Jarrow March inspired walk to end carers week in South Tyneside
A celebration of carers in South Tyneside will take place this weekend in Jarrow.
This weekend will see a culmination of carers week in South Tyneside with a march inspired by the Jarrow March.
Starting on Monday, June 8 this year, Carers Week looks to raise awareness and celebrate the lives of unpaid carers throughout the UK.
The week’s theme for 2026 is ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities,’ which focuses on ensuring carers are recognized early, understood, and supported.
After a series of drop-in events hosted by South Tyneside Council throughout the week, the schedule will culminate with carers coming together to march through Jarrow, inspired by the Jarrow March of 1936.
The route will see walkers start at Morrisons in the town centre at 10am before heading along the Low Road, finishing at St Andrew’s Church.
A minibus will be available for anyone who may struggle to complete the route but still wants to remain involved.