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 contact us if you are interested in any session on: 0191 417 8043 or email info@washingtonmind.org.uk to discuss attending.
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| Café Life Play & Stay 10:30 am Café Life Play & Stay Aug 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am  At Café Life we are all about the community. Our venue offers a safe space, hosting a weekly programme of wellbeing activities to suit everyone. We have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered area,[...] Book Club 11:00 am | Gardening Group 10:00 am Gardening Group Aug 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am  Spending time in green spaces can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. To help integrate natural spaces into our lives, we have a new weekly gardening group starting and we’d love to see you[...] Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  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[...] Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Aug 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm  A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Man Space 1:00 pm | Creative Minds 10:30 am Creative Minds Aug 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Anxiety Management Group 2:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm A space to leave your worries at the door and meet with a peer-led group to chat with like-minded people about day-to day life. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191[...] Rainbow Renegades 4:30 pm Rainbow Renegades Aug 3 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm  The Rainbow Renegades are an LGBTQI+ Youth Group based at The Life House in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK. We provide a safe space for young members of the LGBTQI+ community to engage with others,[...] | Doggy Play Date 9:30 am Doggy Play Date Aug 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am  We love animals! Come along with your doggies, big or small, to Cafe Life every Thursday morning from 9:30am-11am for a Doggy Play Date. Breakfast meal deal £3 Hot drink with either toast, crumpet or[...] Pop Up Chatty Cafe 9:30 am Pop Up Chatty Cafe Aug 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am  Come along to our pop-up chatty café for a 1-1 chat to our mental health practitioner for a listening ear, emotional support and signposting. Please note this is not a counselling or crisis service. For[...] Craft Group 10:30 am Craft Group Aug 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Aug 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Enjoy a two-course lunch for £3.50 whilst chatting with like-minded people in our Café. For more information, give us call on: 01914178043 or send us an email on: info@washingtonmind.org.uk. Safe Space 12:30 pm Safe Space Aug 4 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm  Our new Safe Space group for Ukrainian Families and their Sponsors will be held on Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm every week at The Life House Come along for friendly faces, food and drinks, alternative[...] Creative Minds @ Hetton 1:00 pm Creative Minds @ Hetton Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm  Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group, running at The Hetton Centre which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Food and Mood 4:00 pm Food and Mood Aug 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Eating healthy and having a routine with your food can affect your physical and mental health! Join us to learn more! If you have any questions or would like to join us, give us a[...] | Brunch Club 10:00 am Brunch Club Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch, with brunch costing £1.50, such as bacon and sausage sandwiches in a safe space![...] Knit & Natter 10:00 am Knit & Natter Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  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 Place or in the Rothwell Room, along-side the[...] | ||
| Café Life Play & Stay 10:30 am Café Life Play & Stay Aug 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am At Café Life we are all about the community. Our venue offers a safe space, hosting a weekly programme of wellbeing activities to suit everyone. We have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered area,[...] | Creative Workshops 10:00 am Creative Workshops Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Washington Mind Young People’s Project presents creative workshops. Are you 11-13 years old and looking for something to do this summer? We are running free groups in August for you to come along and try[...] Gardening Group 10:00 am Gardening Group Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Spending time in green spaces can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. To help integrate natural spaces into our lives, we have a new weekly gardening group starting and we’d love to see you[...] Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 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[...] Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Aug 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Man Space 1:00 pm | Creative Minds 10:30 am Creative Minds Aug 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Film Club 1:00 pm Film Club Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm  Starting at 1pm, we meet fortnightly to watch films. Each screening is £1.50 and includes a snack and a drink. Anxiety Management Group 2:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Aug 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm A space to leave your worries at the door and meet with a peer-led group to chat with like-minded people about day-to day life. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191[...] Rainbow Renegades 4:30 pm Rainbow Renegades Aug 10 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Rainbow Renegades are an LGBTQI+ Youth Group based at The Life House in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK. We provide a safe space for young members of the LGBTQI+ community to engage with others,[...] | Doggy Play Date 9:30 am Doggy Play Date Aug 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am We love animals! Come along with your doggies, big or small, to Cafe Life every Thursday morning from 9:30am-11am for a Doggy Play Date. Breakfast meal deal £3 Hot drink with either toast, crumpet or[...] Pop Up Chatty Cafe 9:30 am Pop Up Chatty Cafe Aug 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Come along to our pop-up chatty café for a 1-1 chat to our mental health practitioner for a listening ear, emotional support and signposting. Please note this is not a counselling or crisis service. For[...] Craft Group 10:30 am Craft Group Aug 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Aug 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Enjoy a two-course lunch for £3.50 whilst chatting with like-minded people in our Café. For more information, give us call on: 01914178043 or send us an email on: info@washingtonmind.org.uk. Safe Space 12:30 pm Safe Space Aug 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our new Safe Space group for Ukrainian Families and their Sponsors will be held on Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm every week at The Life House Come along for friendly faces, food and drinks, alternative[...] Creative Minds @ Hetton 1:00 pm Creative Minds @ Hetton Aug 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group, running at The Hetton Centre which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Food and Mood 4:00 pm Food and Mood Aug 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eating healthy and having a routine with your food can affect your physical and mental health! Join us to learn more! If you have any questions or would like to join us, give us a[...] | Brunch Club 10:00 am Brunch Club Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch, with brunch costing £1.50, such as bacon and sausage sandwiches in a safe space![...] Knit & Natter 10:00 am Knit & Natter Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 Place or in the Rothwell Room, along-side the[...] | ||
| Café Life Play & Stay 10:30 am Café Life Play & Stay Aug 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am At Café Life we are all about the community. Our venue offers a safe space, hosting a weekly programme of wellbeing activities to suit everyone. We have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered area,[...] | Creative Workshops 10:00 am Creative Workshops Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Washington Mind Young People’s Project presents creative workshops. Are you 11-13 years old and looking for something to do this summer? We are running free groups in August for you to come along and try[...] Gardening Group 10:00 am Gardening Group Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Spending time in green spaces can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. To help integrate natural spaces into our lives, we have a new weekly gardening group starting and we’d love to see you[...] Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 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[...] Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Man Space 1:00 pm | Creative Minds 10:30 am Creative Minds Aug 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Cafe Life Barbecue Party 1:00 pm Cafe Life Barbecue Party Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm  Join us for our Cafe Life Barbecue party on 17th August from 1pm for delicious food and a fun afternoon for only £4.50 per adult and £1 per child. Anxiety Management Group 2:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Aug 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm A space to leave your worries at the door and meet with a peer-led group to chat with like-minded people about day-to day life. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191[...] Rainbow Renegades 4:30 pm Rainbow Renegades Aug 17 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Rainbow Renegades are an LGBTQI+ Youth Group based at The Life House in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK. We provide a safe space for young members of the LGBTQI+ community to engage with others,[...] | Doggy Play Date 9:30 am Doggy Play Date Aug 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am We love animals! Come along with your doggies, big or small, to Cafe Life every Thursday morning from 9:30am-11am for a Doggy Play Date. Breakfast meal deal £3 Hot drink with either toast, crumpet or[...] Pop Up Chatty Cafe 9:30 am Pop Up Chatty Cafe Aug 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Come along to our pop-up chatty café for a 1-1 chat to our mental health practitioner for a listening ear, emotional support and signposting. Please note this is not a counselling or crisis service. For[...] Craft Group 10:30 am Craft Group Aug 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Aug 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Enjoy a two-course lunch for £3.50 whilst chatting with like-minded people in our Café. For more information, give us call on: 01914178043 or send us an email on: info@washingtonmind.org.uk. Safe Space 12:30 pm Safe Space Aug 18 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our new Safe Space group for Ukrainian Families and their Sponsors will be held on Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm every week at The Life House Come along for friendly faces, food and drinks, alternative[...] Creative Minds @ Hetton 1:00 pm Creative Minds @ Hetton Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group, running at The Hetton Centre which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Food and Mood 4:00 pm Food and Mood Aug 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eating healthy and having a routine with your food can affect your physical and mental health! Join us to learn more! If you have any questions or would like to join us, give us a[...] | Brunch Club 10:00 am Brunch Club Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch, with brunch costing £1.50, such as bacon and sausage sandwiches in a safe space![...] Knit & Natter 10:00 am Knit & Natter Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 Place or in the Rothwell Room, along-side the[...] | ||
