Ribble TEST

Mondays, for mothers & babies 0-18 months

Starts 20 Apr

1 British pound

Harbour House

Available spots

Service Description

A 4 week term (£12 a session) at Harbour House, North Shields (112 Little Bedford St, North Shields NE29 6NW) *Note that there is no session on 11th May, sessions will run on: 20th April 27th April 4th May 18th May Refreshments: There will be an opportunity to buy tea, coffee and soft drinks from the bar in The Uncommon before the circle begins. Accessibility: We will be gathering on the ground floor in The Uncommon restaurant space, which is fully accessible for prams and wheelchair users. However, for the session on 4th May, we may need to relocate to an upstairs space that unfortunately does not have step-free access. If you have access needs of any kind, please let me know on the form when booking. I will then ensure that alternative arrangements is secured so that everybody can take part fully. Please note that while babies and children are very welcome to the circle and toys will be provided, participants remain responsible for their children at all times. About your Circle-Holder: Originally from London, Lily spent five years living in Amsterdam, where she gave birth to her first son. Far from family, her arrival into motherhood was marked by loneliness and a total loss of confidence and identity. When her second son arrived, Lily had relocated to the North East to be near her family, yet that familiar isolation crept back in. She craved connection but found only superficial small talk and left baby groups feeling hollow. That was until she joined her first MotherFolk Writing Circle. There, she describes feeling seen, welcome and held. Now, Lily is looking forward to holding space for mothers in North Tyneside. One where their shoulders drop as they walk in. Where they can exhale that long breath they might not have even realised they were holding. Where they know that a warm welcome, connection, understanding – and zero judgement or expectation – await. (This MotherFolk circle is independently run by trained MotherFolk franchisee, Lily Howes. Each franchisee operates as a sole trader or limited company in their own right.)

Upcoming Sessions

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation up to 48 hours before first session will allow a full refund, or your ticket can be transferred over to another term, or paid forward to someone else Cancellation between 48 hours before first session and time of first session start is non-refundable, unless I can find someone else to fill the spot, then I can refund or transfer fee to another term. After first session starts, your place is totally non-refundable.

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Meet your Circle Holder

Hi! I'm Poppy

I'm a creative, nature-lover and mother to a curious little boy. I was born and raised in the Ribble Valley, spending most of my time up Pendle Hill as I have navigated each season of my life. After I gave birth, I needed a creative outlet so I turned to writing. I wanted to make sure I didn’t lose myself as I learned how to be a whole new type of human; a mother. I’m so excited to be building a community nestled in amongst the hills and valleys that I call home. A community who knows deep in their bones the importance of mothers being at the centre of the story.

(This MotherFolk circle is independently run by trained MotherFolk franchisee, Poppy Delion-Ren. Each franchisee operates as a sole trader or limited company in their own right. MotherFolk is a registered brand operated by MotherFolk Ltd. Company number 16719197)