My neighbour and me

170 pupils from 14 schools in Gateshead and County Durham came together to explore the cultural heritage of their neighbours in our region. The children took part in workshops which introduced them to aspects of culture with Indian, Sri Lankan, French, Polish, Chinese and Japanese roots as well as traditions in North East England. A…

Going for Growth

Save the date ! Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham Friday 6 October – 0930 – 1230 A half day event for local businesses and decision makers in North East England to reflect on EU support for jobs, investment and growth in our region. The event will provide examples of how European funding has supported businesses in…

European Day of Languages grants for schools

Grant scheme 26th September is the European Day of Languages. It is a great time to arrange fun European activities to celebrate the language and cultural diversity found across Europe. Europe Direct North East is inviting schools to apply for a small grant to help them run a European Day of Languages event. We are…