Assembly line for school leavers

Assembly line for school leavers

A trio of school leavers are upskilling, taking on traineeships with an Aberdeenshire based timber frame specialist. Cameron Forbes, 18, Harrison Brodie, 18 and Gabe Taylor 16, all from Sauchen have joined Kirkwood Timber Frame as Factory Operatives. Alan Little,...
A healthy dose of history

A healthy dose of history

Young people from Scotswood have been enjoying an historic health boost, thanks to a community project. The pupils – from Bridgewater Primary School and Scotswood Village Nursery – have been learning about local history through sessions encouraging...
Tyler has success in his ‘site’

Tyler has success in his ‘site’

A teenager from Fawdon, Newcastle, has success in his ‘site’ having recently been promoted from apprentice to Trainee Site Manager (TSM). Tyler Mudie, 19, was trained by the National House Building Council (NHBC) at the NHBC Training Hub, located at New Tyne West...
Building strength and community connections

Building strength and community connections

A donation of £5,000 is helping a community get active, build strength and make new friends. Residents at Benedict Court are benefitting from sessions which focus on movement and physical activity, organised by The Foundation of Light. The sessions have been funded by...