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2 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Contents 4 BikeittoKenya 5 Votelocal,vote European Welcome from leader 6 ‘Rocket’replacement of the council, 7 WorldWarOne commemorations councillor mick henry CouncillorMickHenry 8-9 TheCouncil’sbudget
LeaderofGatesheadCouncil 10 Schoolmealshelp economy WelcometotheSpringissueof Werevealtheruraldelightsofthe 11 LocalHeroes CouncilNews.Inthisissuewe DerwentValleyandbringyounews highlightourkeybudgetdecisions ofourlatestuniquepieceofpublic 12-13 Volunteering fortheyearahead.Iwouldliketo art-Halo-nowinplaceinTrinity 14 Halolands thankthethousandsofyouwho Square.Gatesheadvolunteersare tookpartinourconsultation, onceagaininthespotlightaswe 15 Jobstop1,500 attendeddropins,orgaveus lookforwardtooursecond 16-17 GoONGateshead feedbackoverthelastfewmonths. GatesheadVolunteerMonthinJune. 18 Fostering We’vehadtomakesomevery There’saremindertomakesure difficultdecisionsandwe’veset youareontheelectoralregister 19 Unlockinggrowth outtheCouncil’sthinkingandthe aswemovetowardselections 20-21 DerwentValleyfocus outcomeofthisprocessina bothlocalandEuropean,which specialtwopagefeature. takeplaceon22May.Andwe’ve 22 RugbyWorldCup Youcanpickandchooseyour arangeofpublichealthinformation 23-42 learningSkillsDirectory learningcoursefromthehundreds tohelpyoumaketherightchoices Summer2014 onofferintheSummerlearningSkills whenitcomestolivingahealthier Directoryandreadaboutour lifestyle. 43 Beclearoncancer planstocommemoratethe100th 44-45 Change4Life anniversaryoftheFirstWorldWar. 46 Apprenticeships MickHenry 47-50 AviewfromInnerWest Gateshead 51 HillTopSchool 52 LocalHistoryMonth 53 Sistersschoolsuccess 54 Adoption 55 SafeguardingAdults Board 56-57 HealthTalk 58 FreedomofBorough Page 7 WorldWarOne Page 11 LocalHero–SirBobbyRobson parade 59 Restorativejustice 60 ActiveKidz 61 SportReliefMile 62 GatesheadInternational JazzFestival 63-65 What’sOn
Page 20 DerwentValley Page 52 Halo 3 Bike it…to Kenya! PuPilS raiSe money for african School
PupilsfromFellsidePrimary SchoolinWhickhamrecentlytook a147-milebikeridethroughthe RiftValleyinKenya-andwere stillhomeintimefortea! Theyweretakingpartina sponsoredvirtualbikerideasa wayofsupportingacharitythatis raisingfundstobuildaschoolina remoteMaasaicommunityin Kenya.ComradesofChildren Overseas(COCO)organiseda realbikerideinKenyainvolving co-founderSteveCramandothers Photo:courtesyofncjMediaLimited includingtheschool’schairof governorsJohnBaines. bikesbyinstallingstaticbikes AndfellowcyclistRoseMcGregor Asawayofsupportinghimand linkedtoturbotrainersinthe added“Weraisedalmost£2,000 thecharity,theideaofa‘virtual’ schoolhall. tohelpCOCOandthatmakesus bikeridethatcoveredthesame Thebikeridemayhavebeen reallyhappytohavehelped.” distancewasdevelopedwithpupils virtual,butthesatisfactionand To find out more about how takingitinturnstoclockupthe pridefromallinvolvedwasvery schools can get involved in requirednumberofmilesoverfive real.PupilJamesTaylorsaid“I cycling and the Bike it scheme days. feelproudknowingIwashelping in Gateshead contact Ben Sustran’sBikeitOfficerBenTweedie thechildreninAfricagetagood Tweedie on: 07500 856 998. helpedthepupilsgetontheir education.”
Commonwealth Games Alzheimer’s ViSit of the Queen’S Baton relay Appeal TheQueen’sBatonRelaycomes TheAlzheimer'sSocietyis toourregiononFriday13Juneon lookingforitemstohelp thefinallegofitsjourneyacross peoplewithdementiato Englandasitmarkstherunupto reminiscebyputtingtogether theCommonwealthGameswhich ‘memoryboxes’. startinGlasgowonJuly23. Thecharity’sGateshead- Thebatonwillvisitanumberof basedbefriendingsupport locationsinGatesheadand officerAliWilkesexplained: Newcastlebeforemakingitsway “Wearelookingforgood- toAlnwickCastle.Eventswillbe qualityitemsandiconic heldtocelebratesportandrouse designsfromorange supportfortheteam.Ateach Tupperwaretohaircurlers.It event,therewillbeasmall canbringalotofjoytopeople numberofbatonbearers,specially withdementiawhenold chosenfortheircontributionto memoriescometothefore sportinthelocalcommunity. CyclistSirChrisHoywiththeQueen’s andtheycanhaveagoodold Baton CouncilLeaderMickHenrysaid: reminisceandthesememory “I’mdelightedthatwehavebeen boxescanreallyhelpopen selectedasahostandI’d For further details visit the thingsup.” encourageeveryonetogetbehind Commonwealth Games To make a donation TeamEnglandandshowtheir website: contact the Alzheimer's supportintherunupto,andduring www.glasgow2014.com Society’s Gateshead office theCommonwealthGames2014.” on: 0191 477 7490.
4 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Vote local, vote European douBle electionS cominG uP in may
OnThursday22May,youhave canaskforaproxyvote.Thisis pollingcard,whichyouwillreceive thechancetocastyourvotein whenyounominatesomeoneelse acoupleofweeksbeforethe twokeyelections. tovoteforyou–thedeadlineto electiondate. Youcanvoteforthepersonyou sendinyourcompletedapplication For more information on the wanttorepresentyouon formtosortthisoutis5pm, forthcoming elections, the GatesheadCouncilwhereathird Wednesday14May. electoral register or how to ofcouncillorsareupforre- Polling Stations stand for a local election, election,andforthepersonyou Ifyouprefertovoteinperson, phone the helpline on: wanttoseeasyourEuropean makesureyoucheckwhereyour 0191 433 2152/2164/2166, MemberofParliament. pollingstationis.Itmightnotbein email: electoralregistration@ Inordertovote,youneedtobe thesameplaceaslasttime. gateshead.gov.uk or visit: ontheelectoralregister.Ifyou Detailsofyourstationandits www.gateshead.gov.uk/voting aren’talreadyregisteredyouhave openingtimeswillbeonyour untilmidnightonTuesday6May toregistertobeabletovotein theseelections. Postal Vote Did you know? Thedeadlineforanyonewanting • Theelectoralregisterisnotonlyawayofensuringyourvote.It’s toapplyforapostalvoteis alsoawayofcheckingthatyouarewhoyousayyouare.Ona Wednesday7May.Wewould numberofoccasionswe’vebeenaskedbyresidentstosenda needyourcompletedpostalvote lettertoapotentialemployerconfirmingthattheyareonthe applicationformby5pminorder registerataparticularaddress,ortoabankwhentheywantto foryoutogetapostalvote. openanewaccount. Proxy vote • Yourcreditratingcouldsuffer.Notbeingincludedontheelectoral Ifyoucan’tgettoapollingstation registercouldstopyoufromgettingamortgage,creditcardor yourselfbecauseforexample,you evenamobilephonecontract. areonholidayorinhospital,you Gateshead Awards 2014 Ryton Hirings nominationS noW oPen Thisyear’sRytonHirings Fairwilltakeplaceon Ifyouknowan This year’s categories are: Saturday24May,12noon to4pmatYeOldeCross, individualoran • LifetimeAchievement organisationthat HolyCrossChurch, • VolunteeroftheYear makesareal CommunityCentre,Church differencetowhere • YoungVolunteeroftheYear HallandtheVillageGreen. youlive–whynotnominate • VoluntaryOrganisationoftheYear Refreshments,stalls,and themforaGatesheadAward? • CareroftheYear carouselrides. We’vebeencelebratinglocal • YoungCareroftheYear Freeeventsincludelive heroesformanyyearswithawards • SportsAchieveroftheYear music,Children’s presentedannuallybytheMayor entertainments,playbus, • SportsCluboftheYear circusskills,displays, ofGatesheadtothosevolunteers, • SportsCoachoftheYear organisations,carersandothers children'sdogshowandlots • MaureenChaplinYoungSports whohavemadeanoutstanding more!OrganisedbyMid Achiever contributiontotheircommunities. TyneLionsClub,anymoney raisedwillgotolocalgood Visit: www.gateshead.gov. We’renowlookingforyour causes. nominationsforthisyear’sAwards. uk/gatesheadawards to Thereareanumberofcategories nominate online, phone the For more information or tochoosefromandweneedyour Mayor’s secretary on: to book a stall, contact: nominationsbyFriday18July2014. 0191 433 2011 or email: 0845 833 9527. [email protected] 5 ‘Rocket’ replacement Site PrePared for neW homeS on derWent toWer Site
Redevelopmenthasbegunon thedemolitionofTowerCourt theformer‘Rocket’sitein andthebuildingof45new Dunston,startingthesite’s familyhomesforsale.The transformationfollowingthe proposalsalsoincludea demolitionofthetowerblock landscapedareaofpublic attheendof2012and openspaceontheactualsite planningapprovalforanextra oftheDunston‘Rocket’. carescheme,newhomesand Improvements asupermarketlastyear. CabinetMemberforHousing, Thefirstphaseofthe CouncillorCatherineDonovan multimillionpoundprojectwill said:“Thisisanimportant create47newoneandtwo projectforDunston,delivering bedroomhomesforpeople muchneedednewhomes,a aged55andover.Thehomes newsupermarketandmajor willbeconstructedinan‘L’ improvementstothewaythe shapeatthejunctionof LeeFrancis,AreaDirectorforKeepmoat,IanPrescott, wholeneighbourhoodlooks RavensworthRoadandEllison Land&Partnership’sDirectorforKeepmoatand andfeels. Roadforaffordablehousing CouncillorCatherineDonovanlookatthesiteplans providersTristarHomes. We’re committed Developers,Keepmoat,expect beopenbyChristmas2014.The thesetobecompletedbyMarch nextstagewillbeconstructionofa to the successful 2015. newmedicalcentrenexttothe regeneration of brown Thenew16,000sqftAldi SocialClub,startinginsummer field land like this to supermarketwillbebuiltonEllison 2014. provide three quarters Roadclosetotheformerrailway Workonthesecondphaseofthe of the new homes we linethatisnowapubliccycleway projectisexpectedtostartin need to meet the andfootpath.Thenewstorewill Summer2015.Thiswillinclude growing demand between now and Do it online 2030. imProVed Self-SerVice reQueStS
GatesheadCouncilhasmadeit easierforyoutosortoutyour bulkyrefusecollectionsonlineas wecontinuetomakeourwebsite Love Clean Streets easierandmorepracticaltouse Anawardwinningappisnowavailablethatallowsyoutoreport whenyouarerequestingaservice environmentcrimetotheCouncilwhenyouareoutandabout. fromus. Theappcalled‘LoveCleanStreets’meansyoucanletusknowofa Nowaswellassimplymaking problemstraightaway.Itworkslikethis:youcomeacrosssome yourbulkyrefuserequest,youcan flytipping,soopentheapp,takeapicture,orincludeatextmessage payforitatthesametime- andsubmit-thesystemknowswhereyouareandwhichcouncil withouthavingtosortoutpayment needstheinformation. separatelyasbefore-makingit TheCouncilmonitorsrequestsreceivedviathisapptomakesure easierandquicker. theyarebeinghandledandrespondedtoasefficientlyaspossible. Clearer YoucandownloadthisfreeWindowsPhone,iPhone,Android,or Collectiondates,descriptionsand Blackberryappfromtheappstoreormarketplaceonyourphone. pricesofgoodscollectedhave alsobeenmadecleareraswellas You can of course still alert us to problems such as flytipping, usefullinkstoalternativewaste graffiti, or potholes via our website: www.gateshead.gov.uk disposaloptions,suchasrecycling , furniture,andcharitydonations. 6 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 World War One Memories forGotten War memorial to Be re-erected
OnJuly281914,WorldWarOne Oneofthe27soldiers began.Thewareveryonesaid commemoratedonthestone,a wouldbeoverbyChristmaslasted PrivateGeorgeWood,islistedas agruellingfouryears.Ahundred amemberoftheRoyalEngineers. yearson,eventsandactivitiesup So,inrecognitionof theirformer anddownthecountryarebeing comrade,apprentices fromthe organisedtomarkthismomentous RoyalEngineerswillconstructa milestone. raisedgardeninaquietcornerof thegraveyardatStMary’s HereinGateshead,along-forgotten Theabandonedwarmemorial warmemorialcommemorating HeritageCentretoprovidean Gatesheadmenwhodiedinthe appropriatesettingforthelong- conflictwillgoonpublicview neglectedmemorial. “It’sfittingthattheRoyalEngineers againinthegroundsofStMary’s Theworkisbeingfundedwiththe shouldbeplayingsuchabigpart HeritageCentre. helpofagrantof£9,600fromthe inhelpingtohonouroneoftheir Mystery HeritageLotteryFund’sFirstWorld ownandwearedeeplygrateful WarThenandNowprogramme . foralltheirsupport. Thetwo-tonnemarblememorialis surroundedbymystery.Itwas Achievement Legacy discoveredin2006inacornerof CabinetMemberforCulture, “Wearealsogratefulforthe aCouncildepot,sparkingan CouncillorLindaGreensaid:“I HeritageLotteryFund’ssupport investigationintowhereithad doubtwe’llevergettothebottom asthisisenablingustoofferlocal comefromandhowitcametobe ofthepuzzleastohowthis peoplethechancetoplaytheir lyingthere. memorialstonecametobelying ownpartintheFirstWorldWar Apublicappealforinformation onitsbackinaCouncildepot,but commemorations,andwillleavea revealeditwasfromtheformer it’sagreatachievementtobeable lastinglegacyforfuturehistorians.” ParkTerracePresbyterianChurch. toputitbackonpublicview.
World War One archive to go online GatesheadCentralLibraryhasafascinatingarchiveofnewspapercuttings, photographsandadvertsfromWorldWar1aswellasrollsofhonourandcivic documents. Overthenextfouryearsmaterialswillbeaddedtothearchivesopeoplefrom allovertheworldwillsoonbeabletogoonlineandview them.Thisispartofa projectfundedbytheHeritageLotteryFundtodigitise thearchive,whichwillalsofeature oneofthebestcollectionsofFirstWorldWarpostersinthecountry.Duringtheanniversaryyear, someof theoriginalposterswillalsogoondisplayinStMary’sHeritageCentre. Manyeventsandactivitiesarecurrentlybeingfinalised–detailswillbeonourwebsite: www.gateshead.gov.ukandinfutureissuesofCouncilNews.PluscheckouttheCouncil’sfacebook pageorseelocalpressfordetails.
