Make sure you save the date for our Homemade Christmas Craft Fair on Thursday 7th December. Not only will you be able to pick up bespoke, handmade items produced by our community groups, but you can also enjoy a cuppa and festive treat whilst watching the following craft demonstrations from our amazing volunteers. 11am …
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The Scribblers enjoyed a fabulous book launch on Monday. If you didn’t manage to get along, don’t worry, you can pick up your copy from Linskill Reception – it costs just £4 and will go a long to supporting our enthusiastic and very talented writers. Don’t forget the Woollies sale, we look forward…
Read More Did you spot any of our Linskill Riders on Sunday 27th August as they took part in the Great North Bike Ride? Six members cycled 60 miles from Seahouses to Tynemouth for charity. Powered by bananas, ham and pease pudding sandwiches and a Caramel Wafer or two, they cycled through mixed weather and were cheered home by…
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Hi Folks, These are the five peer support groups that we will be having throughout SEPTEMBER 2023 across the region (please download the pdf flyers for further information):- Middlesbrough: Tuesday 5th SEPTEMBER 6-8pm (ish) at Lingfield Ash Meeting Hall, 78 Lingfield Ash, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0SU. Download the Middlesbrough flyer here Durham: Thursday 14th…
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Content warning: Rafael’s story has some descriptions of sectioning and restraint. Hi I’m a British Muslim of Asian background living with a mental health condition. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018. I live in Surrey and work in Central London, and I’m a Mind campaigner. My experience of being sectioned was a horrible…
Read More Did you dance with us on Saturday night at our first summer ceilidh? We had an excellent evening, thanks for your support, our volunteers and Nathan Armstrong’s Ceilidh Band. What’s next – motown, rock ‘n’ roll or a silent disco? Let us know what you fancy! KEEP ACTIVE – Pilates with Fritha Limited Availability Join…
Read More Well known to many we are sad to share the news that our amazing volunteer and friend, Colin Hall, passed away recently. An active volunteer with the Linskill Riders and The Shedders from the start we will miss his humour, knowledge and patience. He was a lovely man who contributed much to our Linskill community…
Read More Hi Folks, These are the five peer support groups that we will be having throughout August 2023 across the region (please download the pdf flyers for further information):- Middlesbrough: Tuesday 1ST AUGUST: 6-8pm (ish) at Lingfield Ash Meeting Hall, 78 Lingfield Ash, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0SU. Download the Middlesbrough flyer here Durham: Thursday 10th…
Read More Get help now National Schizophrenia Awareness Day The 25th July marks National Schizophrenia Awareness Day. Schizophrenia is a complicated mental problem related to psychosis. There are lots of misconceptions about it. The reality is that about 1 in every 100 people get this diagnosis at some point in their life. Each person’s experience is…
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