Isabella Community Centre

Free Health Check at Blyth Isabella Centre

2012-01-23T18:15:00.000Z

Seaton Valley Radio - Events Coming Soon

2012-01-21T22:38:00.003Z

New for 2012 - AIKIDO

2011-12-20T11:09:00.004Z

Awards Galore for Blyth Isabella Centre

2011-12-08T12:25:00.001Z

The Isabella Centre has this week received two prestigious awards.

Members of the public nominated the Isabella Community Centre for the Homes for Northumberland's "Spirit of the Community" Best Community Group award. Centre Director and treasurer of the Centre, John Potts, received the award at a Civic Centre ceremony in Blyth.

The Centre was also informed of the achievement of winning the NHS Better Health at Work GOLD award for its ongoing campaign to promote health, safety and welfare among staff, placements, partner organisations and community to the standard of excellence required by the Department of Health.

Congratulations to Alan, Grant and the staff at the Isabella Centre. You are a small centre doing big things in the promotion of health and wellbeing. This year you have demonstrated a commitment to promoting health to staff, clients and community. Your philosophy is clearly about supporting everyone and not just your staff. Well done! Karen Tate and Maureen Shepherd, Award Assessors.

More information on this three-year programme can be found on our dedicated webpage...

The award will be presented at an awards ceremony at Newcastle University on 11th January 2012.

Christmas Fayre 2011 - Photo Story

2011-12-08T11:44:00.001Z

Another great success and an enjoyable morning was had on the 3rd December 2011.

A huge thank you for all the hard work put in by those that helped organise and run the event.

Organised by the Cowpen Farm and Isabella Residents Association in partnership with the Blyth Isabella Centre, the Neighbourhood Police Team, Homes for Northumberland and Northumberland Wildlife Trust a very busy programme of events and over a dozen stalls was well received...

Karate Club demonstration

Blyth Battery Display

Bric-a-brac and facepainting room

Nortld Wildlife Trust, Homes for Northumberland and Neighbourhood Police representatives

Lady Isabella Crafting Club stall

Crop Circle group's stall

Santa and his brilliant helper Callum

Rev Phillip Sherratt opened the proceedings

Whitley Bay Elim Church Group entertained with carols

Crafting and Scrapbooking with Crop Circle

2011-12-08T11:29:00.001Z

Chris Knowles with Crop Circle's stall at 2011 Christmas Fayre

The Crop Circle group, facilitated by Chris Knowles, meet every Tuesday 6.30-9.00pm to take part in all manner of crafting activities. They also meet once every four weeks on a Sunday 10.00am-4.00pm. This is a scrapbooking class.

They are a social group who enjoy a good "natter", as much as the crafting, as part of their night's entertainment.

Due to some long-standing participants no longer being able to attend, they would like to recruit new members to the sessions. Anybody with an interest in crafting and scrapbooking is invited to come along and give it a try.

The Sunday group has a dedicated webpage for more information or come along on Tuesdays and speak to Chris...

Safety tips for Christmas

2011-12-07T11:41:00.003Z

Isabella Community Centre Cafe

2011-12-06T14:50:00.003Z

The Cafe is open from 9:00am to 1:00pm Monday to Friday serving a variety of snacks and refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

Northumberland Link Meeting - Health and Social Care

2011-12-05T19:36:00.001Z

Zumba Classes at the Blyth Isabella

2011-11-29T19:05:00.001Z

IT Suite Drop-In Open as Usual

2011-11-27T18:31:00.001Z

UK Online IT Suite at Isabella Centre open as usual with Doug. Internet issues have been resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. Beyond our control I'm afraid.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing - New Spaces Available

2011-11-27T18:11:00.001Z

Spaces have become available for the unique Tiny Talk Baby Signing classes held at the Blyth Isabella Centre on Fridays 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

Tron: Legacy - Movie Night at Blyth Isabella Centre

2011-11-27T18:05:00.001Z

Monday 5th December 2011 at 6.30pm

The Blyth Isabella Centre and Doorstep Pictures presents Tron: Legacy (PG)

Adults £2.00 Children £1.00. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

The son of a virtual world designer goes looking for his father and ends up inside the digital world that his father designed. He meets his father's creation turned bad and a unique ally who was born inside the digital domain of The Grid.

