Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

📣YOUR PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED!📣

If you have attended Aspire in the last 3 years we would love to hear from you!

We are looking to gather stories/testimonials from any woman who has attended Aspire in the past 3 years about the impact Aspire has had in your life, how you have seen the organisation grow in the past 3 years and any stories of success you may have due to attending Aspire.

We are looking to make a talking heads style video sharing our stories from the past 3 years so if you would like to participate in this please contact: [email protected] or speak to a member of staff

Alternatively, if you would prefer not to be recorded but would still like to share your story, send an email or speak to one of us as we would still love to hear from you and include your story in a written format!

Thank you so much and we look forward to hearing from you!

25/08/2026

We're hiring!

After 17 years at St Margaret's Centre, our former Manager and current Workshop Supervisor Rob Chatwin has decided to hang up his hammer and retire!

As a result we have a vacancy for a new Joinery Workshop Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to combine practical woodworking expertise with a person-centred approach. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of our workshop, deliver joinery and woodworking instruction, support attendees with a range of needs and learning styles, and supervise a small team of volunteers.

For more information and a full job description, please visit our website: https://stmargaretscentre.co.uk/vacancy-joinery-workshop-supervisor/

24/08/2026

We have a wonderful charity joining our Centre in September. They will be running a brand new mens group which will run regularly here at our Centre. This is in place to support men who may be struggling with their mental wellbeing or feeling isolated, to give them a safe space to socialise and hopefully make new friends. The first session starts on Thursday 10th of September 2.15pm - 4.15pm and will run every week. Please contact Kevin 07842161852 or email on [email protected] if you are interested in attending or would like to know more.

20/08/2026

📣INFORMATION, AWARENESS & GUIDANCE DAY📣

🗓️WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER
⏰10am - 2pm

Come along to find out more about what we offer to women in our local area, sign up for our new courses beginning in September, and gather information about learning, support, wellbeing and volunteering opportunities!

Tea, cake and refreshments will be available! ☕️🧁

📍Aspire House, Rear of Front Street,
Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AW
📧[email protected]
📞01913891504

19/08/2026

If you're struggling with your mental health or supporting someone who is, help is just a phone call away.

☎️ Call NHS 111 and select option 2 for 24/7 support from mental health advisors.

They’ll ask you some questions, listen, offer advice, and connect you to the most appropriate professional or service.

Need extra support, these services can help too 👇
Samaritans : 116 123
Text Shout t to 85258
Mind : 0845 766 0163

www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/crisis-advice

17/08/2026

Well done Home Group!