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What's On & Services

Help us to keep Hendon's Green Spaces clean and tidy. The Urban Rangers are a dedicated team of volunteers working alongside local charities and Sunderland City Council East Area Committee to help keep our local green spaces clean and maintained. If you fancy some fresh air and exercise, come along and help with weeding, raking, clearing paths, litter picking, bulb planting, etc. The Back on the Map team meets weekly at various venues in the Hendon and East End area. Just give us a ring for more information if you would like to get involved.

URBAN RANGERS

Mon - Fri

09:00

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Would you like to feel happier about your money? Our Money Clinic each Monday brings specialist benefit and debt help as well as advice and support on energy use. Join our team as well as ShARP Shiney Row and Groundwork NE & Cumbria today at YES, Elliott House between 1pm and 3pm

MONEY CLINIC

Monday

13:00 - 15:00

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Struggling to put food on the table. We can help. Our Community Pantry can provide you and your family with food and essential supplies when things are tight. Open 3pm-5pm, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at The Workshop on @Villette Road For support outside these times call 01915147844 The pantry in supported by Greggs Foundation

COMMUNITY PANTRY

Mon - Thu

15:00 - 17:00

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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

Tue - Fri

09:30 - 17:00

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📍Carnegie Community Corner ⌚️ 1pm-3pm Every Tuesday we'll be working in partnership with our friends from Young Asian Voices as part of our Job Club. 🤝 If you're in need of support when it comes to job hunting and employment skills, our friends from Young Asian Voices will be at Carnegie Community Corner between 1pm-3pm.

JOB CLUB

Tuesday

13:00 - 15:00

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Go Grow - join BotM to learn lots of new skills at Hendon community allotment. A mixed group where you don't need any gardening skills! You will be supported and work in a safe environment with friendly knowledgeable allotment members.

GO GROW

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

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Would you like to meet people and discover a new activity, has Covid had a negative impact on your mental health and wellbeing? Time to Talk is a chance to have a cuppa and a chat and find out 'what's on at Back on the Map. Pop along and meet our Community Support Workers and take part in activities that will help you meet people and discover new skills in a relaxed and safe environment.

TIME TO TALK

Wednesday

13:00 - 15:00

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Paper crafting sessions, weekly on Thursday Mornings. Contact us to book or for further information.

PAPER CRAFTS

Thursday

10:00 - 12:00

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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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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

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Take a handful of learning new skills add a slice of meeting new people and you've got the perfect recipe for our Social Kitchen. No need to book a spot, just turn up, learn new skills and meeting your neighbours while helping build a stronger community.

SOCIAL KITCHEN

Mon - Wed

13:00 - 15:00

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School's Out Monday 3.30pm - 4.45pm our after-school club - with parents no longer needing to stay with the children. Every Monday during term time, our qualified staff will be hosting an hour of arts, crafts and fun for the children. Why not use the spare time to visit our social kitchen and learn to cook easy healthy meals to have at home? There are limited places so register your interest.

SCHOOLS OUT

Monday

15:30 - 16:45

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She said and we did with our 'She Shed' project... aimed at women who would love to learn woodwork skills A group for women who want to learn basic skills of woodwork. Once you gain confidence, you can progress to your own project to sell in our pop up shop.

SHE SHED

Tuesday

13:00 - 15:00

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A Warm Welcome from our people and places! For more information about any of our activities call 0191 514 7844.

WARM WELCOME

Tue & Wed

15:00 - 17:00

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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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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. All welcome.

GAMES AFTERNOON

Wednesday

13:00 - 15:00

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A Men's Group themed around various small and large woodwork projects. Aimed at men of all ages, group members will learn new skills around woodwork and get the opportunity to talk to like minded blokes while enjoying refreshments every Thursday morning. For more information call 0191 514 7844.

GOB OFF!

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

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🎧🎮🎯 FRIDAY FUNDAY! 🎯 🎮🎧 Hendon Youth with Scag Sunderland for those aged 11-16. Weekly at Carnegie on Villette Road. Thanks to Sunderland, UK for funding these sessions.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Fri

17:00

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Play Tots is a 'stay and play' session for preschool children. These sessions have regular activities such as story time, craft activities and exercise. Play Tots is a great way for you and your child to meet new people and make new friends in a friendly, gentle and relaxed atmosphere. Play Tots is 1.00-2.30pm To book your space call 0191 514 7844.

PLAY TOTS

Monday

10:00 - 12:00

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Do you care for children aged 2 - 4 years? Would you like to get out of the house for a few hours and meet like minded people? Join us for a fun interactive singing and dancing session using suitable and age friendly musical instruments with our community support worker. To book your spot call us on 0191 514 7844.

KID'S GROOVES

Monday

13:00 - 15:00

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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

Tue - Fri

09:30 - 17:00

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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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10am-12pm at The Workshop. Find out about all things Back on the Map while taking part in a 15 minute activity, with activities changing weekly.

WORKSHOP DROP- IN

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

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📍 Carnegie Community Corner ⏰ 10am - 12pm Every Wednesday we will be running our 'My House, My Home' tenancy training classes. Learn the skills to turn your house into a home and to make your home a home for life. To book your spot call 0191 691 4137.

MY HOUSE, MY HOME

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

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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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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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🧅🥕🥦 WEDNESDAY 10am-12noon 🥦🥕🧅 Join our Urban Rangers every Wednesday at Barley Mow Park on Villette Road for a fun and friendly community growing sessions. Get outdoors, meet new people and learn how to grow food. 🧅🥕🥦FRIDAYS! 10am-12noon 🥦🥕🧅 Join our Urban Rangers at the Urban Garden at the Corporation Road Allotments Every Week on Friday morning. Get outdoors, enjoy some fresh air and gain new skills. The Hendon ECO project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund will increase awareness of nature and reconnect local people to their green spaces. Bringing Environmental Community Opportunities to The Heart of Hendon Get involved email rangers@backonthemap.org

URBAN GARDEN

Mon - Fri

10:00 - 12:00

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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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