The Walking Group meets in a variety of locations throughout Tyne and Wear that are accessible for where our customers live such as Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Gateshead.

The walks are slow to moderately paced and it’s in a small group ran by a Karbon Support Worker. Walking has a positive impact on physical and mental health and can reduce social isolation by meeting others in a friendly and inclusive setting.

Come along and enjoy the fresh air and have the chance to meet new people and increase your social circle. 

A group of individuals of all ages and fishing ability who share a common interest in fishing. All equipment is provided and gives people the opportunity to learn new fishing skills and gain knowledge from others in a tranquil environment.

It’s a good opportunity to try out a new hobby and meet other like-minded individuals who enjoy getting together and people who have attended have said their mental health, wellbeing has improved. The group meets in the community at riverside points and support is available to accompany people who wish to attend. 

The Pool and Social Group meets at a pool and snooker club in a central location in Newcastle once a month. This is a great chance to get out and about and meet new people while having a game of pool.

This is a small group in a fun and friendly environment and helps to reduce feelings of loneliness and socialising with others. The aim is to improve people’s mood, reduce stress and to enhance your wellbeing and social connections. 

The coffee and culture group meet every month to visit different cultural and visitor attractions. It gives people the chance to learn and experience something new happening in their area that might including seeing a new art exhibition, visiting a historical landmark, or going on a behind the scenes tour of a theatre. 

Attendees also have a cuppa at the events to catch up with each other and chat about what they have experienced.
 
This is a small group setting and helps to reduce social isolation and may inspire a new love of the arts or history from your local area.

The group is run by Karbon staff members who meet at a central location and then travel to the venue together.