Voices from Behind the Door by Alex Woolley

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North Shields community projects awarded small grants to celebrate town’s 800th anniversary

9th September 2025

Twelve community projects have received a total of over £11,500 in small grants to celebrate the 800th anniversary of North Shields in creative, inclusive and inspiring ways. They are part of the North Shields 800 celebrations, bringing people together through heritage,

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North Tyneside community groups dig in to help Dudley gardening projects thrive

29th August 2025

First published by North Tyneside Council on 28 August 2025 Two community gardening projects have grown into a blooming success at the John Willie Sams Centre in Dudley. Dudley Youth Group’s gardening project and John Willie Sams men’s group have

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EE and BT Support Local Charities Through Community Challenge 2025

12th June 2025

We’re delighted to announce that EE and BT have chosen two outstanding local charities to support as part of their 2025 Community Challenge initiative. This year’s programme will see significant investment of time and resources, with thousands of volunteer hours

Free High Speed Training for Volunteers & Trustees

11th June 2025

Thanks to funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, VODA is pleased to offer free online training courses for volunteers and trustees through High Speed Training. High Speed Training is an online platform that provides fully accredited training

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