North East Events
See our North East region events. Our National Customer Events are also listed here.
Cypress Court Information Day
11th September 2026 from 10am to 2pm.
An opportunity for people looking for 55+ housing for themselves, family or friends to view this independent living scheme in Stockton.
Primrose Hill, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0HH.
For more information, please email leigh.smith@accentgroup.org
Event: Big Local Conversation
Location: North Ormesby, Teesdale, Sunderland, Coulby Newham (3pm-6pm), Hemlington (3pm-6pm), Stockton
Date: 15th September
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Contact: fiona.mackey@accentgroup.org
Volunteers: N/A
Event: Big Local Conversation
Location: Bishop Auckland, Dunston, Scarborough, Middlesborough
Date: 16th September
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Contact: fiona.mackey@accentgroup.org
Volunteers: N/A
Halloween Fun and Community Information Event
- Halloween Fancy Dress.
- Halloween Disco.
- Treats - no Tricks -Halloween goodies.
For more information, contact
Get Online Week 2026 - 19 to 25 October 2026.
The Good Things Foundation's Get Online Week focuses on helping people gain essential digital skills, access online services, and build confidence using technology.
We support the campaign and are planning a number of activities for the week. For more information about getting online, visit Fixing The Digital Divide | Good Things Foundation or contact us communitydevelopment@accentgroup.org or keep a look out here for news of what we'll be doing during the week.
Event: Swan Court Housing Drop-in and Get Online Event
Date: 6th November
Time: 10am to 12pm.
Venue: Swan Court, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QQ.
Accent customers from Swan Court and the surrounding streets are welcome to join us for our housing advice drop-in and get online event.
If you need any tenancy support, or you'd like to let us know about any issues or concerns, or you'd like to learn how to access online services safely, then please come along and have a chat with a cuppa and a biscuit.
For more details, email community.development@accentgroup.org or linda.deakin@accentgroup.org
We look forward to seeing you!
Past North East Events
Some of our previous events held in the North East.
Brackenfield Court Litterpick & Resident Engagement Event
A community litter pick and engagement session held at Brackenfield Court, Eston on 1 May 2026, bringing residents together to improve the local environment.
Railway Terrace Litterpick & Engagement Event
A resident litter pick and engagement event held at Railway Terrace, Brotton on 1 May 2026, encouraging community involvement and local pride.
Cypress Court Garden Clear-out
A community garden clear-out held at Cypress Court, Stockton-on-Tees on 6 May 2026, where volunteers came together to improve outdoor spaces.
Housing Officer Drop-In
A drop-in session held at Primrose Hill Community Centre, Stockton on 13 May 2026, giving Accent and Thirteen customers the opportunity to speak with their housing teams.
National Customer Group Event
A virtual event held on 19 May 2026 bringing together customers from across all regions to share feedback and insights.
Housing Drop-Ins took place weekly between 4 June and 9 July 2026 at Burnside Community Centre, Stanley. The sessions provided customers living in Stanley and County Durham with confidential, face-to-face support from Housing Partner Linda Deakin, offering advice on rent, housing matters, and other concerns. Customers also had the opportunity to share feedback to help improve services.
Level 3 First Aid Training was held on 17 June 2026 at Cypress Court, Stockton. Organised by the Thirteen Group Employability Service and hosted at an Accent scheme, the training enabled Accent and non-Accent residents to gain practical first aid knowledge and skills.
Level 2 Food Hygiene Training took place on 24 June 2026 at Cypress Court, Stockton. The course, organised by the Thirteen Group Employability Service and hosted at an Accent scheme, provided Accent and non-Accent residents with food hygiene training and an opportunity to develop their knowledge in this area.
The Independent Living Group met virtually on 3 June 2026 as part of Accent’s national customer engagement programme. The event brought together engaged customers from across Accent’s regions to share their views and experiences, helping to inform and influence service development. Participation was by invitation for customers who had previously registered an interest in working with Accent.
Primrose Hill Community ASB Engagement Day
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - 11am to 1pm.
This is a multi‑agency community event on the Primrose Hill Estate to show how we work in partnership to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Stockton Community ASB Engagement Day
hursday 2nd July 2026
Morning: Wembley Way, Stockton - 10am to 12pm.
Afternoon: Frank Wiseman Centre, Stewart Road, Stockton - 1pm to 3pm.
Partnership events with the Stockton Council, local enforcement teams, local councillors, police and more.
For more information, email maxine.aveyard@accentgroup.org
Event: Level 2 Manual Handling
Date: 1st July.
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm.
Venue: Cypress Court, Primrose Hill, Stockton, TS19 0HH.
This event is organised by Thirteen Group Employability Service, hosted at an Accent scheme. Accent and non-Accent residents welcome.
For more information, contact alison.brown@accentgroup.org
Event: Eastfield & Sweetbecks Engagement day.
This information event is for Accent customers living in the Sweetbecks and Eastfields areas of Scarborough.
Date: Friday 31st July from 9.30 am to 3pm.
Venue: Meet at Sweetbecks Close, Scarborough YO11 3NF.
For more information contact lisa.hodgson@accentgroup.org
Teesdale Community Information and Engagement Day
Advice, support for rent, benefits and household finances. Other community support and information available. services.
Date: 12 August from 11am to 2pm.
Venue: Claremont Court car park area.
Missed this event? For more information contact aimee.bircham@accentgroup.org