Tag: Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Upcoming FREE courses

  With thanks to North Tyneside Council, I am continuing to deliver a range of free, two-hour writing courses. There are currently spaces on two courses in August: Novel Writing on Saturday 24th August (10am – 12 midday) at North Shields Library. Writing for Well-being on Friday 30th August (10am – 12 midday) at Bradbury Centre…

  Helen Aitchison

  14th Jul 2024

  community, Creative Writing, creative writing group, event, Free training, Group work, teaching, Training

  Creative Writing, Free, Group work, Newcastle Upon Tyne, teaching, WOTT, 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

• 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

• Local media coverage

  I was delighted to feature in In Your Area Community news. Click on the image to read more.

  Helen Aitchison

  5th May 2022

  Training, Tutor, Uncategorized, WOTT, Writing

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

• Introduction to Creative Writing course

  April 29th 2022 – It was a brilliant morning teaching lesson 1 of my Introduction to Creative Writing course to an inspiring group of abuse survivors. Participation from the learners was energetic and moving.

  Helen Aitchison

  2nd May 2022

  Training, Tutor, WOTT, Writing

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