About This Event

TNT Fridays is a free weekly warm space and wellbeing programme for older people across Sunderland. TNT Fridays: Warm Space, Creativity & Digital Confidence TNT Fridays is a free weekly warm space and wellbeing programme for older people across Sunderland, offering creativity, conversation, practical support and digital confidence building. Delivered by Try New Things CIC, the programme brings people together in a warm, friendly and welcoming community space. Each session includes relaxed creative activities, social time, refreshments, and gentle support around everyday digital tools, including accessible introductions to AI. No creative or technical experience is needed. Sessions are informal, low-pressure and open to anyone who would like to connect with others, try something new and access support during the cost-of-living crisis and winter months. Activities include collaborative drawing, lino printing, charcoal drawing, light and collage workshops, creative wellbeing sessions and practical AI support. Participants can also explore how AI and digital tools can help with everyday life, including budgeting, meal planning, writing utility complaint letters, researching support services, improving wellbeing routines and staying safe online. Each Friday also offers opportunities for one-to-one support conversations, referrals and signposting to trusted local services and community organisations. TNT Fridays aims to reduce loneliness and isolation, build confidence, encourage creativity and support older people to feel more connected, informed and empowered. All sessions are free to attend, with refreshments provided. Programme Schedule JULY 2026 Friday 3 July – Welcome to TNT Fridays Creative activity: Collaborative character drawing Support focus: Project introductions and wellbeing conversations Friday 10 July – AI Basics Creative activity: Community drawing Support focus: What AI is and how to use it safely Friday 17 July – Cost of Living Support Creative activity: Sharpie drawing inspired by Keith Haring Support focus: Writing complaint letters and exploring utility support Friday 24 July – Staying Connected Creative activity: Collaborative mark making Support focus: AI for communication and social connection Friday 31 July – Budgeting and Planning Creative activity: Taking a Line for a Walk Support focus: AI for budgeting, shopping and meal planning AUGUST 2026 Friday 7 August – Wellbeing and Routine Creative activity: Large-scale charcoal drawing Support focus: AI for wellbeing and activity planning Friday 14 August – Digital Confidence Creative activity: Acetate collage Support focus: Online safety and avoiding scams Friday 21 August – Memory and Visual Culture Creative activity: Light box tracing session Support focus: AI for researching local support and services Friday 28 August – Winter Preparation Begins Creative activity: Community drawing Support focus: Creating personal winter plans using AI SEPTEMBER 2026 Friday 4 September – Winter Wellbeing Creative activity: Acetate and light work Support focus: AI for winter routines and staying active Friday 11 September – Support and Self-Advocacy Creative activity: Sharpie poster making Support focus: Utilities, benefits and complaint letters Friday 18 September – AI Support Clinic Creative activity: Open creative table Support focus: One-to-one digital and AI support Friday 25 September – Warm Space Social Creative activity: Collaborative drawing session Support focus: Fuel pack distribution and winter referrals NOVEMBER 2026 Friday 6 November – Winter Warm Space Relaunch Creative activity: Taking a Line for a Walk Support focus: Reconnection and winter wellbeing planning Friday 13 November – Getting Through Winter Creative activity: Acetate window light session Support focus: AI for heating, budgeting and meal planning Friday 20 November – Seasonal Making Creative activity: Lino cutting – Ghosts and Ghouls Support focus: AI support drop-in Friday 27 November – Community Light and Warmth Creative activity: Collaborative light installation Support focus: One-to-one support and referrals DECEMBER 2026 Friday 4 December – Winter Social and Creative Session Creative activity: Christmas lino printed cards Support focus: Fuel packs, winter planning and signposting JANUARY 2027 Friday 8 January – Winter Reset Creative activity: Collaborative drawing Support focus: Rebuilding routine after Christmas Friday 15 January – Healthy Habits Creative activity: Charcoal movement drawing Support focus: AI for healthy routines and activity Friday 22 January – Confidence and Creativity Creative activity: Light box drawing Support focus: AI support clinic and digital confidence Friday 29 January – Community and Connection Creative activity: Open creative session Support focus: One-to-one support and referrals Come along, enjoy a warm and welcoming space, meet others, try creative activities and access practical support. Free to attend. No experience needed.

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