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What's On & Services

Is digital technology leaving you behind? Do you need help getting online? The Go Online project can support you to improve your skills, build your digital confidence and give you free access to the internet in your area. Help with: Communicating, Handling information and content, Transacting and Being safe and legal online.

GO ONLINE

Mon - Fri

09:30 - 17:00

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Hendon Health Hub Wellbeing Café (Mon 10-11.30) Find out more about how wellbeing activities can benefit your physical and mental health. From massage to reiki, alternative therapies, mindfulness and tarot; there’ll be something for everyone. Hendon Health Hub, 74-75 Toward Road Everyone is welcome, just come along, no pre-booking is required

Wellbeing Café

Monday

10:00 - 11:30

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Explore Outdoors (Mon-Fri 1-3) A chance for families to get outdoors; playing, creating and learning while connecting with nature and the environment in a safe and welcoming space. Urban Garden, Plots 3-4, Corporation Road For families with under 5's in and around the Hendon area. Come to as many sessions in the week as you like, no booking required.

Explore Outdoors

Mon - Fri

13:00 - 15:00

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Go Grow! (Mon-Fri 3-5) Connect with nature, learn timeless skills and explore the freedom and satisfaction of growing your own produce. Our Hendon Eco team will be on hand every day to help you learn more about nature, sustainability and the environment in the relaxed and friendly setting of Barley Mow Park. Barley Mow Park, 65M Ryhope Rd Everyone is welcome. Just come to a session, no pre-booking is required

GO GROW

Mon - Fri

15:00 - 17:00

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Hendon Youth Sessions (Mon-Fri 5-7) Our daily sessions for young people to get together and do something fun and positive with their free time. Come along and discover new interests, meet new people and learn new things in a safe and welcoming space. Take part in a range of activities such as music, art and exploring young people's own interests in a fun and engaging way. *Note: some sessions are gender-specific, please contact us or speak to staff for more details. Elliott House, Mainsforth Terrace W (Monday-Thursday) Carnegie Community Corner, 67 Toward Road (Friday) For 11-16 year olds living in Hendon or attending school in Hendon. Just come to a session, no pre-booking is required. Email enquiries@backonthemap.org to find out what sessions we are currently running

Hendon Youth Sessions

Mon - Fri

17:00 - 19:00

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Meeting in the Carnegie Community Corner (formerly the old Hendon Library) the Social Singers meet weekly. Led by a professional singer, the group is open to beginners and experienced singers alike and covers a wide variety of songs. It's a friendly, sociable group who meet during school term times only and who occasionally give performances in the local area. £2.00 Per Session

SOCIAL SINGING

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

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Come and play some fun activities and board games. Afternoon tea, chat, games and informative talks. Over 50’s Do you enjoy playing scrabble? dominoes? board games? card games? Back on the Map host a friendly, informal Games Afternoon every Wednesday from 1.00 - 3.00. Come along and join a team or have a game, a chat and a cuppa. Our group volunteers are available to welcome you and introduce you to Back on the Map.

Communitea

Wednesday

13:00 - 15:00

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Weekly Uke session for all abilities. Come and Join our wonderfully friendly HUGgers (Hendon Uke Group) and learn to play some popular songs. Absolute beginners welcome. Don't have an instrument? No problem we can loan you one for £5 deposit. Learn to play along with a friendly, enthusiastic and very supportive group. No need to read music. You just need to be willing to practice, practice practice! Small charge for refreshments £1.00 Per Session

UKE GROUP

Thursday

13:00 - 15:00

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This popular and friendly Book Club meets monthly at the Carnegie Community Corner in Hendon (the old Hendon Library). The book of the month is usually available to borrow and refreshments are available. New members are welcome. Just give us a ring to book your place. When is it on Third Friday of the month from 10am - 12pm £1 per session to cover refreshments

BOOK CLUB

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

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Our wonderful community library has over 3,000 books available to borrow FREE of charge. We're stocked with books of all genres and for all ages plus our Community Library space is a lovely place to sit and read. Open daily at Carnegie Community Corner, why not join? Borrow up to 3 books for 4 weeks. Please enjoy them, then bring them back for others to enjoy. Browse the library books online here:

COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Mon - Fri

09:30 - 17:00

Free

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Help us to keep Hendon's Green Spaces clean and tidy. Community Litter Pick (Mon 10-12) Join our urban rangers for a weekly community litter pick. PPE is provided. Have a chance to learn more about your area, meet new people while making a difference. Meet at Carnegie Community Corner, 67 Toward Road Everyone is welcome, just come to Carnegie for a 12pm start, no pre booking is required

Community Litter Pick

Monday

10:00 - 12:00

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Our new women’s health awareness programme is dedicated to helping women find out more about a range of subjects including sessions focused on diet, nutrition, wellbeing, fitness, menopause and mental health. Monday 1pm-3pm Hendon Health Hub, 74-75 Toward Road Everyone is welcome. Just come along, no pre-booking is required.

Women’s Health Awareness

Monday

13:00 - 15:00

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A Warm Welcome (Mon-Thu 3-5) A Warm Welcome is our vibrant daily community gathering where we will explore a variety of different topics each day relating to living, working and thriving, while sharing some food and hot drinks. Join us for additional events and activities throughout Spring and Summer including job search and application support for 18 to 45 year olds. Carnegie Community Corner, 67 Toward Road A Warm Welcome is for people in our community who face barriers and challenges to accessing a healthy meal, or people seeking companionship and a sense of community. Just come to a session, no pre-booking is required.

