After an incredible 24 years of dedicated service, Jane Sams, a beloved figure at Parkside Pharmacy, is set to retire at the end of this month!
Jane’s journey in pharmacy began when she was just 16 years old, and she still fondly remembers her very first day on the job....
North East School and Newcastle University Partner to Improve Support for Colour Blind Students
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A leading North East independent school has partnered with Newcastle University to address the critical issue of colour blindness, also known as colour vision deficiency (CVD), in education.
Research by Dr Gabriele Jordan, Head of School of Psychology and a senior lecturer at Newcastle University, and PhD student Harpreet Dlay...
A popular baby and toddler group is bringing some festive magic to playtime this winter with sessions at Newcastle Christmas Village.
Hartbeeps runs classes specifically designed for babies and pre-schoolers - covering everything from play to baby massage - at venues throughout the North East.
And now they are bringing their...
£10,000 Grant Empowers Adults with Learning Disabilities in Berwick to Gain Culinary Skills and Job Qualifications
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A £10,000 grant from the Bernicia Foundation is helping adults with learning disabilities develop culinary skills and earn professional qualifications to support them into employment.
Border Links received the grant towards the costs of a new kitchen at its Disability Hub in Berwick where it will provide training for adults...
Matthew Syed Inspires Pupils at Dame Allan’s Schools to Embrace Failure as a Path to Success
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Matthew Syed, author, journalist and thought leader in performance psychology, mindset and leadership, kicked off the third year of The Lectures at Dame Allan’s Schools.
A former international table tennis player for Great Britain and regular columnist for The Times, Syed delivered an inspiring talk to a 250-strong audience...
Razzamataz Newcastle Students Set to Shine in Disneyland Paris Parade for 25th Anniversary
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As part of its incredible 25th anniversary celebrations at a network, Razzamataz Newcastle is delighted to announce students will be participating in an incredible trip to Disneyland Paris, where they will perform to a global audience in the iconic Disney parade.
The students at the Newcastle school will join...
Children and their parents in Newcastle came together to enjoy books and refreshments – all while raising money for a deserving cause.
Pupils of all ages at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in North Kenton and St George’s Catholic Primary School in Newcastle took part in a series of Reading...
Firefly Magazines, the local news brand of Firefly New Media is excited to introduce its Content Creator Program, a unique, free opportunity for aspiring journalists and content creators. The program is entirely remote, allowing participants to learn valuable skills in modern news reporting, writing, and digital publishing—all from the...
Mowden Hall School has hosted the grand reopening of its newly refurbished Harrison Theatre.
The eagerly awaited event marked the culmination of a phenomenal fundraising effort, aimed at enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of pupils and the wider community. Mowden Hall and Prep School Trust staff, families and donors...
A “beacon of hope” national education charity, has new opportunities for state primary and secondary schools in Newcastle. Action Tutoring, which pairs trained tutors with pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, offers high-quality, heavily subsidised tutoring in English and maths for pupils in Years 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11.
Established in...