This week we are continuing our series of Makaton signs used for the emergency services, but Julia will be showing you some easy phrases. First up: I feel poorly Watch the video via the link: facebook.com/19197872429017…

Today's Makaton phrase for you to practice is: I need help. See you at 10.30am tomorrow, and don't forget we are showing one of our Northstar Shindiggers performances on our Facebook page this afternoon at 2pm! facebook.com/19197872429017…

Kerry, our resident Liverpool FC fan, asked if she could make a video of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' for our page. Joining her is her niece, Jaimee-Jo, and our Care Supervisor, Kirsty. A tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough and Captain Tom Moore. facebook.com/19197872429017…

With the news that this year's Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled, we have decided to offer an alternative and show 'Way Up North's Eurovision' show from 2018! Join us on our Facebook page on Saturday 16th May at 7pm! facebook.com/NorthstarCentre

Happy #NorthumberlandDay ❤💛

A beautiful day for Gillian to hit the beach!

This #VolunteersWeek we would like to say a big thank you to Brian, Caron, Jock and Karen who provide their time and expertise to support our work at Northstar. And to everyone who helps out at our events. It is much appreciated!

Carers' Week (8-14 June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and highlight the challenges unpaid carers face. As a small token of gratitude from everyone at Northstar, here is our 'Way Up North' performing arts group rehearsing 'You've Got A Friend In Me'.

It's Learning Disability Awareness Week! 'A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money' Find out more: mencap.org.uk #LDWeek2020 #learningdisabilityweek

This week, in honour of #learningdisabilityweek2020, we will be revisiting some of the 'Hidden Talents' that you may not know our service users have. Starting with Claire, Ewan, Nathan and Susan!

Today we are highlighting some of the 'Hidden Talents' of Brian, Gillian and Mitchell! #learningdisabilityweek2020

For #learningdisabilityweek2020 we are showing some of the fantastic 'Hidden Talents' that our service users have which you may not know about. Today we have Alan, Giles, Jill and Nicola!

Have you followed our Facebook page? Due to Twitter limitations you will find more information about us, photos, videos and some Makaton challenges on Facebook. Just follow the link: facebook.com/NorthstarCentre

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After a few weeks delay due to lockdown, we are thrilled to finally see Kevin and Brian's award winning photos on display on the construction panels at the #Berwick Infirmary site! Fantastic shots and congratulations to the other photographers who have had their work featured!

Fantastic to see 'Changing Places' facilities being put into Holy Island and Seahouses public toilets! Something we have been talking about in our meetings with Border Links and the Pottergate Centre in Alnwick! northumberland.gov.uk/News/2020/Jul/…

Have you followed our Facebook page? Due to Twitter limitations you will find more information about us, photos, videos and some Makaton challenges on Facebook. Just follow the link: facebook.com/NorthstarCentre

Lots of fun with Gillian yesterday making animals and masks!

Nicola has been busy baking and doing some yoga stretches!

This week Gillian has been making the most of the nice weather and has been painting the planters in our sensory garden with Margaret. Great job!