WARM WELCOME

Mon - Thu

15:00 - 17:00

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Our Digital Health Café is our relaxed and informal weekly session to get support and training to access healthcare services online. Our digital experts will be on hand to help you find which healthcare apps and online services will benefit you and how you can use them to benefit your health and wellbeing. Tuesday 1pm-3pm Hendon Health Hub, 74-75 Toward Road Everyone is welcome. Just come to a session, no pre-booking is required

Digital Health Café

Tuesday

13:00 - 15:00

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Join us each week for advice on looking for work, creating CVs, hints & tips for successful job searches and interviews and how to be best prepared to step into employment. We will have experts on hand to offer advice and guidance. Wednesday 1pm-3pm Hendon Health Hub, 74-75 Toward Road, Sunderland Everyone is welcome. Just come to a session, no pre-booking is required

Wellbeing into work

Wednesday

13:00 - 15:00

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Hendon History Group meet monthly in the former Hendon Library, now Back on the Map's Carnegie Community Corner. The group aim is to study and promote Hendon's history and heritage and secure the preservation and protection of Hendon's history. New members are always welcome. The group organise a programme of activities, including speakers and discussions about the area. They also share information, photographs and plan history walks. Refreshments are available for a small charge. For information on upcoming talks and events, please visit the Hendon History Group Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HendonHistoryGroup/ For further information, please contact Back on the Map on 0191 514 7844

HISTORY GROUP

Thursday

15:30 - 17:00

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Based in Hendon's Carnegie Community Corner (the old Hendon Library), this volunteer led, weekly Knit & Natter group is a long established, friendly group who meet to knit, crotchet and embroider. Members have made blankets, soft toys, cushions, baby items, Christmas decorations, etc. Absolute beginners are welcome. Everyone works at their own speed, on their own projects, and advice and guidance can be found via the more experienced members of the group. Some basic materials are available to help you get started. The group have a stall at the annual Christmas Fair to raise funds for the centre. The group meets weekly on Thursday afternoons from 1pm - 3pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available. £2 per session

CRAFTY KNITTERS

Thursday

13:00 - 15:00

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We offer access to a range of services/ facilities and deliver various community development activities from our base Carnegie Community Corner on Toward Road. Whilst we would like as much of that as possible to be free of charge and recognise it is vital that provision is affordable to local residents and community groups. If you are interested in using our facilities please call us on 0191 514 7844 or email enquiries@backonthemap.org

ROOM HIRE

Daily

09:30 - 15:30

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We have laptops for public use, giving access to internet, email, job search, updating your Universal Credit account, social media, etc. We have volunteer IT Buddies on hand each afternoon to help you should you need it. Use of the Net Zone is free for the first hour (�1 per hour thereafter). Refreshments are available for a small charge. Printing and photocopying services are also available for a small charge. Please read our Acceptable Public Internet Use Policy for our rules on fair and safe use of this facility.

NET ZONE

Mon - Fri

09:30 - 17:00

Free

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Everyday play (Mon-Fri 10-12) Everyday Play is our fun and engaging daily session for pre-school children and their families. It’s a place to play, craft, socialise and share stories. We’ll be offering a mix of activities for children to get involved in but there’ll also be the opportunity to just chill out with your children in a safe, stimulating and welcoming space. There’s no commitment to attend the full session, drop in or leave whenever you want. Carnegie Community Corner, 67 Toward Road For families with under 5s in and around the Hendon area. Come to as many sessions in the week as you like, no pre-booking is required.

Everyday Play

Mon - Fri

10:00 - 12:00

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Social Café (Mon-Fri 1-3) Social Café is our space to relax, socialise and find out more about what Back on the Map does and how we might be able to help you. We’re a safe, welcoming space offering a range of affordable drinks and snacks. Carnegie Community Corner, 67 Toward Road Everyone is welcome. Just pop by.

Social Café

Mon - Fri

13:00-15:00

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Junior Club (Mon-Fri 3.30-4.45) Our daily session to give 5-11 year olds something to do after school (or when school’s out). Young people can get involved in outdoor activities, crafts and fun educational activities to increase learning opportunities in a safe and friendly environment. Sessions include a healthy snack. Elliott House, Mainsforth Terrace W (Monday-Thursday) Carnegie Community Corner, 67 Toward Road (Friday) For young people in and around Hendon aged 5-11, no pre-booking required

Junior Club

Mon - Fri

15:30 - 16:45

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Weekly social art group for people of all skill level. Lead by volunteer artists Fred & Sue every Tuesday. We are a small and friendly group of artists who meet to support each other in our painting and drawing projects. Bring along your own art projects or start one from scratch. A basic range of materials is available but feel free to bring your own. Refreshments are provided. We occasionally have group exhibitions or trips to local galleries. Beginners are welcome but places are limited so booking is essential.

SOCIAL ART GROUP

Tuesday

13:00 - 15:00

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Weekly men’s group to learn wood work, making and mending. Wednesday 1pm-3pm Venue may change based on session, contact us for details. Everyone is welcome. Just come to a session, no pre-booking is required.

MENS SHED

Wednesday

13:00 - 15:00

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A chance to learn how to sew; from mending clothes to creating your own fantastic items whatever your level of experience. Thursday 10am-12pm

Sewing

Thursday

10:00 - 12:00

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please call us on 0191 514 7844 or email enquiries@backonthemap.org

WATERCOLOURS

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

£5

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