Newcastle Nursery Receives Sensory Equipment Thanks to Local Development Partnership
Newcastle Magazine -
A nursery in Scotswood, Newcastle, has seen its provision bolstered by the donation of equipment for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The donation of resources has been made by New Tyne West Development Company (NTWDC) – the partnership behind The Rise development nearby.It will enable Scotswood Village...
As the region’s first care home provider to offer dedicated support for those living with young onset dementia through its two Manor homes, Wellburn is proud to announce the launch of its new campaign aimed at raising awareness of young onset dementia.
You can watch our campaign video here
The campaign
Central to...
Children from a Whitley Bay primary school joined others from across the region for a special remembrance gathering to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Organised by North Tyneside Council, the event included speakers, music and was attended by members of the local Jewish community as well as dignitaries and guests.
The Holocaust...
Around 160 local children and more than 200 parents and carers will be receiving help and support in preparing for the first day of school, thanks to a grant from Northumberland Freemasons to the Cedarwood Trust charity in North Shields.
This £60,000 grant will enable Cedarwood to continue delivering vital...
Newcastle College Joins Forces with Andrew Barton’s ABLE Programme to Transform Hairdressing Education
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Newcastle College is excited to announce its partnership with the ABLE programme (Andrew Barton London Education), an innovative initiative endorsed by VTCT and led by renowned celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton.
This transformative two-year programme aims to address the industry’s skills shortage, inspire the next generation of stylists, and equip aspiring...
Running for Change: Maggie and Loukas Spotlight The People’s Kitchen in Great North Run
Newcastle Magazine -
Maggie Pavlou, a volunteer and Trustee of The People’s Kitchen charity, and her son Loukas have ran the Great North Run many times, as part of a team raising money for The People’s Kitchen.
When the early ballot place confirmation emails went out last week, they were both inundated with ‘is that you?’ messages, as the image used was...
Students and staff from Percy Hedley School were overjoyed to welcome team members of Hays Travel Killingworth recently, as they celebrated their incredible fundraising achievements.
Over the past eight months, the team at Hays Travel, located in Killingworth Shopping Centre, has been raising money for Percy Hedley School through a...
Healthwatch Gateshead and Newcastle Set Standards with Quality Framework Success
Newcastle Magazine -
Celebrating a milestone in quality and service excellence, Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle have achieved the prestigious ‘Committed to Quality’ status through Healthwatch England’s Quality Framework self-assessment.
This recognition highlights their dedication to continuous improvement and excellence in supporting their communities.
The Quality Framework, designed by Healthwatch England in collaboration...
Caring children at a primary school in Denton have raised more than £1,500 to help premature and sick newborn babies and their families in the North East.
Pupils at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School took part in a sponsored ‘Take on 10 for Prem’ fundraising event in support of Tiny...
The Active Standard: How Places Leisure is Setting New Benchmarks in the Leisure Sector
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Places Leisure, who operate and manage over 100 centres across England, is one of the first within the leisure and physical activity sector to be awarded The Active Standard (TAS), a certification that allows fitness and leisure operators to demonstrate the safety and quality of their facilities.
The Active Standard...