Volunteering Opportunities with the Blyth Isabella Centre

2011-11-23T22:58:00.001Z

The 2011 Christmas Fayre

2011-11-06T23:07:00.002Z

The annual and spectacular Christmas Fayre will once again be held at the Blyth Isabella Centre. Organised by the Cowpen Farm and Isabella Residents Association in partnership with the Isabella Centre, there is something going on to entertain the whole family.

It's a friendly community event. Come along and join us. So far confirmed (but subject to change).

11.00 Opening by the Rev Phillip Sherratt; 11.05 Santa's Grotto opens, Pop Group, Blyth Battery Volunteers demonstration in Function Room, Face Painting in Training Room with the Credit Union; 11.45 Karate Display; 12.30 Judging of Fancy Dress Competition; 12.40 Judging of Colouring Competition; Youth Dance by "Twisted Backwards"; 13.00 Raffle Draw.

Stalls include: Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Isabella Centre Craft and Crop Groups, Christmas Stockings Tombola, Raffle, Home-made Wooden Pens, David Railton Photography, Homes for Northumberland, 2 charity stalls, Karate Groups amusement and more... Refreshments available.

Blyth Town Council Meeting

2011-11-06T19:03:00.000Z

A full meeting of the Blyth Town Council will be held at the Blyth Isabella Centre on the evening of Thursday 10th November 2011 in the Function Room. See www.blythtowncouncil.org.uk for more details.

Cowpen Farm and Isabella Residents Association Newsletter

2011-11-06T18:51:00.000Z

The latest newsletter from the CFIRA with details on the upcoming Christmas Fayre, Regeneration of the Pit Heap, Bates colliery Line and internet sites.

Movie Night - The Golden Compass

2011-10-31T19:17:00.003Z

Monday 21st November 2011 at The Blyth Isabella Centre. 6.30pm

The Golden Compass

In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.

Adults £2.00 Children £1.00

Bolam Avenue Closure

2011-10-29T22:27:00.000+01:00

Bolam Avenue in Blyth will be closed during the period 14th - 16th November for resurfacing works.

Isabella Ward Councillor's Surgery

2011-10-29T15:25:00.000+01:00

Councillor Gordon Webb will be holding a surgery on Saturday 5th November 10.30 am - 11.30 am at the Blyth Isabella Centre. All residents of the Isabella Ward are welcome to attend.

Karate Grading Session - What Happened on the Day?

2011-10-27T15:12:00.000+01:00

The South Beach Karate Club based at the Blyth Isabella Centre, under instructor Joe Mee, held a training and grading session during one Sunday in October 2011. Grading was undertaken by special guest Sensai Frank Brennan (7th Dan).

The day was a great success with all students of the SB Karate Club improving their grading. Students travelled from far and wide to attend. One student came all the way from Liverpool and commented that the flooring was one of the best for Karate in the whole country.

Karate Club is open to all from 5 years and upwards. They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.00pm - 8.30pm. A small charge applies.

Computing and the Internet for Newbies Give an Hour Day

2011-10-24T18:07:00.003+01:00

A complete beginner to the Internet? Want to get online and see what the fuss is all about. Got one hour to spare with us on Wed 2nd November at the Blyth Isabella UK Online Centre? We want to help! Spread the word!

First Aid and Food Hygiene Courses Fully Booked

2011-10-23T19:21:00.001+01:00

The First Aid and Food Hygiene courses to be hosted by Skillshare NE at the Blyth Isabella Centre during November are now fully booked. Thanks to all those who enquired about the courses and apologies to those that were not able to reserve a place.

12 Hour Crop - Photos of the Event

2011-10-21T22:36:00.000+01:00

The Isabella Crop Circle Club held their annual 12 Hour Crop in early October. The scrapbooking class attracted another full house of participants from all over the region. For more photos and information from the day visit the Isabella Crop website Isabella 12hr Crop October 2011

Age UK - New Gutter Cleaning Service

2011-10-21T12:31:00.001+01:00

Tuesday Morning Zumba Class Re-starts

2011-10-15T17:24:00.003+01:00

Wednesday Evening Crafting Class

2011-10-12T11:18:00.000+01:00

Starting on Wednesday 12th October for 10 weeks leading up to Christmas a special new Crafting Class. See Flyer below for more details...

