Linskill Centre

FREE TASTER! Groove for Kids! (and the whole family)

TOMORROW Tuesday 23 July 1:30-2:15pm
ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL - spaces limited.

Join Groove with Melanie for this fun and creative dance class for the whole family - yes, everyone must participate 😁!

What is Groove? In Groove there is no complicated choreography to learn. One of the positive messages we say in Groove is "you can't get it wrong".

Perfect for children of all ages to strengthen their bodies and stimulate their brains in ways that traditional sports and dance do not do.

One of the most important benefits of Groove, especially for children is that it encourages play.
By inviting children to play with different kinds of energies without a goal of it looking a particular way or to get it “right,” they can experience diverse movements with associated feelings (such as; heavy stomp, soft sway, obscure crawls) to dance through them.

Not only does groove help develop key physical competencies in children and youth, it also helps nurture emotional awareness in a non-verbal, creative way.

And it's amazing fun!

Advanced booking is essential as there are limited spaces - 20 families maximum.

Please contact the Linskill Centre to book your FREE SPACES on 0191 257 8000 or contact us via our website: https://linskill.org/whats-on/events/

*UPDATE on JOB VACANCY*
Following on from our previous post about this last week, we now have an additional part time position needed to provide support and to help coordinate, along with a team of volunteers, the Tynemouth Market Book Fairs.

These popular book fairs are held four times per year and have been a regular fixture at Tynemouth Station for 30 years. Linskill Trust support the book fairs for the enjoyment and benefit of the whole community by handling the costs associated with running the fair.

The additional role, based remotely, will include being responsible for marketing and promotion of the fairs and to support with admin tasks and operations.

If you would like more details or to express an interest, please get in touch with [email protected]

The latest edition of the Linskill News - we hope you enjoy!
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FREE TASTER! Groove for Kids! (and the whole family)

Tuesday 23 July 1:30-2:15pm
ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL - spaces limited.

Join Groove with Melanie for this fun and creative dance class for the whole family - yes, everyone must participate 😁!

What is Groove? In Groove there is no complicated choreography to learn. One of the positive messages we say in Groove is "you can't get it wrong".

Perfect for children of all ages to strengthen their bodies and stimulate their brains in ways that traditional sports and dance do not do.

One of the most important benefits of Groove, especially for children is that it encourages play.
By inviting children to play with different kinds of energies without a goal of it looking a particular way or to get it “right,” they can experience diverse movements with associated feelings (such as; heavy stomp, soft sway, obscure crawls) to dance through them.

Not only does groove help develop key physical competencies in children and youth, it also helps nurture emotional awareness in a non-verbal, creative way.

And it's amazing fun!

Advanced booking is essential as there are limited spaces - 20 families maximum.

Please contact the Linskill Centre to book your FREE SPACES on 0191 257 8000 or contact us via our website: https://linskill.org/whats-on/events/

🎶If you go down to the woods today...🎶(well to Linskill Centre on the 1st August!). It's Teddy Bear Picnic time again for our local families with young children. Taking bookings now for our lovely family event - expect all things teddy bears and bears oh my! Some small fundraising competitions will be set out on the day to raise funds for the Trust. 🐻🐼🐾

We are delighted to welcome the Nathan Armstrong Ceilidh Band back to the centre for a third time. The bar will be open for this adults only evening of dancing.

Tickets are available now from Reception but be quick as this will be a sell out!

If you are popping into the centre today or tomorrow make sure you bring some pennies with you.

Today (Thursday 11th July) you will find our craft sale in Reception from 10am to noon plus on Friday you will be able to buy fresh produce from out community garden. They will be in Reception from 11:00 until 12:30.

All proceeds help to support our community groups.

‘We’re going to Ibiza...we’re going to have a party!’ 🎶 Yep, IT’S BACK!! It’s IBIZA BEACH party time for the kids (and the grown ups!) 😎🌴.

Come and join us on Thursday 15th August for a foam party, games and dancing 🤩. TAKING BOOKINGS NOW!

Summer beach wear positively encouraged whatever the weather! Even if the sun isn’t shining - we will! Please kindly note that the activities are recommended for children aged 2-8 years.

