Tuesday, 3 September 2013

This is Research



Seven Stars are working hard carrying out research and development for their new show The Snow Queen and The Dark Knights. They are having a lot of fun developing their superhero characters!

They will be performing their show at this year's Come On Down Festival. If you would like to attend or perform at our international festival of creativity & performance for & by learning disabled artists please see this flyer.

On Thursday the Stars will be taking a break from the super hard work as they take part in their annual sponsored walk STARS TREK! See this blog post for info on how to join in or how to sponsor the Stars. Every penny is gratefully received!

Thursday, 29 August 2013

Stars Trek: One Week To Go!

This time next week we'll be recovering from our sponsored walk from The Kings Arms to Coastline Fish & Chips... we can't wait!

We are very grateful to everyone helping us to raise money and tell people who we are and what we do.

If you would like a poster to display you can download one here.

You can help us raise money by taking part in the walk and getting your family & friends to sponsor you. Contact Kerri at Headway Arts if you would like to do this.

You can help spread the word on Facebook by sharing our event and by liking our page.You can also retweet our posts on Twitter.

There are other posts about Stars Trek available to read on this blog.

We also have a press release available, and of course, some lovely images from our previous Stars Trek.


There are several ways to donate. 

You can give us cash. Seven Stars and Headway Arts staff have sponsor forms. You can bring lovely money to Headway ArtSpace yourself if you like.

You can write a cheque out to Headstrong Productions t/a Headway Arts and post it to Headway Arts, Headway ArtSpace, The Old Church, Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1BY.

You can donate online through PayPal using your credit or debit card. You don't need to have a PayPal account.

You can donate by text. All you have to do is text the code STAR27 and the amount you would like to donate (e.g. £5) to this number: 70070. 


Your text should look like this. You can donate more or less than five pounds!

...And, if you "Gift Aid" your donation we will get an extra 25% of the amount you donate. This money is claimed back from The Tax Man. If you're not sure how to do this please ask us about it. You can read more about Gift Aid on the HMRC website.


Thank you, from all of Seven Stars!
We would also like to mention that we are looking for new members, so if you are interested in coming along for a free taster day to see what it's like to be a Star, please get in touch with Headway Arts!


Headway Arts is the trading name of Headstrong Productions. Registered in England and Wales.
Registered Charity Number 1049698 & Company Limited by Guarantee Number 3006904.
Registered Office: Headway ArtSpace, The Old Church, Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1BY, UK.

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

Stars Trek 2013

This year our sponsored walk is happening on Thursday 5th September.

We will be walking from the Kings Arms at Seaton Sluice to Coastline Fish and Chips at Blyth beach.

If you would like to sponsor us please do!

You can also join in with the walk and help us to raise money by collecting sponsors from your family and friends.


There are several ways to donate:
1. Make cheques payable to Headstrong Productions T/A Headway Arts.
2. Bring cash to our office (Headway ArtSpace, The Old Church, Waterloo Rd. Blyth)
3. Donate by text: STAR27 £5 to 70070
4. Donate online via PayPal with your credit/debit card
Please also Gift Aid it to give more!

You can download our Gift Aid declaration form to complete and return to us.

Some useful links:
You can see the route here.
Add yourself to the Facebook Event and invite your friends!
Read about Stars Trek on the Headway Arts website
Contact Headway Arts

Come on Down 2013

This year we are hosting Come on Down Festival on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th October.


If you would like to share something at the festival please get in touch and let us know what it is, and we will consider adding it to the programme. Email us at ComeOnDownFestival@headwayarts.co.uk

Download the flyer here. [pdf]

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Blyth Town Fair 20th & 21st July

Seven Stars Performing at Blyth Town Fair 


11.20am Saturday: Seven Stars Learning Disabled Theatre Co. will perform their latest show George and the Worm. The performance will take place in front of the main stage on the marketplace.

Headway Arts will also be running free creative workshops on Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Come along to the "market garden" to see some giant prize-winning vegetables children from local schools have created, and make your very own fabulous flower (to take away or add to the display!)