Saturday 10 February 7pm to 10pm at Pearey House
Peary House Centre for the Visually Impaired is hosting their first fundraiser for 2024 and invites you to join their fancy dress back to the 1980s party. Tickets cost £5 and will include a buffet. Email info@peareyhouse2@hotmail.co.uk or call 0191 257 4388 for more information.
Friday 19 January from 5pm to 6.30pm outside the Linskill Centre
Helix Arts’ would like to invite you to the outdoor projection of ‘Heart of Care’, a culmination of a two-year partnership arts project between Helix Arts, Rosetta Life, Bristol Black Carers and Kingston Carers’ Network. The project has worked with carers to create original artwork that shines a light on the invisible role that carers play in families and communities, challenging the perception of care in an inclusive society and expressing the compassion displayed in the role of carer. Heart of Care is an artwork made up of a series of dance, poetry and journal images with a sound score that will be projected in public spaces in Bristol, London and North Tyneside. Original music composed by Matthew Peters will provide a backdrop for the imagery.
Helix Arts worked with Carers from PROPS family recovery service in North Tyneside. Artist Jessica Kinnersley worked alongside participants to create their reflective journal pages giving participants time for themselves for self-care, reflections and recovery. The artwork projection is around 20 minutes and will play on a loop until 6.30pm. The event is free and open to the local community to attend. Tea and coffee will be available between from 5pm to 5.30pm. For more information, or to RSVP, email info@helixarts.com
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Live Well With Cancer is looking for volunteers to work in their community café. No experience is necessary as barista training will be provided, however, experience working in hospitality would be an advantage. The café currently operates 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday and they need volunteers who can cover a full or part shift. If you are interested, please email livewellwithcancer@gmail.com to arrange a chat.
Are you looking to try something different and make new connections in 2024? The Good Neighbours project offers flexible opportunities to help someone in North Tyneside that fit around you. Tasks include:
🛍️ Helping with shopping/prescription collections
🌻 Garden tidy-ups
🔨 DIY and odd jobs
👥 Being a buddy
🚚 Moving furniture
💬 Happy to Chat
Helping others is a great way to give something back as well as make friends, learn new skills and feel more connected to your local community.
For more information, contact VODA’s Good Neighbours team on 0191 643 2626 or email emma.bradwell@voda.org.uk
We start by sharing some wonderful news! Two of our Cycling Volunteers, Bill Goldsmith and Dave Henderson, have been awarded a Spirit of North Tyneside Award for their contribution to keeping the borough Safe and Secure.
As well as helping with our cycling programme through Dr Bikes and led rides, they have also been supporting the charity Welcome to the UK-North Tyneside, who work with refugees and asylum seekers. Since March, Bill and Dave have donated over 50 fully serviced bikes and contributed to the chairties fundraising efforts.
Bill attended the presentation at the Council Chambers in December (unfortunately Dave was unable to attend) along with Lucy Fenwick from our Community Programme team.
CONNECT- Art Appreciation
The Art Appreciation group are delighted to welcome Christopher Tipple for his talk on Goya: Painting the soul of Spain.
Please book using the link below.
engAGE is funded for people aged 55+
TAKE NOTICE – Film Club
Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA.
engAGE is funded for people aged 55+
KEEP LEARNING – Craft with Amy
Quilling is the art of paper rolling and this month volunteer Amy will show you how simple and effective this craft can be. Everything is provided for this session, for you to create a valentines themed hanging display using a vinyl record!
Is one of your New Year resolutions to get back on your bike? Then we can help, thanks to funding from Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival programme.
These events are designed to inspire a change in cycling behaviour for the target audience of people who do not currently cycle regularly (once every two weeks or less).
Big Bike Revival – Returners Ride
We will be taking this ride at a gentle pace and will cover roughly 6 miles but this will depend on the weather and how the group is feeling on the day. A small, social group with full support from the ride leader team, this is the perfect ride to ease you back into the saddle.
Big Bike Revival – Dr Bike, Linskill
Dr Bike is back for the New Year. Whether it’s a New Year resolution to get the bike out of the garage or a new bike from Santa which needs a check, our mechanics are happy to help.
All servicing is free and delivered by Velotech trained bike mechanics.
