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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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Pop Up Cafe

Come down to our Cafe in the Park during the Summer Holidays and buy some delicious home cooked food. Every Tuesday and Thursday (Excluding the 29th) 11 – 2pm – EVERYBODY WELCOME! https://www.facebook.com/WECommunityBakery/

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Upcoming Events

• September 25, 2017
  • Make it, bake it, shake itMake it, bake it, shake it
    
    Time: 9:30 am
    
    for under 5's - Crafts, fun, cooking, movement activities and more at 9:30 am
• September 26, 2017
  • Women’s GardeningWomen’s Gardening
    
    Time: 9:30 am
    
    TERM IME ONLY- 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. at 9:30 am
  • Breast feeding Breast feeding
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Come along and talk to a qualified breastfeeding coordinator who can give advice, guidance and information through mother to mother support. at 10:00 am
  • Cook It!Cook It!
    
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    TERM TIME - 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
    
    Term Time- Tuesday club is a session run on a Tuesday from 6-8pm 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
• September 27, 2017
  • Women's IT ClubWomen's IT Club
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Learn how to use a computer! (TERM TIME ONLY) at 9:00 am
  • One Stop ShopOne Stop Shop
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Wednesday mornings 9.00-11.00 (crèche available) - TERM TIME ONLY 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
• September 28, 2017
  • Sure Start Play and LearnSure Start Play and Learn
    
    Time: 1:00 pm
    
    Thursdays 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
  • Older Girls SessionOlder Girls Session
    
    Time: 6:30 pm
    
    Term Time Only session 6.30-8.30pm (Ages 13-19) Come and have a frisk, lots to do and make new friends. at 6:30 pm
• September 29, 2017
  • Friday CookeryFriday Cookery
    
    Time: 9:30 am
    
    Women’s Cookery (TERM TIME ONLY) Friday 9.30-11.30am for women aged 16+ I am the community cook and supervise the women’s cookery session where women come along and taste food from different countries, bring your own recipes and cook in our fantastic new kitchen, meet new friends and have refreshments, free crèche always available. at 9:30 am