Blog

Welcome to our Skill Mill blog where we will keep you informed of what's going on across all our existing sites and our upcoming future plans.

Mar 3, 2020

Health and Safety Training

Our team are attending weekly health and safety training sessions throughout March. The course is 'IOSH Managing Safely' and is provided...

Mar 2, 2020

The North East Business Awards

The Skill Mill had a brilliant evening at The North East Business Awards last Thursday. We are delighted to have been runner up for the...

Feb 20, 2020

Further Research: The Benefits of Nature

More research has emerged this week which focuses on the benefits of time spent in nature. Researchers at the University of Plymouth,...

Feb 17, 2020

'Let's Do It World' Annual Report

The 'Let's Do It World' organisation, leaders of World Cleanup Day, have released their annual report, naming 2019 a 'transformational'...

Feb 17, 2020

The Skill Mill's 6th Birthday

The Skill Mill has just turned 6 years old. To celebrate the occasion, a birthday party was held at Northern Design Centre Gateshead. In...

Feb 10, 2020

Keep Britain Tidy #GBSpringClean

The Skill Mill will be taking part in Keep Britain Tidy's #GBSpringClean again this year. The Great British Spring Clean is about...

Feb 10, 2020

The North East Business Awards

The Skill Mill has been shortlisted as a finalist for The North East Business Awards 'Heart of the Community Award'. The North East...

Jan 31, 2020

Penshaw View Health and Safety Event

An event was held in Leeds where Penshaw View led on Health and Safety Awareness training. Following this meeting with a few of our...

Jan 28, 2020

Kirkstall Forge

The Skill Mill Leeds have been busy working at Kirkstall Forge. Kirkstall Forge has been of industrial importance since the 12th century,...

Jan 27, 2020

Durham Woodland Revival

The Skill Mill Durham have been undertaking a project for Durham Woodland Revival. Durham Woodland Revival is a Heritage Lottery Fund...

Jan 27, 2020

World Cleanup Day Leaders Conference in Tallinn

The Skill Mill attended the ‘Let’s Do It World’ international conference in Tallinn. The event brought together World Cleanup Day leaders...

Jan 3, 2020

Move to the Northern Design Centre

The Northern Design Centre is the newest icon on the Newcastle/Gateshead skyline and has quickly become the premier location for creative...

Jan 2, 2020

World Cleanup Day 2020

World Cleanup Day is one of the biggest civic movements of our time, uniting 180 countries across the world for a cleaner planet. This...

Dec 31, 2019

Youth Justice Convention

Hosted by the YJB, the Youth Justice Convention is the annual event for all those working in the youth justice system, in particular...

Dec 16, 2019

The Rainbow Centre Scarborough

The Rainbow Centre was established in 1997 to offer practical support to vulnerable people in the local community. They offer assistance...

Dec 16, 2019

The Benefits of Nature

Scientific studies continue to show that spending time amid trees can bring manifold physical and psychological benefits. A recently...

Dec 11, 2019

Peterlee Town Council 'Bring Back The Denes' Project

Peterlee is a vibrant town with a population of around 23,000, set amongst a stunning local environment. The town is built on rolling...

Dec 5, 2019

UK Social Enterprise Awards

The UK Social Enterprise Awards recognise businesses that give back, enrich communities and make a contribution to society. The awards,...

Dec 4, 2019

Awards Success for County Durham Youth Services

Durham County Council have won multiple awards for their outstanding work with young people. As winners of The Children & Young People...

Dec 2, 2019

Children & Young People Now Partnership Working Award Winners 2019

The Skill Mill attended The Children & Young People Now Awards 2019, and are the proud winners of The Partnership Working Award. The...