Job Vacancies: Reception Posts
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- Created on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 08:05
- Written by Simeon Ripley
Job Vacancy - Receptionist (20 Hours)
Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust (LNTCDT) have a vacancy for Receptionist to join our busy reception department from its premises at the Linskill Centre, North Shields. The role involves general reception duties, customer service and also associated duties to enable the smooth running of a large community centre.
The successful applicant must have experience in a similar role and a high level of customer service. This post is essential for our organisation so flexibility within the role is essential.
The post is 20 hours per week, £6.50 per hour (£6760 per annum).
All job offers with LNTCDT are conditional on satisfactory CRB check, references and a probationary period of three months.
The closing date for this vacancy is 31st May 2013 at 5pm and interviews will be held on the 4th & 5th June 2013.
For more information and an application pack please contact Michelle Gascoigne on 0191 257 8000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Job Vacancy - Reception Assistant (30 Hours)
Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust (LNTCDT) have a vacancy for a Reception Assistant to support a busy reception department from its premises at the Linskill Centre, North Shields. The role involves general reception duties, customer service and also associated centre duties to enable the smooth running of a large community centre.
The successful applicant must have experience in a similar role and a high level of customer service. Strong ICT skills and proficient in the use of common office software is essential for this role. This is a new post within a small organisation so flexibility within the role is essential.
The post is 30 hours per week, £6.50 per hour (£10140 per annum).
All job offers with LNTCDT are conditional on satisfactory CRB check, references and a probationary period of three months.
The closing date for this vacancy is 31st May 2013 at 5pm and interviews will be held on the 4th & 5th June 2013.
For more information and application pack please contact Michelle Gascoigne on 0191 257 8000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Job Vacancy: Linskill Nursery
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- Created on Friday, 03 May 2013 12:33
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Job Vacancy
Nursery Nurse 16 hours (Temporary for 6 months)
Salary £6.50 per hour
Linskill Nursery has a vacancy for a part time Nursery Nurse to work within the New Nursery located within the Linskill Centre, North Shields. The role involves caring for babies and children from 6 weeks to 5 years, following guidelines and frameworks set out by OFSTED.
The successful applicant should have knowledge of childcare guidelines, including the EYFS and also hold a relevant childcare qualification of at least Level 3 or equivalent. An understanding of child development is also necessary and previous knowledge of working in a similar environment.
The post is a minimum of 16 hours per week for a temporary period of 6 months, with the possibility of a longer contract.
All job offers with LNTCDT are offered based on a satisfactory Enhanced CRB check and references.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 17th May 2013 at 5pm. Applications will be shortlisted and successful candidates will be interviewed on Tuesday 21st May 2013.
For more information or to request an application pack please contact Michelle Gascoigne on 0191 257 8000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Linskill Centre Annual Book Fair
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- Created on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 14:11
- Written by Simeon Ripley
The Linskill Centre, North Shields are once again preparing for their annual book fair. For almost a year the Linskill Centre have been collecting books in preparation for the 2013 annual book fair.
Every year the event grows in its size and this year will occupy the large hall over two days, Friday 31st May & Saturday 1st June. 9:00am – 5:00pm. Admission is free to the book fair and there are over 20,000 books available to choose from priced at £1 for hardbacks and 50p for paperbacks.
The event is one of many fundraising events held throughout the year to assist the charity in its annual fundraising appeal which this year is to enable refurbishment to the centre’s dance studio, a popular community facility used by a number of community groups and classes each week.
For more information on the annual book contact the centre on 0191 257 8000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Linskill Nursery is on the move!
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- Created on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 09:36
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Linskill Nursery is proud to announce that the building work for the new Nursery is now all complete and the much needed relocation within the Linskill Centre has now taken place.Did you attend Linskill School?
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- Created on Friday, 08 March 2013 14:23
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The Linskill School was built in the 1930s and closed as a school around 1987 (for more history on the school and centre Click Here). In the course of our research into the history of the school, we are trying to locate old school badges. We understand the school became a comprehensive in 1969/70 at which time the school badge was changed.
If anyone is in possession of a school badge pre 1969 and post 1969 or any photographs or school literature displaying them, we would love to have a look at them.
Please contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring reception on 0191 257 8000 if you can help. Thank you.
Linskill Centre Has Big Step Forward Towards Sustainability
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- Created on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 16:11
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The Linskill Centre has recently been successful with two major funding applications which will bring the centre one step closer towards its goal of becoming a more sustainable centre.
The Centre has been successful with a £46,200 grant from Biffa Award which will be used to install a new heating system within the Blanchland wing of the building. This funding will allow the Linskill and North Tyneside Development Trust, who manage the Linskill Centre, to replace a boiler plant that is over 30 years old and will lead to the Trust reducing its energy bills and annual carbon emissions by some 37,000kgs per annum.
Simeon Ripley, Chief Executive of the Trust, said “We are delighted to have secured this funding from the Biffa Award; it will not only allow the Trust to reduce the environmental impact of the Linskill Centre, but also significantly improve the comfort of the community rooms within the Centre for those who use it”.
The second successful application was from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation who has provided a 3 year tapered grant totaling £73,232 towards staffing costs. The Trust received a five year Big Lottery grant when it took over the building from North Tyneside Council in April 2006 and it has plans to become a 100% financially sustainable organisation by 2016 where it will no longer rely on grant funding for revenue costs.
Simeon Ripley said “Securing this grant from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is a significant step forward for the Trust and brings us closer to our aim of becoming 100% financially sustainable by 2016. The Trust is fully responsible for the running and staffing costs of the Linskill Centre’s annual budget of £500,000 and we are working extremely hard to improve the facilities at the Centre to increase our capacity and the services we offer”.