7 Budget update difficult deciSionS Protect the moSt VulneraBle
“Thelastthreeyearshaveseen Protecting the vulnerable “We’ve majorchangefortheCouncil. “We’velistenedcarefullyto decidedto Massiveandrapidreductionsin residents.Followingabudget freezeCouncil governmentfundingand consultation,thatsaw3,042 Taxagainthis increasingpressuresoncouncil surveyresponsesandthousands year.Weneed spendingmeanthatwemust moregivingfeedback,we’ve tokeep makebigbudgetreductionsata changedseveralofourproposals CouncilTax timeofincreasedneed. inresponsetowhatyoutoldus. lowinthese “From2010to2016wewillhave It’sclearthatyou,thepeopleof difficulttimes, seena37percentreductionin Gateshead,understandthe whenbenefits Leaderofthe arechanging Council,Mick ourfundinggrant,thismeanswe positionwe’reinandhave Henry haveatleast£300lesstospend respondedsympatheticallyto andcostsare oneachGatesheadresidentthan somedifficultchoices. risingforallof us. wedidfouryearsago.Increasing “We’velookedatwaystobemore coststoprovidevitalservices, efficient.We’vealreadyreduced Economic growth suchascarefortheelderlyand thenumberofpeopleweemploy “Aswellaschangingand vulnerableyoungpeople;mean andcutthenumberofbuildings reviewingourservices,we’re thatifwecontinuetoprovide wemanage.Wecontinueto prioritisingthethingsthat’llboost servicesinthesamewayaswe reviewhowwedeliverservices oureconomyinthelongtermand donow,we’llhaveafundinggap bothbehindthescenesandon stimulategrowth.Weneedtohelp ofaround£43millionby2016. thefrontline.However,we’vehad Gateshead’seconomygrow;we “We’veworkedwithother tomakedifficultdecisionsthatwe needmorepeopleinworkand councils,whofacesimilar wishedwedidn’thavetomake,in morebusinesseschoosingto challenges,tolobbyforafairer ordertoprotectservicesforthe locatehere. settlement.Butdespiteourstrong mostvulnerableinour “Thisisalreadyhappening.Last arguments,theGovernment communities. yearsawtheopeningoftheTrinity continuestomakesignificant “We’llcontinuetoprovidethe Squaredevelopmentand reductionsinourfunding. essentialservicesthatyouexpect improvementswillfollowto Reductionsthatwefeelareunfair fromus–liketakingawayand Felling,BirtleyandBlaydontown andareaffectingsomeofthe recyclingrubbish,streetlighting centres.Growthisthelongterm poorestinourcommunities.It’sa andsupportingpeoplebackinto solutiontothefinancialsituation factthatcouncilsintheNorthEast jobs.Wewillstillprovideallthese, wefindourselvesin. arereceivingcutsthataremore althoughthewaythey’reprovided thandoubleofsomeauthoritiesin maychangeorbereduced. theSouthofEngland. We’re positive about our ability to work together with residents and partners to meet the challenges ahead. With your help, we’re confident that the decisions we make will be the best possible ones for Gateshead communities. GatesheadCentre–bringingjobsandinvestmentatatimewhenit’sreallyneeded 8 Gateshead Council News - Mar - May ’14 Fees and charges Each year, we review the fees and At the end of February, the charges made for some services, Council agreed increases that will such as car parking and bulky be introduced from the beginning waste collection. Around £10.8m of April this year. Increases will is raised through discretionary vary, but residents will pay more fees and charges to help cover the for services such as: cost of delivering those services. • Bulky waste collections During budget consultation, • Gateshead Active Card residents favoured charging for • Football pitch hire some services as an alternative to • Some library fees raising the general charge to • Replacement wheelie bins residents through Council Tax increases. • Pest control Football pitch hire costs will increase Reviewing Council News We feel it’s important to keep residents over the next 12 months. residents informed, particularly at We will also look to introduce the moment during time of more information online. We’ll & $! ! #' $ #!" #" # change. We’re reducing costs for keep you up to date with our plans
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"" " ! Working with the community Over the last year, we’ve looked to community. We will continue to the community to help us provide see how we can work together to services that can no longer be make sure that services are not delivered by the Council. Five of lost. We will be looking for your our libraries are now run by help to continue to help us volunteers, twelve community maintain some flower beds and centres are being transferred to we’ll explore whether volunteers the community and Bill Quay Farm can manage bowling greens and More flower beds to be looked after is now run wholly by the sports pitches. by the community
Budget 2014/15 – at a glance What next? • £15.4 million budget savings identified We plan our budgets on a • Council Tax is not increasing, for the fourth year in a row two year rolling cycle. We • Children’s and youth services will be more targeted for those who are already looking for more need them most, and we’ll look at how we can deliver them differently savings to help us meet the £43.3 million funding gap by • We’ll continue to meet the needs for adult social care at both a critical 2016. We will keep you and substantial level updated of any service • Some fees and charges will increase, and some above inflation changes in future issues of • £8.3 million to be saved from reviewing the way we work Council News. For more information • Funding to arts and cultural organisations to be reduced about Gateshead • Street lights to be switched off during the night in non-residential Council’s budget please areas go to our website • We’ll reduce support and the level of maintenance for bowling greens www.gateshead.gov.uk/ and football pitches budget
9 From map to mouth School mealS helP local economy
AspupilsinGatesheadtuckinto qualitystandard,andallcocoa, levelsnotseensince2004.We theirschoolmeal,thefoodon sugarandbananascomefrom currentlyservelunchtoaround theirplateisnotonlyhelpingthem Fairtradesuppliers. 10,000pupilseveryday.Wewant togrow,it’shelpingthelocal Benefit toseethatimprovementcontinue.” economytogrowaswell. CabinetMemberforChildrenand Ourpolicyofgivingpreferenceto YoungPeople,CouncillorAngela Good egg localfoodsuppliersmeansthat Douglassaid:“Ourpolicyof the£1.8millionspentbythe buyingallofouringredientsfrom Ourpolicyofonlybuyingfree- Council’sSchoolCateringService localsuppliersnotonlymeans rangeeggshas beenpraised onrawingredientsisbenefitting theyarefresher,itensuresthat byinternational animalhealth localbusinesseshereinthe localfarmersandlocalbusinesses charityCompassioninWorld region. benefitfromthemoneywespend. Farming. Suppliers That’sgottobegoodnewsforthe ItawardedtheCouncilits Toshowparentsandchildren North’seconomy. GoodEggAwardinrecognition exactlywheresomeofthe “Italsohelpstokeeplorriesoffthe ofourcommitmenttofarm ingredientsfortheirschoolmeals road,reducingunnecessaryfood animalwelfare. comefrom,wehaveproduceda milesandharmfulcarbon "It’sgreattoseeGateshead simplefoodmapthatshows emissions. Counciltakinganimalwelfare wherelocalsuppliersarebased “It’struethatwecouldprobably intoconsiderationaspartof andwhattheyprovide. makeourmealsmorecheaplyif theirsourcingpolicy”,theysaid. There’sthefamilyfarmthat weusedprocessed, providesourfreerangeeggs,the pre-preparedfoods
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The food map will be available from schools and you can also view it on the school meals section of the Council’s website: FreerangeeggsfromLintzHallFarm www.gateshead.gov.uk 10 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Local Heroes your local heroeS announced for QuaySide Walk
Lastyear,weaskedyouto nominateinspiringpeoplelinkedto ourareatobeconsideredforthe first20bronzeplaquesaspartof ourHollywood-style‘walkoffame ’. Andover150nameswereput forwardtobeconsideredas LocalHeroes.Thefirst20plaques arecurrentlybeinginstalledalong thestretchofpavementfromthe NewcastleendoftheGateshead Millennium BridgetotheSwing Bridge.Across theriver,theywill continuealongtheQuaysideto GatesheadMillenniumBridge. NewcastleGatesheadLocal Heroesisdeliveredandmanaged SirBobbyRobson-localhero jointlybyGatesheadand NewcastleCityCouncilsin partnershipwithdestination marketingorganisation, Top twenty NewcastleGatesheadInitiative. SirBobbyRobson,Sting,AntandDec,KathrynTickell,Brendan For further information about Foster,StephenMiller,AlanShearer,DameMargaretBarbour, the nominated Local Heroes, ProfessorJohnBurn,ProfessorPeterHiggs,DavidAlmond,Dick including the contribution ClementandIanLaFrenais,Sirkka-LisaKontinnen,Lindisfarne, they have made visit: RobsonGreen,JuliaDarling,SisterWinifredLaver,CardinalBasil www.NewcastleGateshead. Hume,AldermanEdwardCowenJP(Ned)andDoreenJardine. com/LocalHeroes Wildlife friendly Go ahead for neW Green traininG Scheme
Makingourgreenspacesmore forwardthisgreenapproachto greaterinterestthaneverin wildlifefriendlygotaboost howwelookafterouroutdoor findingwildlifefriendlywaysof recentlywiththeannouncementof spaces.Trainingactivitieswill managingurbangreenspaces. amajorgrantfromtheHeritage include: Thewildlifefriendlyapproach Lottery‘SkillsfortheFuture’fund • creatingwildflowergrasslands deliverssomuchmore,from of£500,000. benefitsforbeestocreatingmore • treeplanting NowDurhamWildlifeTrust-who attractiveplacesforpeopletolive workinpartnershipwithusand • usingbrushcuttersand andwork. otherlocalcouncils-cango chainsaws Areportlastyearpresentedby aheadwiththeirWildGround • fencingandwetland 25conservationorganisations trainingprogrammethatwillsee management highlightedthefactthat60per 18traineeslearnhowtomake centof3,148UKspecieshave Overatenmonthperiodtrainees andmanagegreenspacesina declinedduringthelast50years. willdevelopportfoliosresultingin wildlifefriendlyway. theawardofaLeveltwoDiploma For more information on the Councilmaintenancestaffand inPracticalEnvironmental WildGround Project please managerswillalsobenefitfrom Conservationskills. contact Becky Stanley at theprogrammewhichwillhelp Durham Wildlife Trust on: Thisprojectcouldnotstartata createapoolofskilledlabour 0191 584 3112 or email: morefavourabletimeasthereis neededinthefuturetotake [email protected] 11 Looking forward GateShead Volunteer month 2014
Junewillbeburstingwith DeputyLeaderofGateshead Volunteering can offer volunteeractivitiesandeventsas Council,MartinGannonsaid:“Our welookforwardtooursecond firstGatesheadVolunteerMonth people so much, from GatesheadVolunteerMonth– saw400organisationsand10,000 improving skills and whichthisyearcoincideswith30 residentstakingpartwithan job chances to yearsof‘VolunteersWeek’ additional387volunteers promotedbytheNationalCouncil recruited.Wehopetobuildon reducing social forVoluntaryOrganisations. thissuccessandmakeour isolation and Success secondeventevenbetter. improving confidence. Ourmonthlongeventlastyear Community A leaflet will be available from wasahugesuccessoffering “Fromjustafewhoursaweek, May in Council outlets, libraries peoplethechancetofindout moreandmoreofusareturning and community centres, or moreaboutvolunteeringatover tovolunteeringasawayof visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/ 40eventsacrosstheboroughas pursingalifelonginterest,learning volunteering or wellastakingpartintasterevents andgainingnewskills,orsimply www.ourgateshead.org/ andourVolunteersLiveeventin doingsomethingtohelpthe volunteering SaltwellPark. communitywherewelive.Thisis For more details call Linda We’recurrentlyco-ordinatingthis whatourGatesheadVolunteer Whitfield on: 0191 433 2836 year’seventwithGateshead Monthisallabout–soIhopeas or email: VoluntaryOrganisationsCouncil manypeopleaspossibletakepart lindawhitfield@gateshead. (GVOC). andjoinin.” gov.uk Community Links imProVinG life for PeoPle With learninG diSaBilitieS
Ifyouwanttomakeareal leisureactivitieshelpingthemto anykindofvolunteering,it’san differencetosomeone’slife– becomeactivemembersoftheir incrediblyrewardingexperience.” volunteerfortheCouncil’s localcommunity. To find out more about CommunityLinksscheme. CommunityLinkscoordinator Community Links please call You’llsupportadultswithlearning HeatherChapmansaid:“Weneed Heather on: 0191 433 6075 disabilitiestogetthemostoutof reliable,friendlypeoplewho or email: lifebyhelpingthem believeinpromoting heatherchapman@gateshead. toimprovetheir independenceandchoicefor gov.uk learningand peoplewithlearningdifficulties. socialskills, Theworkourvolunteersdocan andtotake openupsomanydoorsand partin opportunitiesforthepeoplewe workwith,andaswith
12 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 On camera Can you help daVid helPS to Promote VolunteerinG your community? Lastmonth’sfloodinginthe DavidYoungfromBlaydonhas southofthecountryshows beenspreadingthewordabout howvulnerablewecanbeto volunteeringaspartofaDVD extremeweather.Ithasalso topromotetheSupported shownhowimportantthelocal VolunteeringProgrammerunby communitycanbetosupport GatesheadVoluntaryOrganisation andhelpeachotherinan Council’s(GVOC)Volunteer emergency. Centre. TheCouncilhasplansinplace David,26haslearningdisabilities, foremergencies,butwecan andbecameanITvolunteerwith onlydosomuch.Oftenit’sthe GVOCoverayearago. peopleonthegroundwiththe Supportedbya‘buddy’he localknowledge,whoknow volunteersonedayaweekandis VolunteerDavidYoung theircommunitieswell,who alsoanactivememberofthe canbebestplacedtohelp. programme’ssteeringgroupas wellasattendingcollegethree likemeetingnewpeopleand Wearelookingforateamof daysaweekdoinganITcourse. volunteeringhelpsmetodothis.” communityvolunteerstohelp beoureyesandearsintheir UsinghisITskills,heiscurrently Formoreinformationonthe localareatohelpprotect helpingtoupdateGVOC’swebsite SupportedVolunteeringProgramme vulnerablepeopleand andsupportingotherstolearn callClaireHoward,Project propertiesinanincident.You howtouseit.“Ireallyenjoy Co-ordinatorandTrainerorEmma wouldbeourcontactwhere volunteering”,Davidsaid.“It’sa Price,VolunteerRecruitment youliveandduringanincident greatexperienceandIampicking Officeron:01914784103or keepusinformedofanyissues upnewskillsallthetime.Ialso email[email protected] youbecomeawareof.You wouldhelpuslookaftersome ofthemostvulnerableinour communities,bykeepingyour communityinformedandby Volunteers needed doorknockingtowarn Community Centres -from maintaintwo neighbours. managementorgardeningskills pitchesandthe Ifyouwouldliketovolunteer toDIYandeventorganisation– surroundingarea. tobeacommunityresilience therealwayssomethingfor CallJillianLamb,GVOC warden,wewillprovidefull volunteerstodoatyourlocal VolunteerCentreon:0191478 trainingandequipmenttokeep communitycentre.Callintoyour 4103,email: yousafeandyouwouldnever localcentretofindoutmore,or [email protected] beputindanger. contactKateMarshall-details To find out more contact below. Aquila Way supportsyoung peopleandfamilieswhoare the resilience team on: Digitial Volunteers -theCouncil homeless.Theyneedavolunteer 0191 433 3000 or email: needsvolunteerswhocanhelp familymentortoprovidefaceto [email protected] peoplegettogripswithIT, facementoringandbefriendingto whetherit’ssearchingtheinternet, familiesacrossGatesheadwho settingupemailorusingtheir needahelpinghandtowards mobilephoneortablet.CallKate stability.Thiswillcoverawide Marshall-detailsbelow. rangeofareasincludingdaily routinessuchasbreakfastand Winlaton Vulcans Rugby regularbedtimes.CallJillian Football Club -needa Lamb,GVOCVolunteerCentre groundsman/pitchmaintenance on:01914784103,email: volunteertocut,markand [email protected] FOR INFORMATION about Council volunteering opportunities please contact Kate Marshall on: 0191 433 3255, [email protected] www.gatshead.org.uk/volunteering For other volunteering opportunities contact GVOC Volunteer Centre on: 0191 478 4103 or visit: www.gvoc.org.uk
13 Halo lands Say hello to halo - GateShead’S neWeSt artWork
WhenyounextvisitTrinitySquare foryourshopping,mid-morning coffeeortoseethelatest blockbusteratVueCinema,say ‘Hello’toHalo–thefantasticnew workofartdesignedbylocal artist,SteveNewby. ‘Halo’isastunninggravity-defying spectaclestretching27-footinto theair.Takingtheformofaloop, itlightsupintheeveningwith colour-changingfibre-opticlights. Itisseenasalinktothe Gateshead’ssteelheritageand symbolofregeneration,andisthe largeststructureintheworldmade frominflatedstainlesssteel,the ArtistSteveNewbywithTrinitySquareManagerTonyPickeringandCouncilLeader award-winningartist’sown MickHenry technique. Thestainlesssteelisshapedby Stevesaid:“Iamabsolutely Thenewsculpturesitsalongsidea inflatingandblowing,creating delightedtoseemyconcept multi-screencinema,bars, exciting,fluidcurvesinthe becomeareality.Ithasbeensome restaurantsandretailoutletsat reflectivesurfaces.Itismadeup yearsinplanning,engineeringand theflagship£150millionTrinity ofaround330individualinflated design.Itwasreallyimportantto Squaredevelopment. sections,linkedtogethertoforma methattheconstructiontook Innovation spectacular27-footringof placehereinGateshead-it billowingcurves. alreadyfeelslikeitisbeingborn WelcomingtheartworktoTrinity hereandbelongshere.Thisentire Square,CouncilLeaderMick TheHaloprojectwas projectisdowntotheworkof Henrysaid:“Thisreallyisa commissionedandfundedby skilledGatesheadcraftsmenandit stunningpiece,madepossible TrinitySquaredevelopersSpenhill hassetnewstandardsinthis thankstotheinnovationandskills andwasconstructedbyateamof particularfieldofengineering, ofTynesidepeople. highlyskilledengineersatthe whichisatestamenttothe Ryton-basedImpressGroup. “TrinitySquareisanimportant wonderswecandointhisarea.” developmentforthefutureof Gatesheadsowefeltitwasvital toseeourtraditionofembracing highqualitypublicartcontinued. Trinity Square events Stevehasdoneagreatjobof creatingsomethingthatwillbe Tofindoutmoreaboutwhat’son instantlyrecognisableandreally inTrinitySquarenowandinthe striking. future,visitthewebsite Successful www.trinitysquaregateshead.co.uk You’llalsofindoutaboutcurrent TonyPickering,TrinitySquare customeroffershereaswell. CentreManageradded:“It’s wonderfultoseesuchalandmark Win a free breakfast! structuretakeprideofplaceinthe TrinitySquaredevelopment. TrinitySquarehasbeenahugely successfulregenerationprojectfor thetown,ithasbreathednewlife Checkoutthecompetitiononpage67.Youcouldbeoneof20lucky intotheareaandHaloperfectly winnerstoenjoyafreebreakfastcourtesyofFrankie&Benny’s–the embodieswhatGatesheadandits popularAmerican/ItalianrestaurantnowopeninTrinitySquare. peoplestandfor.”
14 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Jobs top 1,500 GateShead centre reGeneration createS JoBS
TheregenerationofGateshead TownCentreissettoseejobs numberstop1,500asthelatest retailersandrestaurantssetupin TrinitySquare. Economy Thelandmarkfigureissettobe reachedasnewrestaurants operatedbyTheRealChinaand Nandosrecruitnewstaff.Bythe earlypartof2014,itisestimated that885jobsinretail,customer servicesandsimilarjobswillhave Why not bring a beencreatedorprotected friend to Vue Gateshead, contributingaround£10millionto Trinity Square with our thelocaleconomyeachyearin 2-for-1 ticket offer available until 1 May 2014. wagesalone.Thatfigureissetto AlexLockleyandJayneRooneyfrom continuetoclimbduring2014as VueCinema Simplyvisit www.myvue.com morestoresareoccupied. todownloadyourvoucherand presentitwhenbooking Well-knownnameslikeVue Exciting atVueGateshead, cinemas,SportsDirect,Costa AndyLockeywasworkingina TrinitySquare. Coffee,Frankie&Benny’sand cafébeforelandingthejobat Subwayhavealreadytakenon Vue.“I’mreallylookingforwardto stafffornewTrinitySquarestores, workinginthecinemaasit’sa stilltakingplacewithcompletion alongsideTescoExtra. newexcitingcareerchange. scheduledtoallowalmost1,000 Recruits NorthumbriaUniversitystudentsto TwoofthelatestrecruitsforVue i’ve lived in Gateshead moveintotheirnewaccommodation areJayneRooneyandAndy all my life so a brand inSeptember2014. Lockey,bothoriginallyfrom new cinema is very CouncilLeaderMickHenry,said: Gateshead. exciting as there hasn’t “Inthesedifficulteconomictimes, Jayne,alongtermVueemployee, been one here in my seeingover1,500jobscreated isthenewcinema’sfirstGeneral andprotectedisvital.Andwe lifetime. Since trinity knowthataround90percentof Managerandhasreturnedtothe Square opened i’ve really NorthEastafterlivingandworking thestafftakenonhavebeenfrom inScotlandfor15years.Shesaid: seen a difference in the theGatesheadarea.So,wecan “I’vebeenwaitingforanopportunity atmosphere. Gateshead becertainthatthisdevelopmentis tomovebacktotheNorthEast. centre is really starting givingasignificantboosttothe WhenVueconfirmedthatthey take shape. localeconomy.” wouldbeopeningacinemaat To find out what’s showing at TrinitySquareitgavemeanideal Thejobscomeontopofthe650- Vue Cinema go to the website: opportunitytomovebacktowhere pluscreatedandprotectedduring www.myvue.com or phone the Igrewupandwitnessthe theconstructionofthe£150m 24 hour booking line: regenerationofGateshead.” development.Constructionworkis 08712 240 240 Banana Bridge GatesheadMillenniumBridgeturnedyellowon23Februarytomark thestartofFairtradeFortnightonTyneside.Theeventwasajoint launchbyGatesheadCouncilandNewcastleCityCounciltohighlight arangeofFairtradefocussedeventstakingplace.Thethemefor thefortnightwasencouragingafairdealforbananagrowers. Pictured:GatesheadMayor,CouncillorJackGrahamwithNewcastleCityCouncillor NigelTodd
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WhenStephenfromWrekenton moreincontrolandunderstandit Forfirsttimerslikehimself,what wenttothe‘FirstClick’courseat better.” wouldStephen’sadvicebeto CentralLibraryhewasn’tsure Anotherreasonforlearninghowto othercomputernovices? whathewaslettinghimselfinfor. goonlinewasStephen’sfiveyear i would say, get out there Likemany,hewasentering oldson.“Healreadyknowsmore and do a course – these uncharteredwaters,neverhaving thanme,”saidStephen“andI usedacomputerbefore,andwas wantedtobeabletoanswerhis days you don’t want to be abitapprehensiveaboutthe questionsandhelphiminthe left behind, especially if course.“Ineedn’thaveworried,” future.It’sabitlikewhenIwas you are job hunting. But saidStephen,“Itwasbrilliant,the youngandmydadwouldaskme as well as that, it’s good to teacherwasgreatandIreally aboutsettingthevideoorplaying know you can keep up with enjoyedit.” aDVD–hedidn’tunderstandand your kids. Before i did the Control Idid.Nowit’stheotherway course, i wasn’t that around!” interested in the internet – Stephenwaspromptedtotakethe courseasawayofhelpinghimto Aftertakinghisfirststepto but now i love it. there’s applyforjobs.“Thesedaysyou understandingtheInternetand so much information and havetoapplyonlineforjobsandI goingonline,Stephenisaboutto useful stuff online, i’m didn’tknowhowtogoaboutit. doanothercourse,allaboutemail really pleased i took the Youworryyoumightbreakit,or andsharinginformation,againat first step and did it. dosomethingwrong,butIactually CentralLibrary. pickeditupquitequicklyand becauseyouare Good luck to Jacqui Thompson from Central Library who has doingitatyour been nominated in the ‘I Made a Difference’ north east awards ownpace, run by Go ON UK for her work in helping people get connected. youfeel Jacqui has designed and delivered a wide range of courses, which have encouraged people to take their first steps online as well as being a volunteer at social media surgeries. The winners will be announced at the ‘I Made a Difference’ award ceremony on 2 April.
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ForregularusersoftheInternet, Gateshead.BySeptember2016 thespeedofyourbroadbandisa fibrebroadbandwillbeavailable keyfactoringettingthemostout to95percentofpremisesinthe ofyourdevice–whetherthat’sa Gatesheadarea.Overthenext computer,laptop,tablet,TV, twoandahalfyears,asthe Rytonareaexpectedtobethefirst gamesconsoleormobilephone. infrastructureisputinplace,you’ll togetconnected. However,notallpartsofthe beabletoorderanewfasterfibre Youcanfindoutwhenit’sonoffer countrycanreceivefast broadbandpackagefromyour inyourareabygoingtotheBT broadband.Butnowamajor providergivingyouimproved Openreachwebsite: programmetoprovidesuperfast downloadanduploadspeeds. www.superfast-openreach.co.uk fibreopticbroadbandisbeing Thiswillmeannomorebuffering, Hereyou’llbeabletoreadall rolledoutacrosstheUK,andit’s asfibrebroadbandallowsyouto aboutsuperfastfibrebroadband, comingtoGatesheadsoon. connecttomultipledevices–so andbykeyinginyourpostcode BroadbandDeliveryUK, thewholefamilycanbeonlineat youcanfindoutifit’savailable GatesheadCouncilandBThave thesametime. andestimatedtimesofwhenit’s joinedtogethertobuildonBT’s Workoninstallingthecableand likelytobeinplace. £2.5billioncommercialroll-outof cabinetsthatlinkyourhometothe Ifit’savailablewhereyoulive, fibrebroadband,whichisalready newfibrebroadbandisbeing simplycontacttheserviceprovider makingfibrebroadbandavailable phasedinfromJulythisyear,with ofyourchoiceaboutthepackage tomorethan45,000premisesin homesandbusinessesinthe theycanofferyou. Join in the World at your finGertiPS
We continue our popular sessions at libraries around the borough to help you explore what the Internet and new technology can offer you. Whether that’s keeping in touch with loved ones or creating an album of old family photographs to share with family and friends – we’ll help you discover how it works. Unless otherwise stated, the events are free of charge.
