West End Writes
West End Writes is a community project in the Benwell and Scotswood areas of Newcastle. Since 2022, we have been working with local residents to co-create and deliver cultural opportunities in this area of the city. The programme is funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and we work with a number of partner organisations to run creative activity for people of all ages living in the West End of Newcastle, including Brown Girls Write, World Writes, Remembered West and a weekly creative drop-in at St James’ Church.
Find out more below or contact Danielle Giddins (West End Writes Producer, NWN) at [email protected] if you would like to know more.
World Writes
World Writes is a free multilingual English language creative writing group for adults (16+) who speak English as a second, or other language (ESOL). World Writes encourages and supports members to think and write creatively whilst developing their existing English language skills and celebrating multilingualism. The group welcomes ESOL speakers of all levels, and supports individuals to find new ways of expressing themselves in their mother tongue whilst exploring the creative possibilities in the connection between mother tongues and English language. No experience is necessary!
Time and date: 11am-1pm, every Monday during term time
Venue: Newcastle Deaf Centre, 2 Summerhill Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6EE
Price: Free
West End Writes Creative Drop-in
Do you have a story to tell? Maybe you have a creative idea you’d like to make happen, or you’re already doing things and are looking for your next step?
West End Writes community drop-in is open to anyone based in Benwell or Scotswood. Join us for a cup of tea, a biscuit, and a friendly chat with our creative producer Dani, who is on hand to listen to your ideas and help make things happen.
Time and date: 10am-12pm, every Tuesday
Venue: St James Church, Benwell Lane, Benwell, Newcastle, NE15 6RS
Price: Free
Brown Girls Write
Are you tired of the lack of people of colour in literature? It’s time for Brown Girls to create their own narratives and characters. Brown Girls Write is a creative writing group for all women of colour aged 16+. It is a place where women can come together to share and write, building bridges between home life and creative practice. It’s free to take part and no writing experience is necessary — just come along, have a go and meet other Brown Girl writers!
Brown Girls Write is a programme created by our Creative Associate Sharmin Islam.
Time and date: 6-7:30pm, every Wednesday during term time
Venue: Newcastle Deaf Centre, 2 Summerhill Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6EE
Price: Free
Remembered West
Weekly creative workshops for older residents of the West End of Newcastle. Led by a professional artist, and supported by Search Newcastle.
Time and date: 2-3:30pm, every Thursday during term time
Venue: Denton Burn Library, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7QQ
Price: Free
