15 Sep

Linskill’s Community Grapevine – 15 September 2023

  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…

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08 Sep

Linskill’s Community Grapevine – 1 September 2023

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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31 Aug

Adult AD/HD Support Group NE Meetings in September 2023

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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25 Aug

Mind Campaigner Rafael’s Story

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…

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21 Aug

Linskill’s Community Grapevine – 18 August 2023

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…

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09 Aug

Linskill’s Community Grapevine – 4th August 2023

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…

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31 Jul

Adult AD/HD Support Group NE Meetings in August 2023

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…

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28 Jul

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Children and young people’s mental health, Find your local Mind shop

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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22 Jul

Battle Hill & Linskill Community Development Grapevine Newsletter – 21 July 2023

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…

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23 Jun

Battle Hill & Linskill Community Development Grapevine Newsletter – 23 June 2023

  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…

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