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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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Upcoming Events
- March 3, 2015
- Women’s GardeningWomen’s Gardening
Time: 9:30 am
Currently meets Tuesday mornings 9.30-11.30am 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. The food we grow is used in our Cookery sessions for healthy recipes. All sessions are relaxed, informal and very welcoming. Come along to meet other women in your community, learn new skills, build your confidence and make new friends. Our timetable does change, especially during school holidays so please see the latest timetable for further information. at 9:30 am - Tuesday ClubTuesday Club
Time: 6:00 pm
Tuesday club is a session run on a Tuesday from 6-8 and is for girls aged from 5-11 years. 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 10-4. 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 anyone would like to volunteer for the Tuesday club don’t hesitate to ask and to get involved we would very much appreciate it. at 6:00 pm
- Women’s GardeningWomen’s Gardening
- March 4, 2015
- One Stop ShopOne Stop Shop
Time: 9:00 am
Wednesday mornings 9.00-11.00 (crèche 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. Our timetable does change, especially during school holidays so please see the latest timetable for further information. at 9:00 am - Knit & NatterKnit & Natter
Time: 11:00 am
Wednesday mornings 11.00-12.00 (no crèche but children welcome) Stay on after the brunch to learn & improve your knitting skills. Learn how to read patterns and create clothes for yourself and family! at 11:00 am - Sure Start Play and LearnSure Start Play and Learn
Time: 1:00 pm
Every Wednesday 1-3pm Fun, Play and Learn Lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities for you and your children aged under 5. Dads are welcome For more information see: www.newcastle.gov.uk at 1:00 pm - Grow It!Grow It!
Time: 4:00 pm
Every Wednesday afternoon 4pm-6pm Girls aged 8-18 Come along and grow fruit, vegetables and flowers in the garden Learn about nature Have fun with games Make new friends Healthy snack provided at all sessions at 4:00 pm - Cook It!Cook It!
Time: 6:00 pm
Wednesday 6-8pm 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. You can also try your hand at different arts and crafts in a fun and friendly environment with Susan and Michelle. at 6:00 pm
- One Stop ShopOne Stop Shop
- March 5, 2015
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