Activities

Activities at Essence, Doxford Park

Monday

10am – 12 noon

Monday Memories

Tuesday

10am – 12 noon

Tuesday Men’s Group & Lady Carer’s Corner

2.15pm – 4.15pm

Tuesday Afternoon Get Together Incorporating a fortnightly session ‘Music for the Mind’

Wednesday

2:00pm – 3:15pm

Ladies Group & Men's Carers Corner

Thursday

10am – 12 noon

Coffee Morning Meet & Greet

1.30pm – 2.30pm

Exercise Session

2.45pm – 4.30pm

Indoor Curling

Friday

10am – 12 noon

Music & Memories

Essence Activities in Local Community Venues

Monday

2pm – 3.30pm

Community Group, The Avenue Pub, Roker

Tuesday

2pm – 3.30pm

Community Group, The Holiday Inn, Sunderland

Wednesday

2pm – 3.30pm

Community Group, Biddick Arts Centre, Washington

Thursday

1.30pm – 3pm

Gardening Session, Community Garden, Thompson Park Road

Friday

2pm – 3.30pm

Community Group, Houghton Library, Houghton

Zoom Sessions (All Essence Clients & Carers Welcome)

(*Some sessions will link in with our Essence sessions)

Monday

10am – 12 noon*

Monday Memories

Tuesday

10am – 12 noon*

Tuesday Men’s Group

Thursday

1.30pm – 2.30pm*

Exercise Session

Friday

11am – 12 noon*

Music & Memories

3pm – 4pm

Feel Good Friday

Extra Sessions

First Wednesday of the month 9.30am – 10.30am

Carers Peer Support Group on Zoom

New for 2023

Dementia Training will now be a regular event at Essence.

Starting on Friday 13th January (1pm – 5pm), the sessions will continue to take place on the second Friday of the month from 1pm – 5pm. This ‘complete’ session format replaces the previous training sessions and courses we have provided in the past. To book your space or request further information please contact Essence 0191 522 1310.

  • Make a referral
Complete our referral form online, submitting information direct to our team.
  • Get in touch
Call our confidential advice line on 0191 514 1131.

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