Computer Surgeries MAY offamilyorlocalphotographs,old Ifyouneedbasichelpinsetting Oral history for beginners andnew?ThissessionusesiPads upemailorsearchingtheInternet Tuesday6May,2-4pmat toshowyouhoweasyitcanbe forjobs,friends,holidays,shopping GatesheadCentralLibrary withouttheneedforcomplicated orjustforfun,thendropinfora Findouthowtocreateyourown equipment.£3-bookinadvance: halfhoursessionbetween2-4pm recordingsofpeople'smemories 01914334699/8420oronline: atthefollowinglibraries–please andexperiences.usingiPadsina www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson bookinadvance. simplebuteffectiveway.£3-book iPads and Tablets Mondays-Blaydon,Fellingand inadvance:01914334699/8420 Tuesday13May,10am-11.30am WrekentonLibraries oronline: Relaxedtastersessiontogetyou Tuesdays-LeamLaneLibrary www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson startedwithyouriPad/tablet.£3– Wednesdays-BirtleyLibrary Ancestry online bookinadvance:01914338420 Thursdays-PelawLibrary Tuesday6May,2pm,2.30pm,3pm oremail:[email protected] or3.30pmatLeamLaneLibrary APRIL Starting your family history with Introductorysessiontothewebsite ancestry.com Introduction to buying and ‘ancestry.com’Thesehalfhour SixweekcoursestartingThursday selling on ebay sessionsaresuitableforbeginners 22May,10-11.30am. Thursday17April,2-4pmat tofamilyhistorywhoareableto Learnhowtouseancestry.com GatesheadCentralLibrary useacomputer.Pleasebookin andotherlibraryresources.Basic Thisthreeweekcourseguides advance:01914336428 computerskillsrequired.£12book youthroughthebasicsofebay. Capturing images for local inadvance:01914338420or £6-pleasebookinadvance. email:[email protected] Basiccomputerskillsandanemail history – beginners addressrequired. Monday19May,2-4pmat Tel:01914338420oremail: GatesheadCentralLibrary [email protected] Wanttocreateyourownarchive 17 Fostering for Gateshead a day in the life of a foSter carer
7.50am Get the kids up and dressed and have breakfast. Feed the dogs! 8.20am Check kids have brushed teeth, and pack schoolbags 9am Yoga session, Blaydon Leisure Centre. 10.30am Head to Gateshead College 11.30am Update the children’s record book and speak to social worker about training course 2.15pm Looked after Children Review – at Civic Centre 4.30pm Contact meeting with children’s mum
JayneMullenandhusbandDave decisionsaboutthechildren. havebeenfostercarersfor GatesheadCouncilisthe GatesheadCouncilsince2012. CorporateParentandithasthe Jayneleftafulltimeadvertising overallresponsibilityforthatchild, roletopursuefosteringandnow sotherearesomethingsyoucan’t FosterCarerJayneMullen caresfortwoyoungsiblings.We automaticallydoandneed askedJaynetoexplainwhatbeing permissionfor.Iamhoweveran afostercarerisreallylike. integralpartofateamof asafostercarerIhelptofacilitate “Beingafostercarerisinmany professionalswhohave this,butI’msupportedby respectsexactlyasyouwould responsibilityforthechild.” Gateshead’scontactteamorthe imagine.Youareresponsiblefor What does this mean on a day child’ssocialworker. theirbedtimeroutine,gettingthem to basis? Training uponamorning,takingthemto “AsafostercarerIhavean “Therearearangeofcourses school,feedingthem,clothing allocatedsocialworkerwho availablewhichyouare them,takingthemtothedoctors, supportsandhelpsme.Iwork encouragedtoattend.I’m enjoyingleisureactivitiesand withheronmypersonal currentlybeingsupportedtodo everythingyouwoulddowithyour developmentplan,whichidentifies myLevel3diplomainchildcare ownchildren. anyrelevanttrainingandsupportI throughGatesheadCollege.I’ve “However,thereisonebig need. alsoattendedarangeofcourses difference-asafostercarerI’m “I’malsoexpectedtokeepadaily andsupportsessionswhicharea notexpectedtobethechild’s recordonmyfosterchildrenThis greatopportunitytomeetlike- guardianandmakeallthe isarecordforthechildtolook mindedpeople,shareexperiences backon,andtakesabout10-15 andgetadvice. minuteseachdaytocomplete. “Fosteringisultimatelyabout Meetings bringingupachildorchildrenina Top 250 safefamilyenvironment,however “Iattend‘LookedAfterChildren thereissomuchmoretoacareer FiveschoolsinGateshead Reviews’whichlooksatthechild’s infosteringthanmanypeople havebeenratedamongthe careplanandhoweach realise.Fosteringisrewarding, top250performingprimary professionalisgoingtohelpthe fulfillingandchallengingandhas schoolsinEngland. childachieveindifferentareasof beenlife-changingformeina theirlives.Ialsomeetregularly BrightonAvenue, positiveway!” withprofessionalsfromthechild’s RavensworthTerrace, schooltodiscusstheirprogress We are holding a number of WhickhamFrontStreet, andhelpthemachievetheir drop in events throughout RomanRoadandGlynwood individualtargets. Foster Care fortnight, PrimarySchoolshaveall 12-25 May. Check receivedaletterof Contact www.gateshead.gov.uk/ congratulationfromthe “Mostchildrenincarewillretain fostering for venues, times MinisterofStateforSchools somedegreeofcontactwiththeir and more information or call: DavidLaws. biologicalparent(s)orother 0191 433 3888. membersoftheirbirthfamilyand 18 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Unlocking growth Work to imProVe roadS key to imProVinG local economy
Whetheryouareinyourcar,oron thebus–planstomakeyour journeyquickerandeasiercanonly begoodnews. However,the£3.4millionschemeto improvethebusystretchofLobley HillRoadthatlinkstheA1withTeam Valley,willalsohavebenefits beyondthoseexperiencedby driversandpassengers. Ease Workontheschemewhichbeganin January,isnotonlyexpectedto easecongestionandimprovepublic transport,butisthefirstpartof linkedworks,whichwillalsosee majorchangesontheA1Western Morereliablebusjourneys.PicturecourtesyofNexus Bypass. Bothprojectsareconsideredtobe “Atthesametime,we’reintroducing pivotalinhelpingtoensuredelivery newfacilitiestomakebusandcycle ofgrowthatTeamValleyandnew journeysmorereliablewithout Green waste developmentonlandaround reducingtheroadcapacityavailable Greenwastecollections Metrocentre. toprivatemotorists.” springintoactionfrom1April Jobs LobleyHillRoadimprovementswill onwards,amonthlaterthis year. Itisestimatedthat2,500newjobs include: andhundredsofnewhomescould • Introductionoftrafficlightsonthe Inpreviousyears,thefirst becreatedbygrowthatTeamValley Kingswayroundabout greenbincollectionsin Marchproducedaverysmall andtheproposedMetroGreen • Anorthboundbusandcyclelane quantityofwaste,sothisyear housingdevelopmentsnear onKingsway Metrocentre. itwasdecidedtodelayuntil • Creationofawestboundbuslane Aprilwhenbinsmightbe Thesitesformpartofourplansto betweentheroundaboutandthe fuller. ensurethatmorethanthreequarters A1junction.Inorderto These fortnightly ofnewhomesbuiltbetweennow accommodatethenewbuslane, collections vary across and2030areonregeneratedbrown theroadwillbewidenedrather the borough and you can fieldland,andtofocusnewjob thanremovinganexistinglane use our online bin creationonexistingcentres. usedbyalltraffic. checker at: Development Theschemeisdueforcompletion www.gateshead.gov.uk/ CouncilLeaderMickHenry,said: byJuly2014andwillbefollowed binchecker to find out “TheworkonLobleyHillRoadis almostimmediatelybythemainA1 when your collection is reallythefirstpartofthemajor improvementworks.Duringthe due. You can also ring us improvementstotheA1Western worksmotoristsarewarnedthat on: 0191 433 7000. Bypassthatwillbetakingplace delaysareinevitablewithlane during2014. restrictionsinplace,toallowforthe roadwideningandimprovements. When work is complete Motorists who would like to find we should see traffic alternative forms of transport flowing much more can get help and advice from freely, reducing delays Go Smarter, an initiative that and therefore making encourages people to walk, cycle and use public transport development much to get to work. Visit: more attractive. www.gosmarter.co.uk/work 19 Historic Derwent Valley the Great outdoorS, on your doorSteP
Whether you’re looking for a Transformed Wheretrainsloadedwithironore peaceful stroll, a spot of TheDerwentValleywasonceat orcoalusedtostormtheirway thecentreoftheindustrial noisilyandsmokilythroughthe wildlife watching or even valley,nowtheonlypuffyou’ll taking in some amazing revolutionintheNorthEast. Stainlesssteelwasfirstproduced hearisfromanoutofbreath history, you can do it all and hereandsomeofthemostbitter joggerontheDerwentWalk. much more besides, just a andfamousbattlesofthegrowing Strollingthroughthewoodsof stone’s throw from the heart coaltradetookplaceinthevalley Chopwellorgazingfromthe of Tyneside. too.Theareabecamedominated viaductatNineArchesit’shardto bycollieriesandcokeworksright believethatsuchaheavily With picturesque riverside upuntilthe1980s. industrialisedworldhasever picnic spots, miles of Butthat’sallinthepastnow. existedheresuchistheextentof therevitalisation. footpath and cycleways to Hundredsofmillionsofpounds explore, birdhides and great hastransformedtheareaback History intoahavenforwildlifeand attractions like the National Butthathistoryhasn’tbeen anyonelookingtogetawayfromit forgotten.Thejewelinthecrown Trust’s Gibside, Gateshead’s allforabit.WhereDerwenthaugh oftheDerwentValley,theNational Historic Derwent Valley has Cokeworksoncestood,now Trust’sGibsideEstatenearthe everything for a great day swansrestgracefullyamongthe villageofRowlandsGill,owesits reedsofDerwentWalkCountry out. veryexistencetothewealth Park. createdbythecoalindustry. WealthycoalbaronGeorge Bowescreatedtheestateto showcasehisrichesandpassedit downthroughthe generations.Those generationsincluded ElizabethBowes-Lyon, motherofQueen ElizabethII. WorktorestoreGibside’s historicallyimportant walledgardenisnow underwayasthismagical andeverchangingplace continuestogetbetter andbetter.Andvisitor numberscontinuetorise too,withregularfamily focussedeventsandthe farmers’marketbeing mostpopular. Anothertangiblereminder ofthepastistheTanfield Railway,nearSunniside. Todaypassengertrains filledwithexcited youngstersrollalongthe tracksthatusedtobea vitalarteryforthecoal industry.Buttheyaren’t justanytracks;Tanfieldis theoldestrailwayinthe world,datingbacktoa
20 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14
horsedrawnwaggonwayin 1725. Operatedentirelyby volunteers,wonderfully restoredsteamlocomotives takepassengersona journeyintothepastevery Sundayandonmanyother daysduringtheyear. Wildlife It’snotjustpeoplewho appreciatethe transformation-wildlifeis thrivingtoo.RedKitessoar gracefully,asiftaking inspirationfromtheAngel oftheNorth;whichitselfis onlyashortdistanceaway. Salmoncanonceagainbe foundleapinguptheRiver Derwent. Between2006-2009,94 RedKiteswerereleasedin theDerwentValleythroughthe workoftheRedKitesProjectand Salmonhavebeenassisted thankstotheinstallationofa‘fish pass’bytheEnvironmentAgency. May bluebells Refreshingly easy Anotherbeautiful Withvillagesdottedthroughout placetovisitis thevalleyyou’reneverfaraway LongacreWood–one fromthecomfortofacosypubor ofthebestbluebell café.GettingtotheDerwent woodsinGateshead Valleycouldn’tbeeasiereither. whichisatits By bus bloomingbestinMay. You’dstruggletomisstheregular Hiddenbetweenthe ‘RedKite’busservice,whichlinks A1attheAngelofthe theareawiththeMetrocentre Northandthemain transportinterchangeforexample. railwaylineyoucan explorethreeagesof By bike woodland–allinone ThenationalCoasttoCoastcycle place. routepassesthroughthevalley Youstartyourwalk toomakinggettingthereontwo throughyoung wheelsadoddle. woodland,moving By car throughtowoodlandplantedaround30yearsagowithitsspectacular Orifyouprefertouseacarthen commonspottedandnorthernmarshorchids,andfinallyintomature thereareplentyoffreecarparks woodlandwithitsdriftsofbluebells,wildgarlicandwoodanemones. justafewminutesfromtheA1at BirdlifeincludestheGardenWarbler,TreecreeperandChiffchaff. theDerwentWalkCountryPark. For more information and a map showing Longacre Wood as For more information visit: well as details about other countryside sites go to the www.gateshead.gov.uk/ Council’s website: www.gateshead.gov.uk/countryside countryside 21 Rugby World Cup GateShead Score a try
AsSpringapproachesmanyof youmaybeconsideringcarrying outsomehomeimprovements. Thiskindofworkcanbevery expensiveandyouneedto knowthatthefirmyouchoose canbetrusted. We’veallseenstoriesinthe pressoronTVthathighlight theproblemsofroguetraders whopreyonthevulnerable.It wasbecauseoftheseconcerns thatGatesheadCouncil introducedtheRegistered TraderSchemein2009.This schemeallowsyoutofindgood qualitylocaltradespeoplewho haveagreedtoabidebyastrict GatesheadInternationalStadium codeofpracticeandwhohave beenvettedtoensuretheyhave GatesheadInternationalStadium areconfidentthatallthebaseson nohistoryofpoorbusiness andGatesheadCollege’s theapprovedlistarecommittedto practice. AcademyforSportareonestep providingthebestpossible‘home Since2009theRegistered nearertobeingabaseforteams fromhome’trainingenvironment TraderSchemehasthrived, takingpartintheRugbyWorld fortheteamsparticipatingin andnowmorethan120local Cup2015. RugbyWorldCup2015. traders,coveringworksuchas Followingasuccessfulvisitby CabinetMemberforCulture, building,plumbing,electricals assessorslastyear,theyhave CouncillorLindaGreensaid: gardening,roofinganddecorating beenconfirmedontheapproved “Thisisfantasticnewsfor havesigneduptothescheme. listofTeamBasesforthisglobal Gatesheadandaringing Thegoodnewsisthatwehave eventnextyear,whichwillsee endorsementofourinvestmentin hadnoreasontoremovea teamsplayingatStJames’Park. topqualityfacilitiesforsport. singletraderforbreachofthe Theywillnowmovethroughtothe Wehavealong-established codeofpracticeandfeedback nextstageofselectionwhichwill reputationforhostingmajor fromconsumershasbeen beteamvisits. internationalsportingeventsand excellent.Equally,membersof wewerepreviouslyselectedasa theschemehaveseenareal England2015receivedover80 pre-gamestrainingcampforthe benefitinextrabusiness. applicationsfromacrossEngland andWalestohostteambases. London2012Olympicand So,ifyouarethinkingofhaving Whenassessorsvisited ParalympicGames.” homeimprovementworkcarried GatesheadlastSummer,they For more information on the outvisitourwebsite: wereoverwhelmedbythequality Rugby World Cup 2015, visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/regsiter ofthefacilitiesandthewarmthof the official website: edtraderorifyouneedtolook thewelcometheyreceived.They www.rugbyworldcup.com forfurtherbusinessesthe GovernmentTrustmarkScheme atwww.trustmark.org.uk Ifyouarelocaltraderwho Make Music! wouldliketojoinourscheme TheSaturdayAcademyisforyoungpeoplewhowanttolearnviolin, pleasegetintouch. flute,clarinet,keyboard,guitar,brassorpercussion.It’sheldevery If you need advice on the SaturdaymorningduringtermtimeatStGeorge’sChurch,nearthe Registered Trader Scheme ShipleyArtGallery,1-9InskipTerrace.Totakepartyouneedto please call the Council’s contactNaomiBarkerorBarbaraMurrayfromtheCouncil’smusic fair trading team on: 0191 serviceon01914338690or01914338685.Email: 433 3987 or 0191 433 3930. [email protected]Lessonscosts£9(grouplesson) and£16(individuallesson).
22 learning Skills Directory Summer2014
Seepages23-42forover300courses,activities,training, informationandadviceavailabledaytimeandeveningat venuesacrossGateshead.
enrol online from 17th march 2014 at www.gateshead.gov.uk/adultlearning 23 Contents Foreword
Page Learningiskeytoourvisionoflocalpeopleenjoyingthe bestqualityoflife.Timeaftertimestudiesshowthe widerbenefitsoflearning.Peoplewholearnsuccessfully Art,DesignandPerformingArts ...... 25-27 arelesslikelytobeindebt,aremorelikelytofind employmentandstayemployed,havebettergeneral andmentalhealth,aremorelikelytoheartheirchild Languages ...... 28 readandofcoursehaveagreaterincome.Participating inlearningisanenjoyableactivitythathasalowcost InformationTechnology ...... 29-30 andenhancesthequalityoflife. Teaching,CounsellingandLearningforWork ..30 We are fortunate to have a high quality Gateshead Council learningSkills service that: History,MapReadingandtheNaturalWorld ...30 • offersatrulylifelonglearningexperiencewithlearners frombirthto95years Health,LeisureandRelaxation ...... 31 • engageswith11,000learners(1,800childrenand youngpeople) Cookery ...... 31 • deliverslearningatalocallevelinover100venuesa year English,MathsandESOL ...... 32 • offersawiderangeofprogrammesfrominformal tasterstolevel4accreditedprogrammes FamilyLearning ...... 33 • isinthetop10%ofCouncilsratedGood– OutstandingbyOfsted SkillsforJobs ...... 34-35 • ranksinthetop5%forfurthereducationsuccesswith 94%ofstudentssuccessfulandisthe2ndhighest VocationalLearning ...... 36 performinglocalauthorityproviderinthecountry We asked you to rate us and 3,441 of you responded: A.L.D.Hair&Beauty ...... 37 • 98%ofyouratedteachingasgoodorexcellent • 96%ofyousaidsupportwasgoodoroutstanding TeachingAssistants&SupportStaff ...... 38 • 100%ofyousaidyoufeelsafeinourlearningvenues So why don’t you join us and learn? You could: ImportantInformation ...... 39 • discoverskillsyouneverknewyouhad • kickstartnewcareeropportunities EnrolmentInformation ...... 40-42 • gainqualifications • makenewfriends CommunityDevelopment-CommunityEngagement • improveyourhealthandwellbeing -CommunityLearning ...... 42 • meetlike-mindedpeople • learninawarmwelcomingenvironmentwithexcellent tuition,greatvalueformoneyandallthesupportand adviceyouneed What’s on offer? • morethan300coursesandactivitiesthroughoutthe year-daytimeandevenings • communitycoursesacrossGateshead • information,adviceandguidancetochoosetheright coursefromanationallyaccreditedMatrixCentre • freeSkillsforLifecoursestoimproveyourreading, writing,mathsandcommunicationskills • FunctionalSkillscoursesthatgivepracticalskillsin Englishandmaths-whicharevaluedbyemployers. • freecoursesforyouandyourfamilytolearntogether • hundredsofcoursesatreducedcoststohelpyou returntolearning • Apprenticeshipprogrammes • learningprogrammesthathelpyoufindyournew career • StudyProgrammesandTraineeshipsforyoungpeople Welookforwardtoworkingwithyou.