Younger children are welcome to attend for free if they are accompanying a fee paying sibling. Give us a ring on 0191 2578000, or pop to reception to reserve your place.

Did you know that as part of our charity's environment strategy the Linskill Centre has 5 electric car charging points located in the main car park?

If you own an electric vehicle you are very welcome to charge it up outside of the Centre’s operating hours, or anytime if you are using the Centre or popping in for a coffee in Café 32.

The chargers are self service, easy to use, and activated via the M***a app on your mobile device. ♻️🌎⚡️

*JOB VACANCY*
A part time position is becoming available this summer to provide administrative support and to help coordinate, along with a team of volunteers, the Tynemouth Market Book Fairs. These popular book fairs are held four times per year and have been a regular fixture at Tynemouth Station for 30 years. Linskill Trust support the book fairs for the enjoyment and benefit of the whole community by handling the costs associated with running the fair.

The role will include being responsible for booking in the pitches for the book sellers, managing the waiting list, setting up the stall plan and collecting payments on the day. Computer skills will be required.

If you would like more details or to express an interest, please get in touch with [email protected]

Baby Massage starts the 9th of July and runs for x4 consecutive Tuesday's 1.15pm-2.45pm. It's a great way to bond with your little one through positive touch and get parenting support from our qualified and experienced family support group facilitator. You'll also get the chance to meet other parents and carers with young babies. A hot cuppa, biscuits and a natter end the session. Book now 0191 2578000

Did you know that the Linskill Centre provides office space for other charitable organisations and small businesses, providing a range of services and opportunities to the local community?

The contribution these tenants make to the overall centre offering is recognised and valued by the Trust. Read more below about this month's tenant spotlight - Sarah's Star.

Sarah's Star, based in Room R11 at the Linskill Centre, is a charity dedicated to providing support and community for individuals and families affected by palliative and incurable illnesses. Founded by Sarah Harrison, who herself is living with incurable cancer, Sarah's Star offers a safe space for individuals to express their emotions, find support, and engage in uplifting activities. Through a commitment to community, positivity, courage, and honesty, Sarah's Star aims to empower individuals to live fully and joyfully, regardless of their health circumstances.

Sarah was recently invited to this year's prestigious Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of her ground-breaking work with her charity. Sarah expressed her gratitude for the invitation: "I am deeply honoured to be recognised for the work we have done at Sarah's Star. This invitation is a testament to our community's incredible strength and resilience, and I am proud to represent every member who has contributed to our journey."

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/SarahsStaronline

Head along to reception for our volunteer craft sale this morning – all handmade and perfect for gifts!

Volunteers are all set up and ready to showcase their handmade notebooks, cards, bookmarks, etched glass items and summery wreaths to brighten your doors!

There are also craft kits to buy - bookfolding and air drying clay!

at Reception until 1pm ish...

It's our baby and toddler group tomorrow👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👩‍👩‍👧! Wednesday's from 9.30am-11.15am. With a fab inflatable, table top activities including playdough, floor toys, and a fabulous sing along to finish off the session🎶! A great way for young children to socialise and perhaps gain their confidence ready for nursery. It's also a great way for parents and carers to meet up with one another. A trained and experienced family support worker runs the session and is on hand for parenting and early years advice. We also have a great cafe onsite with a range of tasty treats and maybe a spot of lunch after playing!? Walk-ins welcome as are new faces. We look forward to seeing you🤩

Our new course of baby massage starts next week from the 9th July and runs for x4 weeks. It's 1.15-2.45pm which offers baby time for a massage, and parents and carers time for that all important hot cuppa! A great way to learn all about the art of positive touch and its wellbeing benefits, and a chance to meet up with others with young babies. Taking bookings now - 0191 2578000

Don't forget your pennies tomorrow - it's our summer craft sale!

Join us between 10am - 1pm in Reception and pick up a homemade gift or treat for you! Cash or card accepted.

Don't forget our Bike 'Stuff' Swap is happening today at 10:00.

Come along and swap your unwanted bike kit. This includes clothing, tools, bags, inner tubes and other usable kit (no bikes or helmets please).
Head along to the Warkworth Room today between 10am and 12pm.
Any items left over after the swap will be donated to support refugees in North Shields.

