Women's Workshop Is...
A programme for women to try out new ideas, new skills and to get support for next steps
Read MoreA campaign to improve women’s equal access to all kinds of opportunities and have a say on issues that affect them
Read MoreA community space where women can meet up, use our office facilities and find out what support is available.
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The willow goddess has arrived
We are delighted to have the completed willow goddess looking after us at our Women’s Workshop site! It’s been a productive few weeks, making a shelter, obelisks and the […]
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17 March 2026 23:59 ~ National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation Call for Evidence – Deadline
Baroness Amos is asking women and families across England to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care through a public Call for Evidence. Responses to the Call for Evidence […]
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Strangulation During Sex in the UK – Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS)
This report lays out the findings of the UK’s first in-depth survey of 4,175 individuals aged 16-34, exploring the experiences and perceptions of strangulation during sex. Overall, over half of […]
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Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act
From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP and Jess Phillips MP Online Safety Act strengthened as ‘cyberflashing’ becomes a priority offence Dating apps […]
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2026 New Year Honours for Women Working for Women – none?
In previous years we have posted information about Honours awarded to women working domestic violence projects and support services for survivor of rape or sexual abuse. This year we could […]
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Women in acute mental distress are continuing to be imprisoned as prisons treated as default psychiatric wards – Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)
Despite the Independent Monitoring Board’s (IMB) 2023 thematic report warning that women in acute mental distress were being imprisoned due to a chronic shortage of secure psychiatric hospital beds, two […]
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Angiolini Inquiry Chair Highlights Critical Gaps In Prevention And Calls For Urgent National Action To Stop Predators From Committing Sexually Motivated Crimes Against Women
Second Report reveals critical need for a relentless focus on the perpetrators of these crimes, and a lack of coordination and grip for prevention activity The Angiolini Inquiry’s second Report, […]
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Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England – Reflections and Initial Impressions – Baroness Amos
While the issues I have heard about through this engagement have been extremely varied, there are a set of issues which I have heard about consistently. These include: a lack […]
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Built to Harm: how women’s prisons take lives – Inquest
Women who died in prison could still be alive today if the government had listened to calls from campaigners and years of evidence to end the imprisonment of women. Instead, Built […]
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Domestic Abusers’ Pet Hate – National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)
Almost one in 15 witness statements in support of a domestic abuse injunction in England and Wales reveal threatened or actual cruelty to animals. That is the top conclusion of […]
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28 November 2025 9:30 ~ Staying Attached: Fathers and Children in Troubled Times – Supporting Relationships and Families (SRF) 25th Annual Conference – London
From 9.30am – 4.00pm @ Bethnal Green Meeting House, Pott Street, London E2 0EF Speakers: Christa Welsh, Royston John, Gill Gorell Barnes and Alan Cooklin The Conference Fee is £65, […]
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Being in the Cycles online Yoga and Meditation Class
Being in the Cycles is an online yoga and meditation class that follows the seasons of the year and cycles of our lives, run by local practitioner Lucy Maresh. The […]
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Imbolc Celebration
Join us in marking Imbolc, the ancient festival of early spring — a time of gentle awakening, intention, and the quiet return of light. 12.00–1.00pm | Full Imbolc Ceremony For […]
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Rights of Women webinar
Rights of Women are hosting an online launch for their free resources on implementing local best practice in family justice and domestic abuse. This free 90-minute webinar will provide an […]
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Women’s Resource Centre CEDAW Consultation event
A unique opportunity to get involved in a United Nations initiative. Join the Women’s Resource Centre team led by Sue Robson for an in-person CEDAW event in Northumberland. CEDAW is […]
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Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
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Exploring Your Inner Self
Druridge Bay Community Centre Karen is leading sessions for women in the Hadston area, starting with a series on breath, mindfulness and meaningful connections (flier attached). Future sessions can also […]
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Women’s Group @ ATAC
A new group for women local to Widdrington, lots of creative and well-being activities plus chat over a free light lunch. Just come along or for more information contact us […]
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Own My Life Online Course
This 12 week course is for women who have been subjected to abuse or controlling behaviour and are ready to gently but firmly rebuild their sense of self, safety, and […]
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Mindful Monday
A morning of gentle exercise, mindful activities and peer support, with shared lunch
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Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]