NEACN26: Just Stay
North East Area Convention of Narcotics Anonymous, bringing together members from across the region for a weekend of recovery, fellowship and unity. The convention typically includes speaker meetings, workshops, social events and opportunities to connect with others in recovery. Tickets and event merchandise can be purchased through the official booking store:
Book tickets: NEACNA Booking Store
North Young People AA Convention
NorthYPAA Convention 2026 Tickets, Saturday 8 August-Sunday 9 August • 9 AM-4:30 PM | Eventbrite
NorthYPAA Convention 2026 is a weekend Alcoholics Anonymous convention for young people, hosted by the North East and North West regions of AA. Taking place in Leeds on 8–9 August 2026, the event features inspiring speaker meetings, workshops, topic discussions, fellowship, entertainment and a sobriety countdown, offering a welcoming space for AA members to connect, share experience, strength and hope in recovery. Book your place via the official Eventbrite page: NorthYPAA Convention 2026 Tickets, Saturday 8 August-Sunday 9 August • 9 AM-4:30 PM | Eventbrite
Tyne Wear Fire & Rescue Service Prevention & Education
The session provides information to partner agencies to ensure that people who are vulnerable and at increased risk of fire in their own homes are given appropriate fire safety advice and issued with necessary free specialist equipment to reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring.
Health literacy and communication - An awareness session
This 2-hour awareness session explores what health literacy and communication mean in practice, why they matter, and the impact poor communication can have on individuals and services. Through discussion, practical resources, and expert guidance from speech and language therapist Caroline Wills, attendees will gain tools to support clearer communication within their own settings.
Start of Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week is a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. The next Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 6-12 July 2026 on the theme of 'Alcohol and me'.
Gateshead Recovery Festival
The Gateshead Recovery Summer Festival on Friday 3 July 2026 is a free community event taking place at Baltic Square, Gateshead. It celebrates recovery from drug and alcohol addiction while bringing together people in recovery, families, support services, and the wider community in a welcoming, stigma-free environment.
Live music and entertainment.
Creative activities and opportunities to get involved.
Community stalls and local recovery organisations.
A chance to meet people with lived experience and learn about recovery support.
A family-friendly atmosphere focused on connection, hope and wellbeing