Upcoming days out with OAA 

🌟 OAA Monday/Saturday DROP-IN 🌟

​Join us for a relaxing afternoon with great company!

​📍 Where: Jarrow Mindset, Ellison Street, NE32 3JX

⏰ When: Mondays, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                 Saturdays 3:30pm - 6:30pm

🎟️ Entry: Just £1.50

​(Your entry fee includes unlimited refills on all snacks and refreshments! ☕🍪)

​💖 Donation Appeal 💖

​If you are in a position to help out, we are always incredibly grateful for donations to keep our drop-in fully stocked. If you're coming along, we would love any of the following:

• ​☕ Tea & Coffee: Tea bags (any kind, including fruit or flavoured) and coffee

• ​🥛 Milk: Regular milk and oat milk

• ​🧃 Drinks: Juice and water

• ​🥨 Snacks: Biscuits, crisps, and other treats

​Thank you all so much for your continued support! ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Find us on facebook!!

Out And About North East CIC

We’re growing fast! To support our expanding community and ease the load on our amazing current team, we are looking for new volunteers (aged 16+).

Get involved hands-on or behind the scenes:

Drop-Ins (Jarrow): Mondays (12 PM – 4 PM) & Saturdays (Resuming Oct 3rd, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM) – Welcome members, chat, help with arts & crafts, and assist with refreshments.

Days Out: Support and help manage our group excursions.

Media & Admin: Help run our social media, website, and distribute flyers.

Fundraising: Assist with raising funds and securing community donations.

What we look for:

Must be 16 or over.

Good communication skills.

Experience or confidence with neurodivergent individuals (for front-facing roles).

Reliability and commitment.

Ready to join us? 📧 Email your CV and availability to: admins@outandaboutnortheastcic.com

📢 Help Out and About North East!

​We’re looking for donations to help keep our community sessions at Jarrow Mindset fun and well-stocked. If you have any of these items spare, we’d love to take them off your hands:

• ​Creativity & Games: Colouring books, pencils, felt-tips, paints, sketchpads, glue, glitter, wool, knitting needles, word searches, crosswords, board games, card games, PS4 games, and working Xbox controllers.
• ​Refreshments: Biscuits, crisps, fruit, healthy snacks, cereal bars, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juice, squash, and pop.

​🎨 Want to run a session?

​Are you interested in hosting a free activity or discussion session for us? We’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch at admins@outandaboutnortheastcic.com.

​Drop-off Details

​Where: Jarrow Mindset, Ellison Street, Jarrow, NE32 3JX

When:

• ​Mondays: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• ​Saturdays: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

​Contact Nat, Sue, or Becks via Facebook Messenger, or just ask for them when you drop off! Thanks for your support! 😀

OAA Our Story: From a Small Idea to a Community Family! When we first started, we were just a few people with a simple idea. We wanted to create a place where nobody had to feel alone. We have always been completely volunteer led, and we knew it would take a lot of time, patience, and hard work to get things moving.
It was just about wanting to help people connect and feel like they belonged somewhere.
​Looking back at where we started compared to where we are now is honestly inspiring. September 2025 we officially registered as a CIC (Community Interest Company) Those small, early steps of just reaching out to people have grown into something so much bigger. We have turned that tiny seed of an idea into a real community family.
​It hasn’t always been easy, but every bit of effort has been worth it to see the change in the people who come through our doors. We have moved from a group of strangers to a support network for people dealing with isolation and loneliness. Seeing how much we have grown, and how many lives have been touched, makes us so proud of how far we have come.
​We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped us at the beginning. We would never be where we are without you. You certainly know who you are! Thank you for believing in us and for sticking with us as we grew into the family we are today! We will continue moving upwards.
Thankyou!!!!
-Nat, Sue, Becks and our wonderful volunteers ❤️.

FREE kids stuff through the summer holidays!
The CAST FREE family fundays are back for 2026.

With something EVERY weekend through the school holidays, we’ve got you covered!
There’s something for everyone so don’t miss out!

More info @CAST https://www.southtynesideassembly.org.uk/upcoming-events/familyfestdays

FREE kids stuff through the summer holidays!
The CAST FREE family fundays are back for 2026.

With something EVERY weekend through the school holidays, we’ve got you covered!
There’s something for everyone so don’t miss out!

More info Citizens Assembly South Tyneside - Citizens Assembly South Tyneside - CAST  https://www.southtynesideassembly.org.uk/upcoming-events/familyfestdays

The fabulous OceanRoad Mela  back too!! And @disco fields party in the park!  What an incredible summer line up!!

Cast free family fun days /Mela/ party in the park boldon. 

 * **25/07**: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Hebburn Social Club)

 * **02/08**: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Barnes Institute)

 * **08/08**: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Party in the Park, Boldon)

 * **09/08**: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (The Mela)

 * **16/08**: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Hedworthfield CA)

 * **23/08**: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (All Saints CA)

 * **31/08**: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Bilton Hall)