Councillor Malcolm Graham , Cabinet Member, Gateshead Council 24 art, design and Performing arts
Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks Barley Mow Village Hall – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BM0921 Watercolours for beginners Entry 3 Fri 02/05/2014 4-6pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BM0901 Watercolours Level 1 Fri 02/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BM0902 Watercolours Level 1 Fri 02/05/2014 1-3.00pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BM0922 Sugarcraft Entry 3 Fri 02/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BM0923 Sugarcraft Level 1 Fri 02/05/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BM0920 Card making Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00
Barmoor Hub (Formerly known as Ryton and District Youth Centre) – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13RD0910 Beginners Watercolours Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13RD0911 Art Techniques All Tue 29/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13RD0912 Bag Making and Sewing Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 Techniques
Bensham Grove Community Learning Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BG0952 Sketching and Watercolours Entry 3 Tue 21/01/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09B1 Improvers Cake Decorating Level 1 Fri 02/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 and Sugarcraft P13BG09B2 Drawing for All All Fri 02/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0921 Pottery Level 1 Mon 28/04/2014 12.30-3pm 10 £60.00 £45.00 F13BG0922 Beginners and Improvers Level 1 Mon 28/04/2014 6.30-9pm 10 £60.00 £45.00 Pottery F13BG0923 Creative Textiles Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 6-8.30pm 10 £60.00 £45.00 P13BG09B3 Oils and Acrylics All Mon 28/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0920 Beginners Stained Glass Entry 3 Sat 26/04/2014 10am-3.30pm 4 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG0995 Bag Making for Beginners Entry 3 Sat 26/04/2014 10am-4pm 2 £28.80 £21.60 P13BG0996 Bag Making for Improvers Level 1 Sat 24/05/2014 10am-4pm 2 £28.80 £21.60 P13BG09A4 Beginners Mandolin Entry 3 Sat 03/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A5 Irish Tenor Banjo Entry 3 Sat 03/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A7 Silversmithing All Sat 17/05/2014 10am-3.30pm 4 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0926 Intermediate/Improvers All Sat 10/05/2014 10am-3.30pm 4 £48.00 £36.00 Stained Glass P13BG09C2 Advanced Stained Glass All Sat 17/05/2014 10am-3.30pm 4 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0925 Portrait Drawing and Painting All Thur 01/05/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A3 Beginners Ukulele Entry 3 Thur 01/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A9 Fused Glass Level 1 Thur 01/05/2014 7-9pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09B5 Pastel Painting All Thur 01/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09B8 Make do and Mend - Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 7-9pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 clothes and soft furnishings P13BG09B9 Drawing and Painting on Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 2-4pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 an iPad
Continued on next page Enrol online from 17th March 2014 at www.gateshead.gov.uk/adultlearning 25 Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks Bensham Grove Community Learning Centre continued P13BG0997 Digital Photography All Tue 29/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0924 Improvers Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Level 1 Tue 29/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG0998 Beginners Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 12.30-2.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG0999 Pottery and Ceramics Level 2 Tue 29/04/2014 7-9pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A1 Dressmaking All Tue 29/04/2014 12.30-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A2 Sewing For All All Tue 29/04/2014 3.15-5.45pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09B6 Sew Vintage All Tue 29/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0931 Sketching and Watercolours Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG0929 Sketching and Watercolours Level 1 Tue 29/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09B7 Books - Making and Binding Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 7-9pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A6 Creative Crafts All Wed 30/04/2014 12.30-2.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09A8 Dressmaking All Wed 30/04/2014 12.30-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG09B4 Shabby Chic for your Home All Wed 30/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0927 Life Drawing Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 7-9pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13BG0928 Sewing For All Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 9.30am-12noon 10 £60.00 £45.00
Bensham Grove @ The Muslim Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BG09C1 Asian Dressmaking Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 12.30-2.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Bensham Grove @ The Tyne View Children’s Centr e – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 F13BG0930 Dressmaking Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 6-8.30pm 10 £60.00 £45.00 P13BG09C2 Painting and Drawing All Wed 30/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 and Portraits
Blaydon Youth Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BY0915 Intermediate Guitar Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Citizens Advice Bureau – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13ZJ0905 Creative Crafts Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Charles Thorpe Comprehensive School – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13RY0901 Jewellery Design All Mon 12/05/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Deckham Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13DK0910 Cake Decorating/Sugarcraft Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 Improvers
Dunston Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13DU0902 Beginners Guitar Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 F13DU0903 Cake Decorating/Sugarcraft Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Elgin Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13EG0901 Cake Decorating /Sugarcraft Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00
Felling Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13FC0910 Beginners Guitar term 2 Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
26 Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks Greenside Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 F13GD0901 Sugarcraft Level 1 Thur 01/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13GD0902 Sugarcraft Level 1 Thur 01/05/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Heworth Grange School – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13HA0902 Oils and Acrylics Level 3 Thur 01/05/2014 7-9pm 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13HA0901 Watercolours for Everyone Level 3 Tue 29/04/2014 7-9pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
Kibblesworth Millennium Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13KV0910 Painting and Drawing All Fri 02/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00
State of the Art @ The Dryden Centre – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13AR0928 How to Draw Anytning Level 3 Mon 28/04/2014 7-9pm 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13AR0930 Oils and Acrylics Level 3 Mon 28/04/2014 10am-12noon 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13AR0927 Watercolours for Everyone Level 3 Thur 01/05/2014 10am-12noon 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13AR0925 Sew Fantastic Level 1 Tue 29/04/2014 1-3.30pm 12 £72.00 £54.00 P13AR0926 Fused Glass All Tue 29/04/2014 6-8.30pm 12 £72.00 £54.00 P13AR0931 Landscape Drawing and Level 3 Tue 29/04/2014 10am-12noon 12 £57.60 £43.20 Painting P13AR0929 Drawing and Painting Level 3 Wed 30/04/2014 10am-12noon 12 £57.60 £43.20
St Mary’s Heritage Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13GM0901 Making - Woven bags Entry 3 Sat 10/05/2014 10am-3.30pm 1 £12.00 £9.00 P13GM0902 Making - Handcrafted books Entry 3 Sat 14/06/2014 10am-3.30pm 1 £12.00 £9.00 P13GM0903 Making - Handbags Entry 3 Sat 05/07/2014 10am-3.30pm 1 £12.00 £9.00
St Thomas More School – Call 0191 499 5040 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13MO0915 Anyone Can Draw & Paint All Mon 28/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13MO0916 Cake Decorating/Sugarcraft All Mon 12/05/2014 6-8.30pm 8 £48.00 £36.00 - Beginners P13MO0917 Silver Clay & Jewellery Making All Tue 29/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13MO0918 Flower Arranging - Improvers All Tue 29/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Whickham Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13WC0910 Painting and Drawing Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Whickham Comprehensive School – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13WZ0910 Watercolour Painting All Mon 28/04/2014 6-8.30pm 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13WZ0911 Watercolour Painting All Tue 29/04/2014 6-8.30pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
Join any of our dressmaking and sewing courses at any venue and enter the Great Gateshead Sewing Bee ForfurtherinformationpleasecontactChrisO’Tooleon:01914336450 [email protected]
27 languages Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
Bensham Grove Community Learning Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BG1220 Continuing Beginners Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 Spanish Term 2 P13BG1221 German for Fun Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG1222 Improvers Spanish Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Birtley Children’s Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BI1210 Improvers French Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 13am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BI1211 Intermediate French Level 2 Tue 29/04/2014 12.30-2.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Blaydon Youth Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BY1215 Beginners Italian Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BY1216 Beginners German Term 3 Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Chowdene Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13CK1215 Beginners Spanish Term 2 Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 6:30-8.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Créche Mobile Project – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 F13CM1201 Coping With Hearing Loss Level 1 Thur 01/05/2014 1-3pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
Greenside Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13GD1210 Intermediate French Level 1 Mon 28/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13GD1211 Beginners French Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 3-5pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Kingsmeadow Community School – Call 0191 433 8646 enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13KM1210 Enjoy Reading in Italian Level 3 Wed 30/04/2014 6.30-8.30pm 8 £38.40 £28.80
State of the Art @ The Dryden Centre – Call 0191 433 8646 enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13AR1215 Beginners Spanish Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 6-8.30pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
Whickham Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13WC1210 Beginners German Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Enrol online from 17th March 2014 at www.gateshead.gov.uk/adultlearning
28 information technology
Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
Barley Mow Village Hall – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BM0601 IT Savvy Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 1-3.00pm 5 free free
Barmoor Hub (Formerly known as Ryton & District Youth Centre) – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13RD0610 iPad and Tablet Essentials Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13RD0611 Computers/Laptops for Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 Beginners Using Windows 7&8 P13RD0612 Internet and Email Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00
Bensham Grove Community Learning Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 4 F13BG0601 Internet and Email Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG0622 Buying and Selling Online Entry 3 Sat 07/06/2014 10am-3.30pm 2 £24.00 £18.00 P13BG0623 iPad and Tablet Essentials Entry 3 Sat 10/05/2014 10am-3.30pm 2 £24.00 £18.00 P13BG0624 IT Savvy Entry 3 Sat 21/06/2014 10am-12noon 5 free free P13BG0625 IT Savvy Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 6-8pm 5 free free P13BG0620 Online ICT Basics Level 1 Tue 29/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG0621 Learn to use Your Own Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 Lap Top P13BG0626 Blurb E-books Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 P13BG1501 Introduction to Book Keeping Entry 3 Thurs 01/05/2014 6-8pm 5 weeks £24.00 £18.00 and Accounts
Birtley Children’s Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BI0610 Learn to use Your Own Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00 Lap Top
Blackhall Mill – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BK0605 Beginners Internet and Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 7-9pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 Email
Citizens Advice Bureau – Call 0191 433 8516 enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13ZJ0615 iPad and Tablet Essentials Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Dunston Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13DU0601 IT Savvy Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 1-3pm 5 free free
Felling Community Centre – Call 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13FC0601 IT Savvy Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 1-3pm 5 free free
Headworks @ Civic Centre –Call 0191 433 8646 enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13HW0602 UK ONLINE All Thur 01/05/2014 9.30-11.30am Ongoing free free
State of the Art @ The Dryden Centre –Call 0191 433 8646 enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13AR0616 Improvers Computers Entry 3 Fri 02/05/2014 10-12noon 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13AR0617 Improvers Computers Level 1 Mon 28/04/2014 1-3pm 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13AR0619 Beginners Laptops Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 1-3pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
Continued on next page 29 Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
State of the Art @ The Dryden Centre – continued P13AR0615 Improvers Computers Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 10am-12noon 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13AR0618 Beginners Laptops Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 1-3pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
Winlaton Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13WN0605 iPad and Tablet Essentials Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 6-8pm 5 £24.00 £18.00
Wrekenton Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13WK0610 Beginners Computers Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 12.30-2.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
teaching, counselling and learning for Work Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
Bensham Grove Community Learning Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 F13BG0116 Working With Under 5's Level 1 Mon 28/04/2014 5.30-9pm 12 £86.40 £64.80 F13BG0115 Counselling Skills Level 1 Tue 29/04/2014 6-8pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
Citizens Advice Bureau – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 13ZJ0115 Preparing to Volunteer Entry 3 Thur 01/05/2014 1-3pm 10 free free
Felling Children’s Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 F13FC0101 Working with Children Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 9.30-11.30am 12 £70.00 £52.50
St Chad’s Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 F13SC0101 Working With Under 5's Level 1 Thur 24/04/2014 9.30am-12.30pm 12 £86.40 £64.80 F13SC0102 Preparing for Counselling Entry 3 Tue 29/04/2014 1-3pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
history, map reading and the natural World Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
Bensham Grove Community Learning Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BG1035 Family History from the Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 1.30-3.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 Internet P13BG1036 Local History Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 10.30am-12.30pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Heworth Grange School – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13HA1001 Great Thinkers All Mon 28/04/2014 6-8.30pm 10 £60.00 £45.00
Enrol online from 17th March 2014 at www.gateshead.gov.uk/adultlearning
30 health, leisure and relaxation
Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
Dunston Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13DU0901 Social Dance All Tue 29/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 £48.00 £36.00
Elgin Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13EG0801 Excercise for All All Thur 01/05/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Kingsmeadow Community School – Call 0191 433 8646 enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13KM0810 Hatha Yoga Intermediate 1 Level 1 Wed 30/04/2014 7.30-9pm 12 £43.20 £32.40
State of the Art @ The Dryden Centre – Call 0191 433 8646 enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13AR0819 Hatha Yoga Entry 3 Mon 30/04/2014 6.30-8pm 12 £57.60 £43.20 P13AR0820 Hatha Yoga Level 2 Tue 29/04/2014 6.30-8pm 12 £57.60 £43.20
St Thomas More School – Call 0191 499 5040 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13MO0101 Massage for Beginners All Tue 29/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Winlaton Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13WN0805 Excersise for All All Thur 01/05/2014 10-11.30am 10 £36.00 £27.00
cookery Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
Barley Mow Village Hall – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13BM0701 Traditional Home Cooking Entry 3 Mon 28/04/2014 9.30-11.30am 10 £48.00 £36.00
Elgin Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13EG0701 Family Cooking on a Budget Entry 3 Fri 02/05/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
Heworth Grange School – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13HA0701 Home Baked Bread Entry 3 Sat 26/04/2013 10am-3pm 4 £38.40 £28.80
St Chad’s Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8516 to enrol 24/03/2014 - 04/04/2014 P13SC0701 Traditional Home Cooking Entry 3 Wed 30/04/2014 1-3pm 10 £48.00 £36.00
St Thomas More School – Call 0191 499 5040 to enrol 31/03/2014 - 11/04/2014 P13MO0716 Baking for Easter All Sat 29/03/2014 10 - 3pm 1 £14.40 £10.80 P13MO0715 Cooking Around the World All Tue 29/04/2014 6-8pm 10 £48.00 £36.00 31 english, maths and eSol
Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time Créche Available
Bensham Grove Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol B13BG1410 Maths L1 and L2 Mon 1.30-3.30pm 28/04/2014 YES B13BG1411 English L1 and L2 Thur 1.30-3.30pm 01/05/2014 YES
Blaydon and Winlaton Children’s Centre – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol B13BO1410 English L1 and L2 Mon 9.30am-12noon 28/04/2014 YES B13BO1411 Maths L1 and L2 Tue 1-3.30pm 29/04/2014 YES
St Chad’s Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol B13SC1410 Reading for Life E1/E2 Mon 2-4pm 28/04/2014 NO
Cowen Road Learning Works - Blaydon – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol N/A Test Gateshead L1 and L2 Fri 9.30-12noon 02/05/2014 NO
Headworks @ Civic Centre – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol N/A Test Gateshead L1 and L2 Tue 9.30am-12noon 29/04/2014 NO N/A Test Gateshead L1 and L2 Wed 1.30-6pm 30/04/2014 NO B13HW1410 Build your Confidence in Maths E1/E2 Wed 9-11am 30/04/2014 NO N/A Test Gateshead L1 and L2 Thur 4.30-7pm 01/05/2014 NO N/A Test Gateshead L1 and L2 Fri 9-11am 02/05/2014 N
Citizens Advice Bureau – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol B13ZJ1410 Build your Confidence in Maths E2/E3 Thur 9.30-11.30am 01/05/2014 B13ZJ1411 Build your Confidence in English E2/E3 Wed 9.30-11.30am 30/04/2014 NO
Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol N/A Test Gateshead L1 and L2 Wed 5.30-7.30pm 30/04/2014 NO
Edbert’s House – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol B13EH1405 Maths L1 and L2 Thur 10am-12noon 01/05/2014 NO
State of the Art @ The Dryden Centre – Call 0191 433 8738 to enrol B13AR1401 ESOL Pre Entry Mon & Tue 9.30am-12noon 28/04/2014 NO B13AR1402 ESOL Entry 1 Wed & Thur 12.30-3pm 30/04/2014 NO B13AR1403 ESOL Entry 2 Mon & Wed 1-3.30pm 28/04/2014 NO B13AR1405 ESOL Entry 3 / Level 1 Tue & Thur 9.30am-12noon 29/04/2014 NO B13AR1406 ESOL Level 1 / Level 2 Mon & Thur 9.30am-12noon 28/04/2014 NO & 1-3.30pm N/A ESOL Assessment Session Various Wed 9-11am 30/04/2014 NO
For information on GCSE Maths and English AND evening ESOL classes – contact the Skills for Life Team on 0191 433 8738.
TakethefunctionalskillschallengeandaimtoachieveanationalqualificationinMaths andEnglish.Allofoursessionsincludeablendofinformallearningtailoredtoyour individualneeds,atflexibletimestofitthedemandsofeverydaylife. d Maths English an al For more information call 0191 433 8738 or email [email protected] he Function Take t nge Skills Challe 32 family learning
Family Learning will deliver a range of activities running through summer term 2014.
All activities and materials are free and provided. Activities will give you an opportunity to learn together as a family.
There is something for everyone. All activities are suitable for mothers, fathers, grandparents and carers and their children.
Please see below further information.
Activity Location Suitable for Day Start Date Time Weeks Children aged
Family Pottery * StateoftheArt, 5+ Sat 10/05/2014 10-11.30am 4 DrydenCentre
Big Science* StThomas 3-5 Sat 10/05/2014 10.30am 1 MoreCatholic -12.30pm School
Family Football* StateoftheArt 5+ TBC TBC TBC 5 DrydenCentre
Outdoor Pursuits* StThomas 5+ Tue 13/05/2014 6-7.30pm 4 MoreCatholic School
Community First Aid Blaydon 0-5 Mon 10/03/2014 1.30-3pm 1 or Choking & Toy Children’s Safety workshop Centre
it is essential that you book a place on these activities.
Please contact Family Learning:
[email protected] 0191 433 8781 0191 433 8677 0191 433 8635
* Adults must accompany children and children must be accompanied by adults.
Forsomeactivitiesacr échewillbeprovided, pleaseaskaboutthiswhenyoucalltobookaplace.
33 Skills for Jobs are you aged 19 or over and currently unemployed? We have a range of FREE courses available for anyone who wants to improve their chances of getting a job or move on to further training.
From week beginning the 28 April 2014 We are also providing short courses where we have places available on the following you can improve your chances of finding 10 week courses: employment by:
• Skills for Admin • learninghowtoproduceahighqualityCV • developassertivenessandconfidencebuilding • Skills for Care • developteamworkskills • Skills for Construction • developcommunicationskills • Skills for Employability • developproblemsolvingskills • Skills for Retail • gainaqualificationinICT • gainaqualificationinemployabilityskills
Course Code Programme Title Level Day Start Date Time No of Price Concessions Weeks
Bede Community Centre – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol F13AD1411 Skills 4 Retail All Fri 02/05/2014 9am - 4pm 10 £216 Free
Citizens Advice Bureau – Call 0191 433 8646 enrol upto 24/04/2014 Y13RH1462 Traineeships All Mon 28/04/2014 Varies depending Upto Free Free 16-24 years only to Fri on placement 26
Headworks @ Civic Centre – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol F13AD1420V Get Ready 4 Work Entry 3 Fri 25/04/2014 11.15am-1.15pm 6 Free Free P13AD1421 Drop in Work Club All Wed Any Wed 11.15am-1.15pm 12 Free Free
Learning Works @ Cowen Road, Blaydon – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol or turn up on the day F13AD1409 Work Club 4 Lone Parents Mon 28/04/2014 10am-12noon 10 Free Free F13AD1409 Get Ready 4 Work Mon 28/04/2014 12.30-2.30pm 10 Free Free F13AD1409 Work Club with ICT Mon 28/04/2014 2.30-4.30pm 10 Free Free
learningSkills Construction, Pelaw and Dryden Centre – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol F13AD1406 Skills 4 Construction Up to Mon & 28/04/2014 Mon 2-6pm 10 £216 Free Level 2 Fri Fri 9am-3pm F13AD1402 Skills 4 Admin Up to Tue & 29/04/2014 10am-3.30pm 10 £216 Free Level 2 Thu
State of the Art @ The Dryden Centre – Call 0191 433 8646 to enrol F13AD1404 Skills 4 Care Up to Wed 30/04/2014 3.5 hours daily 10 £216 Free Level 2 to Fri
For more information or to book an appointment please call 0191 433 8646. 34 Programmes of Study Excellent preparation for work or further training if you are 16-18 years old with no entry qualifications required.
At Gateshead Council each of our We have places available for courses in: Programmes of Study will provide you • Admin with: • Care • Theskillsandexperienceemployersvalue • Construction • Agreatstarttoacareer • Workexperienceinvocationalareaswhere • Hospitality therearejobs • Retail • Avaluablequalification Wehavetraining • GCSEA*-CEnglishandmathsequivalent,if centresinvarious youdon’thaveitalready,oraqualification locationsacrossGateshead. thatwillhelpyouprogresstowardsGCSEin Seepage34forcoursedates. thefuture • Tutorialtimetodiscussyourprogress For more information • Lunchandtravelcosts or to book an appointment please call • Bonusforfullattendance 0191 433 8646 . traineeships Excellent preparation for an apprenticeship or employment if you are 16-24 years old.
At Gateshead Council our Traineeships will provide you with:
• Workexperienceintheareayouareinterested • GCSEA*-CEnglishandmathsequivalent,ifyoudon’thaveitalready,oraqualification thatwillhelpyouprogresstowardsGCSEinthefuture • EmployabilityandICT • Teamworkandconfidencebuilding • Tutorialtimetodiscussyourprogress • Travelcosts
35 Vocational learning Learning in the workplace or for work
Wehavearangeofqualificationsthatwillhelpyoutodevelopyourknowledgeandskillsatworkwhilegaining nationalrecognitionfortheworkyoualreadydo.WeofferNVQs,CertificatesandApprenticeshipsinarangeof occupationalareas.NVQqualificationscanonlybedeliveredintheworkplace.Pleasecontactusforfurther detailsonthesecoursesandtofindouthowwecansupportyoufurther.
Range of NVQs, Certificates, Level Day No of weeks Cost Apprenticeships
AdviceandGuidanceSupport 3,4 Flexible Approx8months Flexible BusinessAdministration 2,3,4 Flexible Approx8months Flexible BeautyTherapy 1,2 Flexible Approx8months Flexible Cleaning&EnvironmentalSupportServices 2 Flexible Approx8months Flexible CustomerService 2,3,4 Flexible Approx8months Flexible Hairdressing 1,2 Flexible Approx8months Flexible Health(Clinical) 2,3 Flexible Approx8months Flexible HealthandSocialCare 2,3 Flexible Approx8months Flexible Hospitality 2 Flexible Approx8months Flexible InformationTechnology 1,2,3 Flexible Approx8months Flexible Management 3,5 Flexible Approx8months Flexible Retail 1,2,3 Flexible Approx8months Flexible TeamLeading 2 Flexible Approx8months Flexible
SupportingTeachingandLearning 2,3 TBC 1year TBC
Additional information: NVQs -freeifyoudonotalreadyhavealevel2qualification. Apprenticeships arefundedforlearnersaged16-18inclusiveandareforaminimumofoneyear. Pleasecontactustofindoutaboutfeesandfundingavailabletosupportyouforprogrammes. For further details call: 0191 433 8516 or email [email protected]
Looking for an Apprenticeship? Then we need you!
