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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Annual Report
Womens Workshop Annual Report 2025
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UN expert, Reem Alsalem, concerned by UK failure to enforce Supreme Court ruling on sex-based protections
A UN expert has expressed serious concern over the United Kingdom’s failure to ensure the effective implementation of a landmark Supreme Court judgment clarifying that the term “sex” in the […]
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Gender pay gap means women effectively work for free for 47 days a year – TUC
New TUC analysis reveals the earnings gulf between women and men leaves women making over £2,548 a year less than men on average. This means women effectively only start earning […]
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to police reform white paper
On Monday 26 January 2026, the government published its police reform white paper, From local to national: a new model for policing. Responding to the white paper, Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse […]
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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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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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Women’s Group @ ATAC (cancelled this week)
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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Willow at Widdrington Library
Next steps in creating a lovely outdoor space behind Widdrington Station Library, alongside local volunteers. We will be using willow to help create structures and fencing for the site.
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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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Reiki – a gentle beginning
Join us for a free Level 1 course of introduction to Reiki, a simple, powerful practice of self-healing, calm and connection. At Druridge Bay Community Centre, Hadston. Places are limited, […]
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Mindful Monday
A morning of gentle exercise, mindful activities and peer support, with shared lunch
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Introduction to P&E Skills Course
We are pleased to offer another run of our popular, accredited course for anyone who is interested in supporting people in their community or joining our practical and emotional supporter […]
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Evening Info Session for Practical and Emotional Support Skills Course
We are pleased to offer another run of our popular, accredited course for anyone who is interested in supporting people in their community or joining our practical and emotional supporter […]
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Exploring Your Inner Self
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 include well-being, crafts, […]
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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 […]