TimbaTime (The Word)

TimbaTime (The Word)

A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.

By TimbaDash Theatre

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Location

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

Market Place South Shields NE33 1JF United Kingdom

About this event

  • Free venue parking

TimbaTime is our FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities and their families. TimbaTime sessions use storytelling, music, puppetry and sensory play to retell familiar well-known stories in an accessible way for our audiences. The sessions are pop-up and will be appearing monthly at The Word, South Shields every 1st Sunday of the month. Each month there will be a different theme whicht the story will be based around.

Very limited tickets availble so we reocmmend booking early to avoid dissapointment!

Our aims

  • To create a supported safe environment where access is thought about first and foremost
  • To provide a space for the whole family to build connections through engagement in a creative activity
  • To deliver a fun and engaging sessions for our young people to enjoy!

There is free parking at The Word, South Shields and disabled parking spaces available. Sessions will be delivered in the StoryWorld space which is on the 2nd floor - accessible by a lift or stairs with good access to disabled toilets. There is also a fully accessible cafe space on the ground floor.

Frequently asked questions

Is there free parking available?

Yes there is free parking available for up to 3 hours

Where is the session held?

The session is held in Story World which is on the 3rd floor at The Word - accessible via a lift.

Is there somewhere to get a food/drink?

Yes there is a cafe on the downstairs floor!

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