Gateshead Council learningSkills have Are you an employer? employers looking for apprentices in: We will pay you £1500 to take on an apprentice. l Business Administration l ICT All our apprentices are pre-interviewed l Retail and ready to go. l Teaching Assistant l Customer Service Invest in young people NOW and make l Hospitality your business more productive and cost l Health & Social Care effective. l Cleaning
Join Gateshead Council learningSkills Apprentice Pool to Fast Track into an apprenticeship with a local employer. For more information call NOW on: 0191 433 8727 email: [email protected]
36 a.l.d. hair & Beauty Unit 3 Swan Street, Gateshead (AdjacenttoGatesheadHighStreetJobCentre)
WelcometoA.L.D.Hair&BeautyTrainingAcademy.Wearecommittedtoprovideourlearnerswiththehighest qualitytrainingintheirchosenvocation.Ouraimistosharetheknowledgethatwehavegainedinourcraftwithyou. Weareaneducationalenterprisethataimstoprovideourlearnerswithqualificationsandskillstomeetavarietyof experiencelevelsandlearningneeds. Ourteamwillguideyouthroughourextensiverangeoftrainingcourses,passingontheirexpertisethroughthe higheststandardsofteaching.Youwillleaveinspired,withrealcommercialskillsandreceiveaninsightintotheworld ofhairandbeauty.
Courses Youmaybeabletogethelpinpayingforthesecourses,pleaseaskwhenyouenrol. Level 1 Hairdressing - 1dayperweek9.30am-3pmlastingapproxsixmonths Level 2 Hairdressing - 1dayperweek9.30am-3pmlastingapprox12months Level 3 Hairdressing - Comingsoon Level 1 Beauty Therapy - 1dayperweek9.30am-3pmlastingapproxsixmonths Level 2 Beauty Therapy - 1dayperweek9.30am-3pmlastingapprox12months Level 3 Beauty Therapy - Monday's,9.30am-5.30pm Level 1 Barbering - 1dayperweek,10am-2pm Level 2 Barbering - 1dayperweek,10am-2pm Level 3 Barbering - Comingsoon
Foundation Courses
Gel/Acrylic Nails - 2days,9.30am-3pm,£200.00priceincludeskit Hot Stones Massage - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£100.00 Waxing - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£100.00 Spray Tanning - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£120.00 Gel Nail Polish Application - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£100.00 Semi Perm Eyelash - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£150.00priceincludeskit Extension Application Threading - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£30.00 Swedish Massage - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£80.000 Facial - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£TBA Nail Art - 1dayonly,9.30am-3pm,£60.00 Wet Shaving Course - 1dayonly,Sunday,10am-4pm,£150.00 Study Programme - Tue,Thur&Fri,ongoing,9.30am-2.30pm, 16-19 year olds for numberofweeksvaries. Barbaring, Hair & Beauty Free-bursaryanduniformprovided
Enrol throughout the year Please contact A.L.D. Academy on 0191 477 7764 or 07540 411 916 Email: [email protected] orvisitourwebsiteat: YoucanalsofindandlikeusonFacebook toviewSalonpicturesetc–A.L.D.Hair& www.aldhairandbeautytraining.co.uk BeautyTrainingAcademy 37 QualificationsandTrainingfor teaching assistants and Support Staff
level 2 award in Support Work in Schools Thisisaknowledgebasedqualificationsuitableforall • Communicationandprofessionalrelationshipswith supportstaffrolesinschool,includingsitestaffand children,youngpeopleandadults administrators,aswellasthosewhoworkdirectlywith • Equality,diversityandinclusioninworkwithchildren childrenandyoungpeople.Itseekstodevelopthe andyoungpeople knowledgeandunderstandingthatallthoseworkingina • Schoolsasorganisations schoolsettingwillneedandcoversthefollowingmodules: Asitisaknowledgebasedqualification,itcanbetaken • Childandyoungpersondevelopment bylearnersnotyetemployedinaschool,aswellas • Safeguardingthewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeople providinginitialtraining/inductionforthosenewinpost.
level 2 certificate in Supporting teaching and learning in Schools Thisqualificationisforthosemembersoftheschool • Equality,diversityandinclusioninworkwithchildren workforcewhodirectlysupporttheteachingand andyoungpeople learningofpupils.Thequalificationincorporatesthe • Schoolsasorganisations unitsintheLevel2AwardinSupportWorkinSchools • Helpimproveownandteampracticeinschools andaddscompetenceunitstoreflecttheroleofthose • Maintainandsupportrelationshipswithchildrenand supportingpupils’learningasfollows: youngpeople • Supportchildrenandyoungpeople’shealthand • Childandyoungpersondevelopment safety • Safeguardingthewelfareofchildrenandyoung • Supportchildrenandyoungpeople’spositive people behaviour • Communicationandprofessionalrelationshipswith • Supportlearningactivities children,youngpeopleandadults • Prepareandmaintainlearningenvironments
level 3 certificate in Supporting teaching and learning in Schools Thisqualificationisforthosemembersoftheschool • Promoteequality,diversityandinclusioninworkwith workforcewhodirectlysupporttheteachingand childrenandyoungpeople learningofpupilsandcovers: • Supportassessmentforlearning • Engageinpersonaldevelopmentinhealth,social • Communicationandprofessionalrelationshipswith careorchildren’sandyoungpeople’ssettings children,youngpeopleandadults • Supportchildrenandyoungpeople’shealthand • Schoolsasorganisations safety • Supportlearningactivities • Understandchildandyoungpersondevelopment • Supportchildrenandyoungpeople’spositive • Understandhowtosafeguardthewellbeingof behaviour childrenandyoungpeople • Developprofessionalrelationshipswithchildren, youngpeopleandadults
level 3 diploma in Specialist Support for teaching and learning in Schools ThisqualificationincorporatestheunitsoftheLevel3CertificateinSupportingTeachingandLearninginSchools. Additionalunitscoverthespecialistrolesofstaffworkingatthislevele.g.supportingbilingualpupilsorsupporting pupilswithspecialeducationalneeds.Itisforthosemembersoftheschoolworkforce whodirectlysupportthe teachingandlearningofpupils.
For more information call Julie Bond or Pam Reed: Tel: 0191 433 8660 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 38 important information
Our facilities Level 2 –designedforpeoplewhoalreadyhavequiteagood knowledgeofthesubjectandarebecomingcompetent GatesheadCouncillearningSkillsdelivercoursesinawide rangeoflearningvenuesacrosstheborough.Thismeansyou Level 3 –forthoseadvancedinthesubject canaccesslearninglocallyincommunitycentres,schools, All –amixedabilityclasssuitableforalllevels librariesandCouncilbuildings.Youcanbeguaranteeda friendlyfaceandanextraspeciallearningexperience.We Someofthelearningprogrammesarelistedwitha*.This careaboutthewelfareofourlearnerssoweensurethatyou, meanstheyleadtoanationallyrecognisedqualificationand ourlearners,arehelpedeverystepoftheway. youwillreceive,uponsuccessfulcompletion,acertificatefrom anawardingbody,suchasCityandGuilds.Ifyouareunsure, Our prices pleasespeaktotheenrollingofficer. Alllearningprogrammesinthisprospectusaresubsidised. Supporting your learning Yourfeemakesacontributiontothecostoftheprogramme. Ifyouthinkyouneedhelpwithcompletingyourlearning Wehavethreerates: programmepleasecontactus.Wecanhelpwiththingssuch Full Price –foranyoneundertheageof60whodoesnot as: qualifyfortheconcessionaryrateorfulldiscount.Tohelpyou • Travelcosts learnatanaffordableratewehavekeptourpricesat£2.40 • Childcarecosts perhour. • EnglishandMaths Concessionary –foranyoneovertheageof60.Youpay • Specialistequipment 75%ofthecoursefees. • Onetoonesupport Free –forsomepeoplewhoareonbenefits(see‘Gettinga Pleasespeaktotheenrollingofficer,tutororvenueatany Concession’),aged16-18orthoseonFamilyLearning,Skills timeorcalllearningSkillson01914338646oremail forLifeandsomeESOLandITcourses. [email protected] Full Cost –coursesthatdonotreceivegovernmentfunding Additional costs arechargedatafullcostrate.Therearenoconcessions available.Theremaystillbeexaminationand/ormaterialfees Youmayneedtobuyequipmentormaterialsrelatingtothe topay:theseareNOTsubjecttoareduction. learningprogramme.Thiswillbeexplainedtoyouwhenyou enrol.Ifyouthinkyoumayneedassistancewithpayingfor Getting a concession these,pleasespeaktotheenrollingofficer,tutororvenueat anytime. 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Wevalueandrecognisethesocialandculturaldiversityof Gateshead.Weseektoensurethatalllearnersandstaffare Ifyoudonotfallintoeitherofthesecategoriesandcan’t protectedfromharassment,bullyinganddiscrimination,including affordtopayyourcoursefeesthenyoucanapplytoour thosebasedwithemployersandatothersitesexternaltothe hardshipfundsforfinancialhelp.Speaktotheenrollingofficer providers. atthecentreorcontactuson01914338646formore information. Weaimtoprovideconditionsthatencourageeveryoneto activelyparticipateandenjoylearning. Choosing the right course for you Ifyoufeelthatisnotthecaseorwanttodiscussthisfurther, Whenyouenrolwewillgiveyouinformationonthecourse pleasecontact01914338646oremail andansweranyquestionsyoumayhave.Wehavedifferent [email protected] levelsofqualifications: Staying safe while you learn Entry Level –isfurtherdividedintothreesub-levels:Entry3, Entry2andEntry1.Thesedescribeindetailthesmallsteps Wearecommittedtosafeguardingalllearners.Wewill: requiredforadultstomakeprogress,whereEntry1isthe • Takeactionwhenabuseissuspected lowestlevelability,workinguptoEntry3.Thissub-division • Increaseawarenessoftheissuesinvolved alsosignalsaclearalignmentoftheskilllevelswithlevels1,2 • Supportalllearnersinaccessingsupportsotheycanlead and3oftheNationalCurriculum. safelives • Worktogethertopreventmistreatmentofalllearners. Level 1 –designedforpeoplewhohaveeithercompletedan entrylevel3orbeginnerscourse,orwhohavesome Ifyouwouldliketospeaktosomeoneorhaveanyconcerns knowledgeorexperienceinthesubject pleasecontactyourtutororcallourdesignatedpersonon0191 4338796oremail[email protected] 39 enrolment information We’re making it easier for you to enrol You can enrol online from 17th March 2014 at www.gateshead.gov.uk/adultlearning and follow the links. Youcanalsofindourprospectusonline:www.gateshead.gov.uk/adultlearningandfollowthelinks. Youcanfindfurtherinformationoncourses,tutorsandlearningvenuestohelpyoumakeadecision onthecoursethatisrightforyou.
Payment Methods: By card over the telephone or online. Card, cash or cheque in person unless stated otherwise.
Barley Mow Village Hall To Enrol: Bedford Avenue, Barley Mow, DH3 2AJ. Tel: 0191 433 8516 By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday To Enrol: 9.30am-4pm By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 9.30am- 4pm In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 to 11/4/14, 10am - 4pm In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm Birtley Children’s Centre Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, DH3 2DJ. Tel: 0191 433 8516 Barmoor Hub (Formerly Ryton and District Youth Centre ) To Enrol: Barmoor, Ryton, NE40 3AZ. Tel: 0191 433 8516 By Telephone: 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday To Enrol: 9.30am-4pm Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 9.30am-4pm to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 In Person : at Barmoor Hub 7/4/14 then at Bensham Grove Blaydon Youth Centre Community Learning Centre, 10am-4pm Shibdon Road, Blaydon, NE21 5QE. Tel: 0191 433 8516 Payment Methods: By card over the telephone or online. To Enrol: Cash or cheque in person. By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm Bensham Grove Community Learning Centre Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 Sidney Grove, Gateshead, NE8 2XD. Tel: 0191 433 8516 In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 To Enrol: to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm Charles Thorp School Online: 17/3/14 to 11/04/14 Main Road, Ryton, NE30 3AH. Tel: 0191 433 8646 In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 To Enrol: to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm By Telephone: From 31/03/14 to 11/04/14. Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm Bensham Grove @ The Tyne View Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 Children’s Centre Payment Methods: By card over the telephone or online, Rose Street, Gateshead, NE8 2LS. Tel: 0191 433 8516 cash or cheque in person. To Enrol: By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday Chowdene Children’s Centre 9.30am-4pm Waverley Road, Harlow Green, NE9 7TU. Tel: 0191 433 8516 Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 To Enrol: In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm 9.30am-4pm Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 Bensham Grove @ The Muslim Centre In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Sidney Grove, Gateshead, NE8 2XD. Tel: 0191 433 8516 to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm 40 CrècheMobile Project To Enrol: Gladstone Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4DY. Tel: 0191 433 3699 By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday To Enrol: 9.30am-4pm By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. 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Tel: 0191 433 8516: 9.30am-4pm By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 9.30am-4pm Payment Methods: By card over the telephone or online. Online: 17/3/14 to 11/4/14 Cash or cheque in person. In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 to 11/4/14. 10am-4pm Kibblesworth Millennium Centre Grange Terrace, Kibblesworth, NE11 0XN. Tel: 0191 433 8516 Dunston Community Centre To Enrol: Railway Street, Dunston, NE11 9EB. Tel: 0191 433 8516 By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday To Enrol: 9.30am-4pm By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday Online: 17/3/14 to 11/4/14 9.30am-4pm In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 to 11/4/14. 10am-4pm In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane, Dunston, NE11 9XN. Tel: 0191 433 8646 The Elgin Centre To Enrol: Elgin Centre, Elgin Road, Carr Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5PA By Telephone: From 31/03/14 to 11/04/14. Tel: 0191 433 8516 Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm To Enrol: Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday Payment Methods: By card over the telephone or online, 9.30am-4pm cash or cheque in person. Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Skills For Life to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm To Enrol: To book onto a course please telephone 0191 433 8738 and one of our team will advise you of Felling Community Centre a suitable course in your area. Crowhall Terrace, Crowhall Road, Felling, NE10 8RB Tel: 0191 433 8516 St Chad’s Community Project To Enrol: 21 Liddell Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE8 1YN By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday To Enrol: 9.30am-4pm By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 9.30am-4pm In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Online : 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 to 11/4/14 Greenside Community Centre Main Road, Greenside, NE40 4AA. Tel: 0191 433 8516 41 St. Mary’s Heritage Centre Whickham Comprehensive Oakwellgate, Gateshead NE8 1AU Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR. Tel: 0191 433 8646 To Enrol: To Enrol: By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday By Telephone: From 31/03/14 to 11/04/14. 9.30am-4pm Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Payment Methods: By card over the telephone or online , to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm cash or cheque in person.
St Thomas More School, Blaydon Whickham Community Centre Croftdale Road, Blaydon, NE21 4BQ. Tel: 0191 499 5040 Front Street, Whickham, NE6 4JL. Tel: 0191 433 8516 To Enrol: To Enrol: By Telephone: Call anytime, if no one is available to take By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday your call, please leave your name and number and 9.30am-4pm someone will call you back as soon as possible Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 In Person: At the school In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm Payment Methods: Cash or cheque. Winlaton Centre State of The Art @ The Dryden Centre North Street. Winlaton. NE21 6BY. Tel: 0191 433 8516 Evistones Road, Gateshead, NE9 5UR. Tel: 0191 433 8646 To Enrol: To Enrol: By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday By Telephone: From 31/03/14 to 11/04/14. 9.30am-4pm Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 to 11/4/14. 10am-4pm Payment Methods: By card over the telephone or online, cash or cheque in person. Wrekenton Community Centre Old School, High Street, Wrekenton, NE9 7JR Tyne View Childrens Centre Tel: 0191 433 8516 Rose Street, Gateshead. NE8 2LS. Tel: 0191 433 8516 To Enrol: To Enrol: By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday By Telephone: From 24/3/14 to 4/4/14. Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm 9.30am-4pm Online: 17/03/14 to 11/04/14 Online: 17/3/14 to 11/4/14 In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 In Person : at Bensham Grove Community Centre 7/4/14 to 11/4/14, 10am-4pm to 11/4/14. 10am-4pm
community development - community engagement - community learning
• Areyouamemberofacommunitygroupor • Wouldyoulikesomeonefromthe organisationandhaveanideaforacoursethat GatesheadCouncillearningSkills youwouldliketoseehappenatavenuetosuit CommunityLearningteamtoattendone you? ofyourcommunityevents? • Areyouamemberofstafforavolunteerwho • Wouldyoulikesomemoreinformation wantstorunacourseinyourorganisationor onwhatispossibleorhowwecan communitycentre? supportyouinyourcommunity? • Areyoulookingforsomethinginparticularthat TheCommunityLearningTeamisheretohelpand isn’tinthisbooklet? supportyousetupnewcourses(ortaster sessions)inyourareaandwecanmatchyouridea • Areyouinterestedinjoiningoneoftheclasses upwithoneofourexperiencedandqualifiedtutors. butwanttoknowmore?
For any of the above please call Paula Dewhurst on 0771 495 7898, email [email protected]
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Anewmulti-millionpound specialisedteamofexpertstell withanythingthatneedsmore emergencycarecentreatthe quicklywhatiswrong. urgentattentionthanaGP QueenElizabethHospitalin Andifyoudoneedtostayin appointment,suchasinfections Gatesheadwillopenitsdoorslater hospital,therewillbeamodern andrashes,minorcuts,burns, thisyear. centreforshortstaypatientswith bruisesandstrains.” Thecentrewillcombinethe 35bedsatthetopofthenew ThecentrewillopeninAutumn traditionalaccidentand building–withquickaccesstothe anduntilthen,theA+Eunitwill emergency,walkincentre, restofthehospitalforpeople remainopenwithaGPoutof medicalandsurgicalassessment requiringalongerstayorsurgery. hourscentretoo.Patientsshould andurgentchildren’sservicesall IanRenwick,QEGatesheadChief stillseetheirGPasafirstpointof underoneroof. Executivesaid:“Thenewcentre callforreferrals. Usingthelatesttechnology, willtransformthewaylocalpeople A virtual tour is available at: patientscanbex-rayed,scanned willbecaredforwhentheyneedit www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ andtestedtohelpourhighly themost.Itisdesignedtohelp emergencycarecentre Be clear on cancer don’t aSSume you’re PaSt it
Oneinthreewomendiagnosed theQueenElizabethHospitalin withcancerintheNorthEasteach Gatesheadfortests,afterwhichI yearisaged70orover.Andlatest wasdiagnosedwithbreastcancer. figuresshowthatthisagegroup “WellI’minmy80sandI’vehada alsoaccountsformorethanhalf goodlifeandIthoughtI’vedone ofallbreastcancerdeathsinthe welltogettothisage.Myfirst regioneachyear. worrywasthatIdidn’twantto andtoldsomebodyquickly.If PublicHealthEnglandrecentlyran haveanoperation.Iknewthatif there’ssomethingwrongthenI anewnationalBeClearonCancer that’swhatthedoctorrecommended thinkit’sbettertoknowaboutit campaigntoremindolderwomen, thatmyfamilywouldwantmeto because9timesoutof10there’s “don’tassumeyou’repastit”. haveit. somethingyoucandototreatit.” Great-grandmother-of-two “Mydaughterhadreadthatalot DrTonyBranson,medicaldirector WinifredAmos,fromLowFell ofpeoplemyagewiththistypeof oftheNorthofEnglandCancer (pictured)wasdiagnosedwith cancercanbetreatedwithjusta Network,said:“Oneinthree breastcancerinJune2010andis tabletanditturnedoutthatthat’s womenwhogetbreastcanceris nowdoingwell. whatthedoctorrecommendedfor over70,sodon’tassumeyou’re The89-year-oldsaid:“Ifirst mesoIwasveryrelieved. pastitordismissanysymptoms noticedabruiseononesideofmy “I’vealwaysthoughtthatyou asasignofageing.” bustinaboutJune2010.Whenit worrylessaboutthingsifyoufind For further information about hadn’tgoneafterafewdaysI outwhat’swrongstraightaway the signs and symptoms of madeanappointmentatthe andIthinkmyfamilywere breast cancer, please visit: doctorwhoreferredmestraightto relievedthatIspottedthesigns www.nhs.uk/breastcancer70 43 Make 2014 A
The secret to getting fit is about using every opportunity to be active – and there’s lots of things you can be doing – many are free, some you can do on your own, or with friends – the choice is yours. What are you waiting for, make the change 4 life – you’ll feel better for it. gGet fit for free With a bit of get-up-and-go and good planning you could get more active without spending a penny.
Visit NHS Choices at http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/free-fitness.aspx
l free advice l green and outdoor gyms l challenges l DIY boot camps l local walking events l free equipment l strength and flex workouts l mall walking l cycling to work schemes l park football Active Mums Walks l park games l free gym l home exercise passes Bring your baby along in their l skipping and trim trails pram to one of our free Active Mums Walks
l Tuesdays - Saltwell Park Drop in to a see a Health Trainer (meet at Saltwell Towers) 1.30-2.30pm Drop in sessions:
l Fridays - Watergate Park Mondays Felling Childrens Centre 9.30-11am (meet at the park’s car park) & Swalwell Community Centre 1-2pm 10.45-11.45am Wednesday Gateshead Interchange 3-4pm Thursdays Crawcrook Library 5-6pm, Elgin Centre 2-3pm & Judo Fit Wrekenton Methodist Church 10am-12 noon Try a new family session Fridays Teams Sure Start 10am-12noon JudoFit delivered by Kevin For more information phone: 0191 433 8112 or email: Pattison member of the GB [email protected] Masters Squad starting in April at St Johns Community Hall, Greenside Thursdays 7.45- 9pm – contact Kevin Pattison Couch to 5k Challenge on 07415 955 238 for further information. Try the Change4Life Couch to 5k challenge – a 9 week programme you can do yourself - you don’t need to be fit – anyone can do it. It’s perfect of you want to be more active and are new to running by starting slowly and building up gradually. Download the Change4Life Couch to 5k app to get helpful advice and keep you motivated.