For more information about the Linskill Centre, its facilities and the services it provides, visit www.linskill.org or ring reception on 0191 257 8000.
Comings and Goings in the Linskill Centre in 2013
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- Created on Thursday, 10 January 2013 16:05
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Happy New Year! The Linskill Centre is hoping to build on the success of 2012 in 2013 and there are a number of exciting developments due to take place.
Firstly, we would like to thank the Alzheimer’s Society for their support over the past few years, but unfortunately due to funding reasons they will no longer have an office within the centre from February 2013. Some activities will continue at the centre, such as Singing for the Brain that takes place every Monday, and other support groups are available within North Tyneside. For more information, contact Helke Duggleby on 0191 274 2727.
We would like to welcome our latest two permanent tenants within the Linskill Centre: WRVS and Worldbeaters:
WRVS
WRVS are a registered Charity giving practical help, particularly for older people, to enable choice, independence and dignity so people can enjoy an improved quality of life - all with the help of more than 40,000 volunteers.
They are now creating local ‘Hubs’ in communities and the Tyne and Wear Hub will be in the Linskill Centre! The office Hub will be up and ‘buzzing’ by the end of January so pop in and see what they have to offer.
Worldbeaters Music
Worldbeaters Music returns to the Linskill Centre in January 2013! Worldbeaters rehearsed within the centre in preparation for their Spark performances which toured across the country. We are pleased to welcome them back as they are now locating their offices within the centre on a permanent basis!
If you want to hire an office space / permanent room hire within the Linskill Centre, please contact Simeon Ripley, Chief Executive on 0191 257 8000 to arrange a visit.
Finally, we are starting building works on our new Nursery within the Linskill Centre in early February 2013 and we hope to be in our new facilities in April 2013! For more information on Linskill Nursery contact the Manager, Michelle Gascoigne, on 0191 257 8000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Christmas at the Linskill Centre 2012
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- Created on Monday, 19 November 2012 17:02
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It’s been another exciting year at the Linskill Centre, having hosted a number of successful events, we are well on our way to meeting our annual fundraising target of £10,000.
We would like to thank you for your support and would also like to invite you to a selection of seasonal events taking place at the Centre in December 2012;
Friday 7th December – 6.00pm
Annual General Meeting
You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust.
Find out what has happened in the past year, as well as the goals for 2013.
Friday 7th December – 7.00pm
Linskill Christmas Craft and Carol Evening
Following on from the formal AGM, please join us for an evening of festive entertainment with musical ensembles from around North Tyneside, craft & cookery stalls, gift stands, mulled wine, charity bake sale and much more. This is a FREE event and all are welcome!
Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th, Friday 21st – 7.00pm
Saturday 22nd December – 2.00pm
Aladdin: The Christmas Pantomime
Linskill Community Theatre Group proudly presents their annual pantomime: Aladdin. Please join us on a magic carpet ride from Old Peking to North Shields via Egypt and back again! Fun for all the family guaranteed.
Tickets are available from reception now on 0191 257 8000; £4.00 Adults, £3.00 concessions.
The Centre will be closed from the 23rd December and will reopen on Wednesday 2nd January 2013.
We hope to see you at some of the above events, and from everyone at the Linskill Centre we would like to wish you all the best for 2013! We have a number of exciting projects in the new year - including our new Linskill Nursery relocation to another area within the building, keep up to date with progress on our Facebook page.
Notice of the Annual General Meeting
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- Created on Thursday, 01 November 2012 11:24
- Written by Simeon Ripley
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of: The Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust
This is notice that the AGM for the members of the above named company will be held at the following address:
The Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2AY in room BL1.
On Friday 7th December 2012 at 6.00pm
This meeting is open to all of our partners, funders, staff and volunteers and to the wider community who are welcome to come along and find out more about the trust and its achievements in 2011 - 2012.
The formal AGM will be followed by a Christmas and Carols Night in the Large Hall at 7pm.
By order of the board
C. Clark
Chairman
Linskill Centre Wins Community Enterprise Award
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- Created on Thursday, 18 October 2012 13:22
- Written by Simeon Ripley
The Linskill Centre has won a Community Enterprise Award from North Tyneside Voluntary Organisations Development Agency (VODA). The award was presented at VODA's Annual General Meeting for 2011-12 by Cllr Ed Hodson (Councillor for St Mary's Ward and Cabinet Member for Environment) to Michelle Gascoigne, General Manager at the Linskill Centre.
The Centre was nominated by Jon Goodwin, Pentagon Partnership Co-ordinator, for the progress and recent developments at the Centre, Jon stated, 'The Linskill centre is a thriving community hub for the people and groups of North Shields, Tynemouth, and further afield. The centre has come on leaps and bounds in the last 12 months, both in terms of the physical appearance of what is a huge space to manage, and in terms of the 'feel of the place'. There's a real buzz about the centre these days, whether you go to one of the special events that they run, or just pop in on a normal working day. There's always loads going on!'
Lisa Gardiner, Chief Executive Officer at VODA said 'We wanted this year's AGM to focus on celebrating the contribution made by volunteers and voluntary and community organisations in the borough and created a special award for 'Most Enterprising Community Organisation' to recognise the moves Linskill have made towards self-sustainability in the last 12 months. We wish the centre all the best for the future'.
The Linskill Trust is delighted to receive the recognition that comes with this award and the entire Linskill team of staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors are pleased that their hard work and dedication has been rewarded. The Trust will continue to strive to improve the facilities and to maximise the income generation of the centre, aiming to become more financially sustainable and less grant reliant.