Changes for Blue Badge and Disability Tax customers using the Tyne Tunnel

14th March 2023Elaine Quinn

Removal of inspection lanes to claim toll exemption

We are writing to inform you of upcoming changes for Blue Badge & Disability Tax customers who have not already registered their vehicle as exempt at Tyne Tunnels.

From Friday 31st March 2023, those who receive toll exemption when travelling through the Tyne Tunnels, with a Blue Badge or tax exempt vehicle, MUST register their vehicle for an exemption account prior to travel.

These customers will not be able to pull into an inspection lane and show their Blue Badge to claim their exemption from this date.

This means that all Blue Badge exempt vehicles can drive straight through without stopping in their registered exempt vehicle, enjoying faster, smoother journeys.

What do I need to do?
We would be grateful if you could spread the word about this change by sharing this information to unregistered exemption customers with a Blue Badge.

Vehicles can be registered as exempt with a Blue Badge by filling out this form here.

If a Blue Badge holder does not have access to the internet to use this registration form, please direct them to our customer experience team who can arrange for a postal form to be sent.

One vehicle can be registered to one Blue Badge – this vehicle can be changed once per month in the account.

Splint friendly shoes

9th March 2023Elaine Quinn

Adaptive Footwear That
Looks Good & Feels Great

~ Easy on & off with our unique zip design
~ Lightweight
~ Wide fit
~ Orthotic friendly
~ Removable memory foam insole

take a look at the many different styles with link:

Friendly Shoes – friendlyshoes.co.uk

As the UK’s first fully adaptive footwear brand, all of our shoes are eligible for VAT exemption.

If this is you, then tick the box at checkout and fill out your details to get a pair VAT free.

 

 

SENsational Christmas party 2022

15th December 2022Becky Seeber

We were proud to support the first ever Newcastle SENsational Christmas party!

The event was organised by Rachel Rudd and the amazing team of volunteers, all thanks to  funding from Newcastle Parent Carer Forum and Newcastle Children with Disabilities team.

So many local services helped out with this event to make the day extra special.

It was a truly magical day,

 

Hadrian Christmas Fayre

15th December 2022Elaine Quinn

 

It was wonderful to see so many faces old and new at our annual Christmas fayre!

It was a fabulous turnout and our staff amazed us with their amazing baking skills, so many yummy treats to choose from.

We received an amazing selection of bottles and gifts for the tombola’s which were cleared out in no time.

 

Looking forward to next year!

Owl Tree Childrens Cafe

3rd December 2022Elaine Quinn

Here is a little something for those of you who like to plan in advance!

We are very encouraged by these SEN sessions and how they are going and will be continuing them as long as we have interest.

I would also just like to add that at the OTCC we are a very friendly group of parents with a core ethos of inclusivity. Because of our non structured play environment, we have a number of regular customers with children who have individual needs and who traditionally struggle in groups and classes and they have always stated that the café is a safe, non judgemental space, not overcrowded, free play encouraged and more importantly respite for parents. There is ALWAYS a friendly face and someone to chat to.

WE are open 5 days a week 3 sessions per day and welcome anyone at any time.