The Li'l Community Hub + Soundbites

17/10/2026

17/10/2026

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1a Bedford Terrace
North Shields,
NE29 0AW
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15/10/2026

We had a fantastic time at our AGM today. Reflecting on the past year, and looking forward to the next chapter for The Li'l Community Hub + Soundbites ....

​🌟 LOOK WHAT WE ACHIEVED TOGETHER! | Annual Work & Impact Report (2025–2026) 🌟
​What a year it has been at The Li'l Community Hub! From navigating funding hurdles to expanding our creative, practical, and wellbeing groups, one thing has remained constant: the incredible power and resilience of our community. 💙

​Thanks to your amazing support during our Crowdfunder, along with key funding from The National Lottery The Screwfix Foundation , and Tyneside Warm Welcome initiative, we’ve been able to keep our doors wide open as a warm, safe haven for all.

​Here is a quick look back at what we accomplished together over the past 12 months:-

​🤝 Practical Aid & Winter Relief
​Winter Gear Drive: Distributed warm hats and scarves to help residents stay warm during the cost-of-living crisis.
​Pet Food Bank: Ensured local families didn't have to face surrendering their beloved pets during tough financial times.
​Warm Welcome Space: Offered a cozy spot for warm drinks, friendly chats, and helpful signposting.

​🎭 Creative Arts & Music
​"Hear Me" Poetry Book: Released our community poetry collection featuring work by Wendy Jackson and local voices, tackling mental health stigma and giving a voice to lived experiences.
​Music & Drama: Hosted vibrant Open Mic nights, began the Circle of Ukes group, lead by Fiona Mathieson (aka Fiona + David Dando), provided accessible rehearsal space for local talent (including a member of Spanish City Rollers , and hosted the inspiring “Women We Are” drama project delivered by Stanley Creatives
Also Craft with Amy delivering craft sessions.

​💬 Peer Support & Community Wellbeing
​Running regular sessions like Men’s Walk & Talk, Cuppa, Chat & Chill, Crafts & Creative Writing, and Sensory Play.
​Strong partnerships with , Take p ART North East CIC , North Tyneside VODA Help 4 You CIO "The Stress & Anxiety Support Charity" ’s Newsagents, Bear & Co Consultancy, Health Alliance, and many more!

​🔮 Looking Ahead!
In the coming year, we’re excited to:
✨ Expand volunteering pathways
🥗 Launch Community Cooking & Nutrition workshops
🎉 Celebrate local culture and diversity
💬 Keep community voices at the heart of everything we do!

​Thank you to every funder, partner, volunteer, and community member who made this year possible. Here’s to another year of creativity, care, and connection! ☕🎸📖

09/10/2026

It was lovely to meet Max 🐕 who came to visit us on his first day out:) he did really well, and of course, he was the star of the show:)

Massive thanks to Cherri and Ross, from Bear & Co Consultancy , who came to visit, and as always, go above and beyond to support us.

Cuppa chat and chill with Alan and Linda from Help 4 You CIO "The Stress & Anxiety Support Charity" continued into Sambuccas. Mixing business with pleasure, to celebrate their birthdays 🎂

03/10/2026

Such a lovely event yesterday. celebrating National Poetry Day/theme Wonder, at Wallsend Library.

Well done Andrew Mears-Wallsend writers, and all involved. Thank you Andy for providing us with the opportunity to write, create poems and perform together.

The poens and artwork are on display at Wallsend Library. North Tyneside Community Hubs and Libraries ongoing support with events like this is much appreciated.

It was an additional special moment for myself, performing with the 'circle of ukes,' a music and well being group, from The Li'l Community Hub + Soundbites It was our first experience performing together, and only a few weeks ago, most of us hadnt even played a chord. To play 'I wonder where you are tonight' as a tribute to the late Dolly Parton, was amazing! We thank Fiona Mathieson aka Fiona and David Dando for teaching us so well, and coming along with us to this event. Also to Gaeran Southern , who supported us, and came along to one of our practices, despite his very busy schedule.

Its always lovely to see the community join these events and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did:)

30/09/2026

More good news for The Li'l Community Hub + Soundbites C.I.C

Massive thanks to The Screwfix Foundation who have confirmed our grant application has been succesful:)

Funds are paid out in rounds, and we are expected to receive £2,500 around 4 weeks after 16th October.

This will allow us to make significant changes to improving our space and supporting the community.

Be prepared Bear & Co Consultancy 😀

30/09/2026

Who says you cant pop in for a cuppa, have a chat and end up helping pack up the fabrics....ooh and nipping to the shop for milk!:)

Lovely to see people getting involved.

Thank you Chris , and for the photo consent 😀

30/09/2026

28/09/2026

Excited with some of the members of, the 'Circle of Ukes' at The Li'l Community Hub + Soundbites C.I.C

Just enjoying the moment:)

27/09/2026

The Li'l Community Hub + Soundbites are so excited to share this news with you all...

The National Lottery Community Fund, have confirmed they will be funding our project!:)
(Project community creations)

We have been awarded £18920, enabling us to continue, and develop the work we do, with the community, creatively keeping well together.

The hard work really begins now! But more about that later!

For now lets celebrate this wonderful news.

Massive thanks to the National Lottery for this award.

Thank you to the community for your ongoing support, and our ever supportive land lord!

Thank you to a wonderful, determined + dedicated team, all volunteers, sharing their skills and experiences to help others, and trying to make a difference!:)