The Glowsticks Project

28/04/2026

You spoke, and we listened! 📢 🗣️

Our youth sessions are now moving to Fridays starting 8th May, running every week from 4pm–7pm. Everyone aged 7–25 is welcome to join our safe, friendly, completely free sessions.
Come along, bring a friend, and get involved!

Book on through Eventbrite! Links are below 👇

SEND Youth Club - After School 7-15 years old
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/send-youth-club-after-school-tickets-1988400162412?aff=oddtdtcreator

SEND Youth Club - Twilight Session 16-25 years old
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988400390093?aff=oddtdtcreator

SEND friendly youth session. An awesome in-person hangout where you can chill, make new friends, and participate in enriching activities.

27/04/2026

✨ Youth Sessions in April
Our free, SEND‑friendly youth sessions are back, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone again.

We run two supportive groups, each led by our dedicated youth worker, offering a safe, inclusive space where young people can connect, grow, and feel empowered. You can book on to these sessions through Eventbrite, the links can be found below 👇

SEND Youth Club - After School 4pm - 5pm / 28th April / 7 - 15 years old
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987194773060?aff=oddtdtcreator

SEND Youth Club - Twilight Session 5:30pm - 6:30pm / 28th April / 16 - 25 years old
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987194978675?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/04/2026

This week we have all three of our amazing traybake cakes in stock in our onsite bakery! 🧁

We make these by hand each day, this weeks selection is:

School Cake 🧁 £1.90 a slice
Jam and coconut 🥥 £1.90 a slice
Lotus Biscoff cheesecake 🍰 £2.90 a slice.

📍 Why not pop in to see us, we can be found inside the Dundas Shopping Centre & Indoor Market

26/04/2026

A quick but important reminder from Rebecca 💚

I’ve noticed an increase in repeated messages and follow-ups when replies aren’t immediate.

I completely understand that things feel urgent at times, but please be mindful that my role at The Glowsticks Project is carried out on a voluntary basis, alongside a very full workload and family life, including being a parent carer to my Autistic child, who i also home educate.

Repeated chasing or multiple messages in a short space of time can become overwhelming and, at times, crosses into being disrespectful of that.

If you’re waiting on a response, please trust that I will come back to you as soon as I can. There is no need to send multiple follow-ups. Remember that I am also operational, and manage a team of Supported staff and Support workers who regularly require operational guidance and this takes me away from my laptop.

Thank you to those who continue to show patience and respect - it genuinely makes a difference 💚

26/04/2026

✨Toddler Group this Wednesday 29th April 2026
13:30pm - 14:30pm ✨

If you have Toddler(s) Aged 1-3 Years and want to come to a safe welcoming space and meet other Parents/Carers then we've got YOU! We have a different theme and activities each week!


*** No diagnosis required ***

Theme - Spring Activities

Activities will include:

Flower Printing using different coloured Paint

Designing own Flower

Available to book following our link below:

https://bookwhen.com/theglowsticksproject =ev-sfz7n-20260429133000

We look forward to seeing you 🙂

25/04/2026

Hello, my name is Cheryl and I will be providing benefit advice/support for The Glowsticks Project.

For questions about PIP, DLA, or Universal Credit, contact our new benefits inbox at Benefits@theglowsticksproject.org.uk.

We’re in the process of setting up the service and will hopefully start scheduling appointments from May 15th. Until then, send inquiries to the email above; we’ll respond promptly.

A referral form will be sent to you to complete and return before booking an appointment.

Additionally, benefit drop-in sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at our Middlesbrough Café. The next session is on 26th May, 12-4pm. Please watch this page for updates.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Cheryl

23/04/2026

INCOMMING! Lotus Biscoff frosted cheesecake! Sponge base with the most amazing creamed cheese frosting! 🧁 finished with a lotus Biscoff biscuit!
£1.90 a slice! Bargain. . .

23/04/2026

✨ Youth Sessions in April
Our free, SEND‑friendly youth sessions are back, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone again.

We run two supportive groups, each led by our dedicated youth worker, offering a safe, inclusive space where young people can connect, grow, and feel empowered. You can book on to these sessions through Eventbrite, the links can be found below 👇

SEND Youth Club - After School 4pm - 5pm / 28th April / 7 - 15 years old
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987194773060?aff=oddtdtcreator

SEND Youth Club - Twilight Session 5:30pm - 6:30pm / 28th April / 16 - 25 years old
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987194978675?aff=oddtdtcreator

SEND friendly youth session. An awesome in-person hangout where you can chill, make new friends, and participate in enriching activities.

22/04/2026

✨Stay and Play this Saturday 25th April 2026 10:00am - 11:00am ✨

Theme - Spring Activities

Activities will include:

Paper Plate Sunflower

Create own Spring Tree

Cress Growing to decorate own Plant Pot and leave to Grow at Home

Available to book following the link below:

https://bookwhen.com/theglowsticksproject =ev-shyxy-20260425100000

Tracey and Lucy look forward to seeing you 🙂

22/04/2026

News: Tea & Tech every Thursday 10am -12pm come along if your having tech issues for example tablets,Laptops, Mobile phones we are located in the Dundas shopping centre also including a FREE cuppa tea.

21/04/2026

We made it!!!

If youd like to come and support us at THE LIVE FINAL we would love to see you there...

Book tickets here 🎟 -

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-for-teesside-live-final-2026-tickets-1987709343153?aff=ebdsshsms&utm_share_source=listing_android

🔥 TOGETHER FOR TEESSIDE – FINALISTS FOR 2026 🔥

The moment is here… Our top 10 finalists are:

1. Senses Wellbeing Centre CIC | Number of votes: 1,058 | Percentage of votes: 19.44%
2. RDA Unicorn Centre | Number of votes: 646 | Percentage of votes: 11.87%
3. The Clover Foundation | Number of votes: 423 | Percentage of votes: 7.77%
4. Community Links Hartlepool | Number of votes: 380 | Percentage of votes: 6.41%
5. The Grenfell Club | Number of votes: 349 | Percentage of votes: 6.41%
6. Glowsticks | Number of votes: 320 | Percentage of votes: 5.88%
7. The Lingdale Tavern Community Hub | Number of votes: 319 | Percentage of votes: 5.86%
8. MAIN | Number of votes: 300 | Percentage of votes: 5.51%
9. Leo’s | Number of votes: 258 | Percentage of votes: 4.74%
10. 7th Redcar Scout Group | Number of votes: 211 | Percentage of votes: 3.88%

Join us for the LIVE FINAL on Thursday 14th May from 10 AM - 4 PM

💙 10 incredible finalists
💙 6 Teesside Dragons
💙 £25,000 to change lives across our community

Join us for an unforgettable Dragons’ Den-style final as local charities and community groups pitch for funding to make a real difference across Teesside.

🎤 Inspiring stories
💡 Big ideas
❤️ Real impact

🏆 Every finalist wins… but who will take the top prize?

📅 Thursday 14th May from 10 AM - 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets just £10
☕ Includes tea, coffee & buffet lunch
⚠️ LIMITED TO JUST 100 TICKETS – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

👉 Book your place now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-for-teesside-live-final-2026-tickets-1987709343153

🙌 Let’s fill the room and support our local heroes