Helen Richo

Christmas crafts in the @gatesheadcoll library! If you’re struggling with mental health this festive season, help is out there. Meet Seamus the Sloth from @CalmessCrew reminding you to slow down. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #ChristmasCrafts #TakeItSlow

It’s officially Christmas @gatesheadcoll now that Maria’s trolley is sleigh-ing from floor to floor. From candy canes to tinsel, she’s bringing sparkles all the way #festivevibes

@CostaCoffee It made my day, the staff at the Gateshead Branch were so lovely x

@davryc Aw we love this Helen, it really is the little things ❤️

Stopped at ⁦@CostaCoffee⁩ this morning and noticed a cheerful ‘Good Morning 😊’ on the coffee machine. Asked who put it there, the staff member said she did and does something different every day so the cleaner starts their day with a smile. #kindnessmatters

@hollieteaches Good luck x

We’ve had the call! 📞

Today we said goodbye to Tracie our Library Manager who has been part of Team Gateshead for an incredible 28 years. Everyone ⁦@gatesheadcoll⁩ wishes you the very best for the next chapter in your life #ThankYou #LibraryLife

@bridgetmoynahan We miss you all too!

Missing this guy so much. Wishing him the happiest of birthdays! #80

Big shoutout to Maria, our festive cheer-bringer! Her pimped up Christmas-themed trolley is our sign @gatesheadcoll that Christmas is just around the corner. 🎄✨ #Christmas2024 #TeamMaria"

Had a very productive staff development day @gatesheadcoll filled with team building and pumpkin crafting! 🎃👥 #TeamWork #MentalHealthAwareness

Lovely afternoon celebrating 25 years at @gatesheadcoll from teaching to supporting staff and students, Edna's commitment and teamwork have been amazing. Thank you for being an incredible part of our team Edna #WorkAnniversary #TeamPlayer #GatesheadCollege

Celebrating Brian’s 20-year work anniversary ⁦@gatesheadcoll⁩ . As a dedicated Software developer Brian has created many systems that have benefitted both staff and students. To celebrate we enjoyed an amazing meal at our student restaurant Enfields #WorkAnniversary

@LukePollard Congratulations- beautiful photograph of you both, it epitomises pure love and happiness x

Some personal news: Sydney and I got married a few weeks ago in a small ceremony at Port Eliot in Cornwall. Sydney is my rock and I’m a very happy man that I get to call him my husband. When I was growing up it was illegal for two men to marry. We have come a long way. Love wins.

@theivyyork thank you for a perfect meal and surprise cake for my granddaughters 10th birthday. She absolutely loved it! #SpecialMemories

@_katiemeehan Congratulations Katie, what an amazing achievement x

Celebrating another successful year with the amazing staff at our annual @gatesheadcoll staff conference! Best day of the year! #Teamwork #Success

Today our colleague Jan officially retired from @gatesheadcoll at the young age of 71! To celebrate the team went on a walk as part of our health and wellbeing time. We stopped for coffee and a chat, and saw the galleon ship docked at the quayside. #TeamBonding #HappyRetirement

Just attended the #TechNExt event today and was so inspired by all guest speakers. Great event #TechNExt #Inspired

@craig_wrighty Perfect day for it!

Glorious walk today around #Northumberland National Park Trail, Scald Hill, Cheviot and Cairn Hill Circular. Very lucky with the weather

Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week. The Learning Innovation Team ⁦@gatesheadcoll⁩ are wearing green to raise awareness and donating to a local food bank. Let’s all spread kindness and compassion. 💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #KindnessMatters

Today we bid farewell to Agnes who has supported staff and students @gatesheadcoll for over 17 years! Agnes’ passion for books and crafts will leave a huge void in our lives. We wish her a happy retirement which we know will be filled with many new adventures. #Retirement