NCL Flight training
I am also in the same situation at newcastle but have started my flying again at the new flying club- Northumbria Flight Training.
There is no problem in getting your records and if you choose to start flying at EGNT again the CFI is John Corlett. (Who was one of the more experienced instructors at the aero club, for those that didnt know).
Just PM me if you want to know anything else.
AS