Category: community

• Smiley Movement interview

  It was brilliant to be interviewed by the wonderful Abi at Smiley Movement. They are a community interest company who inspire positive change in society. Here is the link to the full interview and check them out at smileymovement.org

  paulr34

  10th Mar 2023

  community, Creative Writing, media, socialisation, Training

  community, community interest company, Creative Writing, media, Training, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• International Women’s Day 2023

  

  The 8th March is International Women’s Day. The movement started in 1911 and is a global day celebrating women and their social, cultural, economical, and political achievements. IWD also calls to action the need for women’s equality – for a world free of discrimination, stereotypes, and bias. IWD is part of Women’s History Month and…

  Helen Aitchison

  8th Mar 2023

  community, Creative Writing, event, Group work, International Women’s Day, IWD, Write on the Tyne, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Group work, Newcastle Upon Tyne, WOTT, Write on the Tyne

• Write on the Tyne current projects

  

  I’m delighted to be involved in two local projects, both with phenomenal north east services. Walking in the Footsteps of Walker Women is a project delivered by Pottery Bank Community Centre, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Write on the Tyne has been commissioned to teach creative writing and is assisting local women to…

  Helen Aitchison

  14th Feb 2023

  anthology, community, Creative Writing, Group work, recovery, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  addiction, anthology, community, Creative Writing, Group work, recovery, walker, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Writing for Wellbeing

  Over the last month, I have been teaching my Writing for Wellbeing course to learners who are in substance recovery. This has been through the brilliant Recovery Connections and almost 40 learners have attended, engaged, inspired one another and inspired me. Wonderful, soul nourishing work.

  Helen Aitchison

  11th Aug 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Tutor, Uncategorized, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, creative writing course, Group work, recovery, teaching, wellbeing, Write on the Tyne

• New Writing Project

  I am delighted to share that I have received funding for Write on the Tyne, to work with local veteran service, Operation Veteran. I will be documenting the voices, reflections and stories of our local heroes: their experiences of conflict and camaraderie, trauma and strength. The accounts will become an anthology book, published through Write…

  Helen Aitchison

  7th Aug 2022

  anthology, community, Creative Writing, veteran, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  anthology, Creative Writing, teaching, veterans, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• A great week at WOTT

  It’s been a brilliant few days at Write on the Tyne. I delivered the first of five scheduled sessions to an inspiring, creative group of women at Recovery Connections, delivered a wonderful session in North Tyneside for the amazing LEAPS group and held my first 1-2-1 coaching session with a magnificent individual. On top of…

  Helen Aitchison

  23rd Jul 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, Training, Tutor, Uncategorized, Write on the Tyne, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Group work, learning, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Write on the Tyne receives its first grant!

  I was delighted to receive a small grant from Arnold Clark Community Fund recently. This allowed me to purchase marketing material for WOTT and will also allow me to deliver some free creative writing sessions to community groups and 1-2-1 writing mentoring to low income people. I will be delivering a course for AutismAble next…

  Helen Aitchison

  14th Jul 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Training, Uncategorized, Write on the Tyne, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Arnold Clark, Creative Writing, creative writing course, learning, socialisation, teaching, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Evening Writing Sessions at Barista Boho, North Shields.

  I will be delivering a number of sessions over the next eight months at the wonderful Barista Boho cafe, North Shields. Introduction to Creative Writing part 1 and 2, Flash Fiction and Short Story Writing, Poetry Workshop, Novel Writing, Routes to Publication and Writing for Wellbeing part 1 and 2 are all available as 2…

  Helen Aitchison

  21st Jun 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  Creative Writing, evening writing group, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Introduction to Creative Writing – course 1 completed!

  Today was a bittersweet day as it was the last session of the Intro to Creative Writing course with the brilliant Thrivers group in North Tyneside. What a wonderful way to start my business with such a receptive, interactive and inspiring group of women. Working with the group has felt like work should be; enjoyable,…

  Helen Aitchison

  27th May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, Uncategorized, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Training, Tutor, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Writing for Wellbeing Course – 19.5.22

  It was a pleasure to teach my Writing for Wellbeing course to a wonderful, interactive and inspiring group of learners at Whitley Bay Library last week. Absolutely soul medicine and such lovely feedback from the group.

  Helen Aitchison

  23rd May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, WOTT, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, wellbeing, Write on the Tyne, Writing