| Café Life Play & Stay 10:30 am Café Life Play & Stay Aug 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am At Café Life we are all about the community. Our venue offers a safe space, hosting a weekly programme of wellbeing activities to suit everyone. We have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered area,[...] | Creative Workshops 10:00 am Creative Workshops Aug 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Washington Mind Young People’s Project presents creative workshops. Are you 11-13 years old and looking for something to do this summer? We are running free groups in August for you to come along and try[...] Gardening Group 10:00 am Gardening Group Aug 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Spending time in green spaces can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. To help integrate natural spaces into our lives, we have a new weekly gardening group starting and we’d love to see you[...] Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 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[...] Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Aug 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Man Space 1:00 pm | Creative Minds 10:30 am Creative Minds Aug 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Film Club 1:00 pm Film Club Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Starting at 1pm, we meet fortnightly to watch films. Each screening is £1.50 and includes a snack and a drink. Anxiety Management Group 2:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Aug 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm A space to leave your worries at the door and meet with a peer-led group to chat with like-minded people about day-to day life. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191[...] Rainbow Renegades 4:30 pm Rainbow Renegades Aug 24 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Rainbow Renegades are an LGBTQI+ Youth Group based at The Life House in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK. We provide a safe space for young members of the LGBTQI+ community to engage with others,[...] | Doggy Play Date 9:30 am Doggy Play Date Aug 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am We love animals! Come along with your doggies, big or small, to Cafe Life every Thursday morning from 9:30am-11am for a Doggy Play Date. Breakfast meal deal £3 Hot drink with either toast, crumpet or[...] Pop Up Chatty Cafe 9:30 am Pop Up Chatty Cafe Aug 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Come along to our pop-up chatty café for a 1-1 chat to our mental health practitioner for a listening ear, emotional support and signposting. Please note this is not a counselling or crisis service. For[...] Craft Group 10:30 am Craft Group Aug 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Lunch Club 12:00 pm Lunch Club Aug 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Enjoy a two-course lunch for £3.50 whilst chatting with like-minded people in our Café. For more information, give us call on: 01914178043 or send us an email on: info@washingtonmind.org.uk. Safe Space 12:30 pm Safe Space Aug 25 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our new Safe Space group for Ukrainian Families and their Sponsors will be held on Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm every week at The Life House Come along for friendly faces, food and drinks, alternative[...] Creative Minds @ Hetton 1:00 pm Creative Minds @ Hetton Aug 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Enjoy this relaxed and friendly group, running at The Hetton Centre which offers a wide variety of crafts, including drawing, painting, glass painting, and knitting, to name just a few. Food and Mood 4:00 pm Food and Mood Aug 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eating healthy and having a routine with your food can affect your physical and mental health! Join us to learn more! If you have any questions or would like to join us, give us a[...] | Brunch Club 10:00 am Brunch Club Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Our brunch club gives you the opportunity to get out, meet new people and relax with a cuppa and some brunch, with brunch costing £1.50, such as bacon and sausage sandwiches in a safe space![...] Knit & Natter 10:00 am Knit & Natter Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 Place or in the Rothwell Room, along-side the[...] | ||
| Café Life Play & Stay 10:30 am Café Life Play & Stay Aug 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am At Café Life we are all about the community. Our venue offers a safe space, hosting a weekly programme of wellbeing activities to suit everyone. We have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered area,[...] | Creative Workshops 10:00 am Creative Workshops Aug 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Washington Mind Young People’s Project presents creative workshops. Are you 11-13 years old and looking for something to do this summer? We are running free groups in August for you to come along and try[...] Gardening Group 10:00 am Gardening Group Aug 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Spending time in green spaces can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. To help integrate natural spaces into our lives, we have a new weekly gardening group starting and we’d love to see you[...] Wags and Walks – Walking Group 12:00 pm Wags and Walks – Walking Group Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 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[...] Craft Connection 1:00 pm Craft Connection Aug 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Man Space 1:00 pm | Creative Minds 10:30 am Creative Minds Aug 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm A relaxed group which offers a variety of crafts suitable for all levels of ability including drawing, painting, glass decorating and more. For more information about joining this group, give us a call on 0191[...] Anxiety Management Group 2:00 pm Anxiety Management Group Aug 31 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm A space to leave your worries at the door and meet with a peer-led group to chat with like-minded people about day-to day life. If you would like to join, please contact us on 0191[...] Rainbow Renegades 4:30 pm Rainbow Renegades Aug 31 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Rainbow Renegades are an LGBTQI+ Youth Group based at The Life House in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK. We provide a safe space for young members of the LGBTQI+ community to engage with others,[...] |
Download a Schedule
Our Summer 2022 weekly schedule is available to download for you to find out about the groups we have on offer, ran by both Washington Mind and external partners who hire The Life House to run wellbeing activities. If you are interested in any Washington Mind sessions, give us call on: 01914178043 and if you are interested in any Life House activities, contact the organiser directly.
NB. All courses and activities are subject to funding, please contact us to confirm availability.
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