44 Make your home or car smokefree Improve the health of everyone living in your house and travelling in your car by insisting on keeping them smokefree.
Cigarette smoke can linger around a house for hours and in enclosed spaces it can be extremely toxic. Get your Secondhand smoke makes people really poorly, particularly children whose lungs are still developing. running Make a change to your family’s health and ask smokers to take 7 steps away from your house. shoes on For more information visit: www.take7stepsout.co.uk
For help to quit contact your pharmacy or GP, call NHS Helpline on There’s lots of runs you can sign up Tel: 0800 5316317, visit www.stopsmokingnhs.co.uk or text: for – there’s usually a registration smokefree and your postcode to 80800. cost – with the money going to charity and you can also raise money yourself while getting a bit of exercise at the same time. Check out:
Sport Relief Mile Eelaine made a Saltwell Park - 23 March – run 1, 3 or 6 miles Change4Life Race for Life Saltwell Park, 1 June – 5k Bupa Gateshead 10k – 13 July It’s just as important to look after your emotional wellbeing.
Elaine Allen from Gateshead changed her life when she first spoke to her doctor about feeling anxious and depressed after Take the leaving an abusive relationship. She was referred to Tyneside Mind, based in Gateshead, for counselling to help her cope. time to The end of her relationship had made Elaine aware of a number of worries and concerns. She was left with mountains of debt, faced eviction and had to contend with the thought of two family members attempting to exercise commit suicide. She said, “At first it was awful for me to admit that I had a problem and How much physical that I needed help. I had to give up work due to depression and suicidal thoughts. It was a difficult point in my life. The people at Mind kept me activity should I do going. They encouraged me to go to a group because I felt totally isolated. every week? We help each other and if anyone has a problem there is always someone to listen and steer you in the right direction.” l Children aged under 5 Based at the Wellbeing Centre in Bensham, Tyneside Mind works with years - 180 minutes people to promote good mental health and is boosting its service in order to help the growing number of people contacting them for help. l Young people aged 5-18 With Big Lottery Funding of over £400,000, the charity is investing in four - 60 minutes new staff members and launching a new website in April www.tynesidemind.org.uk which will include a new free ‘Mind Mood’ app. l Adults - 150 minutes Tyneside Mind also runs personal development groups and one to one support and a Counselling Service to residents in every GP surgery in l Over 65s - 150 minutes Gateshead. 45 Shadow Deputies PuPilS make a difference
Givingpupilsasayabouttheir Headteacher,NicolaWatsonsaid: schoolhasbeenembracedby “Theschemeishavingapositive BlaydonWestPrimarySchoolwith impactonbehaviour,attendance theappointmentoftwopupilsas andpunctualitythankstothefact ‘shadowdeputies’. thatthechildrenfeeltheyare LilyIcetonandSarahHenderson, beinglistenedtoandanumberof bothaged10,appliedforthenew thenewinitiativesarenowin roleswhichseesthemsupporting place.” theheadteacherinfuture ShadowdeputySarahHenderson developmentsandimprovements said:“Ithinkitisreallyimportant attheschool. forallpupilstohaveasayontheir SofarLilyandSarah(pictured schoolandI’mreallyhappythatI opposite)haveplayedakeyrole gettobeapartofthat.” indrivingforwardanumberof FellowshadowdeputyLilyIceton newinitiativesincludingbreakfast, added:“We’llbemovingonto For more information about lunchtimeandafterschoolclubs, secondaryschoolattheendofthe Blaydon West Primary School charityfundraisingideasanda yearbutit’sreallynicetobeable please visit: school‘buddy’scheme. tohaveoursayonthingsthatwill www.blaydonwestprimary.org stillbeinplaceforyearstocome.” or call 0191 414 3286. You’re hired younG aPPrentice takeS firSt SteP on career ladder
Withdebtsfromuniversity partnershipofGateshead escalatingandemployers basedtrainingand cryingoutforskilled educationproviders. labour,apprenticeships Fourdayslaterhewas areincreasinglylooking interviewedbytraining likeagoodoptionfor providerAccessTraining. thoseleavingschool. HestartedhisIntermediate Ratherthanbeing StorageandWarehousing somethingtofallbackon ApprenticeshipatPark whenyoufeelyoudidn’t ElectricalonTeamValley meetthegrade,an justtwoweekslater. apprenticeshipcanbean Independence idealfirststeponthe RhysWalker,MalcolmArnold,ManagingDirecrorAccessTraining Rhyssaid:“I’mthoroughly careerladder. andChrisRiley,ManageratParkElectrical enjoyingmyapprenticeship. There’sahugerangeof It’sgivingmelotsof apprenticeshipsoutthere muchasgraduates,withoutthe benefitsformyfuture fromengineeringtocateringto hugedebts.Comparedto careersuchasworkexperience, law,sothere’ssomethingfor someoneleavingschoolat16,a myNVQandofcoursefulltime everyoneButthey’renottheeasy constructionapprenticecan employment.AboveallI’mreally optionandcanoftenbefiercely expecttoearntwiceasmuchover enjoyingearningawageand competitive.Infactcurrently,it’s theirlifetimewithanestimated havingsomemoneyinmypocket! easiertogetintoOxfordUniversity incomeof£1,503,726. Thathasgivenmereal thantogetanapprenticeshipwith 16yearoldRhysWalkerfrom independenceforthefirsttime.” BT! Gatesheadshowshoweasyand For the latest apprenticeship Apprenticeshipsmeanthatyou quickitcanbetogetyourfooton vacancies visit: canearnwhileyoulearnandover thecareerladder.Lastyear,Rhys www.apprenticeships.org.uk thecourseoftheirworkinglife wentalongtoaneventorganised someapprenticescanearnas bytheGatesheadCollective,a 46 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 InA VIEnW FReOM r West Gateshead Dunston • Teams • Whickham North • Whickham South
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Whatwouldyoudotoimprove yourcommunityifyouhad £1milliontospendoverthenext 10years?That’sthequestion localpeopleinTeams, RacecourseEstatesandlower Benshamarebeingasked followingthearea’sinclusionin theBigLocalprogramme. This£200millionBigLottery fundedprogrammeinvolves150 areasacrossEnglandandaimsto bringtogetherallthelocaltalent, RepsatworkattheBigLocalPartnershipMeeting26February2014. ambitions,skillsandenergyfrom Lefttoright:KatieRyan(Resident),LawrenceO'Halleron(Resident),AndrewTinkler (DevelopmentWorker),WPCSarahWright individualsandgroupswhowant tomaketheirareaanevenbetter youngerpeople,improvingopen alongtotheTeamsCommunity placetolive. spacesandhowtheyareused Centreandfindoutmore. LocalresidentandActingChairof andcommunitysafety. DevelopmentworkerAndrew theBigLocalgroup,Lawrence Localpeoplehadthechanceto Tinklersaid:“It’sgreatthatweare O’Halloranexplained:“BigLocalis findoutmoreaboutBigLocalat nowbasedintheheartofthe runbyandforlocalpeople;it’snot lastyear’sTeam’sFestival,andif localcommunityinwhichweare abouttheCouncilorGovernment youwantaflavourofwhatit’sall working.Ideallywewantlocal tellinguswhattodo,orindividual about,youcanwatchafilm peopletocomeintothecentre, groupsdecidingtodosomething showcasingtheworksofarand gettoknowusandlearnabout withouttalkingtoawiderangeof thegroup’shopesforthefuture whatwearedoing.Afterthatwe peoplelivinginthearea.We onYoutube–simplysearchfor hopethatlocalpeoplewillbecome havethemoneyandthetimeto BigLocalGateshead. involvedintheworkwearedoing makearealdifferencehereand andhelpshapeandmanageit wewantasmanylocalpeopleto IfyouliveintheBigLocalarea too.” getinvolvedaspossible. andwanttogetinvolvedcome Stimulate For more information on Big Local contact: Andrew Tinkler “BigLocalisalongterm on: 0191 478 1003 email: [email protected] investmentprogrammeover10 or visit: www.ourgateshead.org/biglocal years,solocalpeoplehavethe timetoputtogetheraclearplan aboutwhattheywanttodo–from settingupnewbusinessesto Dates for your diary meetlocalneeds,tolearningnew Don’tmissoutoneventshappeningsooninyourarea. skillsorgettinginvolvedin Marley Hill Community Centre, 10am-3pm volunteering–thisgivesthemthe 30March,25May,29June,27July,28Sept,23Nov- Craft market chancetodosomethingdifferent Monday21April- Easter fair andlastingfortheirarea. Sunday24August- Craft market garden show £1millionpoundsayearmaynot seemmuch,butwiththe St Mary’s Green communitybehindusandguiding Sat5July– Whickham Community Festival us,wecanuseittostimulate Sat6December- Christmas Market changeandinvestinpeopleofall Teams – Redheugh 1957 FC, Eslington Park agesinthearea.” Sat14June,11am-2pm– Teams Festival Ideasandprojectscurrentlybeing lookedatbythegrouprangefrom Dunston Park improvingtheopportunitiesand Sat5July,12noon-3pm– Dunston Festival activitiesavailabletoolderand 47 A VIEW FROM Inner West Gateshead Dunston • Teams • Whickham North • Whickham South
Dunston & Teams CllrBrendaClelland SnaP – 40 yearS of PhotoGraPhy Labour Tel:01914138227 Thisyear’sannualexhibitionof Email:[email protected] workbyWhickhamPhotographic Clubon10Mayalsomarksthe clubs40thbirthday.Initiallycalled Dunston & Teams WhickhamCameraClub,itbegan in1973with17members,and CllrGaryHaley nowhasamembershipof50. Labour Tel:01914206427 Overthelast40years,theclub hashadmanysuccesseswinning Email:[email protected] localcompetitionsincludingthe SouthTyneAreaslidetrophyand representingtheNorthern Dunston & Teams Countiesinnationalprint championships. CllrPaulineDillon Labour Theworkofindividualmembers Tel:01914607715 hasalsobeenacknowledged includingRoyElwoodwhowas Email: [email protected] awardedAssociatemembership ‘TheSeamstress’sdaughters’by ofthePhotographicAllianceof EdwardForster Dunston Hill & GreatBritain,anhonourforhis Whickham East servicestophotographyforover 30yearsandEdwardForsterwho Soifyouhaveaninterestin CllrAllisonChatto wasawardedAssociateshipofthe photographyandwanttofindout Labour RoyalPhotographicSociety. morecomealongtothefree Tel:01914332074 exhibitiononSaturday10May, Buttheclubisnotallabout Email:[email protected] 10am-4pmatWhickham winningcompetitions,butabout CommunityCentreorvisitthe developingyourhobby. website:www.whickhampc.co.uk
Dunston Hill & Whickham East CllrPeterMaughan landlord licenSinG Scheme Liberal Democrat Tel:07786647333 ALandlordLicensingschemethat lettingpropertiesinaselected Email:[email protected] hasbeenrunninginSwalwell licencingareacanbefinedupto sincelastAprilhasledto £20,000iftheydon’thavea significantimprovementsinthe licence.Andiftheyhavea privaterentedsector. licence,butfailtomeetanyofits Dunston Hill & conditions,theyfacefinesofupto Whickham East Beforealandlordcanleta propertyheorshenowhasto £5,000. CllrYvonneMcNicol demonstratethattheyarea‘fit Inspect Labour andproper’persontodosoas Tel:01914932616 TheSwalwellschemeisthefourth wellasprovidingsafety suchschemetoruninthe Email:[email protected] certificatesinrelationtogasand boroughandaspartofongoing electricity.Furtherworkshave work,theCouncilworkswiththe alsobeencarriedouttoan policetotackleanti-social additional45propertiesinthe behaviourrelatedtoanyofthe For full details of councillors areatobringthemuptothe licencedproperties.Wealso Council’sdecenthomestandard. contacts and surgeries intendtoinspectallprivaterented please go to: Sofar,130licenceshavebeen propertiesintheareatomake www.gateshead.gov.uk issuedinSwalwellwithafurther suretheyareuptotherequired 70inthepipeline.Landlords legalstandard. 48 Dunston • Teams • Whickham North • Whickham South Dunston • Teams • Whickham North • Whickham South
Whickham North lottery fundinG for chaSe Park CllrPeterCraig Liberal Democrat Tel:01914880787 PlansforChaseParkinWhickham tookastepforwardrecentlywith Email:[email protected] theannouncementthat developmentfundingof£66,000 hasbeenawardedtoFriendsof Whickham North ChaseParkandGateshead CllrSonyaHawkins CouncilbytheHeritageLottery Liberal Democrat FundandTheBigLottery. Tel:01914222206 Thismeansthatdetailedplansfor FriendsofChasePark-Kathryn Email:[email protected] theparksrestorationand Malone,KenMurrayandCouncillor PeterCraig improvement,drawnupin consultationwithlocallandscape parkmake-overcompetitionin architectsSouthernGreenLtdand 2012,whichsawtheinstallationof Whickham North Tyne&WearPlayAssociation,will abrandnewjuniorplayareain CllrChristopherOrd formthebasisofanapplicationfor spring2013,anditcontinuesto Liberal Democrat afullgrantatalaterdate.The organisecommunityeventsand Tel:01914882545 proposedplansinclude: activitiesintheparktosupportthe Email:[email protected] • conservingandrestoringthe HLFbiddevelopment. listedwindmill,paths,wallsand ChairofFriendsofChasePark, entrances AlanScottsaid:“Wearedelighted • plantingawildflowermeadow tohavebeenawardedthismoney Whickham South & andacommunitygarden bytheHLFandBIGforthe Sunniside developmentofourmasterplanto • improvingplayandsportsareas CllrJohnMcClurey improveourlocalparkforthe Liberal Democrat • increasingthenumberof wholecommunity.We’vegotthis Tel:01914960816 activitiesandcommunityevents farduetothetremendouseffort heldwithinthepark andcommitmentoflocalresidents Email:[email protected] Theprojectisdrivenbyresident- andbusinesses,volunteeringtheir ledvoluntarygroupFriendsof timeandservicestosupportour ChasePark,inpartnershipwith activityandlookforwardto Whickham South & theCouncil.FriendsofChase workingwithGatesheadCouncil Sunniside Parkhasworkedtirelessly todeliverthesecondround CllrJonathanWallace towardsthisbidoverthelastfour applicationforthefullgrant.” Liberal Democrat years,completingaSpace-shaper For more information visit Tel:01914883190 exercisein2011alongwith Friends of Chase Park variouslocalcommunity facebook page or come along Email:[email protected] consultations.Withthehelpofthe to Whickham Community localcommunityitwassuccessful Centre every second Tuesday inwinninganationalFloraplay of each month at 7.30pm. Whickham South & Sunniside Gotta dance! CllrMarilynnOrd Liberal Democrat Tel:01914882873 Ifyouliketodance,whynottripthelight fantasticdowntoMarleyHillCommunity Email:[email protected] Centreandtryouttheirfantasticnewly refurbisheddancestudio. Danceinstructors!Youcanhirethis Don’t forget to vote in local space. council and European Pop in to find out more or call them on: 0191 488 0322 or elections on Thursday 22 visit the centre’s facebook page. May. See page 5 for details.
