OAA Community Noticeboard
Big thanks to South Tyneside Council! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that [OAA] has been awarded a £1,000 grant from the South Tyneside Council Community Area Forum (CAF).
This funding is a massive help toward our venue costs, ensuring we have a safe and welcoming place to meet. It also allows us to provide vital support for our community, including:
🍲 Hot Food: warm meals to share together.
✨ Sensory Equipment: To create a calming, inclusive space.
🎨 Arts & Crafts: Specialized activities and materials for our neurodivergent members.
A huge thank you to the Council for believing in what we do and helping us create a creative and supportive environment for everyone. 🤝🏠
Huge thanks to the legendary Gary for his incredibly kind donation of £100 to Out and About North East CIC! 🌟
Gary, your generosity honestly means the world to us. This support goes a long way in helping us continue our work across the region, and seeing people step up like this is truly heartwarming.
We are so grateful to have you in our corner. High fives and a massive thank you from the whole team! 👏💖
Upcoming days out with OAA
We’ve been busy behind the scenes and have loads of confirmed dates for your diary, plus even more exciting trips in the pipeline!
✅ CONFIRMED DATES:
Here is what’s sorted so far—get these in your calendar!
Sun 22nd March: Barnes Park Carvery Meet-Up (5:00 PM)
Sun 29th March: Space Bar Sunderland Trip (1:00 PM)
Sun 12th April: Metro Centre Upside Down House & Bite to Eat (1:00 PM)
Sun 26th April: OAA Trip to Beamish Museum! (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Sun 17th May: Seaburn Beach Day (12:00 PM)
Sun 24th May: Ouseburn Farm with OAA (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Fri 19th June: Space Bar Sunderland (1:00 PM)
🔜 COMING SOON:
We are also finalizing details for even more adventures, including:
A trip to York
An OAA Camping Trip
More BBQs and Meals Out
🏡 WEEKLY DROP-INS:
Don't forget our regular open doors:
📅 Mondays: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
📅 Saturdays: 3:30 – 6:30 PM
💰 A Quick Note on Costs:
Please bear in mind that not all days out are funded by OAA. Members may need to make a payment or donation towards these trips. However, if we successfully apply for funding for a specific "fun day," I will always notify you that it is covered! Thank you so much for understanding.
We’ll be adding more as we go along, so if you have a suggestion for a low-cost day out, let us know. Let’s make some memories! 😃
A Heartfelt Thank You to Kate Osborne MP
On February 3rd, we were so proud to welcome Kate Osborne MP to Out And About North East CIC at Jarrow Mindset.
As the founders, we (Becks and Natalie) want to say a huge thank you to Kate for taking the time to sit with our members, listen to their stories, and truly see the impact of what we do. It was a brilliant afternoon filled with the kind of warmth and inclusivity that we strive to create every single day.
Kate’s kind words about our work in tackling loneliness and building community confidence mean the world to us. We started this group to ensure everyone in the North East has a place to belong, whether that's through our drop-in sessions, day trips, or just a friendly chat over a cuppa.
Having our local MP recognize the passion and care we put into this space gives us even more motivation to keep growing and supporting our wonderful members.
Thank you, Kate, for your support and for championing the importance of mental wellbeing in our community!
— Becks & Natalie
