Linking Routes

31/10/2026

We are planning and getting ready!!

Thank you Tesco

We donated selection boxes to linking routes

31/10/2026

We are pleased to share we are partnering with Meadowvale Funeral Services Ltd & Meadowvale Homecare

The team at Meadowvale work hard to support local people and match our passion for the people in our community 💫✨

Over the next few months we will be working together on some special projects involving Christmas and what Christmas sometimes signifies for us and our loved ones, bringing people together to feel less alone. Thank you Meadowvale for your support.

28/10/2026

Are you ready for Halloween?! 🎃👻🦇

Our Carlin How children had a fang-tastic time carving their pumpkins last night! 🎃✨ They enjoyed delicious party food 🍬🍕, played fun games 🎯🕷️, and danced along to some spooky tunes! 🎶🧟‍♂️💀

Also some of our attendees decorated a few of the pumpkins ready for tomorrow night 🎃

Happy Halloween everyone!

27/10/2026

What is Gelli Printing? 🎨✨

Gelli printing is a form of press-free monoprinting that uses a flexible, reusable synthetic gel plate to create one-of-a-kind textured art on paper or fabric! 📄👗🖼️

If you love monoprinting 🖌️, lino or block printing 🪵🔪, or screen printing with stencils ✂️🖼️, then this is definitely for you! 🤩🙌

25/10/2026

🚌✨ Walk n Talk Adventures! ✨🥾

Our Walk n Talk group has been out and about exploring the beautiful county by bus over the last few months! 🚍💚 From coastal trips to historic spots, our recent adventures include:

🌊 Scenic Staithes
🌳 Loftus Woods
🏖️ Skinningrove Beach
⛏️ The Land of Iron Museum

Want to stretch your legs and make new friends? We’d love you to join us! 🤗

🥾 Tuesdays: Longer walks + a monthly day trip out!
☕ Wednesdays: Gentle, shorter walks followed by a warm cuppa (perfect if you prefer a lower-pace stroll).

Ready to step out with us? Click the link to complete our quick referral form: 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG90aSSXFJnbBrjuH4PsuHAvNvamTKae9haUsgjWBQI4pOwA/viewform

23/10/2026

Everyday life can bring challenges that are tough to navigate alone.
Our counsellors provide compassionate support for a wide variety of emotional and mental health difficulties, including anxiety, stress, grief, and depression.
Please note that we do not cover every condition; issues requiring specialized or higher-level therapy fall outside our scope (you can review our full list on the referral form).

All of our services are completely free.

If you would like to get started, please complete our quick online referral form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG90aSSXFJnbBrjuH4PsuHAvNvamTKae9haUsgjWBQI4pOwA/viewform

19/10/2026

We are collaborating with Sarah from Sarah’s Art Craftorium to deliver some Gelli print workshop in The Palace Arts workspace.
This is to raise funds for Linking Routes

If you want to learn this exciting process of creating visual art then book on today
Follow the links below

16/10/2026

🌟 We're on a mission to recruit trustees who will help shape the future of Linking Routes!

💫Take a few minutes to be inspired by our conversation with BBC Radio Tees and discover how you can make a difference:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032hpt =2h34m01s.

🎉Listen, share, and help us spread the word! ✨ (Start at 2h34m10s)

Gary Philipson brings you great music, information and advice, and mid-morning updates.

15/10/2026

For World Mental Health Day on Saturday we came together over a coffee (and a few sweet treats ☕🧁)

Its lovely to see people who attend different parts of our charities activities come together, share stories and enjoy each others company.

We are so thankful for the continued support we receive and for our volunteers who make it possible to host events like these. ✨

14/10/2026

Looking to support your well-being in a relaxed, friendly environment? Join our free four-week course led by our team!

Together, we’ll explore topics like the link between pain and mental health, sleep hygiene, nutrition, meditation, gentle exercise, and self-healing massage.

It’s a small, supportive group with plenty of time to chat, connect, and share experiences over refreshments.

🗓️ 4-Week Course | ☕ Refreshments Provided | 💷 Completely Free