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West End Women and Girls Centre is a registered charity which has been working with women and girls in the West End of Newcastle since 1981.

The Centre provides support through group work where the members have the opportunity to meet, have fun, learn skills, look at issues relevant their lives and generally build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

We also provide individual support offering advice, information, advocacy and referrals to relevant agencies.

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Edible Elswick Summer Events 2018

Edible Elswick Summer Tidy up and Plant sessions  Edible Elswick is a community project West End Women and Girls Centre leads on. Edible Elswick will be in your area over the summer. Come along, have fun, help clean up your street and do some planting.  All welcome! Tuesday 24th July, 11am-1pm — Big Park Tidy […]

Upcoming Events

• September 25, 2018
  • Women’s GardeningWomen’s Gardening
    
    Time: 9:30 am
    
    Tuesday mornings 9.30-11.30am (Women 18+ & Term time only) Come along to this relaxed and informal session and learn all about growing your own healthy organic fruit & vegetables and flowers in our community garden in Elswick Park. This is a great opportunity to develop your gardening skills as well as feeling healthier working in the great outdoors! There are also opportunities to get involved with Edible Elswick events on local estates and in the park. at 9:30 am
  • Breast feeding SocialBreast feeding Social
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Tuesday mornings 10-11.30am (Term time only) Come along and talk to a qualified Breast Feeding Coordinator from Sure Start, who can give advice, guidance and information through mother to mother support. at 10:00 am
  • Cook It!Cook It!
    
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    Tuesdays 4-6pm (Girls aged 8-18 years and Term time only) A fun cookery and art session for girls aged 8-18. Learn to cook lots of different healthy dishes from savouries like pasta to homemade cakes and snacks in a fun and friendly environment with Susan and Leanne. at 4:00 pm
  • Tuesday ClubTuesday Club
    
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    Tuesdays 6-8pm (Girls aged from 5-11 years & Term time only) The session includes lots of different activities including girls sharing good news at the beginning of session, lots of varied amount of fun games, arts and crafts, drama based sessions and lots more. Girls are also encouraged to attend the session in the summer which runs from 10am-4pm. Which includes days out to the museums, the beach, picnic in the park, cooking, dancing and lots more. Tuesday club is a popular session and on average can get around 25-30 girls a session, to be able to run these large sessions, volunteers are needed throughout the summer and on normal sessions on an evening. If you would like to volunteer for the Tuesday Club, call 0191 2734942 or email info@westendwomenandgirls.co.uk for further information. at 6:00 pm
• September 26, 2018
  • One Stop ShopOne Stop Shop
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Wednesday mornings 9.00-11.00am (Women 18+, Term time only, creche available) Come along to our One Stop Shop for a healthy brunch, cup of tea and a natter! Get information about getting back into work or education; what courses are available in the area; health & lifestyle advice; help with form filling & benefits advice; volunteering opportunities etc. All sessions are relaxed, informal and very welcoming. All women over the age of 16 are welcome. Come along to meet other women in your community, build your confidence and make new friends. at 9:00 am
  • Women's GardeningWomen's Gardening
    
    Time: 10:30 am
    
    Wednesday mornings 10.30-12.30am (Women 18+ & Term time only) Come along to this relaxed and informal session and learn all about growing your own healthy organic fruit & vegetables and flowers in our community garden in Elswick Park. This is a great opportunity to develop your gardening skills as well as feeling healthier working in the great outdoors! There are also opportunities to get involved with Edible Elswick events on local estates and in the park. at 10:30 am
  • Learn to Ride SessionsLearn to Ride Sessions
    
    Time: 11:00 am
    
    (Women 18+ & Term Time Only) Get on Your Bike women's sessions. Learn to ride a bike and develop skills. at 11:00 am
  • Grow It!Grow It!
    
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    WednesdayS 4-6pm (Girls aged 8-18 & Term time only) Come along and grow fruit, vegetables and flowers in the garden. Currently running learn to ride a bike sessions and developing skills. Learn about nature Have fun with games Make new friends Healthy snack provided at all sessions at 4:00 pm