On the day you can expect:
After a comprehensive ‘M-Check’ has been completed minor repairs to ensure a cycle is safe and roadworthy will be carried out.
A typical Dr Bike health check may include some of the following cycle replacements and checks:
Brakes – Calliper and cable adjustment, cable, and pad replacement,
• Gears – Indexing, adjustment, and cable replacement,
• Chain – Check for wear, lubricate if necessary,
• Tyres – Puncture repair/tube replacement, inflated to recommended pressure,
• Other – Check all nuts and bolts are correctly torqued; Check headset and bottom bracket; Check and replace missing bar plugs / cable end caps.
Big Bike Revival – Bike Fit with Velo28
Suffer from sore wrists, back or knees when riding for a long time? Want to be in the most efficient riding position? Then this session is for you!
Join Mark from Velo28 who will guide you through a mini bike fit. Small adjustments like raising your saddle height can make a real difference to your comfort on the bike.
This is a free, 30 minute session made possible through funding from Cycling UK.
On the day you will need to bring your bike with you. The session will take place indoors.
From our friends…
A winter programme of three classic concerts with musicians who have performed nationally and internationally is to take place at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre on North Shields Fish Quay.
Supported by the Mouth of the Tyne Festival Collective, the concerts during January and February 2024, will offer a varied repertoire ranging from popular favourites from the modern era to baroque pieces.
In hosting the concerts, the heritage centre has once again worked with Whitley Bay couple, David and Jennifer Murray, renowned, professional musicians and teachers who are passionate about providing opportunities for local people to hear top class classic music in their local community. The concerts will take place as follows:
Friday 19 January at 7.30pm – Sarah Paterson, harp and Jeremy Harbottle, cello
A very varied programme, mixing classical repertoire with more popular favourites from the modern era. Tickets £15pp.
Friday 2 February at 7.30pm – John Treherne MBE, harpsichord, and Gordon Dixon, cello
Baroque pieces featuring cello and harpsichord duos, but also leaving room for some solo harpsichord items. Tickets £15pp.
Friday 9 February at 7.30pm – violinist Bradley Creswick, accompanied on the piano by David Murray
Baroque and classical repertoire, ending with Bradley’s now famous virtuosic Hungarian encores. Tickets £15pp.
Places for each of the events can be booked online at: https://oldlowlight.co.uk/whats-on/
Grab a Mulled Wine and enjoy this festive story by our Scribblers member Jean Olsen.
From our friends…
Thank you to everyone who came to our first Community Programme Christmas Fair. Every penny raised from sales will go back into our community programme. Our amazing volunteers need a special mention too – they made, sold, demonstrated and helped out on the day – without them it wouldn’t be possible. Finally, we raised £150 from the Tombola, with all proceeds going to Support and Grow North East.
Before you get your 2024 diary out, grab a cuppa and enjoy the latest short story from Susan McManus called ‘Feng Shui’. Susan is part of our creative writers group The Scribblers.
TAKE NOTICE – Film Club
The Lost King is the life-affirming true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country’s most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial kings in England’s history.
engAGE is funded for people aged 55+
KEEP LEARNING – Craft with Amy
Join volunteer Amy in January as she teaches both Yarn Weaving and Glass etching. All Amy’s sessions are perfect for beginners and all resources are included in the cost.
Book onto one or both sessions using the links below.
KEEP LEARNING- Get to grips with an overlocker
If you have an overlocker tucked away, too scared to use it, or are interested in what they can do, join Kim who will demystify these fabulous machines.
This workshop is suitable for beginners, new to overlocking, and you will leave more confident to have a go at home with a written handout as an aide memoire.
All adults welcome – please use the booking link below.
Get to grips with an overlocker
CONNECT- Art Appreciation
The Art Appreciation group are delighted to welcome Christopher Tipple for his talk on Goya: Patining the soul of Spain.
Please book using the link below.
engAGE is funded for people aged 55+
As well as the Christmas tree, have you spotted the giant pink bin in the waiting area at reception? We are supporting North Tyneside Council in recycling electricals and vapes so please bring your finished items in and dispose of them with us.
For more information about the scheme please use the link below.
Look out for our final Grapevine of 2023 on Friday 22nd December.
Bye for now,
Charly and Lucy
From our friends…
Blyth and Tyne Model Railway Society are holding an open event in their clubrooms on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December 2023 between 10am – 4pm on both days.
