YHN now offers free training to tenants and leaseholders.  So, if you want to learn about different YHN services or how to do basic repairs around your home then this training could be for you!

Good neighbour training

When: Thursday 22 July 10am to 12.30pm
Where: Newcastle City Library
Refreshments will be provided.

Find out about:

• What makes a good neighbour
• What YHN is doing to tackle anti social behaviour
• How residents can get involved in improving where they live

Basic repairs training

When:  Wednesday 22 September 10am to 3pm
Where: Allendale Road repair depot
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Find out how to do:

• Basic plastering
• Basic joinery
• Draught exclusion

You will also be able to take part in a tour of our depot to see what happens when you report a repair.

Autumn gardening training

When: Thursday 23 September 10am to 12 noon
Where: YHN House, Benton Park Road, Newcastle
Refreshments will be provided.

Find out about:

• Making the most of your garden or outdoor area
• Cutting back
• Planting bulbs
• Plant protection
• Autumn lawn care
• Growing your own vegetables
• Storing fruit and vegetables

All residents who complete a course will receive a certificate. They will also have the opportunity to speak to Newcastle Futures at each training session to identify any further support that they may need to get back into work.

Want to book a place or find out more?

Contact the Customer Involvement Team on 0191 2788723 to book your place. 

Training is popular so places are on a first come first served basis. 
We will provide support such as interpreters to help you attend YHN training courses and you will receive a certificate to show what you have learnt. 

Courses provided by Newcastle City Learning

We are also working in partnership with Newcastle City Learning.  If you want to improve your reading or writing skills or want a qualification in maths, please ring 0194 278 2824 to find out more. 

If you want to improve your computer skills, call 0800 073 0911.  Computer courses are free to those on the following benefits; income support, job seekers allowance (income based) or working tax credit or housing and council tax benefit.