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02/11/2026

🪑💜 DAY 1 – THE FIRST STOP- EVERY EMPTY CHAIR TELLS A STORY

Today, our chair begins its journey for our Before the Silence campaign.

📍 First stop: Our new community venue! Broadmead

It felt only right to begin our journey here, outside a space we’re working hard to transform into somewhere older people can come together, make connections and feel part of something.

Because for some older people, an empty chair isn’t just a chair.

It’s a reminder of the conversations they no longer have, the people they miss and the loneliness they experience every day.

💜 Throughout November, our chair will travel around our community, starting conversations, raising awareness and reminding people that nobody should feel forgotten.

🎄 We’re also raising money to bring older people together for a Christmas meal, creating moments of friendship, laughter and belonging.

🪑 Could your business be our next stop?

We’re inviting local businesses and organisations to welcome our chair, share our message or sponsor it for £25

Leave a message for us to add on the chairs journey 🏷️

🔗to make a donation

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/searchnewcastle?utm_source=peoplesfundraising&utm_medium=referral

Because an empty chair doesn’t have to stay empty. 💜

29/10/2026

🪑💜 BEHIND THE SILENCE…..EVERY EMPTY CHAIR TELLS A STORY🪑💜

For too many older people, loneliness isn’t just felt at Christmas. It’s their everyday reality.

Today, we’re launching Behind the Silence.

With funding cuts hitting hard and demand for our services growing, Search Newcastle has no funding for this year’s Christmas dinner.

But we’re determined to make sure no chair is left empty. 🪑

🪑 Our empty chair represents those facing loneliness and isolation.

We’re asking our communities and businesses to help us fill those chairs this Christmas.

💛 Donate whatever you can.
💜 Gift someone a Christmas dinner.
🪑 or just comment on this post to Leave a message of kindness for our chair.

Because it’s about more than a meal. It’s about connection, belonging and knowing you’re not forgotten.

✨ Loneliness is silent. Together, we can make some noise.

🔗 https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/searchnewcastle?utm_source=peoplesfundraising&utm_medium=referral

Fundraiser - 30 locations... 30 voices... One Search Newcastle Mission The empty chair represents someone who may be lonely, isolated or forgotten We are taking the empty chair on a journey across locations in Newcastle, Starting conversations, and raisi...

28/10/2026

🪑 EVERY EMPTY CHAIR TELLS A STORY.

Behind every empty chair is someone who deserves to feel seen, heard and remembered.

With funding cuts hitting hard and more older people needing our support, we’re determined to make a difference this Christmas.

💜 BEHIND THE SILENCE

More than a fundraiser. A reminder that nobody should feel forgotten. Throughout November we are taking the empty chair on a journey

🎥 Watch our story.

Tomorrow, we’ll share how YOU can help us fill those empty chairs this Christmas.

Because loneliness is silent. Together, we can make some noise. 💜

27/10/2026

🎃👻 WHAT A SPOOK-TACULAR NIGHT! 👻🎃

A fang-tastic THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Halloween Evening Social! 🧡💜

We had some wicked moves on the dance floor 💃🕺, a bit of bingo (no tricks, just treats!) and the amazing Shirley Mac had us all under her spell with her fabulous singing! 🎤✨

It’s nights like these that remind us why bringing people together is so important. 💜

Thanks for making it a real scream! 🎃👻

22/10/2026

💜💛 A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way! 💛💜

A huge thank you to Christine and her wonderful team of volunteers at Foresters Financial UK for their incredibly thoughtful donation of toiletry bags for people in hospital. 🛍️💜

These little bags of essentials can make such a difference to someone during their hospital stay, bringing a little comfort, dignity and reassurance when it’s needed most.

It’s acts of kindness like these that remind us just how powerful community spirit can be.

Thank you for your time, generosity and compassion. Your kindness really does make a difference! 💛

19/10/2026

🎧 What a fantastic afternoon celebrating The Bench! 🎭

It was wonderful to see such a great turnout for the listening event, where we came together to hear the finished recording of The Bench, a 30-minute audio drama written and performed by David and Graham from the SearchNewcastle Creative Men’s Group.

A big thank you to Matt Wesolowski, New Writing North, for taking us through the creative process and explaining how the drama developed from the first ideas to the finished production. The interactive Q&A with the audience added so much to the occasion and gave everyone a fascinating insight into how it all came together.

From birdsong and the sounds of the boating lake, to children playing and even a little dog flatulence! 🐕😂 — all brought together with music, these everyday sounds created something truly special. It’s amazing how, with imagination, creativity and careful sound design, ordinary moments can become something else entirely.

A huge well done to the attendees and to Graeme Jenkins and David Loumas for their creativity, talent and hard work, and thank you to everyone who came along and made it such an enjoyable and memorable event.

👏 A wonderful celebration of creativity, collaboration and the power of audio storytelling!

16/10/2026

🎄🔧 Get your home ready for Christmas and winter with Handy Person service! 🏡❄️

Got a few little jobs around the house that you’ve been putting off? Now’s the perfect time to get them sorted before the cold weather sets in!

Our Handy Person service can help with small DIY tasks and repairs, including:

🔨 Putting up shelves and curtain rails
🛠️ Fitting grab rails and bannisters
🏡 Helping make your home safer and more comfortable

Whether it’s a small repair or a little job to make life easier, we’re here to help!

📞 Get in touch with us today to find out more about our Handy Person service and get your home ready for the festive season.

Let’s make your home cosy, safe and winter-ready! 🎅✨

15/10/2026

🎃👻 SPOOKY NEWS… WE STILL HAVE SPACES LEFT! 👻🎃

Fancy a frightfully good night out? 🦇🕷️

Join us at Search Newcastle’s Halloween Social for an evening of spooky fun, great company and plenty of entertainment! 🧡

🎶 Live music
🍻 Bar
🎱 Bingo
🍽️ Food
🧛 Fancy dress optional!

📅 Monday 19 October
⏰ 6pm – 9pm
📍 Springbank Social Club, Condercum Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
🎟️ Just £3 entry!

🕸️ There are still a few spaces available, but don’t let them vanish into thin air! 👻

📩 To purchase your ticket, email [email protected] or call 0191 273 7443.

🧙‍♀️ Get your spooky selves booked in — we can’t wait to see you there!

⚠️ Please don’t arrive early, as the club will not be open.

🎃

14/10/2026

💷 Could you be missing out on money you’re entitled to?

It’s Pension Credit Week (12–16 October), and if you’re of State Pension age, you could be eligible for extra financial support!

Last year, Search supported 640 unique clients and responded to 2,575 enquiries, providing free, confidential advice and guidance.

✅ Free benefit entitlement checks
✅ Support with Pension Credit claims
✅ Friendly, confidential advice

📞 Get in touch with Search to arrange an appointment and find out what support you could be entitled to.

Don’t miss out — you could be entitled to more than you think! 💷