Open Day to showcase Alnwick’s revamped Lindisfarne Centre
05 Jul 2023 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news
The revamped Lindisfarne Centre in Alnwick is hosting an open day this Thursday (July 6).
The learning and community campus, on the site of the former Lindisfarne School, reopened in April after a £2m refurbishment, funded by Northumberland County Council.
The project brings a range of education and community services together under one roof at the heart of the community.
Councillor Guy Renner-Thompson is the council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for Inspiring Young People.
He said: “It is fantastic to see this thriving learning and community campus in action.
“Having all these different services under one roof means more people can access the support they need as close to their homes as possible.”
The centre is home to Northumberland Skills, the council's learning and skills service.
Northumberland Skills offers classes for school leavers, adults and learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Courses include maths, English, art, IT, childcare and construction
The new on-site café is open to all and is proving a hit with residents. Two community spaces to hire are also being booked up by local groups.
Other services include:
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Alnwick Town Council
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Alnwick Food Bank
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Citizens Advice
Cllr Gordon Castle is a Northumberland County Councillor and Alnwick Town Councillor.
He said: “This is a major addition to Alnwick’s community life.
"These excellent facilities bring together various groups with a common theme.
“Rooms are also available for hire at a reasonable price.”
Cllr Martin Swinbank, is also a Northumberland County Councillor and Alnwick Town Councillor.
He said: “The new community campus is bringing new life to this old building.
"Its low carbon refurbishment is fit for the future.
“Please do call in to see the range of council and other community support organisations who are here to welcome you.
“The new café, which is open to the public, is becoming a meeting place for local residents and proving to be a great success too."
The council is now progressing with plans for the future of the site.
The open day will take place on Thursday July 6th from 12.30pm to 4pm.
The address is: The Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick, NE66 1AX.
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To find out more about the range of course on offer visit: https://www.northumberlandskills.co.uk/
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Northumberland County Council's Customer Service Centre is open from 10am to 1pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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Alnwick District Food Bank is open from 9am until 11am on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Alnwick Citizen's Advice are open for drop-ins from 10am until 12pm on Tuesday.
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The cafe is open from 9am until 3pm Monday to Friday.