🌟Reflecting on 2025🌟
🌟 Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Connection & Growth
Over the past year, the North East Amputee Support Group (NE Amputee) has grown into a vibrant community—offering understanding, empowerment, and practical help to amputees and their families across the North East.
Website Launch & Community Foundation
In 2025 we unveiled its official website, providing a welcoming online hub for news, events, peer stories, and valuable support resources.
We held regular meetings at the metrocentre and hosted our first outdoor activity.
Overall it was an amazing year for NE Amputee!
Key Events of 2025
With peer-led sessions at the heart of NE Amputee’s mission, the year’s calendar was filled with meaningful, supportive gatherings:
June Coffee Morning (13 June) at The Hub, Metrocentre
Adaptive Surfing Sessions (4 July) at South Shields Surf School—twice!
August Coffee Morning (7 August) in The Hub.
October Coffee Morning (9 October) at the usual venue.
Final Coffee Morning of the Year (11 December)—a heartfelt year-end gathering making christas wreaths.
Impact & Developments
Throughout the year, NE Amputee strengthened its presence and outreach:
Peer Support & Practical Insight: Every session—enhanced with a therapy-focused component and filling the atmosphere with cuppas and cake—delivered encouragement, problem-solving advice, and camaraderie.
Engagement With Inclusive Activity: Partnering with South Shields Surf, the adaptive surfing sessions boosted physical well-being, confidence, and connection among members.
Responsive Community Growth: Each event was guided by feedback from attendees, ensuring that the group evolves in step with its community’s changing needs.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Vision & Upcoming Plans
NE Amputee is building on its momentum, with focused and forward-thinking plans for the year ahead:
Bi‑Monthly Peer Gatherings: Regular coffee mornings at The Hub, featuring an optional thematic or therapeutic mini-session to deepen peer learning and emotional care.
Diverse Outdoor Activities: Expanding adaptive events—including surfing, walking groups, and potentially new experiences—to promote active rehabilitation, social connection, and well-being.
Launch of Monthly Newsletter: A platform to highlight member stories, share updates, event recaps, and announce upcoming sessions.
Workshops & Expert Talks: Introducing invited experts—physiotherapists, prosthetists, mental-health professionals—to speak at select meetings, offering practical insights and skill-building.
Join Us in 2026
NE Amputee extends a warm invitation to amputees, family members, and supportive professionals in the North East:
📅 Check out the Events page for the 2026 schedule of gatherings, activity trips, and workshops.
📧 Join the mailing list via the website to receive invitations and monthly updates.
🤝 Get involved: Whether you want to contribute, volunteer, suggest events, or simply attend—your presence is valued.
Here’s to building on a successful year—let’s make 2026 one of even stronger support, shared growth, and community resilience!
For more information, reach out via the Contact page or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).