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Ryton Circle Summer Term

Ye Olde Cross
Barmoor LaneRyton VillageGateshead NE40 3qpNorth East
Starts Fri, 5 Jun 2026
Ye Olde Cross
The legendary Olde Cross is a gorgeous, community owned pub that really feels like the beating heart of Ryton Village. Our Circles will be nestled in the cosy nook, bathed in the beautiful light that filters through the trees on the green just outside the window.

Friday Morning

10:15 – 11:30

£72.00

6 weeks · £12.00/session

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1Fri 5 Jun10:15 – 11:30
2Fri 12 Jun10:15 – 11:30
3Fri 26 Jun10:15 – 11:30
4Fri 10 Jul10:15 – 11:30
5Fri 17 Jul10:15 – 11:30
6Fri 24 Jul10:15 – 11:30
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This circle is independently owned and operated by Bridie Chomse trading as MotherFolk Tyne Valley.

Access

Enter by the left-hand door (not the pub's main entrance) and you'll find us tucked away on the left just after the notice board.
Bridie is smiling at her little boy.

About the host

Hi, I'm Bridie (She/Her)

I can't wait to welcome you to a circle soon!

I am a Tyne Valley native, an enthusiastic reader, writer, singer and scranner. When asked about my hobbies, my husband once told a new acquaintance that I like TV. I couldn’t deny it.
MotherFolk circles held me as I grew into my motherhood. A warm space to reflect and realise was exactly what I needed and I’m so excited to hold that space for the mother folk of the Tyne Valley.

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!