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North Shields Circle Autumn Term

The Exchange
Howard StNorth ShieldsNorth Tyneside ne30 1seNorth East
Starts Mon, 14 Sept 2026
The Exchange
The Exchange sits right in the heart of North Shields. Steeped in history and community - stepping side always feels like home. Our circle gathers high up in The Loft, a calming space tucked beneath a magnificent arched, vaulted ceiling. Bathed in natural light and offering quiet views out to the sea, it is an inspiring, airy sanctuary to let your creativity flow. Our Writing Circles are weekly mother & baby groups, using writing & community in beautiful settings to support the transition into motherhood. The circles are open to anyone who self-identities with mothering or motherhood, whatever way that looks.

Taster session

Experience the magic of a MotherFolk circle before committing to booking a whole term. Please note: Buying a taster session doesn't automatically hold you a place on the current term - if the term you've tried is already full by the time you come to book, we can't guarantee a spot. If that happens, you won't lose out: we'll guarantee you a place on the following term instead.

Mon 7 Sept · 11:00 – 12:15 · £12.00

Monday Morning

11:00 – 12:15

£72.00

6 weeks · £12.00/session

WkDateTime
1Mon 14 Sept11:00 – 12:15
2Mon 21 Sept11:00 – 12:15
3Mon 28 Sept11:00 – 12:15
4Mon 5 Oct11:00 – 12:15
5Mon 12 Oct11:00 – 12:15
6Mon 19 Oct11:00 – 12:15

Taster session

Mon 7 Sept · 11:00 – 12:15

£12.00

One session · come and experience the circle before committing

This circle is independently owned and operated by Lily Howes trading as MotherFolk North Tyneside. 3 Heaton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5NN

Access

We will be gathering in the beautiful upstairs Loft space, which is fully accessible via a lift.
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

Absolutely not! Our circles are not writing classes, and they’re not about producing perfect pieces of writing. Writing is simply the tool we use to connect with ourselves and unpack our experiences a little bit. We will always give you very easy prompts to jump into, and you will never be asked to read your writing aloud to the group.