Category: News Posts
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Radio Tees Interview with Mike Parr
Fiona Sample, our CEO has been interviewed by Mike Parr from Radio Tees on the 8th March 2018. The recording can be heard from below:—
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The Triangle Trust
The Oswin Project is extremely grateful to the Triangle Trust 1949 for its generous grant that helps bring Bakin’ Free that much nearer. This is great news – we are getting there! Information on the trust can found at: http://www.triangletrust.org.uk
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Stepping Stones to Full Employment
In June 2016, 3 Oswin Project clients carried out a substantial renovation of the Doctor’s House in Pegswood. It is an interesting building; as its name suggests, it was the colliery doctor’s home and surgery. On the ground floor, the former waiting room and treatment room can be clearly seen. The latter has been transformed…
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Oswin Goes To University
We are now working with students at Northumbria University on the exciting Enactus Team, seeking further new opportunities. We have high hopes for a fruitful partnership. More information on Enactus is here: http://www.enactusnorthumbria.org. In a separate initiative, Northumbria University final year and Masters students will be providing The Oswin Project with consultancy services, supported by…
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Decorating Netherwitton Village Hall
In May four Oswinners decorated the village Hall at Netherwitton. There was a lot to do from ceilings to panelling and everything else in-between. All involved in the project showed commitment and their work was of a high standard and finished on schedule. The villagers were very welcoming. The team performed admirably and have produced…
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Funding Update
There is a significant amount of work taking place to select potential Oswinners from HMP Northumberland and we are in discussion with a number of potential employers. The Oswin Project now has a part time employee. He has vast experience in this area. He divides his time between selection, mentoring and liaising with future employers.…
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Oswin Project launched at Pegswood
On Friday 26th April the Oswin Project officially launch with the successful completion of its pilot project in Pegswood near Morpeth
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Project Launch in Pegswood, Morpeth
We’re announcing our project’s launch on this Friday at 5 De Walden Terrace in Pegswood. Come and visit us!
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Northumbria University design students visit Pegswood
Design students Tylen St. Hilaire and Oscar Chiu from Northumbria University visited the Pegswood renovation project on Thursday 18th April.
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Design students present concepts for new Oswin Project identity
Interactive Media Design students from Northumbria University presents design concepts for the Oswin Project’s new identity and website.