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Weneedmorevolunteerstohelp Detailsofallthesecentrescanbe memBer runandmanagethefive foundon:www.ourgateshead.org CouncillorPeterMole communitycentresintheinner orvisit:www.gateshead.gov.uk (pictured)isthe westareaofGateshead.You’llbe Teams News -TeamsCommunity CabinetMemberfor thesortofpersonwhohasabit centreisundernewmanagement, InnerWest moretimetogiveandwanttoget withvolunteersgettingthebuilding Gateshead. moreinvolvedinamanagement readyforagrandreopeningafter roleandsitonthecentre’s Easter.Buttowetyourappetite, You can contact him on: managementcommittees.Ifthisis plansincludeacommunitycafé, 0191 469 9269 foryoupleasegetintouchwith acharityshop,activitiesinthe [email protected] yourlocalcentre.Centresinthe gymandforyoungpeople.Tofind InnerWestincludeDunston outmorejustcallinforachatwith CommunityCentre,Teams EdNicholsatthecentrewho’llbe CommunityCentre,DunstonDrop happytoletyouknowwhat’s your in,SwalwellCommunityCentre, goingonandlistentoanyofyour neiGhBourhood WhickhamCommunityCentreand ideas. MarleyHillCommunityCentre. manaGement team
Inner West: footBallerS are fit for action Paul Cairns 01914332816 West: GatesheadRedheugh1957 machineryatasignificantly Gary Carr 01914332043 footballclubarefitforactionand reducedcost.Thismeanstheclub South readytoplayontheirbrandnew volunteerswhohavebeenusing Ian Stevenson 01914332042 ThirdGenerationArtificialTurf theirownlightcuttingmachinecan FootballPitchthankstoanaward dothejobinhalfthetime. Central: Dave Andrew 01914333824 ofover£400,000fromtheFootball Thefootballclubtakegreatpride Foundation. intheparkandarekeento East: Thisisthelatestimprovementat encouragedogwalkersandpark Stephen Ward 01914333148 theclubthatoverthelasttwo userstorespectthesiteandto Email: yearshasseenanewclubhouse removeharmfuldogwasteand neighbourhoodmanagement@ withchangingrooms,caféarea litter. gateshead.gov.uk andfourgrassedplayingfields. If anyone is interested in Andimprovementsarealsoonthe hiring any of the facilities, waywhenitcomestokeepingthe including the new artificial turf pitchesingreatcondition.Anew pitch, or want to volunteer in aV feStiVal 2014 initiativebytheCouncilhas some way, please contact the DunstonStaithstakecentre enabledtheclubtobuysurplus club on: 07946 762 870. heavydutygrasscutting stagefortheclosingweekend ofthisyear’sAVFestival– Thurs27-Sat29March. IndustrialmusicgroupTest Deptpresentalargescale outdooreventviewedfrom boatsontheRiverTyne.The eventmarksthe30th anniversaryoftheMiners’ Strike.Threeslotsareavailable eacheveningat6.45pm, 8.15pmand9.45pm. For more information visit: www.avfestival.co.uk or email: avfestival.co.uk Footballstarsofthefuture? 50 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Celebrate with us call out for former PuPilS and Staff of hill toP School
HillTopSchoolinFelling–now HillTopSpecialistArtsCollege– isurgingformerpupilsandstaffto getintouchaspartofthe celebrationsbeingplannedforthe newschoolbuildingopeningin Octoberthisyear. Theschool’sexecutiveheadteacher BeckyHarrisonexplained:“Our existingschoolwasbuiltinthe 1950sandsomepeoplemight rememberitasHeworthSchool, andbeforethatHewburnSchool. “Aswelookforwardtothe completionofournewschool whichisbeingbuiltalongsidethis one,wewouldlovetohearfrom anyonelinkedtotheschooltoget intouchandsharetheirmemories andtakepartinourcelebrations tomarkthenewschoolopening.” TheMayorofGateshead,CouncillorJackGraham,withpupilsofHillTopSchool. Demolitionoftheexistingbuilding PicturecourtesyofncjMediaLimited andthecreationofnewcarparks andsportspitcheswillbe completedbyApril2015. markthestartofbuildingwork. withSirRobertMcAlpine,whose Hewasjoinedbypupils,staff, constructioncompanyisbuilding InDecemberlastyear,theMayor governorsandothers,together thenew£8millionschool. ofGatesheadcutthefirstturfto To get in touch you can phone the school on: 0191 469 2462, email: [email protected] for more information visit the school’s website: www.hilltopschool.org.uk Here to help fallS PreVention Scheme
Ifyouareworriedaboutfallingat • Assessinganyhelpyoumay We’vehad home-don’t.TheFallsPrevention need verypositive schemerunbyGatesheadCouncil • Organisinganyworkthatneeds feedbackfrom canofferyoupeaceofmind and tobedoneuptoavalueof£750 residentswho practicalsolutionstoproblems you havetaken mayhavearoundyourhome, • Referringyoutoother advantageof gardenorbackyard. healthcareprofessionalswho theschemealready.Over1,700 canprovidesupportandadvice Reduce propertieshavebenefitedfromthe inrelationtomedication, schemesinceitstartedin2011. Ourfreeschemeaimstoreduce balance,visionproblems, So,ifyouthinkyouwecanhelp thenumberofpeoplewhoneedto walkingaids,footwearetc. youpleasegetintouch. visitAccidentandEmergency Thisfreeschemeisavailableto To find out more phone Elaine becauseofaresultofafallat bothprivatetenantsand theirhome.Wedothisby: Darling on: 0191 433 3952 or homeownersinGateshead. email:elainedarling@gateshead • Visitingyourhometocarryouta .gov.uk freecheck 51 Return ticket famouS GateShead tram comeS Back to reGion
AtramthatworkedinGateshead for50yearshasreturnedtothe NorthEastforrestorationat BeamishMuseum. Builtin1901asNo.7,thetram wasamongstthefirsttoreplace steamtramsonthestreetsof Gateshead. Thetramhashadachequered past,whichincludesbeing involvedintheworstevertram accidentinGateshead. Killed On5February1916,afterits driverlefttogoandhelpanother tramcar,itsbrakesfailedandit In1920,thedamagedremainsof museumatCrichinDerbyshire, gatheredspeeddownBensham No.7wereusedtocreatea‘new’ butrestorationwasnever Bankbeforeoverturningwhenit tramandin1938itbecametram completedandthetramwaslater reachedasharpcurveatthe No.52ontheroutetoTeams. involvedinafire. junctionwithSaltwellRoad.Four WhenGateshead’stramway FinallythisJanuary,itwas pedestrianswerehitandkilled closedin1951,oneofNo.52s donatedtoBeamishMuseumand whileninepassengersandthe formerdrivers,WilliamSouthern, inthefutureitwilltakeitsplaceon conductresswereinjured. boughtthetram.Itwaslater themuseum’stramway. presentedtothetramway
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Gatesheadisonceagaingearing Becomealocalhistoryresearcher upforLocalHistoryMonthinMay. fromthecomfortofyourliving Thisyearaswellastheusualtalks, roomusingthelatestinhandheld walksandexhibitionsthere’llbe technology.Tohelpyouget lotsofopportunitiestogetinvolved started,ourOralHistoryfor includingdance,musicandfilm. BeginnersworkshopatCentral Libraryshowshowyoucanrecord Dancetheafternoonawayata people’smemoriesand 1940sTeaDanceatBensham experiencesusingyouriPad. EdwardVII'scoronationbonfire, GroveCommunityCentre.Vintage ShadonsHill,Birtley,1902 outfitsareencouragedbutifyou Walks don’thaveateadresstohand, Discovermoreaboutyourlocal NorthEastsuchasGibsideand expertswillbetheretohelpcreate areawithorganisedwalksatClara theSunderlandAircraftMuseum. periodhairstylesandmakeupall Vale,Greenside,BlaydonBurn, Anddiscoverthehistoryofyour tothesoundofvintagedance Birtley,WrekentonandWhickham. localboozeratabooklaunch band. JoinmembersoftheGateshead aboutOldPubsofGatesheadand There’slotsofeventstomarkthe LocalHistorySocietyonawalk discoverthetreasuresfromTyne centenaryoftheFirstWorldWar, aroundtheboundariesoftheold andWearArchivesatStMary’s includingamilitaryhistorydropin boroughofGateshead. HeritageCentre. atCrawcrookLibraryandwar JoinKirstyFerry,authorofHistory Book online at: memorialdisplaysatBlaydon, andMystery,asshetellsusmore www.gateshead.gov.uk/whats BirtleyandCentrallibraries. aboutthehauntedplacesofthe on or call: 0191 433 4699. 52 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14
Sister’s Success Food for Life GateShead PuPilS are 100% committed TheSoilAssociationhas awardedGatesheadCouncil aBronze‘FoodforLife’ FourpupilsfromacrossGateshead CateringMarkinrecognition whohavenevermissedadayoff ofitsfreshandhealthyschool schoolreceivedframedcertificates meals.Ourin-houseschool andMetrocentrevouchersfrom cateringserviceisoneofthe GatesheadMayor,CouncillorJack firstintheNorthEastto Grahamtomarktheirexemplary receivesuchrecognitionfrom attendancerecord. theSoilAssociation. Onepupil,16-year-oldJessica Theawardappliestoall73 McNicholfromLeamLane, primaryschoolsandspecial followedinthefootstepsofher schoolsinGateshead.The dedicatedsisterRebecca,20,who ‘FoodforLife’CateringMark alsonevermissedadayoff isawardedtocatererswhose schoolforelevenyears. foodmeetsprescribed Proud standardsoffreshness, provenanceandtraceability. Thetwosisters,whoarethought 100%committedsistersRebeccaand JessicaMcNichol TheBronze‘FoodforLife’ tobetheonlysiblingsin CateringMarkwillbe Gatesheadtohaveachieveda displayedonallourmenus 100percentattendancerecord, attendancethroughouttheirtime andmarketingmaterials. werebothpupilsofColegate atprimaryandsecondaryschool PrimarySchoolandHeworth wereJenniferFishfromSt GrangeComprehensiveSchool. Joseph’sPrimaryandStThomas RebeccaandJessica’smother More,ScottParkerfromFellDyke Mariesaid:“I’mreallyproudof PrimaryandCardinalHumeand bothofthem;itreallyisabrilliant NatashaCarisfromCorpusChristi achievement.” andStThomasMore. Theotherstudentshonoured,who alsohave100percent Coming down, going up neW SuPermarket for Birtley toWn centre a SteP cloSer
IfyouliveorworkinBirtley,you ConsultationswithBirtley GrahamAdams,fromMorbaine, willhavenoticedthatworkisnow residentshaveshownveryhigh added:“Theremovalofthisbuilding underwaytocreateabrandnew levelsofsupportfortheproject. ontheDurhamRoadfrontage towncentre. CabinetMemberforEconomyand showspeoplethatworksarenow Comingdown-theredundant Skills,CouncillorMalcolmGraham wellandtrulyunderway.Todate SomerfieldstoreonDurhamRoad said:“TheSomerfieldstorehas whatwehavebeendoinghas andaformerCouncilDepot. beenemptyforyears,demolishing beenlargelyhiddenfromviewbut Goingup-themuchanticipated itisasymbolicmomentforBirtley. nowlocalpeopleand shopkeeperscanbegintoseereal 25,000sqftMorrisons Priority supermarket,whichisalso progress. expectedtocreate250jobs. “Localpeoplehavebeenveryclear Proud thatareplacementsupermarket Change wasapriorityforthearea. BetweenourselvesandMorrisons wewillbeinvestinginexcessof Birtleyhasbeenwithoutamajor “Weexpectthatthenew supermarketsinceSomerfield £20millionintoBirtleyandwe supermarketandattachedretail lookforwardtocompletinga closeditsdoorsin2009.Butthat unitswillalsodriveincreased isnowallsettochange. developmentthateveryonewillbe visitornumberstothetowncentre proudofformanyyearstocome.” Alongsidethenewsupermarket, andcreatenewcustomforother developersMorbainewillconstruct businessesintheareatoo.” newtwo-storeyretailunits. 53 Fresh business BuSineSSeS in rural areaS helPed to BloSSom
Supportforbusinessesbasedin wasoperatingdeliveriesusinga GatesheadCouncilCabinet ruralareasofGatesheadis sharedcar,heavilyrestrictingher MemberforEconomyandSkills, creatingnewjobsandopportunities. business. CouncillorMalcolmGraham,said: Aninnovativefreshveg Nowthatshehasbeenableto “Itcanoftenbetemptingfor businessesbasedinGateshead’s acquireavansheisplanningto businessesbasedinruralareasto historicDerwentValleyisamong startdeliveriesrightacrossthe thinkthatsuccesscanonlybe thosetobenefit.‘ThePaddock’ GatesheadandTyneValleyareas. foundbymovingintotowncentre runbyLauraBurlison,haslanded locations.There’snoneedforthat KibblesworthbasedNorthernPrint tobethecasethoughandwe’re agranttohelppurchaseavanfor Solutionsisanotherlocalbusiness deliveriestocustomers.The workinghardtohelpbusinesses thatisnowexpandingthanksto liketheseexpandwhilststillbeing £1,000grant,fromtheNorthern helpwithfunding. PineTreeTrustwillhelpLaura animportantpartoftheir expandherdeliveryservice Thestationeryandmarketingprint community.” beyondhercurrentfivemile companyisplanningtotakeon More information and advice radius. threenewstaffduring2014,build on support for businesses in anewprintingroomandexpand rural areas of Gateshead is SetupinSeptember2013ona itsonlinepresence. shoestringbudget,ThePaddock available by calling Caroline providescustomerswiththe Thefirmsecuredfundingofover Preston on 0191 433 2855 or chancetohavefresh,locally £14,500fromtheRuralGrowth emailing sourcedvegetables,freerange NetworkFlexibleEnterprise carolinepreston@gateshead. eggsandotherstaplesdelivered DevelopmentFundtohelpwithits gov.uk directtothedoorweekly.Laura expansionplans.
All welcome adoPtion information eVeninG Ifyou’reover21andliveinafifty mileradiusofGatesheadyoumight beabletodosomethingtotally amazingandadopt achildwith GatesheadCouncil. Oursupportiveanddedicated adoptionteamisreadytoanswer yourquestionsandyourjourney startshere.Comealongtoour adoptioninformationeveningon: Thursday 3 April 5.30-7pm in the Lamesley Room at Gateshead Civic Centre. We’llexplaintheprocessof adoptionandyoucanask questions,meetsomeoftheteam andspeaktopeoplewhohave adoptedwithGatesheadCouncil. Book your place today. Email: adoptionandfostering@ gateshead.gov.uk or phone: 0191 433 6388.
54 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Lay members needed GateShead SafeGuardinG adultS Board
Keepingvulnerableadultssafeis somethingweallwant.Protecting themfrommistreatment, exploitationorabuse,whether that’sfinancial,sexual,physicalor emotional–isattheheartofthe roleoftheGateshead SafeguardingAdultsBoard. Theboardismadeupof professionalsfromrelevant agenciessuchasGateshead Council,NHS,ProbationService andNorthumbriaPolice,whowork togethertooverseeandmonitor thesystemsandprocessesin placetoensurethesafetyofall Your role adultsatriskinGateshead. Asalaymemberyouwould: Join • beaninformedobserverin Theyarenowlookingtoappoint Thisisavoluntaryrole,initially relationtoadultsafeguarding; twomembersofthecommunity foroneyear,butreasonable • attenduptosixboard (laymembers)tojoinotherboard travelandtrainingexpenseswill meetingsperyearandan memberstohelpthemachieve bepaid.Becauseofthenature annualdevelopmentday; theiraimofmakingsurethat oftherole,anyoneapplyingwill • contributetothedevelopment vulnerableadultsareprotected besubjecttorelevantchecks. ofpoliciesandprocedures; andfreefromharm. • meetwiththeindependent Please send us your details and submission of interest by email: chairoftheboardona [email protected] or by post: Samantha Willis, regularbasis;and Safeguarding Adults Co-ordination Team, Gateshead Council, • beawareofchangesto Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead NE8 1HH (No more than governmentpolicyaround two sides of A4 please). The deadline is Monday 31 March, 2014. adultsafeguarding. For more information phone Samantha on: 0191 433 2870. Treat yourself take tea at the toWerS
Ifyourideaofaperfectsummer cakesanddesserts,andarange afternoonisagentlestrollinthe ofspecialityteasorfreshlyground parkfollowedbyanelegant coffee,allforonly£12.50perperson. Englishtea,thenSaltwellPark Andunlikethedownstairscafé couldwellprovetobethis whichispurelyself-service, summer’sdestinationofchoice. afternoonteaswillbeawaitress StartingthisMarch,thelast service. Sundayofeverymonthwillsee TeaattheTowerswillbeserved theupstairsgalleryatSaltwell onthelastSundayofeverymonth Towerstransformedintoan from12noonuntil3pm,withthe eleganttearoomservingtraditional firsteventbeingheldonMother’s For more information and to Englishafternoonteas. Day,March30,2014.Therewill reserve a table, please phone: ‘TeaattheTowers’willoffera besittingsat12noon,1.15pm 0191 433 6265 or 3265, or specialmenuofelegantfinger and2.30pmandadvancebooking email: cateringbookings@ sandwiches,home-madescones, isessential. gateshead.gov.uk 55 Health Talk
our plans for healthcare in Gateshead
NHS Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (CGC) is dedicated to improving health and services for people living in Gateshead. Get involved with We face a number of challenges including an increasing ageing population, lots of poor health and increasing pressures on our budgets. NHS Gateshead With those themes in mind, our priorities will be: CCG • To continue to work with others to prevent ill health Whynotgetinvolvedandhave • To deliver more care within the community yoursayonimportanthealth • To be more proactive when dealing with people with long term issuesandservices?This conditions meansthatyoucanhelp shape,improveanddevelop • To co-ordinate individual care through care planning and increasing localNHSservices. out-of-hospital provision Themeetingsinvolve • To streamline care delivered between organisations discussingaspecifichealth • Review and improve primary care, community and mental health serviceareaandthenan services opportunitytodiscussthis topicfurther. Datesforthesemeetingsover online health information thenextfewmonthsare: • 23 May ,10am-12.30pmat Wearegoingtobefacingmajor giveyouhealthinformationbutto GatesheadCivicCentre challengesoverthecomingyear makethingseasierforyou,here soweneedtomakesignificant aretwootherwebsitesourlocal • 26 September , savingsacrossthewholeof doctorsrecommend: 10am-12.30pmat GatesheadCivicCentre Gateshead.Youcanfindoutmore www.nhs.uk onourwebsiteat: www.patient.co.uk For further information, www.gatesheadccg.nhs.uk you can visit: Thesetwowebsiteswillgiveyou www.gatesheadccg.nhs.uk Hereyouwillalsofindinformation lotsofhelpfuladvice,leafletsand or call: 0191 217 2787. aboutGateshead’shealth contactsandcanhelpyou services.Weallknowthatthere understandandmanagethings arealotofsitesavailablethatcan better.
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YourGPpracticetreatsthe Manynowopenextendedhours– majorityofyourhealthcareneeds sometimesearlierinthemorning, andisusuallythefirstpointof laterintheeveningandsomeare contactformostmedicalissues. openonaSaturday. Everyoneshouldberegistered IfyouneedtoseeaGPwhen withaGPpractice.Ifyouarenot yourownpracticeisclosed, registered,youcanfind contactcallthe111servicefor informationaboutlocalGP help. practicesatwww.nhs.uk GPpracticesareusuallyopen MondaytoFriday(excludingbank holidays). 56 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 urGent dental treatment and out of hourS acceSS
Youcancontacttheout-of-hours dentalservicethroughcallingthe 111service. Help at hand from your local pharmacy Yourlocalpharmacyprovides expertadviceoncommonhealth problemsandmanypharmacies haveearlyandlateopening hours. Detailsoftheseareavailableat www.nhs.ukorbycallingthe111 service. Usingthepharmacyfirstwhen seriousconditions.This,inturn, youhaveaminorailmentmeans maymeanthatyouareabletoget thatyourGPmayhavemore aGPappointmentmoreeasily appointmentsavailableformore whenyoureallyneedit.
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Wearetryingtohelpeveryonebetter understandtheirmedicines. The My Medicines, My Health campaign isparticularlyforpeoplewhohavelong termconditions.Theaimisforusallto keepallourmedicinesinoneplace andtakethemwithusformedical appointmentssuchashospitalvisits. Thecampaignintroducestheideaofa GreenMedicineBagasakeywayof doingthis,althoughanybagor containercanbeusedaslongas medicinesarekepttogetherinone easyplace. DrBillCunliffe,formermedicaldirector attheQueenElizabeth,said:“Weall wanttostayhealthysowecancarry ondoingthethingsweenjoyinlife.To stayhealthy,it’simportantthatyoutake allyourmedicinesintherightway- andattherighttime. “Becausesomemedicinescaninteract, it'scrucialthatallyourprescribedand non-prescribedmedicinesareinone placesothatmedicalstaffcansee whatyouaretaking. “Getintothehabitofusingabaglike theGreenMedicineBag.Tellfamily membersandanyonewhocaresfor youwhereyoukeepit,soitcaneasily befoundinanemergency.” Find out more at: www.mymedicinesmyhealth.org.uk and on Twitter @NHSmymedicines
57 Advertorial feature Cupcakes and art GateShead homeS Welcome SPrinG With lotS of actiVitieS
Atlastspringisintheairand,in theGatesheadarea,CareUK’s carehomesarecelebratingits returnwithacalendarpackedwith funactivities. AtHadrianHousecarehomein Blaydonanexcitingnewprojectis underwaythatwillseeresidents participatinginaregularcupcake shopwithinthehome.Activities CoordinatorStephanieCampbell said:“Ourresidentslove cupcakes.Fortunatelywehavea greatkitchenteamandagroupof residentswholovemaking cupcakes.Iamdesigninga specialcupcake-themedstalland hopefullywewillbehavinga cupcakeshoponceamonth.” thentheyaregoingtostructure For more information please thesessionsaroundwhatpeople contact the home or visit: AtArmstrongHouseresidentswill havetoldthem.” www.careuk.com/north-east soonbeinvolvedinanexcitingart projectwithGatesheadCollege. Mother’sDaywillalsobeabig Armstrong House, 110 Lobley SupportManagerSamRogan eventinresidents’calendars. Hill Road tel: 0333 321 1944 said:“Thestudentswillbecoming Somepeoplegoouttolunchwith Hadrian House, Garden Street intotalktoresidentsaboutwhat relativesbut,forthosewhofindit tel: 0333 321 1945 typeofarttheywouldliketodo, morecomfortabletostayin,a suchaspastels,charcoal,water veryspeciallunchwillbelaidon Calls are charged at local colourandstainedglasspainting- withflowers,chocolatesandcards. rates. Music and marching freedom of the BorouGh Parade
Aceremonialregimentalparade willthenmarchdownPrince willtaketothestreetsof ConsortRoadandontoRegent GatesheadonMarch22,complete Terrace.Itwillthenmakealeft withafullmilitaryband. turnontoWestStreetbefore Theparadewillsee72Engineer finallyheadingforTrinitySquare. Regimenttakearoutefrom Themilitarybandisdueto ShipleyArtGallerytoTrinity entertainshoppersinTrinity Squaretocelebratetheirlinkswith Squarefrom12noonto12.30pm supportingfunctionssuchas theborough.TheReservistArmy beforetheparadedisperses. vehiclemaintenanceandrepairs, 72EngineerRegimentwere catering,medicalandclerical BasedatNapierArmouryon duties. grantedtheFreedomofthe AlexandraRoadinGateshead,72 Boroughin2011andlastmarched EngineerRegimentismadeupof Proud throughthetowntomarkthat volunteerRoyalEngineerswho MayorofGateshead,Councillor freedomin2012([pictured). providefrontlinetroopswith JackGrahamsaid:“Gatesheadis Traditionallyaparadetakesplace invaluablespecialistengineer veryproudofitslinkswith72 everythreeyears. support.Theirworkcanvaryfrom EngineerRegiment.Thisparade Theparadeisduetostartat demolitions,bridging,construction, isaboutcementingthoselinksand 11.30amonMarch22from watersupply,fieldengineering highlightingtheimportantwork ShipleyArtGallery.Theregiment andcountermobility,toself- thattheydo.” 58 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Restorative Justice younG PeoPle GiVe SomethinG Back to the community
Inthelastyear,over211young peopleaged14-18havebeen involvedinrepairingtheharm they’vecausedincommunitiesup anddowntheboroughaspartof RestorativeJusticeProjectsco- ordinatedbyGatesheadYouth OffendingTeam(YOT). Positive FromlitterpickingattheAngelof theNorthandremovinggraffiti fromsubwaystohelpingmaintain gardensforelderlypeopleand paintingprojects,theyoung peoplehavemadetheirmarkina positiveway–andasaresult havereceivedgoodfeedbackfrom Allotmentsite manyofthegroupsand organisationsthey’veworkedwith. AtWindmillHillsCommunity CabinetMemberforChildrenand Centreforexample,youngpeople YoungPeople,CouncillorAngela Douglassaid:“Theseprojectsare G havehelpedpreparefoodfor ardening refugeesandasylumseekers, averypositiveandvisible cleanandtidythecentre, wayfortheyoungpeople undertakegardeningtasksaswell topaybacktotheir ashelpoutatfundraisingevents. communityfortheharm thathasbeencausedby ManagerofthecentreGiselle theiroffendingbehaviour. Najadysaid:“Wereally appreciatedthehelpandsupport. Skills Theteamwereenthusiasticand It’salsoaveryconstructive willingtohelpwithavarietyof wayforthemtolearnnew activities.Keepupthegoodwork!” skillsandinstillasenseof Painting Anotherprojecthasseenthe responsibilitythatwillstay youngpeoplesetupandmaintain withthemandplayapartin anallotmentsiteinCarhillwhere deterringthemfromre- theydoarangeofgardeningand offendinginthefuture.” maintenancetasks.Theresulting Todemonstratetheworkofthe fruitandvegetablesaredonated reparationprojectsawall tovariousprojectsacross anddeskcalendarhasbeen Gateshead. producedforthelasttwoyears, Otherprojectsincluded: withalltheproceedsgoingto localcharities–includingthe • Paintingtheinsideandoutside SirBobbyRobson ofDunstonWomen’sBowling Foundation.Lastyear’s Club calendarraised£1,000forMetro Cl eaning • Improvingfootpathsand Radio’sCashforKidscharity. gardensatasheltered The2014deskcalendarisnow If you have a project you’d accommodationschemein available,priced£1.Photographs RowlandsGill like the team to consider for featuredonthecalendarbynorth the future, or would like to • Helpingtoerectfencesand eastphotographerHarinderKaur, buy a 2014 calendar, please maintainthegardensatPath werethesubjectofanexhibition contact Jennifer Renham on: HeadWatermill,withtheyoung attheCivicCentrelastyearand 0191 433 4589 or email: peoplelearningbricklayingand it’shopedtodisplaythemagain jenniferrenham@gateshead. drystonewallingalongtheway. sometimelaterthisyear. gov.uk 59 Holiday Fun Get actiVe thiS eaSter
Ifyou’realreadyworryingabout howtoentertainyourchildrenover thespringholidays,thenfearnot. ActiveKidzholidayprogrammes areavailableforchildrenand youngpeopleagedfiveyearsand overfrom7-17April. ActiveKidzoffersanexciting varietyofactivitiesinasafeand stimulatingenvironment,all supervisedbyourdynamicteam ofexperiencedplayworkers. Venues Venuesthisyearinclude ClevelandHallCommunity FunatapreviousActiveKidzevent AssociationandEmmanuel College. pools,parks,museumsand To find out more about what’s Good time ClasperTowersadventure happening and to book Active There’sawiderangeoffunfilled playgroundatTyneView Kidz sessions you can either activitiesavailableincluding Children’sCentre.Thisstateof telephone: 0191 433 7117 or sports,games,dance,drama, theartplayfacilityoffersarange call in person to the Civic craftsandoutdooradventurous offunstufftodoincludinga Centre main reception desk activities.Andthat’sjust structurewithtowers,nets, on the ground floor. Booking scratchingthesurface!Children laddersandaslide,aswellasa opens on Monday 24 March. andyoungpeoplealsohavethe firepit,basketswing,community Information is also available optionofoutingstolocal garden,sensorypath,willow on our website: attractionsincludingswimming tunnel,andearlyyearssandarea. www.gateshead.gov.uk/play Drop in, save money reSidentS can SaVe £££S on enerGy BillS
Tenantsandleaseholdersare circumstances,aswellasfinding methodsandexplainwhatthey beinggiventhechancetofindout outmoreaboutenergyefficiency candoifthey’reindebtwiththeir howtosaveontheirenergybills schemesandsavingsaroundtheir fuelcompany.We’realsohelping atroadshowsbeingheldthrough home. peopleuselessenergyand theyear. Therewillalsobeopportunitiesto explaininghowtheycanmake TheGatesheadHousingCompany findouthowthehousingcompany theirhomeevenmoreenergy isorganisingaseriesof‘Energy couldalsohelptoinsulatetheir efficient.” BestDeal’sessionsatvenues homesforfree. Residents wanting to book a acrossGateshead. NeilBouch,DirectorofCustomers free place on sessions in their Previousdrop-insessionshave andCommunitiesforThe area should call: provedhugelypopularwith GatesheadHousingCompany 0191 433 5357 or email: residentswhohaveseenpotential said:“Peopleareincreasingly involve@gatesheadhousing. savingsofupto£140fromtheir worriedabouthowtheywillpay co.uk annualenergybillsbyfollowing theirenergybillsthisyear. Energy Best Deal is run by Citizens thesimple,money-savingadvice. “ThroughEnergyBestDealwe Advice and Ofgem, and is funded by Atthesessionsresidentswillbe arehelpingpeopleseekoutthe energy suppliers to provide help to abletoseeiftheyarereceiving cheapestdeal;gettogripswith reduce the energy bills of the poorest thebestenergydealfortheir thedifferenttariffsandpayment households across the country. 60 GatesheadCouncilNews-Mar-May’14 Take part, feel great SainSBury’S SPort relief mile
TheSainsbury'sSportRelief GatesheadMilereturnstoSaltwell ParkthisyearonSunday23 Marchfrom10am. Sodustoffyourtrainersandcome andjoininthefun,with entertainmentandfriendlyfacesto cheeryouon,inourbeautiful Victorianpark. Whetheryoudo1,3or6miles there'sachallengetosuityou. Fromtinytoddlerstotop-notch sportspros,getsponsoredto walk,jog,sprintorevenhopand enjoyabrilliantdayout! Itcosts£6toenterforadults,£3 forchildrenunder16oryoucan buyafamilyticketfor£15thatis helptransformpeople’slivesyou’ll fortwoadultsandtwochildren needtogetsponsored. under16. So, don’t miss out, sign up Yourentryfeecoversthecostof today at: www.sportrelief.com puttingontheeventonly.To or just turn up and enter on reallymakeyourmilecountand the day.