South Beach Karate Club - Pie and Pea Social Night

2011-10-07T21:18:00.000+01:00

Essential Training for Community Groups

2011-10-04T14:21:00.001+01:00

SkillShare North East Ltd
Providing training to voluntary and community groups

www.skillsharene.co.uk

SkillShare North East are based in Hartlepool but have a role to provide support to the community and voluntary sector throughout the North East. They are currently looking to provide more support and training in the northern part of the region, having focused to a certain extent on the southern part in the past. They have funding to provide this valuable training in our region, so all the courses are completely FREE to community groups. This is a great, and unique, opportunity to take advantage of gaining some useful skills for your group. Bookings can be made either through the Isabella Community Centre or with SkillShare NE direct.

Telephone 01429 868353

Email enquiries@skillsharene.co.uk

LEVEL 2 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK

3 November 2011 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Isabella Community Centre

LEVEL 2 FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING

22 November 2011 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Isabella Community Centre

INCOME GENERATING AND COPYRIGHT

27 October 2011 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Isabella Community Centre

CAMPAIGNING AND LOBBYING

08 November 2011 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Isabella Community Centre

Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work

One day Emergency First Aid for the appointed person—this course covers:

Candidates must be able to successfully carry out Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation to pass this course.

Incident Management
CPR
Burns
Choking
Breaks and fractures
Control of bleeding

Causes of unconsciousness

The course will identify the roles and responsibilities of a First Aider.

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

This is a one day course covering the awareness of Food Safety for the caterer, including:

Assessment for successful completion is a written multiple choice examination at the end of the course.

Law
Cooking food
Food management and storage
Personal hygiene
Food contamination
Premises
Cleaning

A recommended certificated qualification for people working in catering (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health).

Income Generating & Copyright

This session gives participants the opportunity to consider a range of income generating opportunities for their groups with particular emphasis on copyright.

The session covers:

· Introduction to copyright

· Contracts for Service and Contracts of Service

· Obtaining copyright

· Rights and Licensing

The session is very practical, giving participants the opportunity to work on their own ideas for income generating.

Campaigning & Lobbying

Knowing who to lobby, when it might make the most impact and how to publicise your message will make a real difference to the outcome of a campaign. This programme is aimed at would-be campaigners and those who have taken part in a campaign but would like to find out how to build on their previous experience. Looking at developing a credible case for change in communities and working out a campaign strategy, the workshop focuses on issues faced by campaigners and offers practical advice and information to participants.

· Understand why people become involved in campaigns

· Know how to develop a credible case for change

· Know how to produce a campaign strategy

SkillShare NE also facilitate courses in Paediatric First Aid and Managing Community Organisations Level 2 and 3. If there is a demand for these courses we will run them. Please make enquiries.

Isabella Pit Reclamation - Day of Action

2011-10-04T13:48:00.001+01:00

Movie Night - Step Up 3

2011-10-03T19:35:00.000+01:00

A dedicated group of street dancers battle it out with hip-pop group to see who is the best.

Isabella Community Centre in association with Doorstep Pictures presents STEP UP 3 on Monday 17th October 2011 at 6.30pm. Please note this film will unfortunately NOT be shown in 3D format.

Adults £2.00 Children £1.00

Meals on Wheels

2011-10-03T12:57:00.000+01:00

The Isabella Community Centre in conjuction with Age UK Northumberland provide a Meals on Wheels service. For more details and how you can access this service see below:

Disruption to Access of the Isabella Centre

2011-09-22T15:46:00.000+01:00

Please be advised that alternative routes to and from the Isabella Community Centre will have to be found for a time during October due to re-surfacing works.

Blast FromThe Past - Blyth Shipbreaking Yard 1932

2011-09-22T11:31:00.000+01:00

An interesting clip from 1932 of Blyth from British Pathe.

It is worth visiting the British Pathe site and typing Blyth into the search box for more interesting clips including: Sea Scout Kayaking and a parade on the opening of the Thomas Knight Memorial Hospital

NEW SHIPS FROM OLD! (aka NEW SHIPS FOR OLD)

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