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Jesmond Circle Summer Term

Jesmond Library
St George's TerraceNewcastle upon Tyne NE2 2DLNorth East
Starts Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Jesmond Library
Jesmond Library is a sanctuary defined by its circular architecture and magnificent windows, which flood the circle space with natural light, and envelope us in views of the trees outside. The space moves with the seasons: in summer the library is bright, open, and sun-drenched. In winter, it transforms into a cozy, hushed cocoon. Whatever the weather outside we'd love to welcome you to this very special space.

Monday Morning

11:00 – 12:15

£60.00

5 of 7 weeks remaining · £12.00/session

WkDateTime
1Mon 1 Jun11:00 – 12:15
2Mon 8 Jun11:00 – 12:15
3Mon 15 Jun11:00 – 12:15
4Mon 22 Jun11:00 – 12:15
5Mon 29 Jun11:00 – 12:15
6Mon 6 Jul11:00 – 12:15
7Mon 13 Jul11:00 – 12:15
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This circle is independently owned and operated by Lily Howes trading as MotherFolk North Tyneside.

Photo of Lily, community holder for North Tyneside, with a warm smile

About the host

Hi, I'm Lily

I run MotherFolk North Tyneside

Originally from London, I spent five years living in Amsterdam, where I gave birth to my first son. Far from family, my matrescence was marked by loneliness and a total loss of confidence and identity. 

When my second son arrived, I had relocated to the North East to be near my family, yet that familiar isolation crept back in. I craved connection but found only superficial small talk and left baby groups feeling hollow. That was until I joined my first MotherFolk writing circle. There, I felt seen, welcome and held.

Now, I’m 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.

Frequently asked questions

We leave this purposefully open. Some mothers come with newborns, while others come with babies who are much more mobile, and others don't bring children at all! Whether your child has just been born or is a grown up - you're welcome at the circle. Feel free to contact your circle holder if you have questions or worries about how writing will work with your baby/child there!