Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance

02/09/2026

Join Us every Wednesday

Our Free Weekly Wellbeing Group offers a warm, welcoming environment where you can enjoy a free buffet meal each week, take part in relaxing activities, learn new skills, and connect with others in your local community.

📅 Every Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm
📍 Bullion Community Resource Centre, Chester-Le-Street - Bullion Hall Chester le Street
🍽️ Free buffet provided each week, starting 16th September 2026

Come along for the food, stay for the support, friendships, and opportunities.

For more information, contact
Dean on 07796 329517
[email protected].

02/09/2026

It is World Su***de Prevention Day next Thursday, and our friends at If U Care Share Foundation are holding some craft and conversation sessions, see below for details and links to book your place:

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'Cuppa and conversation.
This year we want to bring people together to get what's on the Inside Out through a cuppa & a conversation, protecting time with those closest to us from family, friends or colleagues.

Register to receive your cuppa and conversation pack below. Each pack provides enough for two people.

Cuppa & Conversation Pack Request Form - https://wkf.ms/4dwZJ3Q'

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'Craft & Conversation Events
We have three sessions taking place across two local venues:

Tuesday 8th September – Holyoake Community Centre, South Pelaw
Morning: 9.30am – 12.00pm
Afternoon: 1.30pm – 4.00pm

There is one sign-up link for Holyoake, and you will be able to select whether they would like to attend the morning or afternoon session when booking.

Sign up here: https://www.universe.com/events/inside-out-craft-conversation-holyoake-community-centre-south-pelaw-tickets-5THNRV?ref=share-widget-buffer

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Thursday 10th September – Re-f-use Café, Chester-le-Street
Morning: 9.30am – 12.00pm

Sign up here: https://www.universe.com/events/inside-out-craft-conversation-refuse-cafe-chester-le-street-tickets-XVC19R?ref=share-widget-buffer

The sessions will include a choice of craft activities, warm refreshments and, most importantly, the opportunity to connect with others and have those important conversations about how we're feeling.

All sessions are FREE to attend, but we do ask people to sign up in advance so we have an idea of numbers.'

01/09/2026

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