South Tyneside landmark hosts dementia-friendly 'tea by the sea' afternoons
Souter Lighthouse is hosting some dementia-friendly ‘tea by the sea’ events - here’s when.
Dementia-friendly ‘relax with a brew’ and game playing sessions are on the cards at a famous South Tyneside coastal landmark each week.
Souter Lighthouse opens its doors between 2.30pm and 3.30pm every Thursday for people to enjoy a ‘coffee afternoon by the sea’.
The event is run in association with Age Concern Tyneside South, and attendees can enjoy games, knitting and arts and crafts.
Anyone wishing to take part should meet at Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre, which is immediately next to the Coast Road-based lighthouse.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and parking, which is free to National Trust members and Blue Badge holders, is available.
More information is from Lauren on 0191 456 6903 or by emailing [email protected].
The decommissioned lighthouse, which is visited by around 20,000 people a year, was built in 1871.
It was the world’s first to have its light powered by electricity and has recently been repainted.