Friends Action North East works across The North East to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to make and keep friends.

Joined July 2012
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Calling all students! Fancy a canny night out whilst raising money for Friends Action? Our wonderful volunteers have organised a Boozy Bingo Fundraiser next week. All the details are below. ⬇️ If you’re interested in grabbing a ticket visit: fixr.co/event/boozy-bingo-fu…!
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Mindful March - Day 2: Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world actionforhappiness.org/mindf… #MindfulMarch
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Thank you to @NorthernPrint for delivering a fantastic print workshop as part of the 'Making A Mark Project.' We all had a wonderful time, and can't wait for the next one! #art #artist #printmaking #learningdisability #LD #Autism
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A fresh day out in Tynemouth at the weekend with our Saturday Social group. Also joined by the brilliant Kapow club. It was lovely to see some blue skies! #LearningDisability #autistic #Autism #Friendship
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Your mental health still matters at Christmas. 💚 If you're struggling over Christmas, know that you're not alone. These helplines are here if you need someone to talk to who will listen and help you find your way through. @Samaritans @theCALMzone @GiveUsAShout
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Friends Action North East would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New year! Thank you to all our amazing volunteers, partners and funders for their amazing support in 2023 and an Extra BIG thank you to all the people we support on our project
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We have so much fun in our FANE groups! Would you or someone you care for benefit from FANE’s friendship mentoring? Get in touch! 🌐 Visit friendsactionnortheast.co.uk 📞 Call the office on 0191 231 4327 📧 Email info@friendsaction.co.uk
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄 Christmas at the Gateshead Social. Calling all FANE members. Join us for Christmas celebrations, Friday 15th December at the Tilley Stone. Book your place by calling the office: 01912314327.
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As the nights become darker and the air turns crisper, we thought you might like to see some of the awesome #autumn vibes at our FANE groups… 🍁🎨
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Do Good December - Day 7: Give kind comments to as many people as possible today actionforhappiness.org/do-go… #DoGoodDecember
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Today is #GivingTuesday so let's do whatever we can to spread a bit more kindness in the world 💕 You can start by sharing our Kindness Calendar actionforhappiness.org/do-go… #DoGoodDecember
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The perfect festive activity! 🎄🎨
New Ways November - Day 28: Discover your artistic side. Design a friendly greeting card actionforhappiness.org/new-w… #NewWaysNovember
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Join academics from Newcastle University and more at the Great North Museum: Hancock for a night of wonder, this December!☃️ Dive deep into Stories📖, Folklore🧚‍♀️, Legends🐉, and Magic🪄 to kick off the festive season! greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/what…
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Guidelines have been created to help health, local government & social care teams work together to support people with a #LearningDisability and #Autism – Read this #EasyRead on the england.nhs.uk/wp-content/up…
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