**NEW BABY MASSAGE DATES** Our popular baby massage course is now open for bookings. Come along to learn the beneficial strokes of baby massage. It's a great way to learn about baby body language and meet with other parents and carers of young babies. The course runs for x4 weeks and starts the 9th July. Telephone 0191 2578000 to book , or pop into reception.

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Have you been clearing out your garage this weekend and found a load of bike stuff which you no longer need? Then pop along to our Bike Stuff Swap on Tuesday 25th June between 10:00 - 12:00.

Bike stuff includes clothing, tools, bags, inner tubes and other usable kit (no bikes or helmets please).

Any items left over after the swap will be donated to support refugees in North Shields.

**Save the date**
Treat yourself or pick up a gift at our summer craft sale.

Join us in Reception from 10:00 on Tuesday 2nd July. Cash or card welcome.

All proceeds will be used to increased crafting opportunities within the Community Programme.

Tynemouth Station Book Fair is this weekend!

Sunday 23 June 9:30am-3:30pm - why not pop along and have a browse?

These popular book fairs, held on the West Concourse, have been a regular fixture in the station's calendar for 30 years. Linskill Trust support a group of volunteers and a freelance worker to run the book fairs for the enjoyment and benefit of the whole community.

Funded by the surplus created by the book fairs, the station bridge gallery exhibits artworks created by local schools, community groups and individual artists. The works are mounted and curated by based at the Linskill Centre.

For more information on the book fairs: https://www.tynemouthstationbookfair.co.uk/index.html or to find out more about our charity and how you can support us: https://linskill.org/support-us/

See you at the book fair!

We are thrilled to announce that after a recent Ofsted inspection of the Linskill Nursery, we received a ‘Good’ rating. The feedback in the report was extremely positive. Here are just a few of the comments we received:

🐰‘children thrive at this very friendly, professional and inclusive nursery’
🦊'the nursery's curriculum clearly supports children at different stages of their development'
🦉‘there is a strong focus on early literacy throughout the nursery’
🐿‘parents speak very highly of the setting'

The staff were highly praised saying they are 'incredible, knowledgeable and supportive'.

Well done to the Linskill Nursery team! If you would like to read the full report, you'll find in on our website: https://linskill.org/nursery/

We hope you didn't miss out on our delicious fresh strawberry cream scones last week in Cafe 32?

These were particularly special as the strawberries had been grown in our very own Community Garden at Linskill. Zero food miles! Don't worry, there's plenty more where they came from in the coming weeks.

Our volunteers grow fruits and vegetables for use in our Cafe 32, plus ingredients for use in our community cooking sessions. Plant and produce sales are also held seasonally to raise funds to support the garden.

With a strong environmental ethos, everything in the garden is donated and upcycled. If you would like to find out more or get in touch: https://tinyurl.com/4j63db9c

Join us for our next course of Baby Massage here at Linskill Centre. A wonderful course where you can come along with your infant to learn all about baby body language and get some top tips to help ease some common baby ailments. STARTS 9TH JULY. The course runs for x4 weeks 1.15pm-2.45pm. Booking required. It's a fantastic way to meet other parents and carers with little ones too.

It's Baby & Toddler group on Wednesday's here at Linskill Centre. Faces old and new welcome. Plenty of things to do to keep little ones busy such as playdough and arts and crafts. It's also a chance for a catch up with other parents and carers of young children. We'd love to see you there! Walk-ins welcome🙂

Read the latest edition of the Linskill News here: https://linskill.org/linskill-news-june-2024/
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We have a fantastic new opportunity for a volunteer to join our charity by supporting our Baby & Toddler group. We are looking for an assistant who can offer their time from approximately 8.30am-11.45am on a weekly basis.

​​​​​​​The volunteer will assist our family support worker who facilitates the Wednesday morning session, helping to set up toys and equipment, engage with children and their parents and carers, and maintain an organised and safe environment for children to play in.

If you would like to find out more click the link for a more detailed role description:https://linskill.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Volunteer-Baby-Toddler-group-assistant.pdf

Contact us to apply: [email protected]