Lifelong Ability North East - LANE

19/06/2026

💖 A Very Special Congratulations 💖

Today, we are delighted to celebrate a truly wonderful occasion.

Huge Congratulations to Andrew Tanner and his family on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Hallie.

We are all so happy for you all

From everyone at LANE 💚

18/06/2026

Today, one of our clients at LANE enjoyed some valuable 1-1 time at Wallsend Park & Leazes Park.

The day was filled with fun, laughter and plenty of fresh air. He particularly enjoyed spending time on the swings, having a go on the accessible bikes and finishing his afternoon off with a well-earned ice cream.

Both Wallsend & Leazes Park provided the perfect setting for him to explore and enjoy being active at his own pace.

While group activities are a wonderful way to build friendships and social skills, it is equally important to sometimes step away and enjoy dedicated 1-1 time.

It was wonderful to see how much he benefited from having time to do the things he loves, creating special memories and enjoying everything this fantastic local park has to offer 💚

17/06/2026

🌊 Wednesday Community Day at the Coast 🌊

Our LANE clients enjoyed a fantastic community day down the coast last week ☀️

We travelled by Metro to Cullercoats and then enjoyed a lovely walk along the coastline to Whitley Bay. Along the way, there was a ramp down to the sea, giving everyone the opportunity to get closer to the water and enjoy watching and listening to the waves rolling in.

After taking in the beautiful coastal views and fresh sea air, we headed into Whitley Bay for a well-earned fish and chips lunch together at Pantrinis!

It was a wonderful day filled with exercise, socialising and enjoying everything our local coastline has to offer. Everyone had a great time and made some fantastic memories together 💚

16/06/2026

LANE clients had a fantastic visit to North East Art Studio in Wallsend Forum, where they took part in the free art class held every Tuesday from 10:00am until 12:00pm.

During the session, clients enjoyed decorating their own flower pots, all producing some wonderful personalised designs. The class was extremely inclusive, ensuring everyone felt welcome, supported and able to participate at their own pace.

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the morning, creating a warm and encouraging atmosphere for all involved. It was a great session that our clients throughly enjoyed.

We would like to thank everyone at North Tyneside Art Studio for making us feel so welcome.

We look forward to attending more sessions in the future! 🎨💚

12/06/2026

TikTok Fridays with our LANE Staff

Who volunteered for this? Nobody 😂
Who’s having fun? Everybody 😂

We thought we'd catch the boss out with a voice guessing challenge…

Turns out he knows us a little too well ! 👏🏻

Looks like we'll have to make next week's challenge a bit harder….Stay Tuned! 👀💚

10/06/2026

Dine-Ability North East

Date - 15/05/26
Restaurant – Manjaros - Newcastle
Time - 12.00

We visited Manjaros in Newcastle, we did call ahead to check there was a ramp to access the restaurant. On arrival staff come straight out however once set up , the ramp was extremely close to the curb of the main road.

We felt really nervous using the assessable entrance due to not having a lot of room to manoeuvre onto the ramp.

Our support staff helped us drive safely in our power chars. We all agreed we wouldn’t have been able to access the restaurant without our support staff with us.

There is no automatic doors, just glass doors that open inward and it was a bit of a tight squeeze to get actually into the restaurant.

There was room to manoeuvre if you went round towards the kitchen however the other side of the restaurant you can’t manoeuvre round in a wheelchair very well at all. We did struggle to get into our table, seating felt quite squashed as its booth type seating on one side -

"There was just not a lot of room in general especially for us in wheelchairs"

The venue wasn’t busy just a few people inside and it look very clean.

There was no music on in the background, no atmosphere and it was quite cold once we were sat at our table. There was no changing places in the restaurant but there is an accessible toilet.

Unfortunately there was furniture blocking the toilet entrance , high chairs, a table etc which our support staff had to move so we could access the toilet.

The accessible toilet was small, very cold and the toilet was leaking so one of our support staff did complain as the floor was wet to which the restaurant weren’t that bothered as it doesn’t really get used.

A member of staff come to our table to take our food and drinks order. The waiter didn’t really acknowledge us and spoke more to our support staff.

We found unfortunately that the staff were not very friendly. We felt like the staff didn’t know what they were doing -

“Like they hadn’t meet people with disabilities before”.

We were not asked about any allergy or dietary needs and when our support staff explained that one of us does have dietary needs the staff refused to accommodate.

We asked if one of us could swap the chips that came with a meal for a plain single wrap due to dietary needs. Everything was initially ok until we needed supplements to one meal.

The waiter went back and forward to the chef who repeatedly said no to any supplements.

So one of our support staff went to speak directly to chef to explain the dietary needs and finally got a supplement with an additional cost.

One of us ordered a pasta dish and when asked if we would like cheese the waiter said it would be an additional £1.00 for the cheese.

Although the service wasn’t the best we all agreed that the food was really nice and portion size was really good.

The bar was high and due to the lack of space our support staff had to pay for us , cash and card payments were accepted however, it was a struggle to pay separately , even though we did inform our waiter we would all be paying separately when our food order was being taken.

We didn’t feel rushed to leave however, due to our experience, we felt uncomfortable and left as soon as we finished our meal.

Overall, we rate Manjaros Restaurant -

*Access - 2/10
*Service - 1/10

Lifelong Ability North East - LANE

10/06/2026

Tuesday Community Day! 💚

Our client here at LANE enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Metrocentre, where he took on the challenge of Clip ’n Climb. With encouragement and support from staff, he explored the climbing activities and embraced a brand new adventure.

For our client, having opportunities to travel further afield and experience new environments is incredibly important. Accessing different activities within the community helps him broaden his experiences, build confidence and develop independence. With the right support in place, he can take part in activities that he enjoys and that contribute positively to his wellbeing.

It was fantastic to see him engaging in something new, challenging himself and having fun throughout the day.

What a brilliant day filled with adventure, achievement, laughter and plenty of smiles! 💚

Clip 'n Climb Metrocentre

09/06/2026

We’re Hiring at Lifelong Ability North East 🌟

We have several exciting full time opportunities available to join our passionate and supportive team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Lifelong Ability North East is a service dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities, empowering individuals to live fulfilling, meaningful and active lives. Every day brings something new, inspiring, and impactful.

Want a glimpse of what life at LANE is really like? Check out our social media pages to see the fun, creativity, and amazing moments we share with the incredible people we support.

📣 Part Time and Full Time Roles

📄 How to Apply:
Please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

🗓 Next Steps:
Successful candidates will be contacted via phone or email and offered an interview.

Interviews will commence from 29th June 26

Come and be part of something truly special — join the LANE team and help make every day count

08/06/2026

There has been plenty of fun here at Lifelong Ability North East as clients and staff came together for a sensory cooking session! 💚

Sensory cooking is a fantastic way to build confidence, develop life skills, encourage creativity and promote social interaction. It was wonderful to see clients and staff working side by side, having fun together throughout the activity and making some delicious treats for everyone to enjoy afterwards.

At Lifelong Ability North East, activities like sensory cooking provide meaningful opportunities for learning, connection and independence in a fun and supportive environment.

What a great day of cooking, connection and sensory exploration for everyone involved! 💚

04/06/2026

This month it’s Thrive Fest! 🎤

The lads have been hard at work every Thursday, putting their set together and developing their sound as a band. Alongside practising a selection of songs they’ve worked on together, they’ll also be performing an original song they’ve written themselves.

With vocals, drums and guitar coming together, they’re excited to take to the stage and share what they’ve been creating, with the help and support of the staff at LANE and the team at Meadows Community Centre.

We can’t wait to see them perform at Thrive Fest next week! 💚