61 All that Jazz 10th anniVerSary for JaZZ feStiVal
ThisyearSageGatesheadis Orchestrawillgive celebratingthe10thanniversaryof audiencesatasteofthe GatesheadInternationalJazz DukeEllingtonOrchestra DjangoBates Festivalwithatrulyinternational includingclassicssuchas Picture:NickWhite weekendofjazzinallitsvaried ‘BlackandTanFantasy’ J acquiDa stylesandtraditions. and‘DaybreakExpress’. nkworth • 2013GRAMMY Thefestival,whichrunsfrom Orwhynotbringthewhole award-winnerRobert Friday4toSunday6April,isa familytoenjoythewackiesttunes GlasperwithhisExperiment highlightinSageGateshead’s fromToonTownwiththeScottish ensemble; busycalendar. NationalJazzOrchestraand specialguestJacquiDankworth. •jazz,funkandsoulmusicianEd Mustseesforthisyearincludethe They’reperformingwell-loved MottaandCourtneyPinewith GRAMMYnominatedNorrbotten cartoonmusicfromfilmsand thecriticallyacclaimed‘Houseof BigBandfromSwedenperforming animationsincludingThe Legends’project....andmuch, withinimitableleader-composer Aristocrats,BeautyandtheBeast, muchmore! DjangoBatesandhisBeloved PinkPanther,JamesBondand To see the full line-up and to Trio.Thiseventalsofeatures StarTrek. book tickets visit: SwedeJoakimMilderwhohas sagegateshead.com. Tickets alwaysbeenagreatfanofthe Otherhighlightsofthefestival include: can be booked online, in popiconsPrefabSprout,in1995 person at the ticket office, or hestartedplayingandremodelling • theSpringQuartetfeaturing by calling: 0191 443 4661. thehitsofPaddyMcAloon. JackDeJohnetteondrums, TogetherwithNorrbottenBigBand heavyweightsaxophonistJoe Save with the Jazz Multibuy he’llpresenttheresult:popatits Lovano,award-winnerEsperanza discount. Book two, three or bestwithajazzysassytwist! SpaldingonbassandArgentinian four concerts in Hall One or pianistLeoGenovese. Hall Two and save £2, £3 or £4 TheScottishNationalJazz on each ticket.
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Please tick the performance you like to attend (one only please) Django Bates, Joakim Milder and Norrbotten Big Band exploremusicofPrefabSproutandCharlie Parker,Fri4April,7.30pm The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra ‘In the Spirit of Duke’ ,withBrianKellock,openingsetfromJacqui DankworthandCharlieWood,Sun6April,7.30pm The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra ‘Jazz Toons’ withJacquiDankworth,Sun6April,3pm Formoreinformationvisit:www.sagegateshead.com To enter, simply return this coupon to: GatesheadCouncil,CouncilNews,FREEPOSTNEA3381,Gateshead, Tyne&WearNE81BR(Youdon’tneedastamp)Youcanalsoemailyouranswerandaddressdetailsto: [email protected]Closingdateforentries Monday 31 March 2014 .Goodluck! 62 What’s On?
to have and to hold -ThisexhibitionattheShipleyArtGalleryfeaturesover 200exquisitevintagebagsandpursesthathavefilledthewallsofMelanie’s Fearon’shomeforover25years.CuratedbyGaelHenry,SeniorLecturerin FashionatNorthumbriaUniversity,theexhibitionalsofeaturesphotographyand drawingbystudentsandstaffattheUniversity’sDesignDepartment.UntilSunday 8June.
easter food & craft market -Featuringavarietyoffoodandcraftstallswith uniqueanddeliciousofferingsaswellasthereturnoftheVintageTearoomrunby St.Mary’sHeritageGroup,thiswillbeadelightfuldayoutforallthefamily.Graba giftforalovedoneortreatyourself.Allages-justturnup.£1includesateaor coffee.Saturday12April10.30am-3.30pm.
the late Shows –Joinintheannualnighttimeculturecrawlasmuseums, galleriesandheritagesitesacrossNewcastleandGatesheadunlocktheirdoors afterhoursonFriday16andSaturday17May.Formoreinformationvisit www.thelateshows.org.uk
¢ exhiBitionS ¢ 21 March – 22 June Until Sunday 8 June Lorna Simpson -Thisfirst To Have and to Hold -This BALTIC Centre for Europeanretrospectivepresents exhibitionfeaturesover200 Contemporary Art morethan30yearsofLorna exquisitevintagebagsand SouthShoreRoad,Gateshead Simpson'sworkacrossthe purses.Thisvastcollectionhas Tel: 0191 478 1810 . mediumsofphotography,film, filledthewallsofMelanieFearon’s Mon-Sun10am-6pm.Free. video,anddrawing.Inthese homeforover25years. www.balticmill.com photographs,sheemploysthe figureoftheAfrican-American ¢ muSic ¢ Until 30 March womantochallengeconventional viewsofgender,identity,culture, Sara Barker and Ryder history,andmemory,and Sage Gateshead Architecture -It’snottoolateto examinesthewaysinwhichthese StMary’sSquare,GatesheadQuays catchthisexhibitionby shapeinteractions,relationships Ticket Office: 0191 443 4661 . ManchesterbornartistSara andexperiences. www.sagegateshead.com Barker.Workingwitha combinationofpainting,welding andjewellery-makingtechniques, Shipley Art Gallery Wednesday 26 March, 7pm Barkerdrawsoutunexpected PrinceConsortRoad Russell Watson -TheUK’sbest- propertiesinmaterialwitha Tel: 0191 477 1495 .Mon-Sat, sellingclassicalartistRussell sculpturalfluidityandlightness. 10am-5pm,Sun2-5pm.Free. WatsoncomestoGateshead.The tourfeaturesbrandnewsongs, Until 1 June Until Saturday 17 May writtenspeciallyforRussell Simon Bill – Lucky Jim -The Watson,byClaude-Michel Matthew Darbyshire: Oak Effect ovalpaintingsofSimonBilldraw Sch önbergandAlainBoublil,the -thismajornewinstallationby uponaverywidevarietyof phenomenallysuccessfulwriters oneofBritain’smostexciting sources,fromphilosophytoheavy of‘LesMis érables’and‘Miss artistsconsistsofahugevariety metal,arthistorytocookery,Art Saigon’.RussellWatsonhaswon ofwoodenobjectsarrangedina Decotoneuroscience.This fourClassicalBRITAwardsand homeinterior,itselfconstructed exhibitionincludesmorethan30 hassoldovereightmillionrecords whollyfromoakveneer. worksofmixedvintage,from1999 worldwide. tothepresent. 63 What’s On?
Tuesday 1 April, 7pm Church,built775yearsago. Saturday 10 May, 10am-4pm UB40 – ReggaestarsUB40come Formoreinformationvisit: Whickham Photographic Club toSageGatesheadaspartof www.holycrossryton.org.uk Annual exhibition 2014 , theirbiggestUKtourforover Saturday 5 April, 10am-4pm WhickhamCommunityCentre. threeyears.UB40formedin1978, Daisy Green Market –30stands Thisannualexhibitionmarksthe beforereleasingtheird ébutalbum ofbeautifulartsandcrafts. 40thanniversaryoftheclub.Entry ‘SigningOff’inAugust1980– AtShipleyArtGallery.Free isfree.Forfurtherdetailsvisit: consideredbymanytobeoneof www.whickhampc.co.ukorphone thegreatestreggaealbumsever Tuesdays 8 April & 13 May, 7pm TraceyAinsley:01914229118. releasedbyaBritishband.Since Bowes Belles WI – Wrekenton thenthebandhaveoverfortyUK Methodist Community Church. Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May Top40hitsinglesandsoldover BowesBellesisanewly-formed The Late Shows – Aninspiring, 100millionrecords . WIaimedatyoungerwomen. afterdark programme ofevents Wednesday 28 May, 8pm Thegroupmeetsonthesecond andexhibitionscenteringonthe Tuesdayofthemonthandoffersa culturalvenuesin The South – formedafterthesplit warmwelcometoallwomenover NewcastleGatesheadthatare ofTheBeautifulSouthin2007. 18.Comealongandmakenew usuallyclosedintheevening. TheSouthwillperformclassic friends,learnnewskills,tryout Museums,galleriesandvisitor songssuchasnumberonesingle newactivitiesandaboveall,have attractionsstayuplatein ‘ALittleTime’,‘Perfect10’, fun!Formoreinformationvisit: celebrationoftheinternational ‘Rotterdam’,‘OldRedEyes’,‘Good www.bowesbelleswi.co.uk event‘MuseumsatNight’. asGold’,‘Don’tMarryHer’aswell www.thelateshows.org.uk astracksfromtheirdebutalbum. Wed 9 - Friday 11 April, 7.15pm & Sat 12 April, 2.30pm ¢ other eVentS ¢ Crazy for You –classicGershwin Gateshead Central Library musicalpresentedbyGateshead PrinceConsortRoad Sat 22nd March, 10am-4pm AmateurOperaticandDramatic Box Office: 0191 433 8420 Open Day – Barmoor Hub, Society.AtDrydenCentre, Online bookings: Ryton. FordetailsphoneNancy EvistonesRoad,LowFell.£8.50 www.gateshead.gov.uk on:0191413205 (SeniorCitizens,children16and under,£7.50onWedandSat),for Thursday 3 April 7.30-9.30pm Saturday 29 March, 7pm ticketscall01914879182 Library Lates: Ian Fleming and Generations: aconcert Saturday 12 April, 11am Bond – Joinusforourpopular showcasingchoralmusicacross afterhourseventaswetakea Easter coffee morning –Phillips thegenerations,withFellingMale journeythroughthelifeandcareer CourtCareHome,BluebellClose, VoiceChoirtogetherwithGlynwood ofIanFleming.Adultsonly.£3- BeaconLough.Allwelcome. PrimaryChoirandtheSwing bookinadvance. BridgeSingers.AtGatesheadOld Formoreinformationphone: Thursday 17 April 2-3pm TownHall.Tickets£10/£6from 07757939804 SageGateshead,Glynwood Monday 28 April–Thursday Egg-cellent Easter party – Join Primary,SwingBridgeSingers 3 May, 7.15pm usforfamilyfunatouregg decoratingcompetitionandtake andFellingMaleVoiceChoir. Amadeus by Peter Shaffer at partintheeggandspoonrace FormoreinformationcallPeter the Little Theatre – Shaffer andeggrollingchallenge.Finish Bridgewoodon07766733497or combinesfictionandhistoryto offwithsomegreatEasterstories. StuartDearlove07753950462. detailthefinalyearsofWolfgang Childrenofallages.Free-book AmadeusMozart.Toldthrough Saturday 5 April, 7.30pm inadvance. Spring Concer – Holy Cross courtcomposer,AntonioSalieri, Wednesday 23 April 7-8.30pm Church, Ryton Village. asheplotsthetragicdownfallof PerformancesbyTheDurham hisrival,thisstunningdrama World Book Night Celebrations SingersandTynesideSacred interweavesthediabolicalwiththe CelebrateWorldBookNightwith HarpSingers.Admission£7, ecstasyofMozart'smusic. readings,quizzesandmore.Ifyou refreshmentsavailable.Tickets Forticketsormoreinformation areabookgiver,bringalongyour from:01914133942or0191413 call01914781499oremail bookstorecommendtoothers. 1397.Allfundsraisedgotowards [email protected] Free-bookinadvance.Alsoat themaintenanceofHolyCross £7(concessionsavailable). WhickhamLibrary. 64 Upcoming Events in 2014
Wednesday 28 May 2.30pm rectorhereforover40years. St Mary’s Heritage Centre Comeandshareyourphotographs Oakwellgate,GatesheadCouncil St Mary’s memories – StMary’s andyourmemorieswithusover Tel: 0191 433 4699 Churchwaslastusedasaplace teaandscones.Freeevent. [email protected] ofworshipin1979.Perhapsyou Pre-booking: Box Office: 0191 433 6965 weremarriedorbaptisedhere,or www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson Online bookings: yourancestorsworshippedinthis ortel:01914336965. www.gateshead.gov.uk wonderfulbuilding.Maybeyou rememberCanonStephenson– Sunday 30 March 2-3.30pm Mothering Sunday Tea – It’stime Have you got an event for Council News? totreatthatspecialwomaninyour lifewithabeautifulafternoontea ContactDianeBrennanon: 0191 433 3444 servedonvintagechinainthe [email protected] relaxedandbeautifulsettingof Forlatesteventsvisit www.gateshead.gov.uk St.Mary’sHeritageCentre.A Mother’sDaygiftforeverymum. What’s on entries for the Summer issue (covering June - August) Allages.£8.50-bookinadvance mustbereceivedbyFriday2May2014. (bookingcloses23March). ChangestoCouncilNewsmaybeimplementedasaresultofbudget decisions.However,pleasecontinuetosendyourlistingsbythe Saturday 12 April deadlineinorderforthemtobeconsideredforinclusion. 10.30am-3.30pm Easter Food & Craft Market – Featuringavarietyoffoodand craftstallswithuniqueand Council Diary deliciousofferingsaswellasthe All meetings listed below are open to the public and are held in returnoftheVintageTearoomrun Gateshead Civic Centre unless otherwise stated. Please check bySt.Mary’sHeritageGroup,this details of meeting before attending on: 0191 433 2128. willbeadelightfuldayoutforall Details also available online at: www.gateshead.gov.uk thefamily.Grabagiftforaloved in the Council and Democracy section. oneortreatyourself.Allages- justturnup.£1includesateaor 24Mar 4.30pm LookedAfterChildrenOSC* coffee. 25Mar 1.30pm RegulatoryCommittee Talks at St Mary’s, Tuesdays 28Mar 10am RightsofWayCommittee 7pm 6 May – Monkey business at a 31Mar 10am CorporateVitalityOSC* Medieval Abbey with 31Mar 1.30pm SustainableCommunitiesPlaceOSC* archaeologistBarryMead. 2April 10am Planning&DevelopmentCommittee 13 May – Making the colours 2April 1.30pm SustainableCommunitiesPeopleOSC* sing -RogerFernonthe building’sstainedglass. 3April 1.30pm Children&YoungPeopleOSC* 20 May – What made the 22April 10am Cabinet Victorians laugh? Findoutwith 22April 1.30pm HealthierCommunitiesOSC* MalcolmGrady 23April 6pm Planning&DevelopmentCommittee 27 May – Earl Grey and his monument –withvolunteerguide 25April 10am HealthandWellbeingBoard PeterRegan 28April 10am AuditCommittee Refreshmentsavailable,£3, 16May,22May 2.30pm Council pre-booking: www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson *OSC–OverviewandScrutinyCommittee ortel:01914336965. Allmeetingtimescorrectattimeofgoingtoprint
65 Funding your future
Need help to secure funding for your local community group or organisation? Got the vision, but lack the cash? Drop in to our free event and talk to key funding organisations who can help you – including the Big Lottery Fund, Community Foundation, The Gateshead Housing Company, Greggs Trust and many more.
PLUS: Adviceandsupportonhowtomakeyourapplication workandimproveyourchancesofgettingfunding.
All welcome – just drop in, get talking, and start funding your future
When: Wednesday23April,1-6pm Where: GatesheadInternationalStadium Who: FormoredetailscontactLindaWhitfieldon 01914332836,[email protected]
66 Competition Win one of 20 FREE BREAKFASTS at Frankie & Benny’s, Trinity Square, Gateshead - simply email or send us your name, address and contact details and you’ll be entered into the prize draw.
Post your details to: Gateshead Council, Council News, FREEPOST NEA 3381, Gateshead , Tyne & Wear NE8 1BR (you don’t need a stamp) OR Email: [email protected] Deadline for entries: 1 April 2014
Winners will receive a reply by post or email which they must present at Frankie & Benny’s at Trinity Square, Gateshead to claim their free breakfast – this will only be valid for use until the 30 April 2014. GOOD LUCK!
Bank Holiday Waste and Recycling ide rk & R Pa ins ry 15 m Collections eve head Gates from e* Centr Civic This Easter, if your bin collection falls on Good Friday (18th April), it will be collected Saltwell a day later on Saturday 19th April. Park Show Other collection dates are not affected. Check your bin collection dates online: Enjoy a great family day out including displays by local www.gateshead.gov.uk/binchecker horticultural societies, children's activities, a selection of stalls to buy from, entertainments programme and more! Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April 10am - 4pm For any other waste and recycling enquiries visit our website: For further information contact the Events Team www.gateshead.gov.uk or phone Tel: 0191 433 8100 Email: [email protected] 0191 433 7000
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