Retina UK Tyne & Wear / Northern Alliance Peer Support Group Event

We are pleased to invite you to join GROUP FACILITATOR COLIN HETHERINGTON FOR OUR LATEST TYNE & Wear peer SUPPORT GROUP EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH NORTHERN ALLIANCE VIP'S AT OUR BRAND NEW VENUE, the TYNESIDE IRISH CENTRE in Newcastle!Please come and join us in the Gallowgate Room for a great day filled with fun and laughter where you will get to meet like-minded people and their partners as well as hearing from a range of wonderful speakers; from sight loss charities to scientists and the opportunity to take part in the raffle and plenty of other fun & games. Colin says “When we meet it’s a happy day full of facts about science, the benefits of guide dogs, what’s on in the North East, anything and everything but most of all it’s about enjoying yourself without anybody judging you. We really do make friends for life.” Meeting Itinerary:- * Welcome and meet the group. * Purchase your raffle tickets – many great prizes to be won! * Group news and update from Colin. * Our first speaker is the fabulous Philippa Taylor to give us more tips and help with our benefits. * Now it’s time to hear from Sheridan Dixon, Northeast Working - Age & Young People Macular Group leader. * Break time – Buffet available courtesy of The Blind Baker. * Raffle time! * Linda Rhodes is here to give us an inside story of living with Sight loss. * Our next guest speaker is the very talented Dom who is not only a VIP cricketer but also a radio presenter. * Our wonderful scientist is back so good to hear from this wonderful team of experts at the cutting edge of science. * Short break. * Our very own inspirational and motivational Retina UK volunteer, Ryan Taylor. A great young guy who will make a huge difference in the sight loss world. * Welcome back Jack Moffat from TPT with even more inspiration, keep up the great work. * Game time – It’s Heads or Tails and your chance to win a fabulous prize! With all proceeds kindly donated to Retina UK. * Time to relax, let’s laugh, clap, dance and sing along to the Karaoke Kings & Queens with special guest singer Becky Moffat! * We do hope you’ve enjoyed the meeting and hope to see you again soon, thank you! If you would like any further information please feel free to contact Colin on 07900 960154 or email Y29saGV0aGkgfCBpY2xvdWQgISBjb20= We really hope you can come and join us for this fantastic day and make some new friends for life, everyone is welcome! Please ensure you register via the link below so we know who to expect on the day, thank you. Venue: The Gallowgate Room Tyneside Irish Centre 43 Gallowgate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SG The venue is an 11 minute walk from Newcastle train station. Register here: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/tyne-wear-local-peer-support-group/ [https://retinauk.org.uk/event/tyne-wear-local-peer-support-group/] You may also like the following events from Retina UK [https://allevents.in/org/retina-uk/15226218] : * This Saturday, 28th June, 09:00 am, Peak District Ultra Challenge 2025 in Derby [https://allevents.in/derby/peak-district-ultra-challenge-2025/200028137481312] * Next month, 19th July, 09:00 am, Scafell Pike Challenge 2025 in Keswick [https://allevents.in/keswick/scafell-pike-challenge-2025/200028113102618] * This September, 7th September, 09:00 am, The Big Half 2025 in London [https://allevents.in/london/the-big-half-2025/200028234223040] Also check out other Nonprofit events in Newcastle Upon Tyne [https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/nonprofit] , Music events in Newcastle Upon Tyne [https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/music] .