News
My Guide Update
17th April 2012
20 volunteers have now passed the level 1 assessments and level 2 training dates have been arranged for April and May.
If anybody has a friend or relative that is visually impaired who could benefit from the service please contact Helen or Steven on 0191 257 43 88.
Easter Raffle
17th April 2012
Pearey House would like to thank everybody who bought tickets for this year’s Easter raffle.
The society raised £107 and has purchased a set of percussion instruments with the money.
Holiday in Llandudno
17th April 2012
On the 30th of march a small group of service users enjoyed a 4 day holiday staying at the Blemont Hotel in Llandudno.
A wonderful time was had by everybody that attended.
Pearey House Players- Youth Theatre for the visually impaired
9th March 2012
PHP is a new youth theatre solely for young visually impaired people living in Newcastle and Tyne and Wear.
PHP provides a supportive and safe environment for visually impaired young people to flourish, thrive and grow in confidence through the medium of dramatic and performance art.
PHP work as a group to create new pieces of drama. Incorporating speech, movement and music, we will guide the group to genuinely unique pieces of theatre about current issues, such as under age drinking, drug misuse and the economic crisis, from their own point of view.
It is a project that will introduce drama to their lives, encouraging creative development and giving them the opportunity to learn new skills.
PHP also provides an incredible social aspect in the young people’s lives giving an invaluable chance to get together with other visually impaired people and discuss their experiences of dealing with sight loss.
The youth theatre is free of charge to anyone registered blind or visually impaired between the age of 14 and 24, And is run from our base at Welfare Societys Pearey House in North Shields.
For more information regarding php contact Steven Milne-Artistic Director on peareyhouse2@hotmail.co.uk or at the office on 0191 257 43 88
Guide Dogs (Pictures updated 9th March 2012)
5th January 2012
We are working with Guide Dogs on a project called My Guide. The new My Guide service with Guide Dogs helps people with sight loss get out of their homes and back into the community. My Guide aims to reduce the isolation that many people with sight loss experience, helping to rebuild their confidence and regain their independence. It is a massive opportunity for volunteering in the local community.
Christmas Fare
4th January 2012
All the staff at Pearey House would like to say thank you to everybody who volunteered and attended our Christmas fare on the 3rd of December. The day was a huge success and the charity raised £1900 and was enjoyed by all.
Tyne Panel Web of the National Charity, REMAP
6th October 2011
The aim of the site is to encourage the interchange of information and to advise the Health Professionals and general public of the scope of REMAP and Tyne Panel's services.
For more information, please visit: www.remaptyne.co.uk
Stair Lift
15h September 2011
Tynemouth Blind Welfare would like to say a Great thank you for the bequest from the late Cyril Blakey, from which we have purchased a stair lift for our main stairs.
Our new therapy room has been completed
15h September 2011
Annual trip to Billingham
11th June 2011
14 service users enjoyed a day out to a club in Billingham which is a traditional event, a raffle, bingo, tea and entertainment were provided.
Delaval Hall
June 2011
A guided tour was provided by volunteer guides at the National Trust Delaval Hall in Seaton Delaval. We were all told the history of the house and families and shown around the beautiful grounds.
Kirkharle
May 2011
All service users over 3 days were taken to the birth place of Capability Brown on a day trip, a great time was had by all despite the cold weather.
Garden Fete at Pearey House (3rd July 2010)
July 15, 2010
Our recent Garden Fete was a roaring success. Much fun was had thanks to a display of Highland and disco dancing by a local dance group, and some manic games of rookie golf. Meanwhile our clients and volunteers manned stalls that sold plants and handmade gifts (raising over £60!). The day was topped off by a barbecue and a raffle. All in all we raised £2766.19 and we look forward to the next summer and another fete!
North Tyneside Council Chairman’s Silver Commendation award
July 2, 2010
Our friend Mavis Deeming was honoured today with the North Tyneside Council Chairman’s Silver Commendation award! Mavis, Helen, Tom (and Ike) attended the presentation ceremony where Mavis was celebrated for her sterling volunteer work over the past four years. If you see her around please give her a pat on the back!
A trip to Birkhead Secret Garden, Sunniside (8th June 2010)
June 8, 2010
Everyone enjoyed our recent visit to Birkhead Secret Garden! we were given a tour of the meditation garden and relaxind to the soothing birdsong. Then we took in the delightful scents of the herb gardens before retiring to the coffee shop for some well earned cake!
Health and Happiness Fund
June 4, 2010
The Health and Happiness Fund, Age Concern has kindly granted us £300 to purchase a Boccia set! This is great news as the seated nature of this bowling game means that all of our clients can participate in a quick game!
We have been awarded a National Lottery Grant
May 21, 2010
Amazing news! We have been awarded £9968.00 National Lottery Grant! This means we can refurbish two downstairs rooms to provide a gym and a computer room for our clients! Stay tuned for further news…
Proctor and Gamble Volunteer Day (April 2010)
April 30, 2010
Proctor and Gamble recently chose us for their volunteer day and sent an army of 30 volunteers to paint all our guide rails and give the garden a good weeding! Cheers guys!
Day trip to the Tynemouth Voluntary Life Brigade Museum (2nd and 5th of March 2010)
March 6, 2010
On our recent trips to the Tynemouth Voluntary Life Brigade we were treated to a fascinating talk on everything the TVLB do, from monitoring and gathering information on broken down boats to recovering cliff casualties from our coastline. Afterwards we toured the museum and were encouraged to touch and examine the exhibits.
R.W Mann Trust Grant
February 15, 2010
The R.W Mann Trust has kindly granted us £1000 for a new oven which means we can continue to provide subsidised hot meals for our clients. Marvellous!
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