Category: Group work

• 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

• The Power of the Pen

  I’m grateful to be delivering a number of courses of my Writing for Wellbeing training to women in the North East. With thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, the courses are connecting women, allowing them to develop their creative expression, and tell their story! Here are some of the amazing quotes created from a…

  Helen Aitchison

  17th Jan 2023

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

  Creative Writing, Group work, The National Lottery Community Fund, 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

• 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

• 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

• Write on the Tyne is officially a Community Interest Company!

  The official registration for Write on the Tyne came through this week! Super excited to begin this new adventure and get the North East (and beyond) telling the stories they have.

  Helen Aitchison

  19th May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, Tutor

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

• Introduction to Creative Writing Course

  It was another wonderful session last week with the brilliant women’s group in North Tyneside. We talked making time to write and explored poetry. Inspiring and magical, thoroughly enjoyed by all! The group has already decided they want to incorporate writing into their meet ups as often as they can and want Write on the…

  Helen Aitchison

  17th May 2022

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

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