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Are you a young person aged 16 to 19 who is unsure what to do next or, do you know a young person who is stuck and needs help to find their way? Pathways to Progress is a free service designed specifically for 16-to-19-year-olds looking to unlock their potential and build a solid future. Whether you want to sharpen your interview skills, explore exciting volunteering opportunities, access hands-on training, or get no-nonsense advice on further education, our expert mentors are here to help you navigate your options. Ready to map out your next move? Don't figure it all out alone—stop by, connect with us and start turning your goals into a concrete action plan today! Ask for Gav at Back on The Map to find out more and register! You can also register with us by scanning the QR code on the poster and, you can complete our Needs Assessment form by following this link... https://forms.gle/DHaCXE1WEw2bqrFg9 We're looking forward to helping you on your Pathway to Progress!

PATHWAY TO PROGRESS

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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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𝗔𝗻𝗶-𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀/𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀) 🚨🚨🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! 🚨🚨🚨 We have an amazing session now running 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭-𝟯𝗣𝗠! 🤳𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮! 🤳 No experience needed, just come along and we'll show you how! ⏰ 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝟭𝗽𝗺-𝟯𝗽𝗺 📍𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, 67 Toward Rd, SR2 8JG The session is 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. all welcome, just come along! 📩 enquries@backonthemap.org ☎️ 0191 514 7844

𝗔NI-MATES

Mon

13:00 - 15:00

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Digital Drop-in (Tue/Thurs 1-3 & Wed 10-12) Support with all things IT, tech & digital. . Tuesday & Thursday 1pm-3pm . Wednesday 10am-12pm

DIGITAL DROP-IN

Tue to Thu

13:00 - 15:00

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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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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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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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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸 (𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀 / 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 18 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁) Help us to keep Hendon's Green Spaces clean and tidy. Community Litter Pick (Mon 10-12) Join our Urban Rangers for a community litter pick that makes a difference to the area! PPE is provided. . Meet at Carnegie Community Corner, 67 Toward Rd for a 10am start . All welcome, under 18's must be accompanied by an adult Have a chance to learn more about your area, meet new people while making a difference. ⏰10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍Meet at Carnegie Community Corner

COMMUNITY LITTER PICK

Monday

10:00 - 12:00

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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹��𝘂𝗯 (𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀 11–16) 11- 16 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! Join our Monday evening youth club! Drop in on the night or email youth@backonthemap.org to reserve a place or find out more. 📍Hendon Youth Hub, Elliott House, Mainsforth Terrace W, SR2 8JX The sessions is 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. all 11-16 yr olds welcome, just come along!

YOUTH CLUB

Mon

17:00 - 19:00

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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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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.

COMMUNI-TEA

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

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗶𝗻 (𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀) Want to help others & do something positive? We're looking for volunteers to help us make Hendon a stronger community & a better place. There are lots of varied & rewarding volunteer roles to suit everyone, whatever your interests, experience, skills or the time you can spare. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼? Volunteers support what we do in lots of ways. Some of the roles available are: 😀𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲/𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 👨‍🍳𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🎨𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 🌳𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 & 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 ⌨𝗜𝗧 & 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🔧𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 & 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 (employability, finance, admin, healthcare, marketing, etc.) Don't worry if you don't fit any of the above! We're sure there'll be a role for you, so get in touch! 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱? Register your interest: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀.𝗴𝗹𝗲/𝗴𝗲𝟲𝗱𝗳𝗪𝗠𝗥𝟮𝘀𝗬𝗪𝗴𝗡𝗲𝗠𝟴 or email us at: 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴@𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗽.𝗼𝗿𝗴 ⏰10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍Carnegie Community Corner

FIND OUT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

Mon

10:00 - 12:00

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After a long day at school, we have a great way to help your children relax and unwind! Games, activities and lots more! Our three weekly School's Out clubs take place at Hendon Youth Hub from 3pm to 5pm... MONDAY - For Boys and Girls in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 THURSDAY - For GIRLS ONLY in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 FRIDAY - For BOYS ONLY in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 PLEASE NOTE - Our School's Out Clubs take place during school term time only. Light snacks are provided for your child at these clubs. Back on the Map HENDON YOUTH HUB MAINSFORTH TERRACE WEST HENDON. SUNDERLAND. SR2 8JX

SCHOOLS OUT

Mo/Th/Fri

17:00 - 20:00

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A Warm Welcome (Tue & Wed 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

Tue - Wed

15:00 - 17:00

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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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