Mind Matters NE

07/08/2026

Exciting couple of weeks at Mind Matters NE.

We’ve been out building referral routes, including presenting to Newcastle East Job Centre Plus to promote our service and reach more people who could benefit.

A reminder of everything we offer: one-to-one counselling and therapy, community drop-in sessions, Bike and Banter group rides, and one-to-one cycling support covering active travel, confidence building, and therapy and counselling on a bike.

This morning we ran a group ride session with Road To Recovery Trust. Great bunch of people, such a nice ride out. Lots to talk about, lots to just chat about, exploring the area with some fresh air in our lungs. What could be better?

We’ve also been asked to look into developing learn to ride sessions for men. There’s a real gap here and we’re excited to start exploring what that could look like with partners.

We’ve still got spaces left on our community group ride this Sunday, 9th August. Meet at the back of Benfield Sports Centre for an easy circular route out to Exhibition Park and back.

A few of the routes we’ve ridden over the last couple of weeks below.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJJLmlI8lXnyhwE-8hAEaiyAmLJGfEwFWHXYuH09CajY2yKw/viewform

04/08/2026

Sunday 9 August, we’re back out on the bikes for another free group ride.

Meet at Benfield Sports Centre, Benfield Road, NE6 4NU

9:30am to 11:30am.

Adults 18+, as long as you can ride.

Bikes and helmets provided, or bring your own.

Not quite ready for a group session? We also offer one-to-one rides, just get in touch.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJJLmlI8lXnyhwE-8hAEaiyAmLJGfEwFWHXYuH09CajY2yKw/viewform

British Cycling North East

Mind Matters NE offers personalised mental health services, emphasising compassion, honesty, and confidentiality. Patients can explore various therapies, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and cognitive behavioural therapy. The platform provides flexible session options, online consul...

01/08/2026

Brilliant session with Road To Recovery Trust today. 10 miles covered, loads of energy, and a few hills that everyone pushed through together. Days like this show what building confidence on two wheels can do. Great to be out with you all, same again next week 🚴

28/07/2026

Free group cycling session this Sunday, part of the Big Bike Revival.

Sunday 2nd August, 9:30-11:30am, Benfield Sports Centre, Benfield Road, NE6 4NU.

As long as you can ride a bike, you're welcome. Bikes and helmets provided if you need them, and one-to-one rides are available if a group setting isn't for you yet.

Adults 18+. Free to join.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJJLmlI8lXnyhwE-8hAEaiyAmLJGfEwFWHXYuH09CajY2yKw/viewform



Benfield Sports Centre British Cycling North East

27/07/2026

Three free cycling sessions.

Fresh air. Good company. No pressure.

If you've been thinking about getting out more, meeting new people or doing something positive for yourself, this could be exactly what you need.

Join us for Recovery In Motion! A chance to get on a bike, enjoy some time outdoors and connect with others.

You don't need to be super fit, and no lycra required! Just come as you are.

📅 31st July | 7th August | 14th August

🚴 Free to attend
📩 Message me or email [email protected] to grab a place.

Come along and see where the ride takes you.

27/07/2026

🚴 Bike and Banter sessions — Friday afternoons!

We have three free Friday afternoon cycling sessions coming up and would love to see you there.

📅 Friday 31 July
📅 Friday 7 August
📅 Friday 14 August

⏰ 1:15pm to 3:15pm

📍 Benfield Football Club, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NU

(Meet in the carpark, front of the club).

Free to attend for adults 18+. Whether you haven’t ridden in years or just want to get out and explore with a friendly group, you are welcome here. Bikes and helmets provided or bring your own.

Places are limited so booking is essential. Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link in our bio to sign up.

Mind Matters NE offers personalised mental health services, emphasising compassion, honesty, and confidentiality. Patients can explore various therapies, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and cognitive behavioural therapy. The platform provides flexible session options, online consul...

24/07/2026

We are really excited to be working with Road To Recovery Trust to deliver these sessions. Great chance to explore, connect and brush up on your cycling skills!

Road to Recovery Trust and Mind Matters NE are running a series of cycling sessions for anyone wanting to get out on a bike, meet new people and improve their wellbeing.

MUST REGISTER BY 28th JULY

The sessions take place on:
📅 31st July
📅 7th August
📅 14th August

Please note: the sessions build on each other, so you must attend the first session on 31st July to take part in the following sessions. Bikes and cycle helmets provided.
Spaces are limited.

To book a place or find out more, contact:
📧 [email protected]

Delivered in partnership with MindMattersNE and supported by The Big Bike Revival.

🚲💙

24/07/2026

This Sunday's route is locked in. 🚴

9 miles, starting from Hive Coffee Company in Jarrow, through the Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel, along the river and up through Howdon and North Shields, finishing out towards Tynemouth.

Still time to sign up. Adults 18+, bikes and helmets provided, or bring your own if you'd rather.

Bit of rain forecast, so pack a layer. We're going regardless.

📍 Sunday 26 July
🚲 9 miles
Sign up link in bio

21/07/2026

Free group cycling session, Sunday 26 July, 9:30am to 11:30am. Adults 18+.

Meeting at Linkskill Centre Car Park, North Shields, NE30 2AY.
Part of the Big Bike Revival.

Bikes and helmets provided if you need them, or bring your own. As long as you can ride, you're welcome here.

Places are limited, so booking is essential.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeJJLmlI8lXny.../viewform
or scan the QR code on the flyer. You can also call 07865 352650 or email [email protected].

Mind Matters NE offers personalised mental health services, emphasising compassion, honesty, and confidentiality. Patients can explore various therapies, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and cognitive behavioural therapy. The platform provides flexible session options, online consul...

19/07/2026

Sunday morning and a first for us, our first ride out from Linskill Centre in North Shields.

We picked up the cycle route and followed it all the way along to St Mary’s Lighthouse, then looped back via Briardene, picked up the road through Whitley Bay and Monkseaton, and returned to Linskill Centre to finish.

Fancy joining us for next weekend’s ride? Sign up using the link below. Bikes and helmets provided, but if you’ve got your own, bring it along. Sometimes it’s good to get used to riding your own bike again, and we encourage that too.

We also run one-to-one rides alongside the group sessions. Whether you’re nervous about getting back on a bike, not quite ready for a group setting, or just want some encouragement before joining us properly, we can help. All sorts welcome. You just need to be 18+ and able to ride a bike to start with.

📍 Meets vary by week, check the sign-up link for details
🚲 Bikes and helmets provided, or bring your own

👉 Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJJLmlI8lXnyhwE-8hAEaiyAmLJGfEwFWHXYuH09CajY2yKw/viewform