Due to the very cold spell we are due, we have decided to open up as a warm hub on Wednesdays, starting today. Please come and join us! 🗓 When: Every Wednesday 11 am - 1 pm 📍 Where: The Growing Zone, Hirst Park Freshly made soup & a roll 🥖 A free drink of your choice ☕

Yesterday, we held our first Energy Saving Event. ⚡ We have more Energy Saving Events in the next few weeks. If you would like to learn some energy saving tips, and get yourself a free air fryer or slow cooker, check our website at buff.ly/3PKEb6O to view our events.

Yesterday we celebrated the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns by getting together again for another fantastic afternoon tea! 🍵 Gill and the volunteers enjoyed doing Highland Fling, and we all challenged ourselves to some questions on the life of Robert Burns.

Yesterday we held our second energy saving event, this time at the Ashington Family Hub. ⚡ We have more Energy Saving Events happening in the local area throughout the next few weeks. Check our website at buff.ly/3PKEb6O

On Tuesday, we held our third Energy Saving Event in Newbiggin Family Hub. ⚡ We also learned some useful energy saving tips. Using a dishwasher with a full load actually uses less energy and water than washing up the same dishes by hand. Do you have any energy saving tips?

Yesterday, we held our Energy Saving Event at the Bedlington Family Hub. ⚡ If you are interested in recipes for either some wholesome chorizo and chickpea soup, or some delicious Mediterranean turkey meatballs, subscribe to our newsletter at fcfp.org.uk

Join our expert Horticultural Officer for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to successfully start your own seeds and grow delicious potatoes in a sack - perfect for any space! To book, please scan the QR code in the poster, or use the link buff.ly/3QqeCIy.

Yesterday, we held our event at the Lynemouth Pavilion. ⚡ If you are interested in recipes for chorizo and chickpea soup, or some delicious Mediterranean turkey meatballs, subscribe to our newsletter at fcfp.org.uk

Testing our knowledge of the Northumbrian Dialect, solving some tricky anagrams on Northumberland Castles and giving out some carlin pea packets were just some of the activities we got up to in this Afternoon Tea! 🍵

Yesterday, we held our Energy Saving Event at the Blyth Family Hub. ⚡ LED lightbulbs are an efficient way to save energy when having your lights on, and with some LED lightbulbs you can turn them on remotely and choose from a variety of colors and lighting! 💡

Our International Women's Day event is this Saturday! ⭐ Everyone is welcome to celebrate with activities, music and more in our community garden! 🌱

In our Spring Garden Q&A, Angela held a hands-on workshop where attendees gained some guidance on seed starting and care, as well as some tips for growing potatoes in small spaces, such as in a sack! 🥔

We had such a great time at the Feast of Fire celebration last night! 🔥 Thank you to Walk the Plank and Animating Ashington for involving us in such a great event! Whilst we won't be attending tonight, if you missed yesterday, the Feast of Fire will be taking place again today

This month we have been finishing off our Energy Saving talks by visiting WI and Age UK to discuss ways to save your energy at home! ⚡ Having these discussions has provided attendees and our staff with some great tips on how we can save a bit of money in our home.

Spring into Action! 🌞 🗓️ Dates: Tuesday 15th April 11am-2pm Tuesday 22nd April 11am-2pm To book, scan the QR code in the poster, or follow this link: forms.office.com/e/ZuviPKWXhw?o… Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

VE Day over 65's Afternoon Tea Join us for an early shared moment of celebration for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 🗓️ Thursday 1st May 2pm-4pm 📌 To book, contact us via: ✉️ Email: [email protected] ☎️ Tel: 07787 103757 🌐 Or visit our website fcfp.org.uk

International Carrot Day! 🥕 Cooked carrots are better than raw carrots as cooking increases the level of beta-carotene which is converted into vitamin A. Vitamin A helps us make hormones and keeps our eyes healthy. That's why they say carrots help you see in the dark!

We had a fabulous time yesterday in our Spring Family Day! 🌞 From building birdhouses, learning about creepy crawlies with our wonderful volunteer Jane, and challenging ourselves to a wildlife treasure hunt, we all celebrated the importance of nature and biodiversity. 🌳

We had a fabulous time in the Spring weather this Family Day! 🌞 Margaret from Climate Action Wansbeck paid us a visit, to help spread the word on the importance of nature and keeping our local environment tidy. 🌱 We also continued to decorate some lovely looking birdboxes

Walk with Nature 🌱 💬 Find out about local walking groups 🪻 Pick up resources to discover the nature around us 🍰 Enjoy cake and refreshments in the sensory garden 📍 Meet us outside our main gates on Tuesday 13th May, at 10:30am. No booking required!