGBTQI youth group (Rainbow Renegades) takes place weekly and is suitable for young people aged 13-25. Please join us on Tuesday evenings if you would like to be part of the group. Currently Read More 1st Washington Brownies 6:00 pm 1st Washington Brownies Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Weekly meeting of the 1st Washington Brownies at The Life House. Visit the Facebook page, or get in touch via email for more info. Washington Station WI 6:45 pm Washington Station WI Apr 20 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Washington Station Women’s Institute (WI) has existed since 1932 bringing women’s educational opportunities, activities, campaigns and the chance to gain new skills. Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month. 21 Creative Minds 10:00 am Creative Minds Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Open Mind 12:00 pm Open Mind Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets For more information on Open Mind sessions click here! If you would like to attend this session please call us on 0191 417 8043 Anxiety Management Group 3:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets This is a peer lead group which meet on a weekly basis. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191 417 8043 22 Stepping Stones Craft 11:00 am Stepping Stones Craft Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets This relaxed and friendly group is aimed at people who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing and who may not be ready to take part in our larger groups and offers a Read More Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Apr 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Enjoy your lunch in good company! Lunch is £3.50 for two courses Booking is essential so please call us on: 0191 417 8043 or pop into the Life House Reception on a Monday to book Read More Creative Session 1:00 pm Creative Session Apr 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets To learn more about our Creative Mind sessions click here! If you would like to join the Hetton Creative Mind group please contact us on 0191 417 8043. 23 Brunch Club 11:00 am Brunch Club Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch in a safe space! Our brunch options change on a weekly basis and usually Read More Knit and Natter 11:00 am Knit and Natter Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Come along to a friendly, relaxed group, enjoy knitting and crocheting, whether you are a beginner or an avid needle clicker! This group takes place in Our Space, along-side the Open Mind/Brunch Club session. Please Read More 24 25 26 Step by Step 11:00 am Step by Step Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Are you looking to join a new group to improve your mental health and wellbeing? Here at Washington Mind, we have a group which offer taster activities every week to give you an idea of Read More 27 Pet Therapy 12:00 pm Pet Therapy Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday from 11am-1pm, Washington Mind visit Bryson’s Animal Shelter, Hateshead to walk the dogs and/or cuddle with the cats. Both exercise and spending time with animals has been shown to improve wellbeing so get Read More Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Tickets Come along to our friendly walking group ‘Wags and Walks’ and bring along your four-legged friends, it will be a great opportunity to have a chin wag and take in some beautiful scenery. All friendly Read More Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Man Space 1:30 pm Man Space Apr 27 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Group for men ran by men who come together once a week to meet up, talk, play cards, do crosswords, and talk about ‘men’ things in a supportive environment LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades 4:45 pm LGBTQI+ Youth Group – Rainbow Renegades Apr 27 @ 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Washington Mind’s LGBTQI youth group (Rainbow Renegades) takes place weekly and is suitable for young people aged 13-25. Please join us on Tuesday evenings if you would like to be part of the group. Currently Read More 1st Washington Brownies 6:00 pm 1st Washington Brownies Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Weekly meeting of the 1st Washington Brownies at The Life House. Visit the Facebook page, or get in touch via email for more info. 28 Creative Minds 10:00 am Creative Minds Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Open Mind 12:00 pm Open Mind Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets For more information on Open Mind sessions click here! If you would like to attend this session please call us on 0191 417 8043 Reel Therapy 12:00 pm Reel Therapy Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Reel Therapy – Unravelling the mind through film Selection of movies to choose from on the day with free popcorn included. Please contact us to book your space. Anxiety Management Group 3:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Apr 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets This is a peer lead group which meet on a weekly basis. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191 417 8043 29 Stepping Stones Craft 11:00 am Stepping Stones Craft Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets This relaxed and friendly group is aimed at people who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing and who may not be ready to take part in our larger groups and offers a Read More Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Enjoy your lunch in good company! Lunch is £3.50 for two courses Booking is essential so please call us on: 0191 417 8043 or pop into the Life House Reception on a Monday to book Read More Creative Session 1:00 pm Creative Session Apr 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets To learn more about our Creative Mind sessions click here! If you would like to join the Hetton Creative Mind group please contact us on 0191 417 8043. 30 Brunch Club 11:00 am Brunch Club Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch in a safe space! Our brunch options change on a weekly basis and usually Read More Knit and Natter 11:00 am Knit and Natter Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Come along to a friendly, relaxed group, enjoy knitting and crocheting, whether you are a beginner or an avid needle clicker! This group takes place in Our Space, along-side the Open Mind/Brunch Club session. Please Read More 2020 Mar April 2021 May 2022

Washington Mind Schedule

We aim to provide a range of therapeutic activities available to our Service Users. Our activities are usually available through a PDF schedule, however due to Covid-19, not all of our usual activities are running. Please contact us if you are interested joining any of our groups.

The Life House Activity Schedule

NB. All courses and activities are subject to funding, please contact us to confirm availability.

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