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…
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 Our CEO Simeon dusted off his bike and joined our community cycle club ‘Linskill Riders’ for a special presentation. Volunteer Kim has been nationally recognised as Cycling UK ‘Most Inspiring Individual’ in their 2023 Volunteer Awards. The Trust would like to thank Kim, and all our cycling volunteers, for their dedication and support. It couldn’t happen without…
Read More All sorts of healthy tasty treats being made in the pantry with Community Nutritionist Lee Harland, made with produce grown from the ‘Upcycle Gardeners’. You can grab your own herbs and salad items on Friday mornings outside Linskill Reception. The Linskill Riders have completed their first overnight challenge ride. Over two days everyone cycled 90…
Read More Last week Cycling UK announced the winners of the annual Volunteer Awards 2023 and our very own ‘Angel of the North’ – Kim Suleman, won the ‘Most inspiring individual award’. Kim received many glowing tributes from members of the Linskill Riders, our Community Cycle Club. Well done Kim, we always knew you were special, and…
Read More We love how our program never looks the same! Not only did we have our usual weekly classes running, this week we enjoyed a book making session with Amy, top tips with gardening expert Mike, a trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and making our own soap with Eileen. Phew – we need this long weekend…
Read More Slightly lighter than the St Edward’s Crown our budding florists made their own floral, crown centrepieces to celebration the Coronation.Here is what they had to say about this celebratory session: ‘You meet so many people with the same interests and learning together helps build new friendships.’ ‘Loved everything about it. Great to see everyone’s display.’ Feeling inspired?…
Read More We went over The Border last week with a sunny trip to Edinburgh! Shopping, a trip to the National Museum of Scotland and lunch were just a few of the activities enjoyed by the day trippers. ‘It was a lovely day…well organised and great fun. We had a few hours to do everything we wanted.’ Continue…
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Good afternoon…..I’m here with a link to a lovely quick ‘How to Make Recycled Envelopes’ video. Here are some of mine…so addictive! These are lovely for something fun to do or for little gift envelopes…I popped a KitKat in the Harry Potter one and posted it under my sons bedroom door! My daughter used the…
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