”This is a great opportunity to come and see what our members have been working on! We will have a variety of layouts on display at various stages of construction including OO, N, O, Scale 7 and EM”
Entry by donation.
Find them above ASDA, First Floor Offices, 40, Saville Street,North Shields, Tyne & Wear.
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We REALLY appreciate the time you give to filling out our evaluation forms. Our programme is often supported by funders and we need to show them, and our board of Trustees, what we are doing with their support. We always send out the same questions, regardless of the activity, so sometimes it might seem a bit odd that we’re asking something irrelevant.
The ‘word art’ above is how you describe our sessions to your friends – it’s powerful stuff!
TAKE NOTICE – Art Appreciation
Join Anita Brain Tyrrell, acrylic artist, as she shares her journey through art, from study to practice. Anita’s focus is on portraiture and the sense of place which portraits provide.
engAGE is funded for people aged 55+
CONNECT- Saturday Craft Club
We are trialing a *new* monthly craft group on the 1st Saturday of the month as plenty of folks are busy in the week. Perhaps you like to knit, crochet or sew etc and would like to work on your project in good company.
Please book using the link below and hopefully we’ll see you there!
CONNECT- Christmas Craft Party
Volunteer Amy has had a full programme this year sharing her passion for crafting and you are invited to celebrate at a Christmas Craft Party on Monday 11th December at Linskill Centre.
Places are open to all adults whether you have attended a session or not – we’d like to see as many people there as we can.
Please book using the link below.
CONNECT- Art Appreciation
Join volunteers as they round off another great year of talks and visits with a friendly Christmas Social. There will be a fun festive craft to join in with plus light refreshments.
Please book using the link below.
engAGE is funded for people aged 55+
Art Appreciaton Christmas Social
Limited availability due to cancellations
KEEP LEARNING- Wreath Making
Join local horticulturist and gardener Mike Brannigan and make your own festive wreath using oasis as the base.
Limited availability on WEDNESDAY 6th DECEMBER, 1-3pm only.
YARN BOMBING
Look out for the festive yarn bombings from Friday 1st December…be quick to pick up something festive from reception for your tree!
From our friends…
Come and join at the Wildside every Wednesday for the newly started ‘Eldlings Project.’
This project is an attempt to bring together people of all ages and from all walks of life, to spend time outdoors, sharing stories and food around the fire, taking part in a spot of gardening, having a go at an outdoor craft, or just enjoy being around like-minded people.
Thanks to TNL Community Fund, these sessions are free to attend and there is no need to book – just turn up dressed for the weather and for being outdoors!
Wednesdays 10-12 at The Wildside North East, 9 Bridge Terrace, Shiremoor (next door to Shiremoor Children’s Centre and easily accessible by Metro).
Please note that this group meets during school term times.
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.
It’s not too late – it’s today
KEEP LEARNING – Passkeys
Passkeys have been called the “password killer” – find our more from Dr. James Nicholson from Northumbria University. This session will cover what passkeys are, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can be set up and used. There will be plenty of time for questions throughout.
KEEP LEARNING- Heritage Talk
Newcastle 18th century, three school boys who rose to great importance changing the course of history. You know their names, you have walked their streets but what about the men they became – learn the interesting facts and the connection between them.
* This is not a talk regarding Grainger, Clayton nor Dobson but three other very famous characters.
There is a small charge of £4 which is payable in advance.
This talk will be hosted at Battle Hill Multi-Use Centre – if you haven’t been there before the 306 bus stop is just a minutes walk away and there is street parking outside and close to the centre.
Finally, grab a cuppa for the latest tale from The Scribblers by Carolyn Gillis titled My First Love. You can read more stories by Carolyn and other members of the group in their latest publication ‘Scribblers Let Loose’ – copies are just £4 from Linskill Reception.
My First Love by Carolyn Gillis
See you at the Centre soon.
Charly, Lucy and David
From our friends…
‘Sarah’s Star’ are one of our tenant organisations at Linskill Centre and they support people living with incurable and palliative illnesses, as well as their families, carers and NHS health professionals in the North East.
You can find out all about them on their website, linked below, and check out their activities on their Eventbrite page, also linked below.
